Tech Tuesday: The Goods

Popular Science magazine showcased the latest tech gear to hit the market this month. You can find out more in their June issue or by logging onto their website at www.popsci.com

1. Tanita Body Monitor – this Bluetooth enables scale uploads your weight data to a computer 33 feet away, allowing you to track fitness progress using software or Web sited. Tanita HD 351BT price TBD

2. Switch Mouse – Compute in comfort by adjusting this mouse to the size of your hand. Just pull it to extend it from 5.6 to 7.8 inches long. Humanscale Switch Moust $120

3. SmartParts SP8RT – When your visitors admire a photo on this eight-inch digital picture frame, give them a copy on the spot. The first model with a built-in printer creates 4 by 6 images compact cartridges that include both papter and ink. SmartParts SP8RT $280

4. Meta-Geek Wi-Spy— Figure out if wireless gadgets such as cordless phones are slowing down your Wi-Fi connection. This antenna plugs into your computer and senses various radio signals. Software displays the traffic on different wireless channels. MetaGeek Wi-Spy 2.4x $400

5. Many sanders trap sawdust only to spill it when you fumble with the clasp to empty the container. The bin on Bosch’s sander twists off smoothly like a bottle cap, so you won’t band dirt loose. $60.