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OMATA One Analog GPS Speedometer

OMATA One Analog GPS Speedometer

Up until now, GPS-based bike speedometers have been a strictly digital affair. OMATA aims to change that with a neat and easy to read design that displays speed using an analog gauge, but using GPS data for accuracy. Also displays distance, time, and vertical ascent.

SteamVR & HTC Vive

SteamVR & HTC Vive

Valve let folks try the HTC Vive virtual reality headset in a room with a green screen so we can see what the wearers were seeing. Unlike its biggest competition, the Vive comes with motion tracking sensors, which means apps can incorporate movement and gestures.

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Dual-Lens Huawei P9 & P9 Plus

Dual-Lens Huawei P9 & P9 Plus

Huawei teamed up with Leica to develop the first to market dual-lens smartphone camera. This new tech uses both an RGB sensor and a monochrome sensor to capture greater detail, improved color and better low-light imagery compared to other cameras.

2016 HP Spectre 13

2016 HP Spectre 13

HP tries to marry style and power with the new Spectre 13. It’s the world’s thinnest laptop at just 10mm thick and it weighs just 2.5lb. But it has a Core i5/i7 CPU, 8GB RAM, up to 512GB SSD, three USB-C ports and a 13.3″ 1080p display. Drops 4/25/16 for $1,170+.

Rolto iPhone Screen Printer

Rolto iPhone Screen Printer
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These days, there’s not a ton of need to print things, but sometimes it’s still nice to have a hardcopy. The compact Rolto printer wirelessly connects to your iPhone and can print perfectly proportioned screengrabs in black and white. Great for recipes and to-do lists.

CityMobil2 Autonomous Bus

CityMobil2 Autonomous Bus

Trikala, Greece is testing driverless public transit vehicles being developed by the EU’s CityMobil2 group. The 10-passenger bus is essentially a road train. It doesn’t change lanes and follows a closed route, but it can be remote controlled if needed.

3D Printer Makes Music

3D Printer Makes Music

Most 3D printers use stepper motors to move their print head and platform. There’s an interesting side effect to this setup – you can use it to play music. Barnacules Nerdgasm demonstrates. Turns out the sounds can also be used to reverse engineer 3D models.

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Mac 128k Voxel Model

Mac 128k Voxel Model

Sketchfab contributor d0rkmushr00m used MagicaVoxel to make this awesome 3D voxel model of the original 128k Apple Macintosh. The exploded drawing shows the full innards and outards (is that a word?) of the classic Mac. Read how it was created here. (Thanks Brent!)

Repulsor Wearable Flashlights

Repulsor Wearable Flashlights

A pair of Xenon HID flashlights with a built-in belt clip. The Repulsor emits a total of 7,911 lumens at a 60º angle. Its low beam mode reaches up to 650ft away, while the high beam lights up to about 2300ft. It lasts up to 115min. per charge and also has a USB charging port.

Logitech G900 Gaming Mouse

Logitech G900 Gaming Mouse

The G900 Chaos Spectrum is a impressively fast wireless mouse that uses the PMW3366 sensor, the same one that’s in the beloved G502 and other high-end gaming mice. It also has four removable side buttons and a USB cable for wired use and recharging.

Google Cardboard Plastic

Google Cardboard Plastic

“What’s realer than real? Probably nothing.” Google unveils the evolution of its affordable virtual reality headset. Cardboard Plastic lets you tap into reality itself, thanks to the magic of holes. Oh, how we wish that Apple did this joke instead.

Tesla Model 3

Tesla Model 3

Tesla’s most affordable car yet goes from 0 to 60mph in under 6s and lasts at least 215mi per charge. It has Autopilot and Supercharger as standard, as well as a single pane glass roof and a 15″ touchscreen control panel. Drops 2017 for $35K ($27.5K after credits).

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Seagate Innov8 USB Hard Drive

Seagate Innov8 USB Hard Drive

Despite its tacky name, the Seagate Innov8 does represent a leap forward in external hard drive technology. The 8TB drive uses just a single USB-C cable for both data transfer and power. It measures 8″x 5″x 1″ and weighs 0.33lb. Drops 4/2016 for $350.

Sony RX10 Mk. III

Sony RX10 Mk. III

Sony ups its compact superzoom game with the new RX10 III. It has the same 1″ 20MP sensor as the Mk. II, but its lens now maxes out at an insane 600mm. It also has 4K video, Wi-Fi and NFC, optical image stabilization and up to 960fps slow mo. Still no touchscreen though.

Raumfeld Stereo Cubes

Raumfeld Stereo Cubes
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German-engineered audiophile grade bookshelf speakers that deliver big, warm sound, a wide soundstage, and wireless streaming, supporting iOS, Android, and PC music libraries, Internet radio, Spotify, Soundcloud, Last.fm, Rhapsody, and TIDAL. Multi-room capable too.

Divide by Zero Error

Divide by Zero Error

Even today, computers error out if you try to divide a number by zero, but check out what happens with this old Facit ESA-01 mechanical calculator when posed with that mathematical conundrum. We’re assuming the death spiral was only ended by unplugging the cord.

Project Escher

Project Escher

3D printing is awesome, yet its biggest flaw is its speed. While tech is in the works for faster printing in small scale, Autodesk has developed Project Escher, a combination of software and hardware that can orchestrate multiple print heads to build large objects quickly.

Balluga Smart Matress

Balluga Smart Matress

Instead of springs, Balluga uses air-filled balls for more fine tuned adjustment. It can automatically adjust its support as you move around while you’re asleep. It also has built-in vibrating massage, as well as climate control and nightlight options.

Deal: SNES30 Controller & Dock

Deal: SNES30 Controller & Dock
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Today’s mobile games work pretty well with a touchscreen, there are still lots of arcade games which are best played with a gamepad. This SNES inspired Bluetooth controller comes with a dock that fits all smartphones, and works with iOS, Android, Macs and PCs.

TCL Roku 4K TV

TCL Roku 4K TV

TCL’s Roku-powered Smart TV is now available with a 55″ or a 65″ 4K resolution display. It still has the convenient Roku home page, search and physical remote, but adds dual-band Wi-Fi, 4K upscaling and a 4K spotlight channel.

Canon G7X Mk. II

Canon G7X Mk. II

Canon updates its high-end point-and-shoot with a new image processor, up to 8fps continuous shooting, better image stabilization, face and object detection, a more ergonomic body, and a more articulated 3″ touchscreen.

Makerbot 3D Printer Giveaway

Makerbot 3D Printer Giveaway

Always wanted a 3D printer, but don’t have the cash to spare? Enter now for a chance to win your very own Makerbot Replicator Mini 3D printer, valued at $1375! Simply drop by The Awesomer Shop and register for your chance to win. (Contest Ends 4/18/2016)

Microsoft: Holoportation

Microsoft: Holoportation

Microsoft’s vision for holographic communication uses a ton of 3D cameras and its HoloLens augmented reality headset. The scanning and transmission of 3D models happens in real time with just a slight lag.

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