Gadgets

The OnePlus 5 doesn’t push any boundaries but stays firmly in its lane: top-notch specs and a highly customizable and near-stock Android OS for hundreds of dollars less than the competition. Available with 6GB RAM/64GB storage or 8GB RAM/128GB storage.

Apple will be releasing dark gray versions of its keyboard, mouse and trackpad, but the peripherals will be available only with the ridiculous new iMac Pro. Fortunately, this is a trivial matter for ColorWare. You still have to pay a premium, though.

Nyko announced numerous accessories for the Nintendo Switch at E3 2017, but the Portable Docking Kit stands out. It costs half as much as Nintendo’s dock and is way smaller as well. It even comes with an AC adapter and an HDMI cable. The downside? It doesn’t have USB ports.

Seagate’s external hard drives for video game consoles now go up to 8TB. The Game Drive Hub also has two USB 3.0 ports for charging and connecting controllers and other accessories. It matches the Xbox One S’ style, but it should work with the PS4 as well.

C Seed outdoes itself – and other TV makers – with the world’s largest 4K TV. The $539,000 C SEED 262 gets its name from its 262″ diagonal – ~22 foot! – LED-backlit screen. It also has a 250W 10-speaker system, a media server, and a customizable and motorized fabric cover.

Roomba co-creator Joe Jones is working on a Roomba for gardens. Tertill uses a nylon string to cut down anything that’s under an inch. It comes with collars that protect growing plants from the robot’s wrath. It can be charged via its built-in solar panel or its micro USB port.

The Dyson Pure Hot + Cool Link is a fan, heater and air purifier in one. Its HEPA filter traps almost all allergens and pollutants, while the carbon layer gets rid of foul odors. The fan’s optional app keeps track of the filter’s status and much more.

Console modder Ed Zarick’s second Xbox One and PS4 combo console. By using both consoles’ slimmer versions and ditching the monitor, he was able to cram both in a case that’s only slightly larger than either console.

A limited edition version of the beloved LSR305 studio monitors. Each pair (each unit has a 5″ woofer and a 1″ tweeter) is matched to within 1dB of frequency response for incredible accuracy, and has a premium lacquer gloss finish as well as vibration isolating feet.

A mousepad that wirelessly charges compatible Logitech Lightspeed gaming mice, even while you’re using the mouse. The mouse will also connect to your PC via the Powerplay’s USB connection, so the setup takes up only one cable and one port.

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.

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.

A tiny outlet adapter that’s compatible with outlets in over 150 countries, thanks to its US-style, UK-style and Euro-style plugs. It also has surge protection courtesy of a replaceable fuse.

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.