This month Smart has road tested the Xshot in Basel , Switzerland . The device is a two - feet long telescopic stainless - steel rod . A camera can be mounted on the end to allow you to take pictures of yourself . Once in position all you need to do is hit the camera 's self-timer or remote , hold the stick out and say `` cheese . '' CNN 's Tom Quest gave the gadget the thumbs up .
This month Smart has road tested the Xshot in Basel , Switzerland . The device is a two - feet long telescopic stainless - steel rod . A camera can be mounted on the end to allow you to take pictures of yourself . CNN 's Tom Quest gave the gadget the thumbs up .