Gadgets

8Bitdo recently unveiled a variety of Bluetooth controllers, including this keychain-sized upgrade to their Zero Bluetooth controller. The Zero 2 comes in several Game Boy-themed colors and will work with Windows PCs, iOS and Android devices, and the Nintendo Switch.

Arrim One is a compact augmented reality measuring device for both iOS and Android devices. It uses a laser to measure lengths, angles and even circles. It can also be used as a leveling and marking tool, and makes it easy to save and share measurements.

LG’s new 4K and HDR-enabled projector can create up to a 150″ screen. It has Bluetooth, MiraCast, USB and HDMI inputs, but it also has WebOS with popular streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon built-in. You can also stream content from mobile devices.

Kinesis’ new Freestyle Pro ergonomic mechanical keyboard is an improved version of its popular Freestyle2. The Freestyle Pro features Cherry MX Brown switches and has 9 customizable layouts, including one for Mac. It also has an adjustable linking cable.

ASUS’ Project Precog is a laptop with two symmetrical touchscreens as its main output and input interfaces – no keyboards, no touchpads, no palm rests. It’s like the peak of a 2-in-1 laptop-tablet hybrid, though it remains to be seen how practical such a device can be.

The BlackBerry Key2 has a significantly wider and flatter keyboard compared to the one on its predecessor, making for a better typing experience. It also has a new shortcut key so you can swap between apps much faster, and a battery that lasts up to 2 days per charge.

If you’d like to try out 360º photography and you’re not sure where to start, check out the PanoClip. It’s an affordable lens attachment for the iPhone that lets you create 360º and tiny planet photos. There are variants that fit the iPhone 7 up to the iPhone X.

The ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 UX580GE has a 5.5″ touchpad that’s actually a second display. It has native apps like providing touch controls for Microsoft Office, a calculator, and a media player, and you can actually extend your display to it as well. Drops 7/2018 for $2299.

The Fire TV Cube is a 4K media streaming device with Amazon’s Alexa assistant. It lets you control your TV, sound system and cable box with your voice. Like other Alexa devices, it also lets you operate home automation devices, look up information online and more.

Parrot’s new Anafi drone folds into an incredibly compact package and weighs just 0.7lb. But it can shoot stabilized 4K HDR video and 21MP photos. It has a gimbal that provides not only 3-axis image stabilization but also 180º tilt. It can fly for up to 25 min. per charge.

Sonos‘ new Sound Beam is a smart sound bar that supports Alexa’s voice command system. It connects to your TV via HDMI ARC or optical audio. It provides great audio separation and clear bass. It can also be controlled via its app, AirPlay and Spotify.

3Doodler’s new Create+3D printing pen has a new dual drive system that leads to far fewer jams and smoother drawing than previous models. It not only works with PLA and ABS filaments but also with a new filament called Flexy, which lets you create flexible items.

The new ASUS Strix Scar II gaming laptop has a 15.6″ 1080p screen with thin bezels, a 144Hz refresh rate and an incredible 3ms response time. It maxes out with an NVIDIA GTX 1070 8GB GPU and an 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8750H.

Sony’s pro-grade compact camera gets a huge bump in its lens system. The RX100 VI has an impressive 24–200 mm zoom range. It also sports improved optical image stabilization, improved auto focus, improved eye tracking and support for HDR video.

If you struggle with tangled earphones or cords, check out Zippear. It’s a pack of magnets that fit over most earphone cords, letting you neatly fold or adjust the length of your cables without getting them tangled. They come in white or black.

The ASUS ROG Phone has a 6″ AMOLED 1080 x 2160 screen with HDR, a 90Hz refresh rate, and 1ms response time. It comes with a cooling fan attachment, but you can also get other modules such as a second screen/battery, a gamepad and a desktop dock.

Belkin’s uniquely designed wireless charging stand has a cradle that lets you charge your Qi-compatible device in portrait or landscape mode so you can keep on using your phone. It delivers 10W of power for fast charging. It comes in black, white or pink.

Swiftpoint took the ergonomic pen grip design of their Swiftpoint GT mouse and added tons of features to make the ProPoint. The miniature Bluetooth ergonomic mouse also has tilt gestures and even works as a presentation device.

Guido Zimmermann’s Cuckoo Blocks are urban twists on the cuckoo clock. The buildings Guido uses for inspiration are those with mixed reputations, such as those that are considered eyesores and a low-cost housing that has been turned into a hip building.

The latest edition of Mondaine’s Helvetica 1 smartwatch has an incredible 2-year battery life. It has the functions you’d expect, such as activity tracking, mobile notifications, sleep tracking and automatic time updates. Works with both iOS and Android devices.

Wyze follows up its $20 entry level security camera with a more capable but still extremely affordable device. The Pan Cam takes 1080p video, has 2-way audio and can be panned, tilted and zoomed via its app. It can also pan and track objects automatically.

Like the Wooting One, the Wooting Two has analog keys, which means its output can vary depending on how deep you press its keys. But this time you get a numpad and four shortcut keys. There’s also a new feature that lets you bind commands to different actuation points.

Kobo’s new Clara HD eBook reader has a 6″ 300 PPI E-ink touchscreen for a print-like reading experience. The screen also has ComfortLight PRO, a backlight that automatically turns softer and warmer during nighttime to keep reading easy on your eyes.

DreamScreen offers LED backlighting systems for a wide range of TV and monitor sizes. They even have support for 4K TVs. The backlighting can augment not just video but also music playback. They can also serve as standalone ambient lighting.

The DPT-CP1 has all the features of Sony’s earlier 13″ eReader, but in a lighter and more portable 10.3″ form. It lets you read and annotate documents, take notes, read two documents at once and more. It lets you transfer files over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.