JEAN SNOW

Time to enter the future, with Nikon's Media Port UP (pronounced U-P) multimedia headset for music and video. The Media Port UP is a bit bulky, but you'll be dazzled by the host of features Nikon has managed to cram inside. It all starts with an array of hands-free commands that allow you to select functions with head gestures. Video playback is viewed through an eyepiece that replicates the experience of watching a 50-inch screen. Music and videos can be stored on the device's internal memory, and Wi-Fi support allows you to access the Internet, where a download service is being launched for UP users.

The Media Port UP comes out in December in two models: the UP300 with 4GB of memory (and no motion sensors) at ¥59,800; and the UP300x, which packs 8GB of memory for ¥69,800.