Awesome Tech

The successor to the awesome NEX-6, it has a 24.3MP APS-C sensor, 100 to 25600 ISO, 1080/60p video, improved detail and autofocus, Wi-Fi, image apps, OLED viewfinder, built-in flash, hot shoe, and a direct mode dial. Out 4/2014.

Turn old bottles into lamps with Suck UK’s rechargeable light. The light is shaped like a stopper and even has a cork lid. It’s great for outdoor use but not as a dedicated lamp, because it lasts only 2.5 hours per charge.

A minimalist portable wireless speaker. Its aluminum frame, plastic body and textile grill are finished in monochrome. It works with Bluetooth, DLNA, AirPlay, Wi-Fi and ad-hoc wireless. It also has 3.5mm and optical inputs. Pricing TBD.

A minimalist aluminum dock. It fits Apple’s Lightning connector perfectly, but it can be used with other devices thanks to an included custom micro-USB cable. An elegant lock makes it easy to attach and remove the cable.

Streams music directly via Wi-Fi to speakers with a 3.5mm, RCA or optical input. Streams from Pandora or the songs saved on your iOS or Android device, with more services soon. Multiple Beeps can be networked for whole home audio.

SuperDroid makes remote-controlled snow plowing robots. Each has a 6-wheel drive system, 13″ tiller tires and a 52″ wide snow plow blade. Add-ons include wheel chains, cameras and remote control via the Internet. More here.

This substantial sound system has two 25mm tweeters, two 2″ mid-ranges and two 5.25″ woofers, each with a 50w amp. Streams via Bluetooth, DLNA and AirPlay. Has 3.5mm, RCA and optical inputs and two USB charging ports.

A USB keyboard designed to work with Photoshop. It has 319 keys: 299 keys for preset commands and 20 customizable keys. Shortcut-S will also work with other programs and can be updated and reconfigured via software patches.

A 5200mAh battery that lets you charge on the go without a cable. Like other induction chargers, it sends power through an internal patch or a case attached to your phone. Also has a USB charging port and can charge two devices at once.

Pacemaker is a DJ app for the iPad designed to be easy to use. It lets you mix your iTunes songs, and it can access tracks in Spotify as well. By our estimate that gives you around 5.3 bajillion song combinations.

This handy gadget infuses the thousands of tiny bubbles into your beer, using ultrasonic technology. This gives it the perfect creamy head, improving taste and appearance.

Tango packs laptop-grade hardware sans a screen and a keyboard for portability. Ideal for people with multiple HDMI displays, Tango has a 2GHz quad-core AMD CPU, Radeon HD8400 GPU, 2GB-8GB RAM and 32GB-512GB SSD.

The Lumini is an affordable and compact LED bulb. With a diameter of just 42mm, it will fit in most lamps and sockets. It has a set of red, blue, green and white LEDs that can be controlled via Bluetooth and a companion mobile app.

A microSD card holder with a twist, this tiny polished aluminum drive sits flush with the side of your MacBook Air, Pro or Retina laptop, and adds 2GB to 64GB of storage. The only downside is that it blocks your SD slot when in use.

A stylish USB charging cable that turns into a keyring when not in use. It’s easy to carry and hard to misplace. It has Lightning or micro-USB variants and comes in a variety of colors. Custom engraving is also an option.

Paper offers an alternative way to interact with your Facebook feed. Taking cues from the popular news-reading app Flipboard, Paper features a clean interface dominated by gestures instead of buttons. Available for iOS on 3/2/14.

Mophie, look out. Jackery’s Leaf battery case for iPhone 5/5S offers more power (2400mAh), competitive pricing, and keeps your phone in an interchangeable protective case when not using the battery. Read our full review on Technabob.

Pernod Ricard’s Project Gutenberg concept makes cocktail mixing engaging and convenient. Spirits are shipped to customers in book-shaped containers. An iPad app lets them learn cocktail recipes as well as monitor and order liquor.

A great little bag for compact interchangeable lens cameras, the Mirrorless protects your camera with ample cushioning, can carry an iPad mini or small tablet, cables and other small accessories. Its top pocket holds a smartphone.

Fujifilm’s new interchangeable lens camera sports a classic SLR look and feel, as evidenced by its multitude of physical knobs and switches. The X-T1 is also dust- and water-resistant, and has an OLED viewfinder that aids in focusing.

Made by Sean Anderson, Streamus is a free browser extension for Chrome that lets you stream music – or any audio – from YouTube. It has its own popup window and lets you save playlists and find related music.

This quadcopter is so tiny that it can fit in the palm of your hand – along with its remote! It measures just 2.5in. from rotor tip to rotor tip, and weighs just 0.4oz. Buzzes around for 5 to 10 minutes per charge. Also available on Amazon.

(NSFW: Language) LiveLeaker Adam Harris’ customer demonstrates his i-limb ultra prosthetic hand. LIke the BeBionic3, it can be activated by the wearer’s muscles, but it can also be controlled by an app. F you all the way!