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Plugged In
New Solutions For Everyday Tech Headaches
Presenting the latest and greatest in high-tech gizmos, gear, and gadgetry By Steve Ditlea
Never lose another must-have video moment off-frame Even the best action cam can miss that last- second, game-winning kick or irreplaceable memory at a family event, because it only sees what’s right in front of it. The 360fly is a trailblazing, trailer-hitch-sized sphere that captures just about everything within view: shooting full 360° horizontal by 240° vertical surround-vision HD video, conveniently streamed to your handheld device. This compact, infinite-focus video camera includes Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity in a multifaceted, waterproof case for secure, seamless downloads and sharing via any iOS or Android gear. Available from Best Buy, $399.99
Chocolate Espresso Bellini at Porta Napoli
Happy Hour
Coffee
Cast room-filling
hi-res images with a palm-sized projector
Tired of packing a briefcase-choking extra digital projector for presentations, just in case your client’s hardware doesn’t work? Sure, there are lots
of other super-portable, so-called “pico” projectors—and then there’s
the UO Smart Beam Laser. No bigger than an old-school pencil sharpener,
it crams bright razor-sharp laser-
diode projection into a surprisingly lightweight, battery-powered (up to two hours per charge) package with
an ample-enough audio speaker. At always in-focus 1280x720p resolution, it’s ready to illuminate an eight-foot swath of wall anytime, anywhere. Available from Amazon.com, $370
Swap high-priced cartridges for squeezable printer-ink bottles
Computer printers drain budgets
and work time whenever a pricey chip-equipped, plastic-encased ink cartridge (in any of four colors, or more) declares itself dry, requiring replacement before printing another page. EPSON, past perpetrator of such tinted extortion (not to mention wasting chips and plastic) relents with its EcoTank printers, easily refilled from included plastic bottles of ink. Though its initial cost is more expensive than other printers, the WorkForce ET-4550 printer/scanner/ copier for home offices comes with an economical two-year supply of inks. Available from Micro Center, Yonkers, $499
Keep warm—and awake— this winter with Westchester’s best caffeinated cocktails.
By Cathleen Kenny
Chocolate Espresso Bellini
Porta Napoli, $10
Treat yourself to a pick-me-up with this dessert cocktail. Made with authentic Italian espresso, Prosecco, and the perfect blend of sugar and chocolate shavings, it’s everything you need to toast the evening after a long day
at the office.
261 Halstead Ave, Harrison (914) 732-3232 www.portanapoliny.com
Thick as Thieves Cocktail
Harper’s Restaurant & Bar, $13
Take your taste buds on a journey with this cocktail. Along with Blackwell Dark Rum, Benedictine, and Bittermen’s New Orleans Coffee Liqueur, this
drink is full of delicious surprises, like
the house-made raisin, vanilla, and
Chinese five-spice shrub.
92 Main St, Dobbs Ferry (914) 693-2306 www.harpersonmain.com
Squirrel’s Frenzy
Pour Boutique Bar + Eatery, $13
Pour has a delightful recipe squirreled away for winter. With just enough Dave’s Coffee Syrup to give it a kick, you’ll go nutty for this balance of smoky Sombra Mezcal, sweet hazelnut liqueur, and bitter Amaro Nonino.
241 East Main St, Mount Kisco
(914) 864-0606; www.pourmtkisco.com
Comforts
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