THE BEST Gadgets

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Gaze Lab’s Gaze Tray is a stylish wireless charging hub for mobile devices. Aside from its Qi charger for phones, it also has a charger for the Apple Watch as well as for AirPods. It also has two USB charging ports. It’s available in a variety of colors and finishes.

Boox’s 2019 Note Pro eReader has an app store that lets you access the most popular reading and productivity based apps from Google Play, such as Word, Excel, and the Amazon Kindle app. It also has an adjustable backlight with warm and cool settings. Drops 4/2019.

Beryl’s Pixel is two lights in one. Press it once and it glows white; press it a second time and it glows red. It comes with a multipurpose mount and a Velcro strap that lets you attach it to your bicycle, helmet, backpack, or clothing.

JBL’s Link Bar is a soundbar that has Android TV and Google Assistant built-in, which means it pairs well with all HDTVs, even ones without built-in smart features. It lets you use your voice to search for shows, switch inputs, ask questions, control your smart devices and more.

Jaxjox’s unique kettlebell lets you save space and time. Inside are six weights that can be added or removed when placed on its electronic base. It lets you adjust the kettlebell’s weight in 6 lb increments from 12 lb to 42 lb.

The Hexbot is a modular, quiet and accurate robot arm that can perform a variety of tasks. By default, it comes with a pen holder that lets it write and draw. But you can also get modules that turn it into a laser engraver, 3D printer and even a pick-and-place machine.

HeadSpin’s Convertible Light is a versatile 400-lumen lamp that comes with four mounts. You can use it as a headlamp, a bike or rail light, a flashlight or a magnetic light. It lasts up to 40h per charge and can be charged via a wall outlet or microUSB.

Netxrino’s InfinityBall is a high tech alternative to foam rollers. It lets you target sore muscles more accurately and has four vibration speeds to suit your needs, from a gentle rub for sensitive muscles to a strong kneading pulse for trouble spots.

SolarCru’s energy capture device is a small and lightweight foldable solar charging panel. It delivers up to 6W and its battery can store up to 2000mAh of power. It has a USB-A charging port and a microUSB input. Its solar panels are scratch- and water-resistant.

Lenovo’s Legion Y540 is a gaming laptop with an elegant design. It has white backlighting on its keyboard, up to an 8th gen Core i7 CPU, NVIDIA RTX 2060 Max-Q GPU, and a 15.6″ 1080p display with an optional 144Hz refresh rate. Drops Spring 2019 starting at $930.

The Razer Turret for Xbox One is a wireless mechanical keyboard and mouse combo for Microsoft’s gaming console. They keyboard has a dedicated Xbox key and a retractable mouse pad with magnets to keep the mouse on its surface. It also works with Windows 10 PCs.

iskn’s Slate Repaper is a graphics tablet that lets you use real pens and paper. It comes with a magnetic ring that you put around your pen of choice to capture your strokes, and offers pressure sensitivity. It can be used with PCs or mobile devices. Drops 2019 for $200.

Courant’s Carry:1 is a stylish and portable 8,000mAh wireless charger. It can be recharged via USB-C, but you can also juice it via another wireless charger, even while it’s also wirelessly charging another device. Its Italian leather wrap comes in five colors.

Clocking in at 5.79 lb, Alienware’s 2019 m17 is the world’s thinnest and lightest 17″ gaming laptop, thanks to its copper and magnesium alloy case. It can be maxed out with Intel’s 8th gen Core i9 CPU and NVIDIA’s RTX 2080 Max-Q GPU. It drops 1/29/19 starting at $1649.

The WT2 Plus is a pair of language translation earphones. In automatic mode, you and another person speak directly to each other by each wearing an earphone. It also has an ask mode that uses an app to translate what you’re saying to someone who doesn’t have the unit on.

Satechi’s new 75W charger takes the place of four adapters, thanks to its two USB-C ports and two USB-A 3.0 ports. One USB-C port can deliver up to 60W, enough to charge laptops, while the other one delivers up to 18W.

NexOptic’s upcoming DoubleTake binoculars can switch instantly between 2.5x and 10x optical zoom. They have image stabilization and real-time high resolution panning. Instead of eyecups, they have a 5″ LCD screen. They can also share photos to phones and record 4K video.