Awesome Tech

California-based Prisma Guitars handcrafts stunning electric guitars and guitar accessories using discarded skateboard decks. Not only does this cut back on waste, it also means each product is unique.

Helix is a pair of Bluetooth earphones with a carrying case in the form of a stylish bracelet, making storage convenient and tangle-free.  The headphones last up to 3 hours per charge and have a built-in mic and playback controls.

Beach umbrellas with anchors are nothing new, but the DrillBeach has a built-in electric motor for its auger. All you have to do is press a button and it will drill itself into or out of the sand. It also has a USB charging port.

An updated version of the Eames-inspired speakers. The Ray-S also has a laminated beechwood and leather cabinet with a walnut finish, a 4″ midrange driver and 1″ tweeter, but it now has an 8″ Xmax woofer.

Unlike other drum triggers, Sunhouse’s Sensory Percussion recognizes different parts of the drum as well as drum strokes. It lets you map effects and blend them seamlessly on one drum, use your kit to modulate effects and more.

Like Magzet, Znaps adds MagSafe-style connectivity to Lightning and microUSB cables. It has a magnetic connector for both types of ports and an adapter for your charge and sync cables. It also has an LED charging indicator.

The E1 action camera is compatible with Micro Four-Thirds lenses. It can shoot 4096×2160 at 24fps, 3840×2160 at 30fps and 1080p at 30/60fps. It also has a 2.5″ TFT LCD rear display, 3.5mm audio in, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

Sunglasses that protect you from both UV light and blue light, which is emitted by monitors, mobile devices, etc. They also automatically darken when exposed to bright light to protect you from glare. Rx versions coming after launch.

An Android 5 smartphone for audio enthusiasts. Specs include: two front-facing speakers, dual 3.5mm outputs, a Wolfson WM8281 sound chip, a global equalizer, 4.7″ IPS 720p screen, 8MP camera, removable battery and microSD slot.

The entry-level iOS device now has the same A8 CPU that’s in the iPhone 6, albeit at a lower clock speed. It also has an 8MP camera with 120fps 720p slow-mo video, burst mode and more. Its maximum capacity is an impressive 128GB.

A tiny 0.19″ 720p external monitor that sticks to sunglasses or prescription glasses. Use Vufine to display HD content from a variety of devices by plugging in its microHDMI cable. It lasts up to 90min. per charge.

Billions of people lack of a proper street address, making access to deliveries, aid, and services extremely difficult. What3Words has developed a global grid that provides an easy to remember, unique address for every spot on our planet.

Yolk claims its Solar Paper is the world’s thinnest and lightest solar panel. Each panel generates 2.5W of power, but you can connect up to four of them using their built-in magnets. Note that the final product will have only 1 USB port.

Yamaha’s new 37-key synthesizers may be tiny, but they make the kind of sounds you’d expect from a pro synth. Our favorite is the tribute to the DX7, made famous back in the ’80s on tracks like Harold Faltermeyer’s Axel F. Out 9/2015.

Winnergear claims its MicFlip is the world’s first microUSB cable to be reversible on both ends, i.e. you can insert its USB connector and microUSB connector to their respective ports with either side facing up.

A clip-on monitor for laptops. It gives you one or two extra 1080p IPS displays that can swivel up to 180º and slide inside the case when not in use. It runs on a single USB 3.0 port or two USB 2.0 ports and comes in 13″, 15″ and 17″.

ShredLights provide skateboards with bright LED headlights, improving nighttime visibility so you don’t slam into hidden cracks, and making your board look just that much cooler in the dark. Would you drive your car without headlights?

This TED talk is a thinly veiled ad for a sports analytics company. To be fair, they’re Minority Report minus the psychics. By quantifying behavior and ability they can accurately predict the likelihood of possible outcomes.

Motion Simulation’s TL3 has three projectors and a curved screen that create a 5740×1080 200º view, a PC, a steering wheel with force feedback, an adjustable chair with 3-axis movement, hydraulic pedals and your choice of gearbox.

The Bluetooth version of Bowers & Wilkins’ beloved P5 on-ear headphones. The P5 Wireless supports AptX for high quality streaming. Its battery lasts up to 17h and it comes with a 3.5mm cable so you can still use it even if it’s drained.

A look at some of the natural landscapes made by YouTuber koooolalala using Unreal Engine 4. At this point Memorex should just let Epic Games use their slogan. Check out kooolalala’s YouTube and Flickr pages for more.

The new HERO4 Session is the smallest GoPro ever. It packs 1080p60 video and 8mp photo capability in a tiny waterproof and rugged package. A low-profile frame and auto-rotation lets you mount it just about anywhere.

Tooli is a compact but scalable CNC machine that works with four heads: a plotter for drawing and cutting, an airbrush for painting, a laser for engraving and cutting and a liquid dispenser that doubles as a pick-and-place tool.