Awesome Tech

Bowers & Wilkins’ flagship headphones now have a Bluetooth variant that lasts up to 17h per charge. Enjoy the P7’s balanced output and wide delivery on a variety of devices. You really should use them with high-end setups as well to hear what they can do.

Real Engineering looks at one of the most basic electronic components, and how its ability to change between states is at the core of every bit of technology we count on every day. While early devices had just a handful of transistors, today’s computer chips pack billions.

Yes, Transformers really do exist, as is evidenced by this video of Letrons‘ amazing BMW that can turn from a car into a giant mech on command. And yes, the car can actually drive via remote control.

Thanks to the Raspberry Pi Zero, YouTuber lyberty5 was able to make an SNES emulator that’s about the size of a lighter. He made the cute Super Famicom case from scratch, making it out of clay, Bondo and modeling paint.

Researchers from the Hasso Plattner Institute show off a unique material – one which can have mechanisms built into it through the use of cellular grids. These allow for motion as they collapse and expand, eliminating the need for traditional mechanisms like hinges or gears.

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Gear Aid’s new LED lanterns are rechargeable via USB and have a diffuser bag, a hanging hook, a kickstand and a threaded mount so you can aim it in a variety of ways. The larger models also serve as external battery packs.

Until now, waterjet cutting has been reserved for large industrial shops, but the Wazer aims to bring the tech to every workshop. It uses a high pressure stream of water and abrasive particles to slice cleanly through even the hardest materials, with precision and smoothness.

Convert any car into KITT from Knight Rider with this officially-licensed gadget from ThinkGeek. It not only lights up and plays sounds and phrases from the classic ’80s show, but doubles as a dual-port USB charger, with one 2.1A and one 1.0A port.

The 4K-capable X3000R action camera has optical image stabilization, a new 8.2MP backlit CMOS sensor and a more user-friendly interface. If you’re fine with shooting only up to 1080p, check out the AS300, which is $100 cheaper.

Engineers from the Human-Computer Interaction Lab at Germany’s Hasso Plattner Institute demonstrate an innovative use for a laser cutter – to not just cut materials, but to use their heat to weld layers together, forming fully-assembled 3D objects in the process.

LG’s newest Android flagship keeps the V10’s small second screen, runs Android 7 Nougat, and is an audio-video powerhouse. The V20 has a 32-bit quad DAC, support for lossless formats, three microphones for recording and two rear cameras: 8MP and 16MP.

The shiny new iPhone 7 is here, but why pay for one when you can win one? All you need to do is head over to The Awesomer Shop and sign up to enter. You can earn bonus entries by sharing once you register too. (Prize value: $649, contest ends 10/21/16).

The latest creation from the Wes Anderson of makers, Love Hulten. The Voxarray 61 is a tribute to synthesizers from the ’70s. It has a clamshell construction, with the top lid housing a variety of analog and digital modules that can be connected using patch cords.

The Model E’s rustproof titanium alloy frame weighs just 3.7lb., making it quite possibly the lightest electric bicycle in the world. It’s powered by the Zehus Bike+, a system that integrates all the electronics, including the battery, into the rear hub.

Vizio’s speakers let you create a multi-room audio system with ease. In addition to Bluetooth, they offer Google Cast streaming from apps via Wi-Fi. The 2.1 Crave Pro is ideal on a bookshelf, while the rechargeable Crave 360 is perfect for parties, with 360º sound.

With a much more powerful GPU, a faster CPU and memory, and a 1TB HDD, this special model of the PlayStation 4 lets existing and new titles play with improved textures, frame rates and effects, in resolutions up to 4K at 60fps. Some games will also support HDR. Drops 11/10/16.

The new iPhones are now IP67 water/dust-resistant, have a 12mp f1.8 camera, stereo speakers, a wide gamut display, faster CPU & GPU, 2x the storage, and the 7 Plus gets a 2nd 12mp telephoto camera for optical zoom. The glossy jet black version looks spectacular.

A special edition of the new Apple Watch, with custom apps focused on running and motivation, and a neon green ventilated band. Since it’s based on the new Series 2 platform, it’s got a GPS, is water resistant, has a faster CPU, GPU, and brighter display. Drops 10/16.

Rather than just another black box, 8bitdo’s Bluetooth speaker takes its inspiration from the classic Nintendo Entertainment System’s game controller, with a giant D-Pad for power, play and volume, and red speakers that look like A/B buttons. Measures about 3″ on each side.

This Japanese robot battle has a decidedly different flavor than Battlebots. Each robot is fully autonomous, and tasked with a single objective – to push the other robot out of the wrestling ring as quickly as possible. In the end, it’s a battle of speed vs. power.

Garmin’s newest action camera looks a lot like a GoPro – it’s housing is even compatible with GoPro accessories – but the Virb Ultra 30 has a couple of unique features, including voice commands, 3-axis electronic image stabilization and performance data overlays.

Samsung’s latest smartwatch has a 1.3″ AMOLED touchscreen, a built-in speaker and a microphone for calls, and a battery that lasts up to 4 days per charge. It’s also compatible with standard watch straps. The Frontier model has 3G/LTE connectivity.