Awesome Tech

The Razer Blade 14″ doesn’t have an LCD trackpad and is not as powerful as the renamed Razer Blade Pro. But it still has a powerful CPU, GPU and RAM in a portable form that’s thinner than the MacBook Air (at its thickest point.)

With its unconventional Aspire R7, Acer points out that with Windows 8 and a touchscreen, you won’t need a trackpad as much. Its 15.6″ 1080p screen moves into a variety of positions. Has a 1.5GHz Core i5 CPU, 6GB RAM and 500GB HDD.

Like Lockitron, August is a Bluetooth-enabled door lock. It attaches to your existing deadbolt and will allow you to open the door without using your keys. It also lets you bestow access to other people without giving them actual keys.

An incredible value in 3D printing, Pirate3D’s new device could shake up the industry, with pricing under $350 (before shipping), an easy-to-use mobile printing app, and a clean minimal design that will look good on any desktop.

From the makers of the HALO LED belt and messenger bag comes a miniature version for your furry friends. The HALO Mini pet collar lights up for up to 75 hours and recharges in just 2 hours. Available in 3 colors and 2 sizes.

The Emperor 1510’s VESA monitor mount, bucket seat, leg rest, keyboard tray and LED lights are all adjustable. It also has a Bose 2.1 audio and all the input connections you need. Just plug in your monitor(s) and computer.

The LEDs on Helios are for more than just illumination. Aside from a headlight, it also has two rear LEDs with multiple functions. They can be used as turn signals, visual speedometers and even provide turn-by-turn directions.

B is a remote-controlled car and quadcopter in one. Its body is made of durable polycarbonate while its wheel housings and propellers are extremely elastic. Its battery lets it buzz around for up to 15min. per charge.

We’ve partnered with our pals at Gear Diary and Technabob to assemble this ultimate swag bag, filled with 10 great prizes valued at over $1000 – gadgets, tech, accessories and more. Click the thumbnail to see it all. (Ends 6/8/13)

Belkin’s Dyle is a mobile TV tuner for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. It lets you watch over-the-air digital channels on the go, without the need for an Internet connection. Available in the United States only. Coverage map here.

Chinese farmer Sun Jifa found that the prosthetics available to him after he lost his hands in a freak accident were too limiting so he made his own. His can-do attitude and the capabilities of his designs are truly inspirational.

Imagine having a bouquet that fits on the tip of your finger. This familiar yet alien looking ‘flower’ is actually one of the microscopic photos taken of the crystals that form as a result of precisely tailored chemical reactions.

The creator of the GIFTY concept camera says it would allow you to shoot and print real life GIFs but it actually seems more like a fun way of making photo flipbooks in a GIFFY. We totally understand if you don’t appreciate that pun.

Like the Tinké, the Scanadu Scout aims to be a real-life version of the medical tricorder seen in Star Trek. Together with your smartphone, it measures and records vital signs such as heart rate, temperature and blood pressure.

Spec-wise, the Fairphone is a typical midrange Android smartphone. But the company behind it prides itself in having a conflict-free, fair and just manufacturing process that respects people and the environment.

If you’re going to pay $15,000 for a watch, it might as well be one that could save your life. The Emergency 2 does just that. It has a dual-antenna that can transmit a distress signal to a global search and rescue network.

Keeping track of the serial numbers of software and gadgets can be a pain. That’s where Serial+ comes in. It’s an easy to use app that can store the serial number, length of warranty, pictures and other info about your items.

A smart watch that connects to smartphones via Bluetooth 4.0. It has multiple watch faces, call alerts and more. Its LCD display is as power efficient as E-paper displays and it supports wireless charging.

A performance art piece done with a pair of ridiculously expensive programmable LED light sticks loaded with a variety of mesmerizing persistance of vision images. We love how he snuck Nyan cat in there. More here.

A power strip and surge protector with an integrated clamp. It has silicone padding so it won’t damage whatever you clip it on to. It has two three-pronged 120v plugs, two USB ports and a 10′ cord. (Thanks Thaddeus!)

Leap Motion demonstrates how its much-awaited gesture controller can be used to interact with Windows 8. The tiny sensor lets you use multi-touch gestures in mid-air. We want to control our TVs this way.

Microsoft’s Xbox One wants to be your all-in-one home media hub, integrating television, entertainment and gaming. It’s got a powerful 8-core CPU, 8GB RAM, 500GB HD, and an all new Kinect and precision controller.

Despite its small package, this camera features a 30x optical zoom lens and SteadyShot image stabilization, which lets you get up close to the action from literally hundreds of feet away. Captures 20MP stills and 1080/60p video.