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A dozen great ideas in gear, from a dual-lens camcorder to a fizz-retaining reusable champagne cork

iRobot Scooba 230: Smaller Scrubber About half the size of earlier models, iRobot’s new auto mop is able to wash in tight corners. Instead of using two bins to separate dirty water and clean water, the ’bot has two bladders that expand or shrink as needed. iRobot Scooba 230: $300; irobot.com iRobot

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