CrossHelmet X1 HUD Motorcycle Helmet

The filter-down effect of tech in the motorcycle world has introduced fly-by-wire throttles, traction control, anti-wheelie systems, and ABS to bikes. But some of the most promising developments are in the most important piece of motorcycling gear — the helmet. Startup CrossHelmet's X1 HUD is one of the most promising designs so far, with a built-in HUD display and rearview camera, along with a striking Stormtrooper-esque look. With the companion smartphone app, you get voice commands, CrossSound control for dampening environmental sounds, and GroupTalk for communication with other riders. CrossHelmet's Kickstarter launches September 13, 2017.

August Smart Lock

Now on its third generation, the August Smart Lock has gotten an all-new design as well as some new features. Notably, the round look of the original — still available in the new Pro model — is gone, replaced with a taller unit that has an actual thumb turn for manual operation. Battery life has doubled, and the new DoorSense feature can tell if the door is open or closed, so you can set it to automatically lock when the door shuts, providing added peace of mind. While it uses Bluetooth to let you control the lock with your phone, remote operation is possible with the addition of an August Connect module or Doorbell Cam Pro, which also add support for Alexa and Google Assistant.

Lego Ultimate Collector's Series Millennium Falcon

It's not just the Ultimate Lego Star Wars collectible. It's arguably the most desirable Lego set in existence. Clocking in at 7,541 pieces, the new Lego Ultimate Collector's Series Millennium Falcon is the biggest Lego set in history and comes in a box to match. Insanely detailed, it has multiple interior sections, can easily be swapped between the configuration seen in The Empire Strikes Back and the one from the new trilogy, and as such comes with ten minifigs representing the crew members from each — including both young and old Han Solos. Should its price seem like a deterrent, consider that its predecessor, released in 2007 and missing over 2,000 pieces from this set, consistently sells for over a grand on eBay.

Bittboy Handheld Gaming System

Our phones are powerful gaming machines, but the controls leave a lot to be desired, and they can be hell on your battery. Which is why the Bittboy Handheld Gaming System makes so much sense. This easily-pocketable, Game Boy-inspired system offers a rechargeable battery good for hours of gameplay, a 2.2" IPS display, composite video output for playing on TV, and 300 preloaded games — including some classic NES titles — all for less than the price of a single console game. Available in black, blue, red, yellow, or white.

Volkswagen California XXL Camper

Don't get excited — despite the California name, VW won't be selling it in the US anytime soon. Based on the Crafter commercial van, the California XXL is an RV that would put the pop-top Microbus to shame. The fully-outfitted interior has a built in stove, cooler, bath and an upper heated and cooled sleeping compartment with a panoramic glass roof. There is seating for four, with the two front seats being able to swivel around to face the two rear forward-facing ones. Add to that a plethora of storage areas and a light, airy design, and you have a VW better prepared to go places than anything since the legendary Microbus.

Winnebago Revel

With on-demand 4WD and a standard solar power system, the Winnebago Revel is both off-road and off-grid. It's built on a 4x4 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, offering a much more compact ride than the Winnebagos you're used to. The vehicle is powered by a 3-liter turbo-diesel and has 325 lbs-ft of torque to master any terrain. Pack all the essentials, the interior includes a full galley with aluminum cabinets, a modular dinette, and an all-in-one wet bath, while a power-lift bed makes room for a 140-cubic foot gear garage to house all the equipment needed for your next adventure.

Bentley Continental GT Rally Edition

If you want to mow down zombies during the apocalypse in total luxury and style, this is the ride you've been searching for. Slightly modified from its stock form, this Bentley Continental GT was built for National Geographic's Supercar Megabuild television show. It retains the original's turbocharged W12 and all wheel drive, with eight Quantum Racing shocks, brush guard, external roll cage, fender flairs, all-terrain tires, jerry cans, and spare tire — all for a substantial discount over what a normal Continental GT would cost. Not just a trailer queen show car, this Bentley is a capable off-road machine.

Teva Ember Moc Slipper

Since the 1980's the Teva brand name has been synonymous with comfort and adventure thanks to their line of sport-sandals. And the latest footwear to join the Teva family, the Ember Moc Slipper, is another win for fans of convenience. Equal parts sneaker and cushy slipper, they're easy to slip on and off with the laidback collapsible heel and are a perfect choice for that long flight or a quick errand on a lazy weekend afternoon.

Inverted Pyramid House

Balancing on a rural hillside in the Spanish region of Matarraña, the Inverted Pyramid House seems to defy the laws of gravity. Like the exterior, the inside doesn't follow traditional design. Rather than walls and stories, the interior consists of multiple staircases connecting a series of cantilevered platforms — each one housing a different function. More private areas are located in the upper mezzanines, overlooking the communal living spaces below. Earlier renderings see an outdoor pool mimicking the structure's geometric form, while current plans show a centrally located pool with direct passages to the three bedrooms.

Photos: Solo Homes

TapMeasure

Apple's new ARKit framework, debuting in iOS 11, is going to open up loads of new possibilities for what your phone can do. First up? Replace most of the tape measure aisle at the hardware store. TapMeasure, as the name suggests, lets you make measurements of both objects and rooms with just a couple taps. Tap around a piece of artwork on your wall and it becomes a virtual laser level, letting you know when you've got it just right, and by tapping on every corner, you can get accurate 3D floor maps of your room that you can export to SketchUp for further editing.

Leapfactory Frame Home

By combining solar components and prefab construction, the Leapfactory Frame Home can inhabit any location. The structure is crafted from environmentally controlled materials and a facade made of metal sheet cladding, while a non-evasive foundation allows for little to no disruption to the landscape. Solar energy powers the home, including the water heating system and energy-efficient, LED lighting. Pair that with an optional sanitation system for complete off-grid living. Floor plans are completely customizable and come in one and two-story configurations with exposed beams, integrated furniture, and fixed furnishings. Glazing ranges from large sliding glass doors, vertical ribbon windows, punctual windows, bay windows, and skylights, providing each structure with ample ways to display the surrounding scenery.

Adidas Munchen Oktoberfest Beer-Repelling Sneakers

Lots of beer (and other stuff) gets spilled during Octoberfest. That's why these Adidas München Oktoberfest Sneakers are ideal footwear for the famous annual festival. The rich brown leather upper is complemented by three light brown stripes and given a DPBR coating to make it repellent to beer or any other fluids that might find their way down. Made in Germany, they also get unique details that Adidas' home grown line is known for, including heel embroidery meant to match your Lederhosen and a golden "Prost" — German for "cheers" — replacing the traditional model mark.

Bose SoundSport Free Headphones

The Bose name is known throughout the world for high-quality sound in small packages, and now the company is ready to release their first truly wireless in-ear headphones. The SoundSport Free Headphones are engineered to stay in place and stay comfortable if you're walking to work, or sprinting towards the finish line. They play consistently and clearly whether you're staring at your phone or have it tucked away safely. And the SoundSport Headphones also feature a water-repellent mesh in the open ports, to ensure everything inside stays dry and functional while you sweat or endure an unexpected downpour.

Malibu Dream Airstream

Perched on a cliffside overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the Malibu Dream Airstream isn't your average campsite. Infront sits the California coast, while miles of untouched wilderness surrounds you on all three sides. The Airstream itself has been gutted down to its aluminum shell and reworked as an open studio featuring a queen-sized bed, kitchenette, and sitting area with a pull-out sofa. A glazed panel replaces the oceanfront wall, offering views to the entire interior as well as access to a cantilevered deck that looks out to the horizon beyond.

Molokai Ranch

Spanning over 55,000 acres of its native island, the Molokai Ranch comes with much more than pastures and livestock. The property is picturesque Hawaii with water-front cliffs, rainforests, and beaches. Along with the cattle operations, the purchase also includes two resorts, two golf courses, and acres of residential lots, commercial lots, and oceanfront resort land for future developments. The coastline stretches more than 20 miles to the island's south shore which contains 14,000 acres of reef habitat.

Photos: Sotheby's International Reality

Nest Thermostat E

Through three generations, the Nest Thermostat has kept largely the same design: a black circle surrounded by a ring of metal. The Nest Thermostat E is the company's first to move past it, with a white body and a frosted display that's compared to a watercolor painting. Otherwise, it's much the same as its predecessors, giving you remote control over your heating and cooling, the ability to turn your system off when you're away, the ability to learn your habits and custom-configure a schedule, and, for the first time, a pre-set schedule that can start saving you money right out of the box.

sCarabane Rotating Camper

Powered by the sun and the wind, the sCarabane Rotating Camper is modular, movable, and self-sufficient. The rectangular caravan measures in at just 25.6-feet-long while on the road, but upon arriving at its destination, it unfolds into a sprawling tiny home. This feature adds an outdoor living area with a retractable awning on one end and a pair of bedrooms on the other, flanking a central dry bath, kitchen, and dining booth. The structure sits on a circular pod, enabling the camper to rotate 360-degrees as it tracks the sun to heat water, while a vertical wind turbine provides electricity, allowing you to set up camp just about anywhere.

Volvo XC40 SUV

The all-new Volvo XC40 isn't just an entirely new model — it's coming with an entirely new model of ownership. Called "Care by Volvo", the program works like a subscription service. It's a flat fee, which means things like price differences by region, down payments, incentives or negotiating are a thing of the past. Depending on availability, it also includes digital concierge services like refueling, pick-up for maintenance, and e-commerce deliveries to the car. And on top of all that, it's a Volvo. The smallest SUV in the lineup, the XC40 will be powered by 200 and 250 hp four-cylinder motors, with a three-cylinder hybrid due later in 2018.