For most people, summer is go-go-go time. And when you’re on the move, you need electronics that will move with you. Here are a few that may make your days a bit sunnier.
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Music anywhere
It’s not a day at the beach without your killer playlist, but do you really want to risk turning your smartphone into a sandy, soaked mess? Enter the Drifter Action Speaker. Download your favorite songs and playlists from Spotify or Apple Music, leave the phone at home and enjoy eight hours of jams on a single charge. $200. (888) 365-0056; uncommongoods.com.
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Lighten your literary load
You love to read—but all those books are heavy. Take your entire personal library with you on the Kindle Oasis, the first Kindle that will let you listen to books as well as read them. And it’s waterproof, so take it to the bathtub or the pool without fear of soggy pages. From $250. (888) 280-4331; amazon.com.
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Translation to go
No matter where you roam, you’ll speak the local language with the Live Conversation Speaking Translator. Just speak into this handheld device and it translates your words into one of 12 languages. When locals speak to you, the device will translate their words. You’ll never feel lost again. $350. (800) 321-1484; hammacher.com.
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You’re talking dirty
Your mobile phone is a real multitasker. But you don’t need an app for that phone to pick up dirt and grime and germs. It’s too awful to think about, so clean up your act with the PhoneSoap Smartphone Sanitizer. Insert phone, close the lid and in about 10 minutes, your device is germ-free and ready for duty. $60. (888) 365-0056; uncommongoods.com.
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Thinner than ever
We’d love to know the secret of the techno diet that lets Apple make each new generation of the iPad so skinny. Until then, we’ll settle for having the super-light, ultra-thin, iPad mini 4 as a worthy traveling companion. With a crisp, 7.9-inch Retina Display, 8MP camera, 1080p HD video recording and a speedy A8 processor, it’s your perfectly portable digital media center. From $399. (800) 692–7753; apple.com.
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Power to the people
Storms, hurricanes, tornadoes—around here, we see it all. When bad weather is on the horizon, grab the Best Emergency Radio/Charger. Get NOAA alerts, listen to the radio and charge your devices as you weather the storm. It’s a powerful flashlight, too. $100. (800) 321-1484; hammacher.com.