Awesome Tech

A cable that draws twice the current compared to standard cables for faster charging. It has magnetic tips and is just 2.75″ long for portability. Comes in Lightning and microUSB. Note that it’s for charging only, i.e. it can’t transfer data.

Boxillion is a modular mailbox that notifies you when your parcel arrives and keeps it secure. You can also use it to leave items for pick up. It can be opened via a mobile app, a passcode and a key. Available in plastic and metal.

Enter now for a chance to win a shiny new Apple Watch. And we’re not just talking the cheapest model. If you win, you can pick any model up to $750 in value. Head over to the Technabob Shop to enter now! (Ends 5/13/15)

Like its predecessor, Bolt² is an external battery pack that also replaces your mobile device’s power adapter. It has a 6000mAh battery and two USB charging ports that deliver current at 2.4A for faster charging.

The Yoda TrackPoint keyboard is a multipurpose yet compact mechanical USB keyboard. It has a built in pointing stick (with three different tips included), two USB 2 ports and three mouse keys. All keys use Cherry MX switches.

Vizio aims to truly bust open the 4K market with this new line of well-priced sets with excellent image quality. Each features full-array LED local dimming, and Vizio’s powerful upscaling tech for non-4K content. In 43″ to 80″ sizes.

The V6 Absolute is the most powerful cordless vacuum cleaner. With all the electronics – and the weight – on its handle, you can easily use it to clean even elevated surfaces. It lasts only 6 to 20mins per charge though.

Artist Jesse England created this rather silly device which, when placed on a turntable, uses vibrations to send music from a Bluetooth device through the needle of the record player – transforming any audio source into vinyl… ish.

Unlike other heated mugs, the Nanoheat mug has a built-in battery so you don’t have to keep it plugged in to work. It can keep your drink at 145ºF to 155ºF for 45 mins. per charge. It also has an optional wireless charger.

Aiming to make 3D printing cost-effective for everyone, the Tiko will sell for less than $200, thanks to a unibody design, and simplified printing mechanism. Prints in a wide variety of materials, offers wi-fi connectivity, and auto calibration.

Designed by Adrien M & Claire B, Kinetic Sand is an interactive installation which displays moving wisps of virtual sand which react to objects placed on its tabletop surface. If you’re in Paris, you can check it out starting June 2015.

As if the world didn’t have enough problems, a team of engineers developed this creepy and slithering robo-snake to haunt our nightmares. It’s not bad enough that it can chase you on dry land – it can follow you into the water and swim.

Grovemade’s new and beautiful laminated wooden laptop stands. They have cork feet and an aluminum stop lined with leather. They work with up to 15″ laptops and come in walnut or maple veneer.

A minimalistic LED lamp. It lights up when you turn it face up or to any of its sides and will turn off when placed face down. It has a built-in battery that lasts up to five hours per charge. Available in concrete, wood or metal.

We’re giving away an awesome Chromebook Pixel laptop over at the Technabob Shop. Sporting a 12.85″ 2560×1700 touchscreen, a 2.2GHz Core i5 CPU, and amazing battery life. Simply register for your chance to win. (Ends 5/6/15)

The Intel Compute Stick is a full-fledged Windows 8.1 computer in an extremely compact form. It has an HDMI connector, 64-bit Intel Atom CPU, 2GB RAM, 32GB SSD, a USB port, a microSD slot, and WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity.

The Mini Emu is a small plug-and-play computer that can run digital copies of classic video games. It uses open source software to run games from over 40 consoles, from the Atari 800 to the PlayStation. It’s also a media player.

The new Adobe Slate lets you make simple interactive web pages or presentations on your iPad. It has a variety of themes and lets you add photos from various sources. Your page will look great whatever device is used to view it.

From the makers of the SnapRays outlet light. Unlike existing USB outlets, the SnapPower replaces just your wall outlet’s faceplate, making it much easier to install. Available in two designs and three colors.

This outdoor-friendly compact battery pack not only can charge up to three devices at the same time, it can top off its 10000 mAh battery with the power of the sun. Also has an LED flashlight. Save 47% off MSRP in the Technabob Shop.

Like the Surface Pro 3, the Surface 3 runs the desktop version of Windows 8.1. It has a 10.8″ 1920×1280 touchscreen, an Atom CPU, a USB 3.0 port, DisplayPort and a microSD reader. The keyboard cover and stylus are sold separately.

A portable version of Philips color-changing LED lights, the Hue Go has a built-in rechargeable battery pack, and works seamlessly with existing Hue networks and apps, as well as Ambilight TVs. Out this month in Europe, 5/15 in North America.

Wakē (“wakey”) is a wall-mounted alarm that beams light and sound only to the person on one side of the bed. It uses a parametric speaker to focus the sound, while the white LED slowly brightens to ease your waking.