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New gadgets try to stay relevant beyond the holiday

Smart watches and drones are hot right now, and hoping to stay hot for much longer

The hottest new tech gadgets rely heavily on the holiday season, sometimes to the tune of 50 percent of annual revenue, according to analysts. But companies are looking to spread some of that revenue out, to survive this Christmas and look forward to how their gadgets can stay relevant beyond just this year. 

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