Gadgets

A multi-talented mouse, the EGO! Smartmouse can also be used as an air mouse, a flash drive, a password manager, and a touch- and motion-based controller for games and other programs. Whew.

Like the Xperia Z phone, the Xperia Tablet Z is dust- and water-resistant. It has a 10.1″ 1920 x 1200 display, a 1.5GHz quad-core CPU, NFC and 4G/LTE, all in a 0.27″ thick, 17.5 oz. device.

Instead of using cameras, the Myo armband reads the electrical activity in your muscles to detect hand and arm gestures, resulting in a portable and discreet controller for computers and other devices.

The Galaxy Note 8.0 has a 1280 x 800 8″ touchscreen, 1.6GHz quad-core CPU, S-Pen stylus, and a built-in IR blaster so you can use it as a remote. It can also be used as a, uhm, a phone.

A stronger, lighter version of the modern keychain. Keyport Slide 2.0 can hold any combination of up to six key blades or tool inserts. The inserts range from a flashlight to a flash drive.

MyIDkey is a USB drive that allows you to store login credentials, which can only be accessed via its fingerprint reader. A cloud account ensures you can retrieve your data if you lose the drive.

An Internet-connected doorbell with a webcam, letting you see and talk to whoever’s at your doorstep via a mobile app. Get the Lockitron bundle and you’ll also be able to unlock the door remotely.

The HTC One Android phone has an all-aluminum body, a 4.7″ 1080p screen, a 1.7GHz quad-core CPU, 2GB RAM and 32GB or 64GB of storage. Also has stereo speakers and the new UltraPixel camera.

The 3Doodler uses technology similar to that of 3D printers to heat and cool a stream of plastic as it passes through the pen’s nib and allows you to lift your imagination off the page by writing in thin air.

A high-tech guitar effects pedal, the iStomp lets users switch and purchase effects using an iOS app. It has its own processor and does not need to be connected to an iOS device to be used.

The Kudos Presenter consists of a USB wireless RF transmitter and an app that let you use your iPhone to control Microsoft PowerPoint, iTunes and Windows Media Player. It also has a mouse mode.

The Orobis Transform is a 3ft. Lightning connector cable that also has a micro-USB tip concealed into its end. Available in white and black. We wish there was a Lightning/30-pin version as well.

Evolutive Labs claims that its screen protector offers 5 times the impact resistance of a Gorilla Glass 2 screen despite being only 0.01″ thick. It also has layers that resist scratches and smudges.

Being developed by Cambridge Consultants, DropTag is a sensor that detects if a parcel has been dropped or shaken en route to the recipient, and can send the data to a mobile app via Bluetooth.

To celebrate 10 years of timing the World Rally Championship, S1Tec will be releasing an alarm clock that works just like a rally clock, complete with sounds from a rally car’s engine. More here.

A smart, simple concept product by Voxel Studio, c8ble subscribes to a tried-and-tested rule: the best tool is the one you have on you. It has notches that secure it firmly to headphone cables.

Much larger than its predecessor, so you can play it using your fingers as well as the stylus. It has a 37 note keyboard, 2 voltage-controlled oscillators, 8 waveform LFOs and a state variable filter.

The Pen Mouse is an alternative pointing device for people who prefer to grip a pen. It can scan at 400-1200 DPI on nearly any surface. It runs on 1 AAA battery. Also available from Newegg.

BlackBerry’s relaunch kicks off with its touchscreen Z10. Offers a 1280×756, 4.2-inch display, a 1.5GHz dual-core CPU, and the new BlackBerry 10 OS, for quick juggling between work and personal tasks.