The Moon is an ever-so-slightly terrifying levitating smart camera

Smart security cams are getting cleverer all the time. From CSI-style auto-zooming to opening the front door to couriers, household surveillance is where it’s at. The Moon by 1-Ring, though, is to our knowledge the first tech-heavy house camera to defy the pull of gravity. Currently funding on Indiegogo, the wireless camera apparently stays totally stable as it (somehow) levitates above its base, boasting smooth 360-degree rotation and two-way communication, as well as integration with Google Home, Alexa, Philips Hue and more. When the Moon detects movement or noise it will swivel its eyeball-like lens towards the source, taking stills if needed and pinging a notification to your phone. If you’re down for having a floating robot stare at you intently every time you make a sandwich, you can back it from $217.

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I'm fascinated by all things tech, but if you were going to leave me on a desert island, I'd probably ask for my Nintendo Switch, a drone, and a pair of noise-cancelling cans to block out the relentless seagull racket. When I'm not on Stuff duty you'll probably find me subscribing to too many podcasts, playing too many video games, or telling anyone who will listen that Spurs are going to win a trophy this season.

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Video games, VR, smartwatches, headphones, smart speakers, bizarre Kickstarter campaigns