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Cineik Hot Shoe Handle

Cineik Hot Shoe Handle
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Assuming you don’t keep a flash or a microphone in your camera’s hot shoe, this nifty gadget provides a new and easy way to carry your camera, with a sturdy quick-release aluminum handle that slides into that spot. It’s also great for stabilizing low-angle shots.

Ok, Google. Tell Me Another One.

Ok, Google. Tell Me Another One.

Voice assistants like Siri and Alexa have a handful of funny Easter eggs, but Google Home’s assistant has a seemingly endless repertoire of comedy in her bag of tricks. David Chen shares a bunch of her cringeworthy one-liners. It takes nearly 8 min before it repeats.

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NASA’s Wall Climbing Robots

NASA’s Wall Climbing Robots

NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab shows off a small robot that’s capable of driving straight up the side of a building. One version uses gecko-like microsuction to stick to smooth surfaces, while another uses insect inspired microspines to grab onto rough walls.

ROLI Lightpad Blocks

ROLI Lightpad Blocks

From the makers of the Seaboard comes a modular and newbie-friendly MIDI controller. Blocks’ main unit is the Lightpad, a pressure-sensitive block. You can connect multiple Lightpads together or with the optional control Blocks. Works with iOS and desktop DAWs.

2016 Alienware 13

2016 Alienware 13

Alienware’s smallest gaming laptop now comes with a mobile version of the new GTX 1060 GPU and quad-core i5/i7 CPU, and its keyboard now has N-key rollover. It works with Alienware’s external GPU dock and can be configured with a 2560×1440 OLED touchscreen.

SPUD Projector & Screen

SPUD Projector & Screen

The Spontaneous Pop Up Display (SPUD) is a 720p pico projector which sits behind a 24″ 16:9 projection screen. The screen opens up like an umbrella, then folds over the projector when not in use. The whole setup weighs less than 2lb. The projector lasts up to 10h per charge.

Eclipse USB Charging Hub

Eclipse USB Charging Hub

A USB charger for neat freaks. Eclipse can house up to three USB cables – three USB-A, or two USB-A and one USB-C – and delivers power at up to 3A. It reveals the cables and lights up with a press of its touch-sensitive lid, and can be placed on a table or wall mounted.

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Hydraulic Press vs. Data

Hydraulic Press vs. Data

The Hydraulic Press Channel teamed up with tech company F-Secure to demonstrate how to permanently erase the data on various devices – by crushing them to smithereens. While it’s likely to thwart most data thieves, it isn’t an effective method for compressing data.

Big Mouth Alexa Bass

Big Mouth Alexa Bass

We’ve got an Amazon Echo and it’s awesome except for when an Amazon commercial comes on and says “Alexa…” and it tries to answer the TV. Brian Kane posted this hilarious hack of what Amazon’s next Echo version should look like. Alexa, Take Me to the River.

GoPro Karma vs. DJI Mavic Pro

GoPro Karma vs. DJI Mavic Pro

GoPro and DJI both hope to be at the top of holiday lists, each offering up a folding drone, video stabilization, and ease of use for amateur flyers. WIRED’s Brent Rose got his hands on both drones, and shares his thoughts on which to buy.

V-Moda Forza Earphones

V-Moda Forza Earphones
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V-Moda’s in-ear sport earphones are our new go-to pair for daily listening, with bright highs, punchy bass, and great isolation from outside noise. They come with lots of ear tips, sport wings, and ear hooks for versatility and comfort. Read our full review on Technabob.

The First Ever Webcam

The First Ever Webcam

The 8-Bit Guy dusts off his Connectix QuickCam to show us how quickly time flies. The first commercially available webcam, this bad boy shoots in black and white at a resolution of 0.08 megapixels at up to 15fps, requires connection to two different ports and originally cost $100.

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Lifeclock One

Lifeclock One

A timepiece based on the band Snake Plissken wore to countdown until his arteries explode in John Carpenter’s classic Escape from New York. Beyond its countdown timer, it’s a smartwatch with world time, date, stopwatch, pedometer, compass, weather, and notifications.

SlideBot

SlideBot

An upcoming online tool that drafts presentations in seconds. Enter text and SlideBot will look for stock images to go with it. You’re also free to edit and export your presentation. Drops 1/2017 for $19/mo. (no contracts). Demo here.

LightMode S Helmet Kits

LightMode S Helmet Kits

LightMode’s new and improved electroluminescent helmet lighting kit now has a more aerodynamic, water-resistant, detachable and USB-charged control unit. The kit has everything you need to decorate your helmet (and many other objects).

Tesla Solar Roof

Tesla Solar Roof

The third part of Tesla’s bid to make going green appealing and reasonably-priced. The Solar Roof is a set of tempered glass tiles that look just like normal roof tiles. Paired with the new Powerwall 2 batteries, the system can easily power a four-bedroom house.

Microsoft Surface Book i7

Microsoft Surface Book i7

The most powerful version of Microsoft’s hybrid portable computer packs a more powerful Intel Core i7 CPU, GTX GeForce 965M GPU, up to 16GB RAM, up to 1TB SSD storage and a battery that lasts up to 16h. It also works with the new Surface Dial control peripheral.

2016 MacBook Pro

2016 MacBook Pro

Apple’s latest pro notebook is thinner, faster, has a much larger trackpad, a new keyboard, Touch ID, and a color multitouch toolbar that replaces the function keys with customizeable and contextual controls. In 13″ or 15″ sizes with a variety of Core i5 & Core i7 CPUs.

iLoud Micro Monitor Speakers

iLoud Micro Monitor Speakers
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Reference quality desktop speakers designed for clean, unbiased sound. They’re perfect for musicians who want to hear the purest rendition of their recordings, and also great for everyday listening. Full review on Technabob.

Beats By Dre: Got No Strings

Beats By Dre: Got No Strings

Apple’s advertising style seems to have finally rubbed off on Beats By Dre with this Super Bowl quality 90-second ad spot for their wireless earphones, peppered with a veritable who’s who of celebrities, and set to that song from Age of Ultron.

Microsoft Surface Studio

Microsoft Surface Studio

Microsoft’s new all-in-one PC has a 28″ 4500×3000 touchscreen that can be angled nearly flat, and a precision stylus, turning it into a digital drafting table. The $100 Surface Dial (free for the first pre-orders) adds an intuitive way to scroll, zoom and access shortcuts.

LYNK & CO

LYNK & CO

A high tech new car brand from Geely, owners of Volvo. LYNK & CO aims to shake up the auto business by offering vehicles on a subscription model, with service and upgrades included, as well as the ability to share the cost with other drivers. Learn more over on 95octane.

2016 Razer Blade Pro

2016 Razer Blade Pro

Razer updates its 17″ gaming laptop with a 4K G-Sync-compatible touchscreen, a GTX1080 GPU, a 2.6Ghz i7-6700HQ CPU, 32GB RAM, up to 2TB SSD and low-profile mechanical keys, all in a minimalist frame that could pass for an ultraportable. Drops soon for $3.7K+.

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