The utopic (or distopic depending on who you ask) world may not be as far away as you think, especially with these 10 amazing smart home gadgets and technology that will make you feel like you're living in the future. From clever coffee pots to robotic lawn mowers and new sources of power, our tech-spert Marc Saltzman brings you the best in smart home technology.

While smartphone photography is getting better all the time, it simply can’t match the quality and versatility of a standalone camera, especially if it’s a dSLR – a digital single lens reflex model – or a mirrorless compact system camera. Even if you don’t have a huge budget, you can still treat yourself to a stellar prosumer camera. Hey everyone, I’m Marc Saltzman – tech reviewer – and you’re watching Gear Up, the Watchmojo channel devoted to gadgets, gear and games. In THIS video, we’ll look at 5 recommended starter dSLRs and compact system “micro four-thirds” cameras.

Compared to shopping at retail, buying items online offers several benefits -- you don’t have to fight traffic to drive to the mall and circle the parking lot; online stores are open 24/7, you can shop in your pajamas; it’s easy to compare prices between multiple online retailers; product selection is vast; and of course, things are shipped right to your door. What’s not to love? Hey everyone, welcome to Gear Up, the WatchMojo series that looks at the latest in gadgets, gear and games. I’m Marc Saltzman, and in this video, I’ll tell you the top 7 tech items you should ONLY buy online.

While it may be a few years before we’ll all have a robot in our home that looks like this – Sophia from Hanson Robotics, with lifelike facial features and artificial intelligence, or one as nimble as Atlus from Boston Dynamics, you might be surprised at what you can buy or build today. Join Marc Saltzman, and in this video, it’s 10 best real robots you can buy right now – whether it’s a helper, a companion, or a programmable and controllable robot dog toy for kids or kids at heart. Written by Marc Saltzman