Awesome Gadgets

The Touchjet Wave is a small Android 4.4 device that turns any TV or display with an HDMI port into a touchscreen, thanks to its built-in infrared sensor. You can control or stream content to it using iOS or Android devices.

A sound system capable of playing practically any digital audio file, from MP3s to DSDs. Inside the AKT1’s aluminum body are two 0.75” tweeters, two 2” midranges and two 6.5” woofers, two Cirrus Logic DACs and a touchscreen console.

Similar to the GorillaPod, Dundabunga is a flexible mount for cameras and mobile devices. It comes with a shielded magnetic mounting patch for mobile devices, while the coil has a camera mount built-in.

Knocki lets you automate your home or trigger your phone just by tapping or knocking. It senses vibration (not sound) on a variety of hard surfaces, and you can assign knock patterns to different functions.

Graava uses a variety of sensors to detect when it’s capturing something notable. It can then automatically edit its recording to include only those highlights. Takes 1080p/30fps & 720p/60fps videos and 8MP stills with 130º FOV.

Mega Tiny Corp.’s washable smartphone case has nano-suction cups at the back, so you can stick your phone on most smooth and flat surfaces, such as wood, metal and glass.  Available for the iPhone 5/5S/6/6+ and Galaxy S6/S6 Edge.

Vifa’s home speaker is as unassuming as the Copenhagen. Its 43″ long and has four 4″ woofers, two 3″ mids and two 1″ tweeters. It streams via Bluetooth aptX, Wi-Fi and AirPlay. It also has 3.5mm, optical and USB inputs.

The OnePlus 2 has a 5.5″ 1080p screen, a Snapdragon 810 CPU, 4GB RAM, a 13MP camera that takes 4K videos, a fingerprint sensor and two SIM slots. $329 for 16GB and $349 for 64GB. Now if we can only get our hands on one.

Motorola’s new flagship phone has a 5.7″ 1440p display, a fast Snapdragon 808 CPU, 3GB RAM, a microSD slot and a 21MP rear camera that takes 4K/30fps and 1080p/60fps videos. The Pure is the unlocked version of the Style.

Like its predecessor, the Wireless Stick lets you transfer files to and from iOS and Android devices. It can also stream music or videos to up to 3 devices at once, and lasts up 4.5h per charge. Comes in 16GB, 32GB, 64GB and 128GB.

Samsung’s new SE370 monitor has a Qi wireless charger built into its base. Available in 24″ and 27″ sizes, the 16:9 1080p display also supports AMD FreeSync to reduce screen tearing (when connected to PCs with AMD APUs or GPUs).

Helix is a pair of Bluetooth earphones with a carrying case in the form of a stylish bracelet, making storage convenient and tangle-free.  The headphones last up to 3 hours per charge and have a built-in mic and playback controls.

Unlike other drum triggers, Sunhouse’s Sensory Percussion recognizes different parts of the drum as well as drum strokes. It lets you map effects and blend them seamlessly on one drum, use your kit to modulate effects and more.

The E1 action camera is compatible with Micro Four-Thirds lenses. It can shoot 4096×2160 at 24fps, 3840×2160 at 30fps and 1080p at 30/60fps. It also has a 2.5″ TFT LCD rear display, 3.5mm audio in, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

An Android 5 smartphone for audio enthusiasts. Specs include: two front-facing speakers, dual 3.5mm outputs, a Wolfson WM8281 sound chip, a global equalizer, 4.7″ IPS 720p screen, 8MP camera, removable battery and microSD slot.

The entry-level iOS device now has the same A8 CPU that’s in the iPhone 6, albeit at a lower clock speed. It also has an 8MP camera with 120fps 720p slow-mo video, burst mode and more. Its maximum capacity is an impressive 128GB.

A tiny 0.19″ 720p external monitor that sticks to sunglasses or prescription glasses. Use Vufine to display HD content from a variety of devices by plugging in its microHDMI cable. It lasts up to 90min. per charge.

Yolk claims its Solar Paper is the world’s thinnest and lightest solar panel. Each panel generates 2.5W of power, but you can connect up to four of them using their built-in magnets. Note that the final product will have only 1 USB port.

A clip-on monitor for laptops. It gives you one or two extra 1080p IPS displays that can swivel up to 180º and slide inside the case when not in use. It runs on a single USB 3.0 port or two USB 2.0 ports and comes in 13″, 15″ and 17″.

The Bluetooth version of Bowers & Wilkins’ beloved P5 on-ear headphones. The P5 Wireless supports AptX for high quality streaming. Its battery lasts up to 17h and it comes with a 3.5mm cable so you can still use it even if it’s drained.

T.brush comes in seven designs, but it’s not just about style. It lasts up to two weeks per charge and recharges up to 3x faster than other electric toothbrushes, its carrying case doubles as a charger and it has built-in 2min and 30s timers.

Developed by Rock Jaw’s head designer, Trinity Audio Engineering’s in-ear monitors provide high quality and durability at jaw-dropping prices. The mid- and top-tier models have filters to modify the sound. Check out Head-Fi’s reviews for more.

Gramovox’s Floating Record is an all-in-one turntable that plays vinyl records vertically using a 33.5/45RPM belt drive. It has an Audio-Technica AT95E cartridge, built-in 2″ stereo speakers and RCA and 1/8″ outputs.