Awesome Tech

Draw at your desk or on the go with the new Cintiq Companion line. The Cintiq Companion runs Windows 8 while the Cintiq Companion Hybrid runs Android. Both have 13.3″ 1080p screens and the Pro Pen stylus.

(SPOILERS) Check some of the visual effects done by Canadian studio Spin VFX for the third season of Game of Thrones, including Mance Rayder’s camp, the Wall climbing scenes and the shots of the direwolves.

The DMC-FZ70 is the first compact camera with a built-in 60x optical zoom lens. It has a 16.1mp MOS sensor and a microphone that reduces ambient noise and detects when you zoom in to enhance the sound from your subject.

This satellite antenna automatically aims itself so you can watch DISH satellite channels on the road. Plus, there’s a pay-as-you-go plan so you only pay for the months you use it. Supports both SD and HD programming.

A limited edition of the AR.Drone 2.0 personal quadcopter. It comes with customized inner and outer hulls, four sets of different colored propellers and two 1500mAh batteries for a total of 36 minutes of flight time.

Neon Nightlife offers sunglasses outlined with electroluminescent wire. They have a small battery pack that uses 2 AA batteries and lasts between 12 to 24 hours. Available in different styles and light colors. Videos here.

Without fanfare, Sony has launched its counter to Microsoft’s budget Xbox 360 console. This PS3 model is exactly the same as the slim and power-sipping variant that was released in 2012 except it only has 12GB of flash-based storage.

11-year-old Quinn Sheeran took a simple container of Old Spice deodorant and hacked it so it does something that it should have done since 1976 – it plays the theme from Rocky when you open it. Old Spice, hire this kid.

Each face on these wood blocks shows the name of an element, but when viewed through an augmented reality app, they come to life, showing how they interact. We only wish they had the whole periodic table in block form.

Haptix uses two cameras to turn any flat surface into a multitouch interface. Control your TV with your table, use real pen and paper to draw, or ditch your mouse and use the surface of your keyboard to interact with your PC.

A subscription service that lets you identify multiple pills or capsules at once using an iOS app and a special tray. The app doesn’t need an Internet connection, but it will only work with an iPhone 4S or iPhone 5.

Light Harmonic’s Geek is a DAC and headphone amplifier that plugs into computers via USB. It’s inspired by the Da Vinci DAC and can create a 3D surround sound effect. It can also accept two headphones at once.

From the makers of the gScreen SpaceBook comes an ergonomic and intuitive mouse. The gStick is a wireless mouse with 1200dpi sensitivity. It has a removable tip to make it easy to clean its ceramic ball.

The Samsung KN55S9C has a 55″ curved OLED display. Its 1080p screen sits on a frame that has a built-in camera and speakers. The TV also supports 3D video and has Wi-Fi, MHL, Bluetooth and USB connectivity.

Ever wanted to know if the batteries in your remote were still good when the channels won’t change? Gadget tinkerer Kipkay presents a insanely simple lifehack to check if your alkaline batteries are alive or dead.

A neat cable management tool that keeps up to eight charger cables tangle-free and within reach. It’s handmade out of birch, birch plywood and oak plywood. It also has felt feet so it won’t scratch your furniture.

Darren Foreman aka Beardyman is a beatboxing legend, but he’s still constrained by his body. So he’s working on the Beardytron 5000, a music production system that makes it easier for him to go from imagination to realization.

The customizable Haiku’s LEDs are 80% more efficient than standard light bulbs and last 3 times longer than CFLs, all while emitting less heat. They also have 16 dimmer settings. It’s also more efficient than standard ceiling fans.

The portable Rubbee Drive turns pretty much any bicycle into an electric bike. It’s easy to install and remove and it has a range of up to 15 miles. Its large 20,000 mAh battery can be fully charged in just two hours.

We’ve partnered with our pals over at Gear Diary and Technabob to give away this prize pack of over $500 in gear and gadgets from Pyle Audio, Divoom, Ballistic, booq, and SuperTooth. Hit the link to enter. (Ends 8/18)

The iBox XC has two 100W amplifiers, two Kevlar-coned speakers, a 12-hour battery and a beautiful case made of your choice of wood. Optional add-ons include a Bluetooth receiver, iOS dock and guitar bus input.

The W1500 lets you view 1080p HD content wirelessly. Simply plug in its wireless HDMI dongle to your device and watch without cables. It also has 2 HDMI ports, RCA, component video in, etc. Plus, it supports 3D content.

With the help of its companion apps, the tStylus can copy and transfer drawings or images from one screen to another. Apparently the devices don’t need to be paired in any way, but the recipient has to be an iOS device.