Editor's choice - fun + games

The Steinway & Sons Model D Music System combines high-tech sound reproduction with aesthetics, making it a first-of-its-kind fully digital, integrated music system. The Model D includes two tower speakers and a CD player/head unit with a remote control, and delivers a sound and finish that can be customised to match the user's taste and living space. The amplifier boasts inaudibly low noise levels and minimal power consumption. Available at Lane Crawford. www.steinwaylyngdorf.com

California-based Willow Garage has been working on this helper for years, and now it's available for all - that's if you can afford the US$400,000 price tag. Named PR2, the two-armed wheeled robot - which is about the same size as a human - can fold towels, dance, clean, fetch beers and even play pool. One of its suggested practical roles is for people who might otherwise be forced to live in an assisted-living facility. www.willowgarage.com

Bang & Olufsen, the Danish manufacturer of high-end home entertainment systems, has released a subwoofer to blow away all subwoofers. The BeoLab 11 is just 30cm tall and weighs just over 7kg. It rotates in any direction when on the floor, and can be mounted on a wall. www.bang-olufsen.com