Laptop/Desktop Hybrid

Wow, I have seen parsecs worth of concept computer designs during my visit here on Earth, but nothing like this “B-membrane” design by Korean designer Won-Seok Lee. He has taken the need for a bulky monitors right out of the equation and opted for beaming your YouTubing onto any surface you can point the omni-directional projector at. Some highlights of this Kubrick inspired mother ship computer include a membrane keyboard that appears when needed, integrated optical drive and when not used as a computer, the projector can beam ambient light effects on any surface you desire.

Designer: Won-Seok Lee

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These clever robots, gross-out dinosaurs, and other toys will delight the technologically inclined tike.

Kre-O Transformers Battle for Energon Set /// $40

One-up classic Legos with this Kre-O set, which features four tiny figures and 379 bricks that kids use to build the Energon vault and the Transformers—Optimus Prime and Megatron, naturally—as robots or as robots-in-disguise.

Zoomy Handheld Digital Microscope /// $40

Mounting specimens on slides is so last century. This scope lets kids observe and record the miniature world with the help of a computer. The Zoomy connects via USB and transmits magnified images to the screen for printing.

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Sphero /// $129

Early tech adopters will flip for Sphero, a smartphone- and tablet-controlled robot. The device doubles as a controller for tablet games. Just try prying it out of your kids’ hands—we dare you.