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Foregoing strings and fret bars for buttons and a synthesiser overlaid by a multi-touch screen, the Misa Kitara is one funky digital instrument. You make music by strumming the digital lines on the touchscreen and mixing into your composition some of the more than 100 preloaded sounds and effects. The plastic bodied model sells for $849, but it's the luxe aluminium edition ($2899) that's on our wish-list. www.misadigital.com
tool box bling
An electronic screwdriver studded with 240 Swarovski crystals is guaranteed to appeal to both the DIY guy and girl. Made to mark the IXO model becoming the world's best-selling power tool – 10 million have sold since 2003 – Bosch has made only 2000 of the bejewelled cordless lovelies. And while it may achieve its raison d'être only as well as the standard edition, it's guaranteed to bring some bling to your tool box. It costs $470.
TV twitter
Have you ever wanted to surf the net on your TV screen? Now you can. Samsung's 'Smart TVs' allow you to perform those tasks usually done on a PC or smartphone while watching TV (pay bills, check emails, book holidays and concert tickets, order groceries) on the TV screen itself. You can also make and view live posts on Twitter and Facebook while simultaneously viewing your favourite show on the TV screen. Clever stuff. Prices start at $2066. www.samsung.com.au
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