Awesome Gadgets

Like Logitech’s PowerPlay mousepad, the Razer Mamba HyperFlux mouse and Firefly HyperFlux mat use magnetic fields to charge the mouse while it’s on the mat. But the Mamba uses a capacitor instead of a battery for less weight. Plus, there are RGB LEDs around its border.

Razer’s Project Linda is a laptop dock for the Razer Phone. It has a 13.3″ 2560×1440 touchscreen, 200GB of storage, a USB-C port, a USB-A port, and a headphone jack. It charges the phone, while the mobile device can act as a second screen or a touchpad.

Until we get bezel-less displays, multi-monitor setups will have borders. But ASUS thinks it has devised a stopgap solution. Its Bezel-free Kit is a set of transparent peripherals that clip onto monitors where their seams meet. Its lenses bend light to hide the displays’ borders.

Acer’s Swift 7 claims the title of world’s thinnest laptop for the second year in a row. The 2018 edition is just 0.35″ thick and weighs around 2.5lb. It has a 14″ 1080p touchscreen, 7th gen Intel Core CPU and eSim and nano SIM support for LTE connectivity.

Mophie’s highest capacity power bank yet. The Powerstation AC has a 22,000mAh capacity, a 110V/100W AC outlet, a USB-C PD port that can charge at up to 30W, and a 2.4A quick-charge USB-A port to ensure universal compatibility.

Hive’s View is a beautifully-designed rechargeable security camera. It can be mounted on its charging base, on its wall mount or used on its own. It shoots 1080p video and has a 130º lens, night vision, privacy mode, and motion, sound and person detection.

New for 2018, the SK10Y soundbar is a 550-watt, 5.1.2 sound system with Chromecast built-in, so you can use your voice to search and play songs. It supports Dolby Atmos and Meridian Height Elevation tech to make it seem like dialogue is coming from the screen.

Grovemade’s aptly named Wireless Charging Pad is a Qi wireless charger that ditches plastic for a more natural and versatile look. Its top is covered in soft cork, and it has a stainless steel base to keep it in place. Available with a dark or a natural cork top.

The Sound Ray or S-Ray concepts are Samsung’s small and affordable takes on directional speakers, which send sound in a narrow path so that only its target can hear it, even from a distance. There’s a neckband, a handheld and a smartphone cover.

Samsung’s CJ791 is the first curved monitor that connects via USB-C Thunderbolt 3, so you can plug in compatible computers and peripherals via a single cable. The 34″ 3440×1440 screen has up to 4ms response time and displays 125% of the sRGB spectrum.

Console modder Ed’s Junk has turned the Xbox One X into an all-in-one portable system. But his Xbook One X doesn’t just come with a 21.5″ 1080p display. It also has a built-in keyboard that makes typing and navigating menus a breeze. We only wish it had a 4K screen.

The Dell XPS 13 9370 is even smaller and lighter than its bestselling predecessor. It retains its Infinity Edge display, which can be ordered as a 4K touchscreen panel. It also has the latest Intel CPUs, two Thunderbolt 3 ports and yes, a webcam that’s in the middle.

The Tenda Nova MW6 is an affordable set of three routers that can each act as a Wi-Fi access point. Install them apart to ensure you get a strong signal in all areas of your home. One set can cover 6,000 sq ft, and you can connect more units for larger areas.

Renowned amp maker Ashdown Engineering now has a Bluetooth version of its one-of-a-kind active noise cancelling headphones. Like the original, the OV-1B has VU meters that react to the audio being played. It also adds phone and playback buttons on the left earcup.

The most advanced version of the KeySmart key holder. The KeySmart Pro has a built-in Tile Bluetooth tracker, so you can easily find it with your mobile device. It holds up to 10 keys and has a key ring for car remotes, an LED light and a bottle opener.

Elecjet’s Apollo Power Pack is a portable charger that uses graphene batteries. You can fully charge its 6,000mAh battery in just 20 minutes using a 60W charger. It has USB-C, USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 charging ports. You can get it bundled with a 45W charger or a 60W charger.