Awesome Tech

Professor Avi Rubin specializes in Computer Security. In this TED Talk he reminds us that if a device runs software, it can be hacked – anything from a pacemaker to a car. Terrifying stuff.

Aatma Studio became famous for its futuristic take on the iPhone 5. They’re doing it again with the iPad 3, imagining a magnetic edge-to-edge display, NFC and holographic capabilities. More like iPad 10.

The latest Wacom drawing tablet combines the pressure-sensitive pen we already know with a multi-touch surface, so you can go from pen to fingers in a snap. Wireless is now an option, too.

The University of Pennsylvania GRASP Labs’ fleet of quadrotors takes to the skies once more and performs the James Bond opening theme all by themselves. Is this the band of the future?

The WeMo home automation system lets you toggle your appliances on and off remotely via the WeMo app or even set schedules. Get the motion switch for more automated controls. Out Summer 2012.

Like to play drums by tapping your fingers on the desk? This piezo microphone and software converts your impromptu riffs into MIDI messages, readable by music software. Post sponsored by LEXUS.

The last time we saw a hoverboard hover, it could barely support its own weight. This hoverboard uses electromagnets and laser stabilizers to support up to 5 pounds. Next stop, float a human.

The HTC One X has a 1.5 GHz quad-core CPU, 1GB RAM, 8mp rear- and 1.3mp front-camera, LED flash, Beats Audio, NFC and DLNA support. It will run on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

Think GoPro, but built into your shades. At least that’s what Pivothead is hoping to accomplish with their new 8mp, 1080/30p video sunglasses, with gyroscopic optical image stabilization.

Coming in a rugged, mobile design that is just 2×4 inches when stowed away, the rechargeable Chill Pill speaker set is perfect for travel. They pop open for more resonant sound too.

We’re not sure what legal mumbo-jumbo they pulled off, but Zip Zip has managed to make these colorful flash drives with cases that look a lot like LEGO bricks and are even stackable.

The latest revision to Lazer Tag lets players use their iOS devices as an augmented reality heads-up display while aiming and firing at virtual-reality foes. Out August 2012 for $40/each or $70/pair.

A concept by Ukrainian designer Michael Samoriz, the Projector table lamp has 25 LEDs arranged in a square, calling to mind the huge spotlights in stadiums. This would go well with foosball tables.

Capable of significantly more complex light shows than MonkeyLectric’s basic LED bike lights, the video Pro system can actually display up to 90 seconds of full-motion video on each of your bike wheels.

This simple, but flexible mount lets you put your iPad 2 just about anywhere. Perfect for desktops, kitchens, bedrooms and even to turn your iPad into a second monitor. Post sponsored by LEXUS.

Using magnetic eddy currents between itself and a metal wheel rim, this bike gadget produces light without batteries, and without touching the wheel at all. Available in headlight and brake light models.

Logical Art designed the smartly styled pieces in their Empty Memory jewelry collection to double as flash drives. They are sold out at the moment but are accepting pre-orders for a new batch.

The disappearing door slides into a slot under the car, making it easier to get into and get out of vehicles. We’re not sure how it would fare if the car ends up on its side in a crash.

Designed by Philippe Starck, the Zik is packed with features, like touch-based volume and playback controls, auto standby when taken off, noise canceling and support for Bluetooth as well as NFC.

Schreer Delights recently made a line of iPhone cases paying tribute to the classic Mac products you can’t let go. Demand was high but supply was not. Hopefully they’re back up for sale soon.

The latest update to Origin’s gaming laptop can be equipped with a Core i7 6-core desktop CPU, 32GB RAM, dual GTX 580M GPUs and four hard drives. It also has a customizable backlit keyboard.

Last year, Mark Rober taught us how to use two iPads to make a cool Halloween costume. This time, he shows us how to capture awesome gorilla footage with an iPhone and a cheap mirror.

Sony employed one of the world’s best sound designers to craft this binaural soundscape that takes you inside the experience of preparing to rock out a capacity crowd. Headphones are a must.