Gadgets

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.

Garmin’s newest action camera looks a lot like a GoPro – it’s housing is even compatible with GoPro accessories – but the Virb Ultra 30 has a couple of unique features, including voice commands, 3-axis electronic image stabilization and performance data overlays.

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.

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.

The Toasteroid toaster uses a dot-matrix grid of microfilaments which allow it to print custom words and images onto your toast. Designs can be made on your smartphone and uploaded via Bluetooth. It can even print the day’s weather forecast.

It may look silly, but Edelkrone’s necklace-style smartphone holder is actually quite useful. It’s perfect for shooting unboxings, instructional videos, or any scene you want shot from your point of view. Its angle can be adjusted and can hold up to 1/2 lb.

It’s the S7 Edge made slightly bigger and better. The Note 7 has a 5.7″ 1440p AMOLED screen with a slightly flatter edge-to-edge design, a 3500mAh battery, a microSD slot, waterproofing for both the phone and stylus, a new iris scanner and more.

Venus Optics claims that its upcoming Laowa 12mm F/2.8 lens provides a 122º field of view with close to zero distortion. It’s also small and light enough to be used in a variety of situations, from professional use to documenting your travels.

A simplified version of Mogees Pro for a wider audience and educational use. Mogees Play works with three musical apps that help you turn everyday objects into instruments while learning about musical concepts.

An affordable dumb terminal for Android devices. The Superbook weighs 2lb and has an 11.6″ 1366 x 768 screen, a multitouch trackpad, a keyboard with Android keys, a USB Type-C port, and a battery that lasts up to 8h that also charges your device.

Formerly known as Hemingwrite, this minimal device for writers offers a Cherry MX mechanical keyboard, a basic word processor, and displays your words on its front-lit E-ink display. It stores a million pages, or Wi-Fi syncs docs to email or the cloud. Ships 9/16.

AR Designs claims it’s working on a wireless charging base for mobile devices that also doubles as a magnetic levitation display. It will supposedly have cases for most smartphones and tablets. In short, wait for it to be funded and released.