INSIGHT Magazine December 2014 | Page 42

Christmas Gifts sands, as seen in the DJI Phantom 2 Vision+ Quadcopter. amazon.com/DJI-Phantom-Vision-Quadcopter-Camera/dp/B00J8JLOA4/ OIL FREE FRYER 3D PRINTING PEN While we’re on the subject of technology run amok, how about a pen that lets your drawings come to life and jump off the page — literally? The 3Doodler uses a gel-like ink that hardens almost immediately after it leaves the pen (similar to a hot glue gun), allowing the artist to draw up and off the page to create structures straight up, or design flat images that can be peeled off the paper and placed as you please. It’s amazing technology, especially at $100. thinkgeek.com/product/1927 We’re in the South, so we don’t have to justify loving fried foods; it’s just part of our culture. We’ll fry chicken, potatoes, even tomatoes, and the only consistent bummer about having all this awesome fried food is having to change the oil. Thankfully, culinary technology has pushed us to the point where we no longer need fryer grease, with oil-free fryers using infrared and convective technology to fry foods without the fuss. Pricing ranges from $100 to $150 for most models, including the Living Basix LB100 for $145*. amazon.com/Living-Basix-LB100-Adjustable-Temperature/dp/B00D3O07DA/ 42 December 2014 INSIGHT