Awesome Tech

Up until now, most projection mapping has been done on fixed or predictably moving surfaces. This incredible tech from Ishikawa Watanabe Laboratory can project onto moving objects like paper or fabric, adjusting images up to 1,000 times per second.

Form meets function in the URI LED bulbs. While many LED lamps have flat acrylic diffusers that mimic 3D shapes, URI embraces the shape of the classic light bulb while giving it a modern touch. Available in six designs and two sizes.

Formerly known by codename “NX,” the next-gen Nintendo system combines a home console with a handheld. To play on the go, simply undock the tablet, and slide on the side controllers. Is it just us, or does it look a bit like a toaster and a slice of bread? Drops 3/2017.

A super compact commuter bicycle which folds up in just 10 seconds, and is powered by an industry-leading Bosch drive system. The fold-up design makes it both easy to transport and easy to secure, since you can keep it indoors wherever you go.

A robotic play set that teaches preschoolers the basics of programming without text or complex rules. Cubetto is a cubic robot that is controlled by placing direction blocks on a control panel. It comes with maps and story books to make play time more fun.

It looks like the creators of this throwback boombox just dusted off plans from an old ’80s model. But this one has one big difference. In addition to its AM/FM/shortwave radio and cassette player, it can convert your old mixtapes to MP3s via SD card or flash drive.

Built to run the latest VR games, the GT83VR Titan SLI is a monster of a gaming laptop, with an 18.4″ display, Intel’s quad-core i7-6920HQ or 6820HK CPU, 512GB to 1TB SSD, Nvidia GTX 1080 Dual SLI GPUs, and a mechanical Steelseries keyboard with RGB backlighting.

The DeWalt DGC530 is the perfect pack for carrying tools, with 20 internal pockets, and three more outside. It has a built-in dock for a DeWalt 20V MAX lithium ion battery, dual USB ports, and flat pockets for charging gadgets on the go.

The Mag-Lev Audio turntable uses magnets to make the platter float for the ultimate in vibration isolation. It also has an orange LED, a UPS to make sure the platter won’t fall when the power goes out, a Pro-Ject 8.6 tonearm and an Ortofon OM 5E cartridge.

Kobi is the ultimate lazy man’s robot. It has three swappable modules: one to mow the lawn, one to grab leaves, and one to blow snow. It can work on its own and use weather forecasts to schedule cleaning, or you can manage it via an app. Drops 2017 for $4,000+.

Looking for the ultimate in audio minimalism? These earbuds are as compact as you can get, eliminating all wires, and just barely sticking out of your ears. Their storage case also charges them, and they have active noise suppression and echo cancellation for phone calls.

The svelte new HP Envy All-in-One has an adjustable 27″ 1440p IPS touchscreen and a base that houses most of its components, such as a 6th gen. Intel i5/i7 CPU, up to 16GB RAM and up to 2TB HDD. It also has a clever retractable webcam. Drops 10/2016 for $1300+.

The Emergency Night Mission collection adds new colorways to Breitling’s famed distress beacon watch: a black titanium case and dial with orange or yellow straps, and a black titanium case with a blue mother-of-pearl dial and a blue strap.

Combining the ideas of his cloud lamp with the levitating Bluetooth speaker, Richard Clarkson Studio and Crealev teamed up to build this uniquely awesome sound system which features a floating storm cloud with a built in wireless speaker. Shut up and take our money.

The Osmo Mobile is a 3-axis gimbal for smartphones. Together with DJI’s mobile app, it lets you shoot not just steady videos on the move but also motion timelapses and large panoramas. It also has a tracking mode, manual camera settings and an adjustable joystick.

Never worry about a dead car battery again with this portable charging pack. Packing a big 9,000 mAh battery, simply connect the included jumper cables, and you’re back up and running. Spark-proof and reverse-polarity protection makes it safer than traditional jumping too.

Unlike other wearable tech, Oakley Radar Pace is designed to let athletes perform without distraction. Designed in collaboration with Intel, these special sunglasses use voice commands and multiple sensors to track your activity and provide personalized coaching feedback.

While it’s not likely to produce the kind of smooth and controlled video of a pricy drone, the AER looks like a fun way to capture short snippets of aerial footage and overhead stills on the cheap. It’s made from sturdy foam, and protects your camera from impact and water.

goTenna’s new personal radio transmitter. By default, you can reach other Mesh users up to 3mi away. But the Mesh can send data beyond its range by hopping on other Mesh devices. The more Mesh users in an area, the stronger their network becomes.

While most drones take off and land like a helicopter, the Bionic Bird mimics the flight dynamics of our avian friends, flapping its wings to stay airborne for up to 12 minutes on a charge. Its egg-shaped charger lets you juice back up in the field up to 12 times.

The premiere compact camera now has hybrid autofocus. The RX100 V is the first point-and-shoot to have 315 phase-detection focal points and the ability to shoot RAW at 24fps for up to 6s at a time. Shoots 4K video, 960fps super slow mo, and has a 24 to 70mm zoom lens.

SteelSeries throws out the edgy aesthetic and over-boosted bass in this practical and versatile lineup of gaming headseats. The Arctis series is light, sounds great for any use, has a crystal clear mic and lets you adjust the volume in favor of chat or the game sound.

The Pixel and the Pixel XL have a 5″/5.5″ AMOLED display, a 12MP f/2.0 rear camera, 2.1Ghz quad-core CPU, 4GB RAM, 32GB/128GB storage and a USB-C port. It also comes with a VR headset accessory and unlimited full resolution backups to Google Photos.