The new speedlight is easy-to-use and travel friendly, and also uses common AAA batteries.

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These modules, powered by AAA batteries, can be placed anywhere in your home and will simultaneously blast audio alerts on the base station and the wireless speakers.

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Relying on audio means the hoop can run for quite a while on just three AAA batteries, but it also limits the distance your iPad or iPhone can be from the toy to just 15 feet.

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The Nao also has all of the features of its less advanced counterparts: water resistance, a comfortable and easy-to-adjust strap and a rechargeable Li-ion battery that, in a pinch, can be swapped out easily for two AAA batteries.

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The sophisticated design makes charging batteries foolproof since up to four multiple-sized batteries (AAAA, AAA, AA, C, D, 9 Volt, and lantern batteries), can be charged simultaneously.

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