Awesome Gadgets

If you’re looking for an LED-backlit mechanical keyboard that will give you the most bling for your buck, check out ET Robot’s offering. Aside from the individually backlit keys, it has 64 customizable LEDs on the side of its aluminum case.

The Fujifilm GFX 50R mirrorless camera is significantly lighter and thinner than its predecessor, the GFX 50S. It has a 51.4MP CMOS medium format sensor, a weatherproof body, an EVF, a more durable shutter, and Bluetooth file transfer.

Brain Magic’s Orbital 2 is meant as a keyboard replacement for programs such as Photoshop, Lightroom and more. Its joystick is also a knob and a button. Along with the 8 buttons around the joystick, you can program up to 256 shortcuts per application.

The PowerTalkie is an off-grid communications hotspot for smartphones. It lets you send and receive voice messages from other users up to 10mi away, and text and location messages up to 20mi away. It also has a group chat feature and doubles as a power bank.

Delux’s ergonomic mouse is very similar to Logitech’s MX Vertical, but it has a couple of unique features. You can adjust its tilt 20º to the left or right for a more comfortable fit. It also has a scroll wheel that can be accessed by both your index finger and thumb.

Razer’s new Nari Ultimate gaming headset has vibration motors that let you feel sounds from a wide range of frequency, making gaming sessions more immersive and tactical. Its padded ear cushions have a cut out to accommodate eyeglasses.

Loot boxes are being seen in a bad light lately, but with ThinkGeek’s officially licensed Overwatch Loot Box Mood Light you’ll know exactly what you’re getting. The small lamp measures 4″ x 4″ and is made of plastic.

Kinesis’ Freestyle Edge is a split mechanical keyboard designed for gamers. Its design lets you position each half however you see fit. It also has programmable macro keys and Cherry MX Brown, Blue, Red or Silver switches.

HP’s Tango printer is designed to be used primarily with its companion app. It lets you print both via a Wi-Fi and a data connection, scan and share documents, even automatically order ink refills. It also works with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Microsoft Cortana.

Marshall’s Kilburn II portable Bluetooth speaker has a multi-directional sound design, allowing it to output audio from both its front and back sids. Inside the water-resistant case is a 20W woofer and a pair of 8W tweeters. It lasts up to 20h per charge.

Plextone’s in-ear headphones have tiny vibration motors on the earbuds to enhance bass. It also has a detachable mic that weigh only a total of 0.6 oz. The optional control unit provides virtual 7.1 surround sound and an option to emphasize gunshots and footsteps.

The GameBoks lets you turn your favorite video game console into a portable gaming station. It comes with a 24″ monitor with 75Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time, a 2.0 sound system, cooling fans, and straps to secure your console.

Oculus’ Quest is a wireless, all-in-one gaming-focused virtual reality system. It requires no PC, has built-in roomscale tracking with Rift’s familiar Guardian system, and a hi-resolution (1600 x 1440 per eye) optical system. It will launch in 2019 for $399 alongside over 50 titles.

Roku’s updated Premiere+ streaming stick is a pocket-sized device that supports 4K HDR streaming. It comes with a remote control that has dedicated buttons for your TV’s power and volume, as well as a microphone for voice control. Drops 10/7/18.

The Atom is a 3-axis gimbal for smartphones that folds down to nearly half its size when not in use. It also has a button for switching between landscape and portrait modes, a programmable slide button, 360º rotation, and lets you charge your phone while it’s docked.

Goal Zero’s jumbo power pack has a 25600mAh battery and weighs just 2 lb. It can charge devices via its AC outlet, USB-C ports, USB-A ports and wireless charging pad. It comes with four charging cables and can be recharged via a solar panel.

Amazon’s new Echo Show is looking more like a home tablet. It now has a slimmer design, improved audio and a 10″ screen. You can use it to watch Hulu, Vevo, CNN, NBC and Prime Video, play Amazon Music and Spotify, make Skype calls, browse the web and much more.

Soundwave toy inferior, DIY Soundwave boombox superior. I Like to Make Stuff made a boombox-sized Bluetooth speaker that looks like his favorite Transformer, the Decepticon’s Soundwave. As he said, you can choose to tackle the project in a simpler way than he did.

Amazon’s Fire TV Recast is a DVR for over-the-air TV channels. You can record up to 4 shows at once, and stream both recorded or live videos over Fire TV, the new Echo Show and through your mobile devices using the Fire TV app.

Vizio’s 8-channel home theater sound system supports Dolby Atmos at a competitive price. Its 36″ sound bar has upward-firing drivers for immersive sound. It also has Chromecast built-in and works with Google Assistant. A 46″, 10-channel version is coming soon for $999.

TP-Link’s intelligent power strip lets you toggle up to six devices at once. You can remotely turn devices on and off via its app, or use Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, or Microsoft Cortana to control them via voice. It also has three USB charging ports.

Anker’s latest Nebula is an incredibly affordable entry-level projector. The Prizm projects an 800 x 480 display up to a 100″. It has a 100 lumen lamp and built-in keystone correction. You can connect devices to it via USB or HDMI.

The Euclid lets you easily flip your phone between portrait and landscape modes with just one hand. It also offers three viewing angles as a phone stand, and the two-fingered grip is more secure than other phone ring holders.