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Mophie makes clever use of the new iPhones’ wireless charging capabilities with the Juice Pack Access. This battery pack case charges the iPhone X, XR, XS or XS Max wirelessly, freeing up the Lightning port. It can also be charged wirelessly or via USB-C.

The SwitchPod is an aluminum tripod that you can transform into a handheld grip or selfie stick in just a second. It weighs just 11oz but has a capacity of 100lb. It has non-slip feet, an ergonomic handle and works with all cameras, quick release plates, and ball heads.

If voice assistants like Siri had existed back in the ’80s, they might have had a slightly different user experience than we’re used to today. Squirrel Monkey imagines what life might have been like if Siri shipped on a 3.5″ floppy and downloaded answers via a 1200 baud modem.

Want to automate your lighting without replacing your existing bulbs with smart ones? Check out Orro. It’s a tiny computer in the form of a touchscreen light switch. It uses sensors to detect your presence and automatically adjust your lights, whether they’re dimmable or not.

With a ceramic unibody design, the Meizu Zero is first smartphone with no exposed openings – no holes for cables, speakers, or other sensors means a sleek design and better waterproofing. It hides a fingerprint sensor beneath its OLED screen, which doubles as a speaker.

With the Terra robot mower, iRobot aims to do for mowing lawns what its Roomba did for vacuuming homes. It uses standalone beacons and smart mapping technology to efficiently mow without the need for boundary wires or digging. It will be available in the USA soon.

Casper’s Glow is a light designed to help you sleep. Its warm light gradually dims in the night then slowly warms up during the day. You can control one or more lights using its app, but you can also control it with gestures. It has a built-in battery and a charging stand.

How many times have you been off on an adventure only to realize, “Shoot, I forgot to take a picture!” Snap Spectacles are the solution. These camera glasses remove the barrier between you and your subject so you can snap first-person HD photos and video.

The successor to Jaybird’s Run true wireless earphones. The Run XT offers the same customizable fit and sound as well as battery life of its predecessor, but with added IPX7 water- and sweat-resistance. It also uses Bluetooth 5.0 for a more stable connection.

New Wave Toys adds to its collection of tiny, working arcade machines, with this 12″ tall (sixth-scale) replica of the Atari classic Tempest. Its wood cabinet is accurate to every detail, with a screen optimized for vector-style graphics, and a rotary control with swappable caps.

Onkyo’s powerful smart speaker lets you stream music and podcasts via Bluetooth and uses Google Assistant to quickly answer questions you may have about your schedule, the weather, or whatever else you need to know. Save 68% in The Awesomer Shop.

The Swidget is a power outlet with a slot for swappable inserts that let you do a variety of things, including toggling power to one of the sockets and controlling devices via various home automation standards. It also has inserts such as USB ports and lights.

Robomart is an automated platform that combines food delivery with ride-hailing systems. The idea is to have autonomous vehicles carrying produce or meals roving around, ready for nearby customers to hail them. Stop & Shop will test the system in 2019.

Share the screen of your Switch anywhere with this AAXA’s sweet Mini Projector. This super portable projector lets you expand your Nintendo Switch screen out to up to 120″ on any flat surface in low light. Runs up to 180 minutes on a charge, and has built-in speakers.

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A pair of AUBO i5 robot arms performs a delicate and almost ritualistic process, as it gently scoops Chinese tea leaves, places them in a pot, adds hot water, then pours cups for our enjoyment. The music was so relaxing, we thought we just went for a massage at the spa.

The Omni is a portable turntable for both music lovers and scratch DJs. It has an adjustable tone arm and counterweight, a replaceable cartridge, a high-pass scratch mode, contactless faders, Bluetooth input, and a 5W speaker. It can be powered by power banks via its DC port.

Vonmählen’s High Five is a keychain-sized charging cable that can connect almost any mobile device to most charging ports. It has a USB-A connector, a 2-in-1 Lightning port and microUSB connector, a USB-C connector, a microUSB port and a USB-C port.

These days we have to watch out for images edited by software. In the future, we’ll be swarmed not just with images but also artificial music and videos. And they won’t be edited by humans; computers will make them from scratch. AsapScience presents a few examples.

Capture stunning 4k 360º video and 24MP 360º photos on the move with the Insta 360 ONE 4K Action Camera. This remarkably powerful camera can connect directly to your iPhone or iPad to shoot and stream live 360º footage, or can be controlled as a handheld via Bluetooth.

Deskspace’s Solar Sun is a mood lamp designed to look like the Sun. It’s made of golden calcite, which gives the light a warm and soft glow. There’s also a non-lighted version, and you can also get a set that comes with their gemstone planets.

Premium luggage maker Rimowa brings its iconic grooves to the latest iPhones. Their cases for the iPhone XR, XS and XS Max perfectly match the look of Rimowa’s luggage and are made of aluminum and TPU.

Xiaomi co-founder and president Lin Bin teased the company’s prototype for an OLED phone that folds on both sides. This allows it to transition from a mini tablet to a smartphone with no bezels on the side. It’s certainly impressive, but its palm rejection better be on point.

Keychron’s mechanical keyboard features low profile switches for a slim aesthetic and ease of use. It has Mac and Windows variants and features dedicated screenshot and Siri/Cortana keys. It connects via Bluetooth and USB Type-C, and comes with white or RGB lighting.

This gadget folds down to the size of a credit card, but opens to form a versatile stand for smartphone photography. It has an adjustable tilt, and works in landscape or portrait modes. Its interchangeable adapters work with a wide variety of phone and case thicknesses.

Apera’s Keeper is an electronic arm for containers with a hinged, sliding or hung door. It lets you control when the container will open. Couriers can close it with its large button, or you can remotely close it. It supports Amazon Alexa for voice control.

Ten One Design’s upcoming Wifi Porter is a small device for sharing Wi-Fi access to mobile devices. Set it up once with its app, and other mobile users can join your Internet connection with a simple tap via NFC or with a quick snap of the QR code. Drops soon for $40.

Roamproof’s PWR27 is a 27,000 mAh power bank that’s built to survive. It’s IP67 waterproof, survives drops from up to 1000ft, and resists being crushed by up to a 4000lb weight. It has an AC outlet, two USB-C ports and two USB-A ports. It also has an LED flashlight.

The Lenovo 700 Ultraportable Bluetooth Speaker is as thin and light as a smartphone. It’s just 0.43″ thick yet packs a battery that lasts up to 8h. It’s compatible with Siri and Google Assistant and pairs via Bluetooth 5.0, NFC and USB-C. Drops 3/2019 for $149. More here.

The Gemini is a portable 15.6″ monitor that has a built-in 5000mAh battery, enough to power it for up to 5h per charge, and can also charge mobile devices. It comes in a 1080p variant with a touchscreen, as well as a 4K variant with a Mini DisplayPort and an HDMI port.