Gadgets

We upgraded from a windshield-mount radar detector to a in-car system from K40 and installed by Abt Electronics. This stealthy system filters out all the false alarms, comes with a warranty against tickets, and offers optional laser defusers. More on Technabob.

A compact battery pack with an AC outlet and two USB charging ports. The Omnicharge has a universal charger that makes it easy to recharge. It also has optional USB-C, barrel plug and Qi wireless charging. Available in 13600mAh or 20400mAh capacities.

The world’s first handheld CNC machine uses adhesive markers to scan and keep track of your material. The cutting tool automatically retracts if you stray from the template or your work surface, and you can even save and resume your progress. Demo here.

Kobo’s new e-book reader has a 7.8″ 1872 x 1404 screen yet weighs just half a pound. It’s also waterproof and has an adjustable night mode that reduces blue light. It also has Wi-Fi, 8GB of storage and a battery that lasts up to a month per charge.

A smartphone accessory for home construction or improvement. Walabot uses a depth sensor and an app to provide a digital image of what’s behind walls, as well as how far they are inside. Use it to spot wires, pipes and more.

Wooden peripheral maker Grovemade teamed up with industrial designer Joey Roth to create a pair of beautiful speakers. Made of either solid maple or walnut, the speakers are CNC-machined on the inside with a back-loaded horn design to increase bass and reduce distortion.

ElectroBOOM opened up his old laptop to try and fix its cooling fan while discussing a few of the things that can go wrong when the fan stops working. He also shared his patent pending fan cleaning and external cooling solutions.

This nifty in-car USB charger can juice up two gadgets twice as fast as conventional chargers, and packs a neat bonus feature – it helps you find where you parked your car using its companion smartphone app. Save 40% in The Awesomer Shop.

A photography drone with several automatic tracking modes and a 3-axis gimbal that’s compatible with all GoPro cameras. Staaker can follow you from up to 165ft away thanks to the wearable tracker. It can fly at up to 50mph and lasts up to 30 min on its swappable battery.

The Toasteroid toaster uses a dot-matrix grid of microfilaments which allow it to print custom words and images onto your toast. Designs can be made on your smartphone and uploaded via Bluetooth. It can even print the day’s weather forecast.

It may look silly, but Edelkrone’s necklace-style smartphone holder is actually quite useful. It’s perfect for shooting unboxings, instructional videos, or any scene you want shot from your point of view. Its angle can be adjusted and can hold up to 1/2 lb.

It’s the S7 Edge made slightly bigger and better. The Note 7 has a 5.7″ 1440p AMOLED screen with a slightly flatter edge-to-edge design, a 3500mAh battery, a microSD slot, waterproofing for both the phone and stylus, a new iris scanner and more.

A simplified version of Mogees Pro for a wider audience and educational use. Mogees Play works with three musical apps that help you turn everyday objects into instruments while learning about musical concepts.

An affordable dumb terminal for Android devices. The Superbook weighs 2lb and has an 11.6″ 1366 x 768 screen, a multitouch trackpad, a keyboard with Android keys, a USB Type-C port, and a battery that lasts up to 8h that also charges your device.

Formerly known as Hemingwrite, this minimal device for writers offers a Cherry MX mechanical keyboard, a basic word processor, and displays your words on its front-lit E-ink display. It stores a million pages, or Wi-Fi syncs docs to email or the cloud. Ships 9/16.

AR Designs claims it’s working on a wireless charging base for mobile devices that also doubles as a magnetic levitation display. It will supposedly have cases for most smartphones and tablets. In short, wait for it to be funded and released.

Bonx’s iOS and Android apps and rugged Bluetooth headset let you speak with up to 10 people at once. The headset detects and automatically transmits when you speak, so it’s great for outdoor activities or any task where you need to speak with a group handsfree.

The super slim Moto Z has a 13MP rear camera and 2600mAh battery while the Moto Z Force has a 21MP camera and 3500mAh battery. They both have 5.5″ 1440p AMOLED displays, a microSD slot, and optional mods that snap on to the back of the phones.

The weatherproof version of Nest’s security camera. Nest Cam Outdoor plugs into a socket, and in return it gives you 130º 1080p video at all times. It also has a microphone and speaker so you can interact (or scare away) with the folks onscreen using Nest’s app.

A pair of Bluetooth earphones that last up to 3h per charge on their own, but come with a detachable battery charger that adds another 6.5h of runtime. The Fit also comes with 48 fit accessories so you can find the most comfortable and secure fit for your ears.

July 12, 2016, Amazon Prime members will be able to snag some astounding deals on everything from fancy 4K UHDTVs, to Amazon Echo, Fire TV and Fire Tablets, Kindles, and thousands of other items. It’s like Black Friday, but in the middle of a heatwave. On a Tuesday.

A pair of standalone and versatile audio players that can play music from a variety of sources, including online streaming services such as Spotify. They also have aux, optical, USB and Bluetooth inputs. The optional app lets you control multiple units at once.

A simple but much-needed accessory for GoPro cameras. The Switchback has a quick-release mechanism that stays attached to your camera, while its base is compatible with practically all GoPro mounts. It also lets you rotate the camera in 90º increments while it’s mounted.

Fujifilm builds on its beloved rugged mirrorless camera. The X-T2 has a new 24.3MP CMOS sensor, a significantly improved hybrid autofocus with 325 AF points, a 3″ LCD with three-way tilt, 4K video capability and an optional battery grip.

We love our Bose QC 35s, but if you’re looking for active noise canceling Bluetooth headphones with an even longer battery life, Sennheiser may have the pair for you. The PXC 550 supposedly lasts up to 30h per charge, and can even act as a USB audio output.