Gadgets

The Pixel and the Pixel XL have a 5″/5.5″ AMOLED display, a 12MP f/2.0 rear camera, 2.1Ghz quad-core CPU, 4GB RAM, 32GB/128GB storage and a USB-C port. It also comes with a VR headset accessory and unlimited full resolution backups to Google Photos.

GeeFi is a wireless hotspot that should save you from data plans and roaming fees. It supposedly works with cellular networks in over 100 countries, with more on the way. A $10 pass gets you 24 hours of unlimited data (video streaming might be throttled in the future).

Roku overhauls its lineup of streaming media players. The Streaming Stick is still there, but its less portable siblings now come in five variants, from the $30 1080p-capable Roku Express to the $130 Roku Ultra, which supports 4K and HDR and has voice search.

CaptainDisillusion tears apart the dubious claims and the aggressive begging of the people behind the Cicret Bracelet, a tiny, yet improbable accessory that supposedly projects your mobile device’s display as an interactive projection on your wrist.

The world’s first planar magnetic on-ear headphones. They’re quite large for on-ears and don’t reduce noise as much due to their open backs. But they produce sound on par with over ear cans while being portable. They come with both 3.5mm and Lightning cables.

Both the Hero5 Black and Hero5 Session are waterproof up to 33ft out of the box, have voice control and shoot up to 4K video. In addition, the Hero5 Black shoots up 12MP images and has built-in GPS and electronic image stabilization up to 1080p.

Bowers & Wilkins’ flagship headphones now have a Bluetooth variant that lasts up to 17h per charge. Enjoy the P7’s balanced output and wide delivery on a variety of devices. You really should use them with high-end setups as well to hear what they can do.

Gear Aid’s new LED lanterns are rechargeable via USB and have a diffuser bag, a hanging hook, a kickstand and a threaded mount so you can aim it in a variety of ways. The larger models also serve as external battery packs.

Convert any car into KITT from Knight Rider with this officially-licensed gadget from ThinkGeek. It not only lights up and plays sounds and phrases from the classic ’80s show, but doubles as a dual-port USB charger, with one 2.1A and one 1.0A port.

The 4K-capable X3000R action camera has optical image stabilization, a new 8.2MP backlit CMOS sensor and a more user-friendly interface. If you’re fine with shooting only up to 1080p, check out the AS300, which is $100 cheaper.

LG’s newest Android flagship keeps the V10’s small second screen, runs Android 7 Nougat, and is an audio-video powerhouse. The V20 has a 32-bit quad DAC, support for lossless formats, three microphones for recording and two rear cameras: 8MP and 16MP.

The latest version of Amazon’s mini tablet is not only $60 cheaper than its predecessor while boasting improved performance. It’s also the first tablet to have the Alexa voice assistant out of the box. Alexa is also coming to other Fire tablets via a software update.

Samsung’s latest smartwatch has a 1.3″ AMOLED touchscreen, a built-in speaker and a microphone for calls, and a battery that lasts up to 4 days per charge. It’s also compatible with standard watch straps. The Frontier model has 3G/LTE connectivity.

Lomography’s newest instant camera is named after its user-friendly mode that automatically adjusts its shutter speed, aperture and flash timing for optimal lighting. It also has a long exposure mode and multiple exposure mode, and can be fitted with a wide angle lens.

The Lenovo Yoga Book’s flat keyboard doubles as a Wacom digitizer so you can sketch or take notes on the go. It has an Intel Atom CPU, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage and a microSD slot. It will be available as a $549 Windows 10 or a $499 Android system.

If here, then that. Dot is a Bluetooth accessory that makes phones and other smart gadgets give you the right information at the right place. For example, it can open a map app when you enter your car, send shopping reminders when you pass your fridge, and more.

We upgraded from a windshield-mount radar detector to a in-car system from K40 and installed by Abt Electronics. This stealthy system filters out all the false alarms, comes with a warranty against tickets, and offers optional laser defusers. More on Technabob.

A compact battery pack with an AC outlet and two USB charging ports. The Omnicharge has a universal charger that makes it easy to recharge. It also has optional USB-C, barrel plug and Qi wireless charging. Available in 13600mAh or 20400mAh capacities.

The world’s first handheld CNC machine uses adhesive markers to scan and keep track of your material. The cutting tool automatically retracts if you stray from the template or your work surface, and you can even save and resume your progress. Demo here.

Kobo’s new e-book reader has a 7.8″ 1872 x 1404 screen yet weighs just half a pound. It’s also waterproof and has an adjustable night mode that reduces blue light. It also has Wi-Fi, 8GB of storage and a battery that lasts up to a month per charge.

A smartphone accessory for home construction or improvement. Walabot uses a depth sensor and an app to provide a digital image of what’s behind walls, as well as how far they are inside. Use it to spot wires, pipes and more.

Wooden peripheral maker Grovemade teamed up with industrial designer Joey Roth to create a pair of beautiful speakers. Made of either solid maple or walnut, the speakers are CNC-machined on the inside with a back-loaded horn design to increase bass and reduce distortion.

ElectroBOOM opened up his old laptop to try and fix its cooling fan while discussing a few of the things that can go wrong when the fan stops working. He also shared his patent pending fan cleaning and external cooling solutions.

This nifty in-car USB charger can juice up two gadgets twice as fast as conventional chargers, and packs a neat bonus feature – it helps you find where you parked your car using its companion smartphone app. Save 40% in The Awesomer Shop.

A photography drone with several automatic tracking modes and a 3-axis gimbal that’s compatible with all GoPro cameras. Staaker can follow you from up to 165ft away thanks to the wearable tracker. It can fly at up to 50mph and lasts up to 30 min on its swappable battery.