SCREEN AGE PICKS

Introducing the 101 best gadgets, gizmos and techy curiosities of 2024 to smarten up your life in every way imaginable: if it’s not on this list, you can almost certainly survive until Christmas without it

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Insta360 X4

This little fiend has the highest resolution in a 360° action camera yet, thanks to 8K video and 72MP photo smarts. Dual ultrawide sensors capture your surroundings, automatically stitching seamless 360° content together. And with its rugged design and 2.5in Gorilla Glass touchscreen, it’s built to survive all sorts — even if you’re not. ₹54,990 / insta360india.​com

Instax Mini 12

Here’s a cute package to make photography fun for all. This instant camera comes in five pastel shades and offers auto exposure and selfie mode. Simple operation means even kids can learn framing and composition on this camera. What more? You get vibrant films to suit your mood, starting at ₨699 for a pack of 10. ₹7499 / instax.in

SmallRig Universal Phone Cage

This universal cage provides a convenient option for mobile video and live broadcasting. The cage offers cold shoe mounts and 1/4”-20 threads to easily attach accessories. A quick-release system and MagSafe compatibility makes things quick. ₹4500 / smallrigindia.​com

Blackmagic Pyxis 6K

The Pyxis 6K isn’t messing around. An aerospace-grade slab of cinematographical goodness, it has a massive 36x24mm fullframe 6K sensor with 13 stops of dynamic range, a choice of lens mounts, dual CFexpress media recorders, and a 4in HDR touchscreen. This is a scarily capable addition to any aspiring indie shooter’s arsenal. ₹2,88,800 / blackmagicdesign.​com/in