Gadgets

Samsung keeps curved screens alive with its bonkers 49″ 32:9 3840×1080 QLED monitor. Aimed primarily at gamers, the CHG90 has a 144Hz refresh rate and AMD FreeSync compatibility. But with the ability to show up to six separate screens, it’s a workhorse as well.

A new variant of Logitech’s flagship mouse. The MX Master 2S has the same comfortable shape and adustable click wheel as its predecessor. New to the device is the ability to use the mouse to seamlessly transfer files across up to three computers using Logitech Flow.

Old meets new in the Seed. This all-in-one audio system has a record player but can also stream music via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet, aux and USB 3.0. It has two 1″ 15W tweeters and two 4″ 25W woofers. It also has RCA, S/PDIF and aux outputs.

This German cooler keeps bottles of beer and other drinks cool without using electricity. You might have to add ice cubes to it during hot summer days, but otherwise the ground will keep your drinks cool. It also has a built-in bottle opener.

Electronic musicians and anyone who needs to combine audio signals will dig Bastl’s miniature mixer which provides five individual channels with up to 20dB gain each in a tiny box that runs on 4 AA batteries. It’s limited only to mono signals, but it’s still a nifty gadget. DUDE!

Apple replaced the 9.7″ iPad Pro with one that’s virtually the same size and weight but has a 10.5″ screen. The new iPad Pro’s display offers up to 120Hz refresh rate, increased brightness, and reduced reflectivity. It will ship with iOS 11, which has many enhancements for tablets.

Nikon matches Olympus with its own affordable, rugged and 4K-capable compact camera. The Coolpix W300 has a 16MP sensor that can shoot 4K at 30fps. It also has built-in telemetry sensors, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for sharing, and 5x optical zoom.

A stock Android smartphone from Android co-founder Andy Rubin. The Essential Phone has a 5.7″ 2560 x 1312 edge-to-edge display, a titanium and ceramic body, Snapdragon 835 CPU, 4GB RAM, 128GB storage, a USB-C port, and magnetic connectors for accessories.

So much more than just a camera remote control. Arsenal uses thousands of reference photos and its onboard sensors to automatically adjust your DSLR or mirrorless camera’s settings and help you get a great shot. You can of course tweak its settings on its app.

The Virb 360 action camera shoots true 4K 30fps 360º video, ready to be shared as soon as you stop recording. It can also output 5.7K, 5K and 3K unstitched raw footage. Its apps let you add stabilization and telemetry data. It also comes with a tripod-handgrip.

A clever gadget for photographers which offers easy access to lenses. The hip-mounted holster hangs onto lenses securely using their mounts, and spins into position for quick lens swaps. It also provides storage for lens caps. Available for Canon EF, Nikon F, and Sony E lenses.

The 15.6″ ASUS ZenScreen MB16AC is the world’s thinnest and lightest portable 1080p monitor, at only 8mm thick and weighing just 1.8lb. It gets power and data via USB-C and can be used in both portrait and landscape modes as either a mirror or a second display.

The FL300 is a 300 lumen USB-rechargeable light that can be used as a bicycle’s head light or as a rear light. It has high, low and two blinking modes, is waterproof, and comes with a universal mount. Fabric also has a 150 lumen variant.

Mophie’s battery case for the new Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ increases your new smartphone’s running time by nearly 100%. It supports wireless charging, and will fill up your phone’s battery first before itself when recharging.

La Fabrique DIY’s quaint binary clock. The City Clock looks like a model of a traditional Parisian building, but the lights on its windows actually tell the time. You can also get just the clock’s electronics and make your own enclosure.

The latest version of Olympus’ rugged compact camera has a new 12MP sensor that works better in low-light compared to the one in its predecessor. The TG-5 also adds 4K video recording, 1080p slow motion 120fps, up to 20fps sequential shooting and more.

An affordable alternative to the Optimus Popularis. The Stream Deck is aimed at Twitch streamers, but you can program its 15 keys with shortcuts for practically any application. The LCD display in each key makes remembering your shortcuts a snap.

From retro gadget maker Love Hulten comes a modular audio system consisting of a pair of speakers and an amplifier, all with handmade African mahogany cases. The speakers have 6.75″ Pioneer drivers, while the amp has a 100W TI chip with Bluetooth and aux inputs.

The main gimmick of HTC’s new flagship Android phone is a squeeze gesture – you can map one action each to a short and a long squeeze of the phone’s sides. Other than that, it’s got all the specs of a modern phone. It also comes with active noise-cancelling earbuds.

Window blinds with integrated solar panels. SolarGaps claims that its product can save you up to 70% of your electric bill, generating up to 150W per 10sq.ft. The slats are motorized so that they will automatically move to maximize their exposure to sunlight.

Web developer unt1tled made his own virtual assistant based on Windows’ Cortana. What makes it stand out is that he built an accompanying holographic image by reflecting a custom-made 3D animation from a monitor to three panes of glass.

It’s quite pricey for what it does, but the Spyslide is a stylish and simple way to cover your monitor, laptop or tablet’s front camera. It’s so thin – thinner than a paperclip! – and small that it will fit on practically any computer you have.

The Neptune Art Lens System consists of three fixed focal length lenses – 3.5/35, 2.8/50 and 4.0/80 – a lens base and six drop-in plates. Their size and weight makes it easy to switch lenses on the go, while the handcrafted optics offer a myriad of creative options.

Amazon’s latest virtual assistant has a built-in 7″ touchscreen display and a 5MP camera. The Echo Show lets you watch short videos from Amazon, YouTube etc., control and interact with smart gadgets, video call with other Echo Show users and more.

Fender’s new digital amplifiers have thousands of presets and effects that you can operate through a built-in display, and you’ll get even more thanks to their Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity. The Mustang GT amps also have a speaker function and USB and XLR outputs.