Awesome Tech

Two microSD card readers: one that fits into SD card slots and one that fits into USB ports. Each reader supports up to 128GB cards, so on a MacBook you can get up to 384GB of extra storage at once. microSD cards not included.

Part of Dot & Bo’s Edison’s Lab collection, the Fantastic Table Lamp almost looks like a steampunk desk fan. The base and frame are made of industrial metal with an aged and rusted finish. It comes with five 25W bulbs.

Remote control buttons for iOS and Android devices with Bluetooth 3.0. One each for voice command, camera and media playback. Comes with a steering wheel/handlebar mount and an adhesive strip. Order the media button here.

This incredible tech from DMG MORI is a single machine that can create metal objects using a process called laser deposition welding, which melts a metallic powder into a desired form. It can then mill the parts to further refine them.

A rugged flashlight with built-in GPS, a fitness tracker and other apps. It also has a USB port that lets you charge other devices from its battery or attach a Fogo module, which will include a walkie-talkie and a satellite modem.

This laptop sleeve costs more than some laptops, but in return you get premium leather and lots of room for your other things. It has pockets, slots and straps for pens, cords, notebooks and more. Available in three colors and three sizes.

A hybrid bicycle that amplifies your pedal power to highway speeds, and provides a safe cockpit for riders. It’s even smart enough to adjust the assistance level based on the terrain. Support the project on Kickstarter to help fund development.

We’re not sure exactly what this interactive toy for Star Wars buffs will actually be able to do, but if this video teaser from Spin Master is any indication, take our money and shut up, you will.

The other Steve Wozniak has created this ridiculous Chrome extension which does its best to identify faces on every web page, and replace their peepers (and occasionally other orifices) with googly eyes. Guaranteed minutes of fun!

Currently in development at Quirky, Track is a concept for a lamp that follows your movement. Like Soloshot, the lamp works by tracking a wristband. It can be placed on a flat surface, hung or mounted on a tripod.

A pico projector that screws into E26 and E27 light sockets. Beam runs Android 4.4 and works with AirPlay and Miracast-enabled devices. It has a small flat side so you can rest it on a flat surface as well.

A thermostat that sticks to a budget, not a target temperature. Set a target amount, your gas rate and your electricity rate and Thermoneystat will do the rest, figuring out the best settings and power on times for your AC and heater.

A universal remote control with a touch-based and unified search interface. It works with over 200,000 devices and will have remote control apps for streaming devices like Roku and Apple TV. It also works with Zigbee devices. Video here.

Keep your Mac under lock and key without having to enter a password every time. The Sesame 2 key fob wirelessly locks your Mac when you walk away, and unlocks it when you return. Save $10 off the list price now in the Technabob Shop.

Astropad is a pair of Mac and iPad apps that turn the iPad into a graphics tablet, with up to 60fps mirroring over WiFi or USB. It works with any Mac application as well as with a variety of pressure-sensitive styli.

AA and AAA batteries that can be recharged on USB ports via a microUSB cable. They can also be charged on traditional battery chargers. They’re not the first of their kind, but they’re the cheapest ones we’ve seen.

Pushbullet started out as a way to send files and links to and from a PC and a mobile device. Now the app lets you reply to WhatsApp, Telegram, Hangouts, Facebook Messenger and Line messages received on Android 4.4+ devices.

We’ve got another awesome giveaway happening over on the new Technabob Shop. This time, one lucky entrant will end up with a shiny new 13″ Macbook Pro with a Retina display, 8GB RAM, and a 128GB SSD. (Contest Ends 3/18/15)

The LG Watch Urbane runs Android Wear and has the same 1.3″ 320×320 OLED touchscreen as the G Watch R, but in a gold- or silver-finished stainless steel case. It has a heart rate sensor, a barometer, a compass and an accelerometer.

Jake Mize’s Koa ply Bluetooth speakers have beautiful laser-etched designs. Each speaker has two 15W amps, two 3″ drivers, a 2200mAh battery and a 3.5mm aux input. Each variant is made in limited quantities only.

While we’re not sure of the practical uses for a metal bike helmet, we’re still mesmerized by this Mazak Variaxis 5-axis milling machine as it replicates a Rudy Project Windmax helmet from a block of aluminum using PowerMILL software.

Poet Audio’s eyecatching speaker features a 170-watt amp and an array of seven drivers and to push sound in all directions. Wirelessly streams via aptX lossless Bluetooth or AirPlay tech. Available with or without the wooden stand.

Stream and save sketches from any whiteboard using ordinary dry erase markers with Equil’s upcoming Smartmarker. Its pen adapter and sensor work with up to a 16ft whiteboard, while Equil’s app lets you record and organize sketches.