THE BEST Gadgets

This pocket-sized projector can output images from 30 to 200 inches in any darkened room. It’s got a high quality DLP light engine, 1080p resolution, and 200 lumen brightness, all from a box about the size of a smartphone. Save an extra 15% off in The Awesomer Shop with code SAVE15TODAY (valid through 8/31/19)

School time is upon us, and that means whether you’re in class yourself, or you have kids headed there, you’ll need to spend some dough on new gear. Zoom on over to Everyday Carry for 10 great gadgets, accessories, and other electronic wares to help get through another school year.

New Wave Toys, makers of those awesome miniature arcade machines has some new gadgets for retro tech fans. First up, a miniature change machine you can display alongside your arcade machines that doubles as a 6-port USB charger. There’s also a Walkman-inspired gadget that works as 16000 mAh power bank.

Want an extra layer of protection for the data stored on your computer? This hardware device secures your digital files with AES 256-bit encryption. Simply plug the Purrtec into your USB port, drag files you want encrypted into the scrambler, app and add a password. Then reverse the process to decrypt. Sold in a 2-pack.

Korg’s portable drum machine is packed with 60 patterns and 120 fills, and has 16 Velocity-sensitive performance pads for editing your own patterns. It can run on AA batteries or AC power, has a built-in 2-watt speaker for practice sessions, and a 1/8″ stereo output and footswitch inputs for live performances.

The PIQO pocket projector measures only 2″ on each side, yet can project up to a 240″ screen. It has 1080p resolution and outputs 200 lumens of light. It runs on Android 7 and has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay and screen mirroring connectivity. Grab one today in The Awesomer Shop.

This 58830 mWh portable powerhouse can charge up phones, tablets, and other USB devices with ease, but it can also provide backup power to a laptop or other plug in device thanks to its 120VAC wall outlet. It also doubles as an emergency car jump starter, and has a built-in LED flood light.

The versatile Boondoo mount is designed to provide maximum flexibility in mounting angles. It’s got a total of 56 different mounting positions via its 360º pan and 180º tilt functions, and can change angles on the fly with the push of a button. Plus its base is designed to attach to any standard GoPro mounting point.

This nifty bit of tech from EBS Ink-Jet Systems can be used to imprint text, images, and barcodes onto metal, plastic, textiles, concrete, wood, cardboard, and more. The EBS-260 is designed for industrial uses, but it could be pretty sweet for street artists.

Keep your cool anywhere with this compact tabletop air conditioner. This ultra-portable unit takes advantage of evaporative cooling to chill your area by up to 59º in as little as 5 minutes. Runs for up to 8 hours on a tank of water, and can be powered by any USB port. Save 20% in The Awesomer Shop.

We already have a variety of options when it comes to mood lighting for inside the house. But if you want to light up the outside of your house as well, check out Lighting Ever’s iLux Smart Floodlights. You can control up to 50 of them at once using its app, no hub needed.

DJI’s Osmo Pocket is a tiny smart camera with a 3-axis gimbal, providing incredible stabilization and a variety of capture modes. It can shoot at up to 4K 60fps and has face and object tracking. Use it with its app to access other shooting modes such as panorama, and to use your phone as a viewfinder.

When it comes to digital cameras, the bigger the sensor, the better the image quality, so a full-frame (35mm) sensor is ideal. But full-frame cameras are usually quite bulky. Now, Sigma is showing the smallest full-frame camera ever, measuring in at just 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3 mm (4.43 x 2.75 x 1.78″), and weighing just 370g.

It’s been 40 years since the Sony Walkman first came on the scene, and since been supplanted by CDs, MP3s, and streaming. But if you’re craving that old cassette tape sound, NINM Lab’s portable player/recorder has Bluetooth 5.0, so you can wirelessly send its sounds to a speaker or headphones. Sadly it’s not stereo.

This uniquely-designed charging cable has interchangeable tips which attach using a neodymium magnet. They can swivel around the circumference of its illuminated connector, and it can even charge two devices at once. It offers Lightning, USB Type C and Micro USB tips, and comes with your choice of two.

Maratec’s pocket-sized flashlight looks awesome thanks to its body, made completely from real copper. Its got a bright LED beam that lasts up to 50,000 hours, and offers three brightness settings: 1.5, 40, and 138 lumens. Runs on a single AAA battery.

Getting an egg to crack perfectly without breaking the yolk or getting eggshell takes some practice. But engineers look for ways to eliminate human error from such problems, and that’s exactly what The Q did with his mechanical egg cracking gadget.

Keep all your portable gadgets, cables, chargers, and other small accessories organized with these handsome bags from Jelly Comb. They provide elastic loops for cables, mesh pockets for chargers and phones, memory card storage, and the large and thicker versions even have room for an 11″ tablet.

Do you have an older car or sound system without Bluetooth capability? If it’s got a 3.5mm aux input jack, you can easily upgrade it with this compact gadget from TaoTronics. It also turns wired headphones into wireless ones, and has a built-in microphone for hands-free calling too.

The Luna Smart Lamp combines multiple devices into one elegant form. It has a 5W RGB dimmable lamp, a 7W Bluetooth and Wi-Fi speaker, a 10W wireless charger, a USB-C charger, and an Alexa voice assistant. You can manage up to 8 Lunas using its mobile app.

Grouphug’s Window Solar Charger provides an effortless way to charge your gadgets using the sun. Simply stick it to a window using the included cotton cord and suction cup. It has a 10W solar panel, a bamboo frame and a 22000mAh battery.

Alternatives to Apple’s AirPods from high-end audio equipment maker Cambridge Audio. The Melomania 1 wireless earbuds last up to 9h per charge, and their portable charging case adds 36 more hours of playback. They are water-resistant and have microphones for calls.

While the latest GoPro cameras have digital stabilization, the tech crops a portion of the image, and nothing is as smooth as motorized gimbal. Slick’s stabilizer works with all GoPro models since version 3, and mounts to existing accessories like selfie sticks, chest harnesses, and more for buttery smooth cinematic shots.

The Travelock 2S is a padlock that uses your fingerprint as the key. It has a sensor on either end that detects fingerprints in just half a second. It can store up to 10 fingerprints, is water-resistant, TSA-approved, and lasts up to 2 years per charge.

Zendure’s Passport Go is a must-have for travelers. It combines a four-port USB charger with an international adapter, so you can charge up to five devices at once from practically any outlet in the world. It has one USB-C port and three USB-A ports.

POW’s portable wireless speaker has a couple of nifty features: it can attach to the back of your smartphone using a magnetic mount, and its body is expandable, offering a fuller sound when you want it. The mount also includes a wallet module for times when you’re not carrying the speaker.