Gadgets

A kit for tinkerers and photography enthusiasts, the Konstruktor is an analog SLR camera that comes unassembled. You have to put its parts together and – gasp! – load it with a roll of 35mm film.

An imposing clock that could fool anyone into thinking it’s an antique. Restoration Hardware based its design on a 1940s industrial clock. Its metal frame has a weathered brown powder-coated finish. Uses 1 AA battery.

Made by Breakfast NY – the studio that came up with Instaprint – Points is a versatile sign. Aside from pointing out nearby landmarks, it can also display the weather, news and other data from the Internet.

The Minirig is a loud and long-lasting portable speaker. Its 3″ driver delivers up to 100dB and it lasts up to 50h. We’ve tested it and it’s unbelievably loud and crisp. You can also connect two Minirigs for stereo sound.

Be one of the first to own the Omni virtual reality treadmill. It’s the perfect companion to the Oculus Rift, but you can also use the Omni to play any PC game.  It can also be used for fitness and virtual tourism or inspection.

Waterfi sells water- and rustproof versions of the Kindle Paperwhite, iPod Shuffle, iPod Nano and Nike FuelBand, thanks to two internal coatings that provde waterproofing up to 210ft. and insulation of up to 40,000v. Videos here.

Want to get that perfect shot but don’t know if your camera is level? While some tripods have built-in levels, we like this simple gadget which places a three-axis level right in the hot-shoe of most SLRs. Great for macro shots.

Belkin’s Dyle is a mobile TV tuner for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. It lets you watch over-the-air digital channels on the go, without the need for an Internet connection. Available in the United States only. Coverage map here.

Like the Tinké, the Scanadu Scout aims to be a real-life version of the medical tricorder seen in Star Trek. Together with your smartphone, it measures and records vital signs such as heart rate, temperature and blood pressure.

Spec-wise, the Fairphone is a typical midrange Android smartphone. But the company behind it prides itself in having a conflict-free, fair and just manufacturing process that respects people and the environment.

A smart watch that connects to smartphones via Bluetooth 4.0. It has multiple watch faces, call alerts and more. Its LCD display is as power efficient as E-paper displays and it supports wireless charging.

A power strip and surge protector with an integrated clamp. It has silicone padding so it won’t damage whatever you clip it on to. It has two three-pronged 120v plugs, two USB ports and a 10′ cord. (Thanks Thaddeus!)

Leap Motion demonstrates how its much-awaited gesture controller can be used to interact with Windows 8. The tiny sensor lets you use multi-touch gestures in mid-air. We want to control our TVs this way.

Despite its small package, this camera features a 30x optical zoom lens and SteadyShot image stabilization, which lets you get up close to the action from literally hundreds of feet away. Captures 20MP stills and 1080/60p video.

Like the Prop Power, Quirky’s upcoming Prop Power Rugged is an extension cord made with flexible wiring. It wraps around objects like a snake and holds its shape. This edition has a sturdy shell for added durability.

Invented by photographer Elvis Halilović, Ondu are durable and easy to use wooden pinhole cameras. Each camera is handmade by Elvis and his brother Benjamin. Available in six different designs.

The Western Digital My Passport Ultra is a USB 3.0 portable drive with an easy to use backup software, fast transfer speeds and a durable enclosure that’s just 0.5″ thick. Comes in 500GB & 1TB, with a 2TB model coming soon.

Like the AfterShokz, earHero are open ear earphones. Its speakers are so tiny that they won’t block your ear canal, so you can still hear the sounds around you. Great for outdoor use or pretending you’re a secret agent.

The Cinemizer OLED has two 870 × 500 OLED displays that mimic a single 40″ monitor. It has adjustable focus, head tracking that emulates a mouse, a 6-hour battery, as well as stereoscopic 3D via HDMI and AV inputs.