Helo TC Helicopter

App-driven toy helicopter puts flying at your fingertips

The latest in iPhone- and iPad-specific gadgets, Griffin Techonology’s Helo TC Touch RC Helicopter recently launched to the cheers of tech-savy kids “ages 14 and up” around the world. As a leap forward in app-powered innovations, the “Flight Deck” module attaches to your iOS device and works in conjunction with the Helo TC app to control and direct the helicopter in flight. Although the agile …

Cool Hunting Capsule Video: Scion iQ

Engineering smallness: our video on the latest micro-subcompact to hit the U.S.

Our latest video takes a closer look at Scion’s new U.S. model, the iQ. We had the chance to check out this tiny car when the brand invited us to Manhattan Beach, CA, finding that when it comes to size and price, it’s a nearly a head-to-head rival with another recent micro car to hit the States, the Fiat 500. Having taken that car for …

Nikon Coolpix AW100

Take Nikon's newest compact camera on an underwater adventure

Nikon has not released a compact waterproof camera since stopping production of their popular Jacques Cousteau-approved Nikonos camera in 2001. Launching today for the consumer market is their answer to the modern adventure seeker’s needs—a durable, waterproof, freeze-proof and shockproof Coolpix camera called the AW100. With an internal GPS system and full HD 1080p recording capability, the camera is ideal for documenting off-the-map escapades. The …