Belkin WeMo

In this modern era of smartphones and connected appliances, home automation shouldn't require a complex, expensive, and closed system — and with Belkin WeMo ($50-$100), it doesn't have to. Combining an app with Wi-Fi-enabled Home Control Switch models and motion sensors, WeMo can give you the power to turn off lights, appliances, and more, or have them operate automatically based on who is — or isn't — in the room.

Mac OS X Mountain Lion

If you like your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, you're going to love Mac OS X Mountain Lion ($TBA). This sequel to last year's Lion ups the iOS-like ante with deep iCloud integration, new — yet totally familiar — additions like Reminders, Notes, and Game Center, as well as a revamped, iMessages-handling iChat — now known as simply Messages — a new Notification Center, Share Sheets, Twitter integration, and AirPlay Mirroring. And knowing Apple, there's probably at least a few new features we haven't heard about yet. Roaring onto a Mac near you this Summer.

Parrot Zik Headphones

They might not be the best-sounding headphones — we honestly don't know — but they're definitely among the best-looking. Parrot Zik Headphones ($TBA) are designed by the renowned Philippe Stark, and feature an elegant, simple design, an active noise canceling system, Bluetooth A2DP stereo and NFC support, a proximity sensor to automatically go into standby mode when they're not being worn, a touch panel for remote control of your music, and Digital Signal Processing for superb sound. Coming later this year.

Clear

Son. We're simply stunned that a simple to-do app can be more fun than any game we've ever downloaded. Complete with Nintendo-esque sound effects and a sweet 70's-style icon, Clear ($1) is a list-keeping wunderkind that uses nothing but gestures — swipe right to check off an item, swipe left to delete one, pinch to close the list, pull down to create a new one, tap and hold to reorder — to make and manage all of your life's lists. You need to see it in action for yourself. Getting stuff done has never been this enjoyable.

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Ramos Alarm Clock

We've already seen several clever alarms that attempt to lure you out of bed, but few look as good as the Ramos Alarm Clock ($150-$350). Available in plan LED or gorgeous Nixie versions, it requires you to get up out of bed and enter a code into a Defuse Panel to make its alarm stop, at which point you'll likely be intellectually stimulated and far enough away from your bed that the dreaded snoozitis won't be able to set in.

GunnerCase

Ask any competitive shooter, and they'll tell you about the benefits of the recoil pad, which saves their chests from bruising. Now you can add the same sort of protection to your iPhone 4/4S with the GunnerCase ($TBA). Made from lint-repelling TPU, the case features internal Air Cell pockets that collapse to absorb impacts, providing the same protection as a case twice as thick. Included with the case are a screen protector, micro cleaning cloth, and lifetime warranty that provides coverage against anything.

iCade 8-Bitty

Forget those ridiculous-looking black add-on smartphone controllers — if you're really looking to add some portable, real-world controls to your gaming experience, pick up the iCade 8-Bitty ($25). Sporting an eerily familiar retro rectangular design, it offers up a D-pad, eight buttons, Bluetooth connectivity, and compatibility with any and all iCade games for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. Coming later this year.

Zooka Wireless Speaker

Getting tired of portable speakers trying to fit your gadgets inside them? What about one that attaches to it, instead? The Zooka Wireless Speaker ($90) is designed to do exactly that. Connecting over Bluetooth — or via 3.5mm jack, if necessary — this slim-line sound tube sports a rechargeable battery, speakers on either end, and a silicone exterior that provides great grip while managing to not scratch whatever you've put it on, whether it be an iPad, phone, or even laptop.

Proof

We suppose it was bound to happen sometime. Proof (Free) is — ahem — proof that social drinking games can elegantly make the transition from card table to tablet. Optimized for the iPad, Proof is a web app that takes players on a virtual tour of Scotland through the tasty — and tipsy-ing — world of single malt scotches, requiring each player to provide tasting notes while learning about the regions where they come from. Sounds like a great way to spend a cold, dreary Friday night.

Logitech M600 Touch Mouse

Are you a Windows user that's secretly wished for a PC-centric Magic Mouse to help you through the day? The Logitech M600 Touch Mouse ($70) might just be what you're looking for. Sporting a large touch surface, it lets you scroll and swipe your way through webpages, files, photos, and more, while an optical sensor provides plenty of accuracy, and a tiny receiver creates a solid 2.4 GHz wireless connection for the M600 and up to 5 other devices.

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Camera

'70s style lines meet modern capabilities in the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Camera ($1,000). Arriving with a rather stealthy black or silver body, the E-M5 packs a 16 megapixel Micro Four Thirds sensor into its body, along with 5-axis image stabilization, the "world's fastest" AF system, 9 fps shooting, a tilting, 3-inch OLED touchscreen, dust- and splash-proof construction, compatibility with the company's M.Zuiko lenses, and a built-in electronic viewfinder. [Scouted by Jocson]

iCade Jr.

Remember the iCade, the arcade cabinet for your iPad? Well, it's now got a little sibling, and if you guessed it was for the iPhone and iPod touch, you'd be correct. The iCade Jr. ($TBA) connects to your pocket device via Bluetooth, giving you four buttons on the front, four buttons on the back, and an arcade-style joystick to give you precise control of 100 Atari classics, as well as any other games that've been made with the iCade in mind.