Awesome Gadgets

The latest version of the Kindle Paperwhite has a faster processor and an improved touchscreen. It also has new features such as a quick page scanning feature and intuitive word and phrase lookup tools.

A bracelet that’s meant to hold passwords and other personal info. It uses your heart’s activity as authentication and it can interact with a variety of devices using gestures or Bluetooth to personalize and secure them. More here.

A tiny camera that can record 720p video and take photos. It also has various mounts, such as a magnet mount and a car mount. It works on its own, but you can also use a mobile device as a viewfinder and to view photos and videos.

The QX cameras are zoom lens cameras that don’t have a viewfinder. They work on their own, but they really shine when you connect a smartphone using Wi-Fi and NFC to pair up. The QX100 is basically an RX100 MKII.

These creative photos of national flags made from food commonly associated with the country they represent were made to get the word out about the Sydney International Food Festival. They are mostly just making us hungry though.

If your landline still gets a lot of mileage, check out the beautiful Swissvoice L7, which has a timeless angular design. Its base station functions as an answering machine and has an intercom connection with the handset.

The Alpha α3000 is a MILC with entry-level DSLR features. It has a lightweight body with an ergonomic grip, a 20.1mp APS-C sensor, RAW format ability, and a low light adjustment of up to ISO 16000. Includes an 18-55mm lens.

The NEX-5T is all about convenience. Pair it with an NFC-enabled mobile device to transfer images or control the camera with just one tap. It also has a speedy autofocus and a touchscreen that tilts up to 180º, making self-shots easier.

Circle lets you supervise and limit the online activity of your family members. Use it to forbid access to certain websites, schedule offline times for individual devices, monitor online activity, block ads and more.

Jon Patterson’s Pogo concept is a 3.5mm headphone plug with two parts. The parts are connected by magnets and Pogo pins. Like Apple’s MagSafe, Pogo is secure yet detaches safely to prevent damage to headphone cables.

Nokero makes affordable and versatile solar-powered LED bulbs. The bulbs convert solar energy to power its LEDs. The rechargeable AA batteries can also be replaced with standard batteries when needed.

The Omate is a wristwatch and smartphone that’s significantly cheaper than its major competitors. It runs Android 4.2, has a dual core CPU and 3G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. The Omate is also waterproof and dustproof.

The TK820 wireless all-in-one keyboard for Windows 7 & 8. It’s slim, wireless and has an integrated 4.17″ x 4.17″ touchpad that supports multitouch gestures. It uses a USB Unifying receiver and runs on 4 AA batteries.

Draw at your desk or on the go with the new Cintiq Companion line. The Cintiq Companion runs Windows 8 while the Cintiq Companion Hybrid runs Android. Both have 13.3″ 1080p screens and the Pro Pen stylus.

The DMC-FZ70 is the first compact camera with a built-in 60x optical zoom lens. It has a 16.1mp MOS sensor and a microphone that reduces ambient noise and detects when you zoom in to enhance the sound from your subject.

Without fanfare, Sony has launched its counter to Microsoft’s budget Xbox 360 console. This PS3 model is exactly the same as the slim and power-sipping variant that was released in 2012 except it only has 12GB of flash-based storage.

Haptix uses two cameras to turn any flat surface into a multitouch interface. Control your TV with your table, use real pen and paper to draw, or ditch your mouse and use the surface of your keyboard to interact with your PC.

Light Harmonic’s Geek is a DAC and headphone amplifier that plugs into computers via USB. It’s inspired by the Da Vinci DAC and can create a 3D surround sound effect. It can also accept two headphones at once.

From the makers of the gScreen SpaceBook comes an ergonomic and intuitive mouse. The gStick is a wireless mouse with 1200dpi sensitivity. It has a removable tip to make it easy to clean its ceramic ball.

A neat cable management tool that keeps up to eight charger cables tangle-free and within reach. It’s handmade out of birch, birch plywood and oak plywood. It also has felt feet so it won’t scratch your furniture.

The iBox XC has two 100W amplifiers, two Kevlar-coned speakers, a 12-hour battery and a beautiful case made of your choice of wood. Optional add-ons include a Bluetooth receiver, iOS dock and guitar bus input.

The W1500 lets you view 1080p HD content wirelessly. Simply plug in its wireless HDMI dongle to your device and watch without cables. It also has 2 HDMI ports, RCA, component video in, etc. Plus, it supports 3D content.

With the help of its companion apps, the tStylus can copy and transfer drawings or images from one screen to another. Apparently the devices don’t need to be paired in any way, but the recipient has to be an iOS device.