Awesome Tech

Developed by Richard Haberkern, the Soundlazer is a portable open-source ultrasonic parametric speaker, which means that the sound is delivered in a narrow path to only its intended listener.

Made of durable aluminum and rubber and featuring a specially designed acoustic fabric for the ear pads, Bowers & Wilkins P3 headphones provides mobile hi-fi audio at its best.

Designer Marco van Leeuwen’s innovative concept for a what looks like a cross between a Nintendo Power Glove and and electric shaver looks a lot cooler than it sounds.

If you like the interface of the QLOCKTWO clocks but are put off by their price, here’s the cheap app version of the wordy timepiece. Also available for Android devices. (Image credit: Mostly Perfect)

The first full frame, digital camera that only takes black-and-white photos instead of shooting in color then converting to B&W. Its 18mp sensor records true luminance values to create a sharp image.

The ARIS is a network-enabled speaker designed for Windows PCs. It has an aluminum enclosure, a removable steel base, six speakers that output a total of 100W and Ethernet and Wi-Fi connectivity.

The simple act of turning the lights off becomes much more exciting with the Panic Button Light Switch. It’s made to be smacked on or off, but it also works as a dimmer for less critical moments.

A concept design by ADR-Studio envisions what a physical Instagram camera might look like – a giant Instagram logo, of course. The square camera would not just shoot, but print photos.

The newest edition of Marshall’s Major headphones has a heavy metal theme: all-black paint with a denim headband. Marshall is also giving away a matching amp to promote the Pitch Black series.

While we like the idea of high-tech weapons as much as the next guy, we think that Sneaky Zebra’s take on Siri as a chatty combat assistant is ridiculous and would ultimately get you killed.

The new owners of the Commodore brand already revamped the C64, and now they’ve revived the Amiga – in name only – with this configurable Windows PC in a Mac Mini-like aluminum case.

The Cloak bag sure has an interesting design. Store your SLR in it, fold in the bottom and side panels and you can shoot without taking your camera out of it. Made of water-resistant fabric.

A concept by Roshan Hakkim, the Umbra is actually a wall-mounted sundial. LEDs in the border of the clock emulate the sun, creating the appropriate hour and minute hand shadows.

Une Bobine (“a coil”) is a flexible yet stiff charging cable for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Its “metal gooseneck” material allows the cable to act as a stand and be fixed into a variety of positions.

Lunar Europe’s Nova climbing wall offers aesthetics that blend into a modern home like a work of art, but provide challenging climbing surfaces, and light-up routes triggered by an iPhone app.

Disney Research demonstrates an incredible advancement in touch-based control with Touché, a system capable of detecting touch and gestures on everyday objects, in liquids, and even on skin.

This custom-built robotic creation uses 22 servo motors to transform from car to walking humanoid and back in seconds. We only hope we’ll be able to buy one for ourselves someday.

This 4.8″ Android phone isn’t sold on specs, instead promising an array of new features including voice control, face recognition, NFC file sharing, and a screen which dims when you’re not looking at it.

Using a sandbox equipped with a Kinect and a projector, this interactive environment displays a live topographic map based on the height of the sand, and simulates water flowing through valleys.

Attach the 32″ LaserSaber to one of Wicked Lasers’ powerful Spyder III laser pointers, and you’ll have yourself the closest thing to an honest-to-goodness lightsaber this side of the Jedi Academy.

A Bluetooth gaming controller that works with Android, iOS or WinMo to return tactile control to touchscreen devices. No word yet on game compatibility, but it will look good playing them.

The Topsecret by designers Rob Hermes and Marlies Romberg is made from porcelain and has a wax seal, beautiful metaphors for the fragility and importance of privacy. Available in different colors.

A super-sized version of Jawbone’s first wireless speaker/speakerphone, the Big Jambox has a max output of 115dB, a 15-hour battery life and it can sync with up to 2 devices at the same time.