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LEGO Technic expert Yoshihito ISOGAWA created a couple of neat little drawing machines, which spin around while holding an Apple Pencil, resulting in Spirograph-style drawings on an iPad screen. He also made a rig that does pointilist drawings.

Somewear is a Bluetooth hotspot for mobile devices. It uses the Iridium satellite network for global coverage. It lets you send and receive text messages and location data, receive weather reports and local alerts, and it has an SOS button. It requires a $15/mo. plan.

Software engineer Kanru Hua shows off an impressive application he’s currently working on – a synthesizer that can emulate different vocal styles and sing in multiple languages. It shows quite a bit of promise, and could take on the big dogs like Vocaloid and CeVIO.

Festo, makers of the SmartBird, Octopus Gripper, and BionicANT robot add to their nature-inspired menagerie with a robot whose abilities are based on those of the flic-flac spider, which can not only walk like a regular arachnid, but can cartwheel along the ground.

Squirrel Monkey’s alternative past video series looks back at how WhatsApp might have worked if it came out in the late 1980s – using an MS-DOS computer, a dial-up modem, and a pager to deliver messages to its users.

Take the perfect self-portrait anywhere and everywhere with this highly flexible version of the selfie stick. Attach it to railings and other surfaces to get a great hands-free shot. Get it for 15% off the regular price in The Awesomer Shop.

GlassOuse is a Bluetooth pointing device for people who have difficulty using their hands. It connects to devices just like a regular Bluetooth mouse. The original version has a bite switch; v1.2 lets users choose between a bite switch, a button or a puff switch.

I’m Back is an attachment that lets you take digital photos and videos on 35mm film cameras. It’s based on the Raspberry Pi Zero and uses a 16mp sensor. It has a variety of back plates for most camera brands, including Nikon, Canon, Leica, Yashica, Pentax and Olympus.

Xclear’s Nano-suction Mount is a small card that lets you stick action cameras – or any object with a similar size and weight – on any smooth surface, even if the surface is wet. It’s reusable, washable and doesn’t leave a residue.

The Raadition is a PC chassis that looks exactly like the classic Apple II computer. It even comes with a built-in mechanical keyboard with your choice of Cherry MX switches. It’s not for newbie builders and is a bit noisy under load, but it sure beats modding the real deal.

This special magnetic smartphone mount can trigger your phone to execute tasks when you dock it. Automatically get directions home, check the weather, or even mark where you parked your car. Get it for 16% off the regular price in The Awesomer Shop.

Intel combined its 8th generation CPU with mortal enemy AMD’s RX Vega M graphics chip to create the world’s smallest virtual reality-ready PC, on par with mid-level desktop machines. Coming Spring 2018, the $800+ Hades Canyon NUC measures only 8″x 5″.

The ROLI Songmaker Kit combines the Seaboard Block with the Lightpad Block M, the Loop Block and $400 worth of mobile apps and desktop software in one bundle. You also get a carrying case and hundreds of sounds.

Joby’s DSLR rig lets you grip it, stand it or wrap it around a post. The Gorillapod Rig comes with two cold shoe mounts and a GoPro mount, so you can carry or pair a total of 11lb of gear in one rig. Joby also has a similar rig for smartphones.

The Mission E Cross Turismo is Porsche’s concept sports SUV. The electric all-wheel drive vehicle has a total output of around 600hp, lasts up to 310mi per charge and can be charged to a nearly 250mi range in just 15 minutes.

Business Casual simplifies one of the most infamous tales in Silicon Valley. In the early ’70s, Xerox came up with a user-friendly way to interact with computers. But now Apple and Microsoft are the kings of PCs. Did Steve Jobs and Bill Gates really steal their idea?

Build the gaming rig of your dreams without spending thousands. The only problem is that it only exists in the virtual world. PC Building Simulator lets you build virtual rigs with brand name components, benchmark them, and even run a virtual PC repair shop.

The Hover-1 Cruze is the world’s first electric skateboard that doesn’t need a remote control to function. You simply step on its rear footpad to activate its 150W motor. It goes up to 8.5mph and lasts up to 5mi per charge.

Trailer Valet’s RVR is a remote-controlled machine that makes it easy to move and park a trailer. It can be controlled up to 40ft away with its mobile app and has durable caterpillar treads for all-terrain operation. It comes in 3,500lb, 5,500lb, and up to 9,000lb capacities.

Nerdwriter reminds us to be vigilant and read text before clicking links when we’re browsing online or playing games. He points us to “dark” patterns – bad user experiences that are designed to manipulate an outcome. For more, there’s a helpful awareness website.

The new $200 Hero camera is an affordable way to get into the GoPro ecosystem. It has a 10mp sensor that can shoot at up to 1440p/60fps, a 2″ touch screen, voice control and is waterproof up to 33ft. It’s compatible with existing GoPro accessories and apps.

Techmoan loves to collect and examine unusual bits of technology from our past. One of the more interesting gadgets he’s come across is the Nu-Spin – a single purpose device which generates random numbers and displays them on cool old gas-filled nixie tubes.

This unique lamp has a built in projector, computer, and sensors which allow for the creation of interactive, augmented reality apps on any tabletop. It can recognize objects based on shape, size, and color as well. Keep in mind that the version on Kickstarter is for developers.

Moment’s new anamorphic lens for iPhone, Pixel and Galaxy smartphones gives you that widescreen look without the need to crop or add letterboxes. Plus you get those sweet horizontal lens flares. You need to get Moment’s phone case to mount the lens.

Co-developed with Leica, the P20 Pro boasts THREE rear cameras: a 40MP RGB, a 20MP monochrome, and an 8MP RGB sensor with a telephoto lens. It also has a 24MP front-facing camera, a nearly bezel-less 6.1″ AMOLED display, and dust- and water-resistance.