Top 10 Technology In This Months

Science-fiction technology often seems too fantastical to be real, like gadgets from a future so distant we will never see them fully realized. With tech advancing faster than ever before, the distance between the fictional future and the present is growing smaller. In some ways, the future is already here with these latest inventions that seem to be pulled out from the pages of a sci-fi novel.

The U.S. Army is building its own Iron Man suit to protect soldiers in the field. While it won't have the flight and weapon capabilities of the fictional armor, the Tactical Assault Light Operator Suit (TALOS) will be bullet-proof and have hydraulic limbs to aid in the soldier's speed and movement. Find out more about how TALOS can heighten its wearer's sense of sight and measure important vital signs.

1. Sonos' Play:1 Is Its Smallest and Most Affordable Speaker Yet

This unassuming pint-sized speaker can fill a room with sound and stream music from Pandora, Spotify, Rdio or any Wi-Fi enabled device.

2. The U.S. Army Is Building an 'Iron Man' Suit for Soldiers

No, it can't fly but the army's newest design project, TALOS is a suit that will make soldiers faster, sharper and bullet-proof.

3. Lenovo Unveils Its First 8-Inch Windows 8.1 Tablet

The Miix2, Lenovo's first tablet, includes front and rear-facing cameras, 64GB of storage and an Intel Bay Trail-T Quad Core processor.

4. HP Chromebook 11 Is a Laptop With Focus

While the new Chromebook has a sleek and powerful design, its capabilities and limited functionality when not connected to the Internet diminish its appeal.

5. Dock Charges Any Apple or Samsung Device — Even in Bulky Cases

This specially engineered dock allows smartphones of any brand to charge securely without the removal of the protective case.

6. Battroborg Pits Remote-Control Robots in Brutally Fun Battle

This mini robot battle game incorporates motion control remotes, health indicators in the form of tiny lights and an auto-pilot mode in case you just want to watch the action without playing.

7. Sony Unveils World's First Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras

Sony's new magnesium alloy cameras, the α7 and α7R, include BIONZ X processors, auto-focus and Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity and are built to endure harsh conditions.

8. Edible Boat Powered by Your Cocktail

Drink garnishes are on a whole new level now that an edible tiny boat can cruise around your alcoholic beverage thanks to fluid and food engineering.

9. These Glasses Let You Play in 3D Virtual Worlds

If you've ever wanted to play a hologram game, the wait is over -- these glasses can project images onto a flat surface and use special wands to register motion to make moves in the games.

10. This Smart Wheel Makes Cycling in the City a Breeze

Bike aficionados now have a smart wheel that can make their rides easier and locate their stolen two-wheeled vehicles, all controlled by a smartphone application.

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