Awesome Tech

Mathpix uses your iOS device’s camera to detect mathematical equations, even handwritten ones. It will then instantly solve the equation and show you the solution step by step, as well as the equation’s graph if possible. Android version coming soon.

The latest versions of Pebble’s black and white and full color ePaper smartwatches are water-resistant and equipped with a heart rate monitor, activity tracker and microphone. The new Pebble Core is a tiny Spotify player with 3G, GPS, and support for fitness apps.

Waterproof, crushproof, shockproof, dustproof, and freezeproof, this action camera is ready to take on whatever you throw at it, shooting 4K video via a wide-angle F2.0 lens, with 5-axis image stabilization, and built in GPS, compass, altitude sensor, and accelerometers.

Android users will soon be able to use apps minus the usual download process. Android Instant Apps lets developers divide their app into modules, so you can quickly access only the portion you need instead of searching for and downloading the whole app.

Practice your ping pong game with Trainerbot. Use its app to specify a shot type, spin and location and it will get it right every time. You can also program a string of shots as one drill, or play right away with its random, smash and beginner modes. It holds up to 30 balls.

The new Xperia XA Ultra is an Android phablet for selfie addicts. It has a 21.5MP rear camera and a 16MP front camera. It also has a 6″ nearly bezel-less 1080p display, a 2GHz 8-core CPU, 3GB RAM, a microSD slot, though sadly, only a 2700mAh battery.

The Science Channel uses its awesome animated exploded diagrams to discuss the fundamental parts of digital video projectors, particularly the ones used in cinemas. Those tiny mirrors are mind-blowing.

Glass and materials maker Corning Incorporated shows off an amazing use of their Fibrance light-diffusing fiber in these slick luminescent headphone wires designed by Glow which pulsate to the beat of the music. Pre-order now for Summer 2016 delivery.

The iOS version of the awesome OS X audio enhancing app. Boom for iOS lets you boost your device’s volume and tweak its sound with equalizer and headphone presets. It also has a surround sound effect. It won’t work with Apple Music and other DRM-protected songs though.

Keep yourself safe and keep tabs on your drinking this compact breathalyzer. The DrinkMate fits neatly in your pocket, then plugs into your iOS or Android smartphone, letting you quickly and easily check your blood alcohol level. Save 20% in The Awesomer Shop.

Portal promises more stable Internet connections by using channels that are normally reserved for radar and other sensitive purposes. It’s not a new approach, but Portal is supposedly the only router that can dynamically switch channels to avoid interference.

Google takes over your smartphone’s keyboard with its latest app. The simple, yet effective tool adds quick and easy access to Google search without leaving your keyboard. Also includes a swipe keyboard, GIF and emoji search built in. Surprisingly, it’s not out for Android.

The BaseLantern is a flat 5″x 5″x 2″ RGB LED lantern that doubles as an external battery. It has two USB charging ports, and can be controlled and automatically toggled via proximity with your mobile device. It also has two ports to power BioLite’s SiteLights.

Engineers from the MIT Tangible Media Lab have improved upon their earlier tactile display system, adding the ability to control the perceived amounts of flexibility, elasticity, and viscosity. The result is a display that can feel like a variety of materials, from rubber to water.

A desktop application that makes it easy to select which programs can connect to the Internet. Very useful when you’re using a mobile hotspot and other cellular connections. It also shows the total data consumed for that session. Available for Windows and OS X.

Department Chicago’s beautiful mid-century-style stereo console. It has a pair of speakers, each with a 100W amp, a 6″ driver and a 1″ tweeter. You can connect to it via Bluetooth or RCA. It also comes with removable record dividers and an adjustable shelf.

EnKi’s biomass camp stoves look like tiny cooling towers for a nuclear power plant, but they’re actually quite eco friendly. Powered by a battery or solar panel, they’re designed for cooking and providing smokeless heat by burning twigs, branches, or wood pellets.

Pinball fanatic J.M. Ratkos created this kit which uses a Run-DMD board to convert the dot-matrix display (DMD) from a pinball machine into an awesome animated clock. You can reach J.M. via the Pinside forum if you’re interested in buying one for yourself.

Erato’s diminutive Apollo 7 Bluetooth earphones weigh just 4g each and have a waterproof coating and an omnidirectional microphone so you can make calls and use Siri or Google Now. They last up to 4h per charge and come with a charging case.

Japanese tech company MicroAd created a new kind of drone which is covered with numerous colorful LEDs. Here, they demonstrate just how cool they are with a synchronized performance against the dramatic backdrop of Mt. Fuji. They look kind of like floating soccer balls to us.

A compact vacuum former that gets its suction from a vacuum cleaner. Use the FormBox and thermoplastic sheets to make small molds, prototypes and more. It has a 7.9 cu.in. build area and comes with 30 thermoplastic sheets.

The leading 3D printing pen gets numerous refinements, making it easier to use, lighter weight, faster and smoother. Available in five anodized aluminum colors now too. Owners of the 3Doodler 2.0 can upgrade for 50% off.

Lian Li’s DK-04 electronic standing desk doubles as a gaming PC chassis. It has tons of cooling, room for an mATX or ATX motherboard, GPUs up to 320mm long, and up to eight 3.5″ or 2.5″ drives. Its height can be adjusted from 27″ to 46″. Drops 5/10/16 for $1500.