Awesome Gadgets

Charge up to four devices at once with this compact gadget. It can run off a wall plug or its built-in 10,000 mAh battery, and has 2 USB-A, 1 USB-C ports, and a Qi charging pad. Save an extra 15% in The Awesomer Shop with code MADNESS15 (through 3/31/19)

The XPS 13 (model 9380) finally addresses the series’ main weakness. The webcam that used to be at the bottom of the screen is now at the top. You still get the revolutionary thin bezels, the carbon fiber interior and the vibrant, HDR-enabled screen.

The second generation of Apple’s wireless earphones. The new AirPods now work with Siri, last longer, and switch between paired iOS devices twice as fast as the original. They can be ordered with a wireless charging case.

The 21.5″ Retina 4K iMac now has 8th gen quad-core or six-core Intel CPUs and Radeon Pro 555X, 560X, or Vega 20 GPU, while the 27″ Retina 5K iMac now has 9th gen six-core or eight-core Intel CPUs and Radeon Pro 570X, 575X, 580X, or Vega 48 GPU.

Samsung is updating its thin and light hybrid laptop for 2019. The new Notebook 9 Pro features a sharp new aluminum body. It also has thinner bezels, two Thunderbolt 3 ports, and a wider keyboard. It still comes with an Active Pen stylus.

After creating the HE-350, Massdrop teamed up once again with HiFiMAN to create a new and improved pair of entry-level audiophile quality headphones. The HE-35X features an open back design, 50mm dynamic drivers, and angled velour and faux leather ear pads.

Apple upgraded the iPad Air and the iPad Mini with the same CPU that’s in its iPhone XS. Both tablets now also support the first-generation Apple Pencil stylus. The iPad Air now comes with a 10.5″ display, while the iPad Mini is 25% brighter than its predecessor.

Edelkrone’s high-tech, programmable dolly can smoothly and silently move any tripod on a flat surface. You can set it to move on a straight or circular virtual track, for beautiful cinematic shots. It pairs wirelessly with their HeadONE and HeadPLUS motion control heads too.

Insta360’s versatile shooter can be used as a standard camera or a 360º camera when folded. But unfold it and it turns into a 180º 3D camera. It can capture videos at up to 5.7K, features electronic image stabilization, and a built-in hyperlapse mode.

Corsair’s new K83 is meant for use with smart TVs and home theater PCs. It has a built-in trackpad, left- and right-click buttons and even a joystick. It connects via Bluetooth or via a USB dongle. You can use its app to remap its keys and trackpad gestures.

RBT’s Rebel Real Mouse has an unorthodox but functional design. The raised left- and right-click buttons put your hand in a more natural position, while their backward clicking action lets the middle of your fingers do the work instead of tiring out your fingertips.

The gaming version of Lexip’s groundbreaking 3D mouse. Like its predecessor, the Pu94 doubles as two joysticks – it’s body acts as one, and it also has a thumbstick. Its software lets you map not just movement but keys and macros. It also has replaceable ceramic feet.

The Reto3D is an affordable and easy-to-use 35mm film camera that takes three pictures at a time. Using its app, you can stitch the images together to make a short animated gif with an extra sense of depth. It has a built-in flash and is focus-free.

Vortix’s battery-powered gadget is designed to stop insect bites from itching within seconds. It applies heat and small vibrations to the bite, increasing blood flow to the area. It’s on sale at Touch of Modern for just $20 until 3/10/19.

Stealtho’s Desk Organizer is a modular companion for the modern desk. It has four pieces that you can rearrange or remove from its magnetic base. The wireless charging module also has two USB-C ports, two USB 3.0 ports, an HDMI port, and a microSD card reader.

Cooler Master’s new flagship gaming mechanical keyboard. The MK850 has eight keys that use Aimpad’s light-sensing analog technology, making them pressure-sensitive in supported games. The keyboard also has two programmable scroll wheels and a light bar.

G-Story’s portable 15.6″ 16:9 4K monitor is designed especially for gamers. It has a 60Hz refresh rate but it also supports AMD FreeSync to combat screen tearing. It has a 12ms response time and supports HDR. It has an HDMI port, a USB port and a USB-C port.

Instead of using metal heating parts, Heatworks’ upcoming Duo carafe passes electrical current directly through the water when you pour from the hot spout. The company claims the water is heated instantaneously and with 99% efficiency.

Thin and flexible plastic bags are deemed non-recyclable in the UK. Gomi collects these bags from the beaches of Brighton, then melts and molds them into speaker cases. Each case is made from 100 plastic bags. The Bluetooth 4.0 speaker lasts up to 18h per charge.

Logitech’s 2.0 speakers have looks and sound quality well above their price tag. Their Easy Switch technology conveniently lets you swap sound between a wired device and up to two devices paired via Bluetooth. They also have motion-activated touch controls.

LG takes a reasonable half-step towards foldable phones with the V50 ThinQ 5G. It has a 6.4″ 1440×3120 OLED display, but it also has an optional 6.2″ 1080p OLED display attachment. You can use the second display to run two apps at once, preview photos and more.

The remo+ RemoBell S is an affordable addition to the growing number of video doorbells. It features a 180º field of view, customizable motion zones, night vision, a two-way speaker and three days of video storage for free. Paid plans are also available.

The successor to the Lenovo X280, the X390 laptop packs a 13.3″ display in the body of a 12″ machine. It’s only 0.7″ thick and weighs just 2.7 lb. It’s powered by Intel 8th gen CPUs, has an optional SIM slot for LTE, and lasts up to 17 hours per charge. Drops 6/2019 for $1099+.