Tech Tools: In Motion

If you’ve gotten away from wearing a watch because you tend to check your smartphone for the time, then check out the i’mWatch. Much more than a wristwatch, the i’mWatch can receive Facebook and Twitter notifications, send and receive text and email messages, and check the weather via Bluetooth. And most important: It makes calls and receives them, too. It’s everything you need in a wristwatch—and more—synchronizing with Android smartphones along with iPhones. Other cool features enable you to view photo galleries and download music from i’music and apps from the i’market. Prices start at $350

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Ever thought a wristband could motivate you to live healthier? The UP by Jawbone Band will. This stylish wristband paired with an iPhone app inspires users to move, eat and sleep smarter. UP tracks activity, monitors sleep patterns and tracks the meals you consume. You can also set UP to vibrate to wake you and let you know when you’ve been inactive for a long period of time. $100

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Who has time to slow down? You need a camera that keeps up! The motion-detecting Swivl camera dock follows your movement using a sensor marker that keeps you in the frame at all times. It lets you be more creative with video recording and chatting, and works with Apple iOS devices and Flip cameras. It can also serve as a charger for Apple devices. $160

Your smartphone can do just about anything, right? Truth is, more and more gadgets are coming out that collaborate with smartphones, enabling them to do even more to increase your productivity, efficiency and fun. So, take a look at this sampling of items. All it takes is a few moves, touches and taps to get these gadgets going—and elevate your smartphone’s IQ!