insideKENT Magazine Issue 37 - April 2015 | Page 138

GADGETS Gadgets FOR Big Kids Whether big or small, useful or just plain fun, there are some people who love a gadget. In fact, they simply cannot get enough of them. If you are a gadget lover, or you know someone who is, then these fantastic (and fantastical in some cases) big kids’ toys might just solve your gift-giving – and receiving – worries for some time to come! 3 1 2 4 6 5 1) iKettle This ingenious device uses your smart phone’s app technology to make the perfect cuppa. It’s like having a remote controlled kettle! £99.99 www.firebox.com 2) USB Retractable Charging Cable This is the perfect way to charge on the go, and the retractable cable means that your desk, car, or anywhere else remains clutter free. £6.99 www.menkind.co.uk 3) MiP Robot MiP is more than just a toy – this robot, perched on top of two wheels, is able to do a wide variety of tasks. Could this be the robot butler we were promised in the ol' sci-fi movies? £79.99 www.maplins.co.uk 4) Scribble Writing Alarm Clock Everyone’s been there; you’re just drifting off to sleep when you remember something important, and if you don’t get up and note it down, you’ll forget again by the morning. Not so with the Scribble Writing Alarm Clock! Simply jot down your thought on the special backboard, and you’ll see it first thing in the morning (it even glows in the dark, so you really won’t be able to miss it!). £12.95 www.prezzybox.com 138 5) Inflatable Gadget Chair With pockets, a drinks holder, a 3.5mm aux cable, magazine storage, and a design that moulds to your body to ensure you are comfortable at all times, what more could you want? £49.99 www.iwoot.com 6) 3Doodler The 3Doodler is a handheld 3D printer, and it even comes with stencils so you can make some truly incredible 3D art. £99.99 www.red5.co.uk