Awesome Tech

The MHA100 amplifier works with practically any headphone model, and its crossfeed can deliver a speaker-like soundstage. It can also power speakers, which makes its $4,500 price tag a tad easier to swallow. More here.

An Android over-the-air HD receiver and set-top box. With the help of an HD antenna and an Internet connection, it turns free HD broadcasts, media apps like Netflix, and webpages into channels that you can access in one interface.

For the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Adidas has outfitted a special ball with six HD cameras inside, capable of capturing a 360-degree view of the game as the ball is kicked around. Keep an eye out here for updates on its journey to Brazil.

A compact 12.2MP full-frame interchangeable lens camera with an amazing ISO range of 50 to 409,600 for extreme low-light sensitivity. Can also output uncompressed 4K video via HDMI. Compatible with Sony E-Mount lenses.

While LED bulbs are nothing new, Philips upcoming bulb has a clear shell and light diffuser which lets you see the warm 2700K light source, just like an incandescent filament. Coming July 2014 for about $12(USD) per bulb.

Like its popular predecessor, the Tough TG-3 is waterproof, shockproof, dustproof and resistant to high pressure and low temperatures. It has a 16mp 1/2.3″ CMOS sensor, a high-speed F2.0 lens, a time-lapse mode and four macro modes.

Amazon makes its move into living rooms with the Fire TV. Connect the tiny, but powerful box to your HDTV to browse streaming services or use the voice search to instantly access a massive library of TV, movie, music and game titles.

Handcrafted using reclaimed timber and modern analog audio hardware. These 75W Bluetooth speakers are available in raw finish or worn out with aged parts and retro colors. They also have a 3.5mm aux in and a USB charging port.

Microsoft finally released full featured versions of Word, Excel and PowerPoint made for the iPad. The free download lets you read Office docs; subscribe to Office365 to get the full apps plus the desktop versions of Office. More here.

The Sony DPT-S1 Digital Paper is a thin and light 13.3″ e-ink reader that lets you view and annotate A4 (8.5″x11″) documents in full size. It only supports PDF files for now though. Also it costs over $1,000. Japanese demo here.

The Pump Bluetooth headphones are coated with Teflon and have Kevlar shielding, making them waterproof and dust-resistant. Their battery lasts up to 8 hours and it comes with several ear bud tips to ensure you get a good fit.

The EGO Power+ lawn mower, blower, string trimmer and hedge trimmer are cordless electric tools powered by a universal 56v battery. The battery lasts up to an hour and recharges in just 30 min.

A replacement for mechanical switches. iOn lets you toggle lights and other devices just by waving your hand over it, or by using its mobile app. You can also turn any conductive object into a switch simply by placing it over iOn.

An upgraded take on Phosphor’s E-Ink watches, it has a touchscreen interface, alarms, calendar, calculator, chronograph and multiple watch faces are just a swipe away. We love the always-on display, and how easy it is to read in daylight.

A wireless music player that isn’t box-shaped. The Crescendo has a 24-bit 48kHz DSP, a 50W woofer and two 25W Folded Motion tweeters. It works with Bluetooth, AirPlay, Ethernet, USB, 3.5mm aux and optical input. More here.

A free cloud bookmarking service. Save images, videos, texts and links via a simple drag-and-drop interface. We know “drag” is in its name, but it would be even more useful with keyboard shortcuts and/or right-click context menus.

The HTC One (M8) has a 5″ 1080p display, a 2.3GHz quad-core CPU, 2GB RAM and microSD slot. It still has its “ultrapixel” 4mp rear camera, but a new depth sensor lets you change focus on images after they’re taken.

A pair of thin grips that stick an iPad to magnetic surfaces. It also has an adhesive-backed mount for non-magnetic surfaces. The Kickstarter is for the iPad Air & iPad Mini variants; you can get MagBaks for older iPads here.

A photo printer for iOS and Android devices. Send a photo from your phone to any LifePrint anywhere in the world via Wi-Fi, 3G or Bluetooth. You can also follow other LifePrint users so their images will be sent to your print queue.

Developed by GE with Quirky, Aros is an air conditioner that adapts to your schedule and budget. Control it from anywhere via a mobile app. It can suggest settings based on your budget, along with your usage and the weather.

We’ve teamed up with EVOLVE to give away prizes worth $350+: Ogio Commuter Backpack a Jackery Air Battery Pack, a Beatblock Speaker, a Pad & Quill iPhone Case, a Modify Plaid Watch and a Microsoft Skwak Mouse! (Ends 4/1/14)

An audio news app for iOS and Android. Newsbeat lets you pick from a variety of newspapers and other news sources and will read article summaries to you using text-to-speech. It also supports voice commands. More here.

An add-on for GoPro cameras, Gon’Feel tracks position, speed and other metrics in real time. Its software lets you overlay a synchronized on-screen display showing the captured data in your GoPro recording. More here.