WOWee One Slim

The WOWee One Slim is a compact portable speaker unit which provides a full range frequency response. It is intended for use as both a fixed and portable solution for all iPod, iPad, mp3, mp4, mobile phone and computer applications. It uses the same hybrid technology as the WOWee ONE and produces an incredible bass sound with a 40Hz - 20kHz sound range.

The unit is powered by an internal rechargeable battery and can deliver up to 10 hours of playtime per charge. It can be recharged via computer USB or a 5V USB power adapter using a plug. There is also a built in LED low battery indicator.

Photo iPad Scanning Dock

This is the scanner that saves treasured photos directly to an iPad while it docks and charges the device. Controlled by a free app, the sheet-fed scanner makes it simple to preserve and share heirloom photos and documents as digital files. In as little as 12 seconds, a photo is converted to a crisp 300- or 600-dpi color JPEG image that is displayed on screen in real time and saved to the iPad’s camera roll. The integrated dock holds the iPad upright and has a built-in Lightning connector that recharges its battery in five hours. Scans sheets up to 8 1/2" x 14". Plugs into AC with your iPad’s USB power adapter. For iPad 4, iPad Mini, and iPhone 5/s/c running iOS 6.0 or later. 4 1/2" H x 13" W x 4" D. (1 3/4 lbs.)

Satechi 5-Port USB Charging Station Dock

Pressed for time and overwhelmed with managing power cords for multiple mobile devices? Check out theSatachi 5-Port USB Charger, which allows users to charge up to five devices at the same time via five 2.4A USB ports. It also comes equipped with a Qualcomm Quick Charge port than can provide 5v/9v/12v of power.

Bose SoundLink

Cut the cord and set your music free with Bose SoundLink on-ear wireless headphones. The sound is powerful and clear; you can switch easily between music and calls with intuitive controls, and it will play for hours with a long-lasting rechargeable battery. The headphones are 40 percent lighter than comparable headphones for a comfortable fit.

Lenovo Yoga 900 Laptop

Looking for a 2-in-1 laptop? Check out the Lenovo Yoga 900, which comes equipped with the latest Intel Core i7 processor, Windows 10, and JBL speakers with Dolby DS 1.0 Home Theater certification for an immersive audio experience. The Yoga 900 weighs in at a mere 2.8 lbs and has a 360-degree watchband that lets you bend, flip or fold the device to best suit your apps.

Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+

The Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ is available from a wide variety of cellular providers including Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T and Sprint. With a 5.7" Quad HD Super AMOLED 2560x1440-resolution display, you can watch videos and images come to life on your screen. The Galaxy S6 edge+ allows you to keep your top five contacts and apps at your finger tips for quick access by displaying them on the edge screen, which also lights up to discreetly let you know who's contacting you. Built-in technology allows you to recharge wirelessly.

Amazon Echo

Amazon Echo is designed around your voice and connects to a cloud-based voice service called Alexa. Connect it to your local Wi-Fi and you can ask it questions to gain all sorts of useful information. With far-field voice recognition, the device is able to pick up your voice from across the room, even while playing music. It can create shopping lists, provide current news, control lights, set timers, update your calendar, and provide traffic updates. You can also ask Alexa to reorder previous purchases from your Amazon Prime account, stream music, and play audiobooks from Audible.

In 2015, significant progress was made in bringing the cloud and automation to personal devices. From Amazon's Echo to smart watches and fitness trackers to 2-in-1 laptops and self-learning devices, multi-functionality was the name of the game — all made possible by cloud and machine learning. In this slideshow, we've pulled together a list of innovative gadgets that feature the latest in connectivity and automation.