This book tells you incredible things you can do right now with futuristic technology you can already buy. Breakthrough devices for your home, office, and car, even wearables. And tells you all about the must-have technologies that are "just around the corner."

Consumer Gadgets is the easy "how-to" guide to 50 of today's most amazing high-tech innovations -- and tomorrow's. Discover how these breakthrough technologies can enable you to have more fun, simplify your life, and be more productive wherever you are. Nicholas D. Evans demystifies everything from TiVo to OnStar, XM to Segway -- plus many exciting products and services not yet on the market. Evans offers simple explanations and practical usage scenarios, as well as realistic guidance on choosing the "winners" -- and avoiding the "losers."