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Tech gadgets that push beyond the ordinary. Discover innovative electronics, smart tools, and clever devices that combine functionality with standout design.
Apple constantly refines their iPhone cameras to produce higher quality images. But are traditional camera lenses always better at gathering light? Evan Monsma put that to the test by making a brass mount lens that lets him connect DSLR and other lenses directly to a sensor on his broken iPhone 13. That C-mount to EF-mount
This compact motorized slider from IFOOTAGE helps capture smooth, pro-quality shots with your smartphone or action camera. It eliminates shaky handheld shots and can automate slide and 360º pan maneuvers. Works on a tabletop or mounts horizontally or vertically on a tripod. It can also hold a DJI Osmo Pocket 3 or 4 and sync
Electronic Materials Office’s Altar II mechanical Mac keyboard measures just 4.75mm thick, pairing tactile switches with a sleek aluminum and recycled polymer body. It features a detachable control dial, haptic feedback, backlit keys, and a speaker for audio cues. Connects via Bluetooth wireless or USB-C wired. Reserve before the Kickstarter goes live 11.10.26.
We’ve watched Boston Dynamics Atlas robot evolve from an early prototype to a production-ready humanoid. Now the ‘bot’s hands are getting an upgrade. While its previous hands had 7 degrees of freedom, the new hands have 13, improving its abilities to perform precision tasks while maintaining grip strength. Its four fingers are ideal for working
This special edition of Keychron’s K8 HE wireless mechanical keyboard features a wooden body. The 80% keyboard has hot-swappable keys and comes assembled with responsive Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic Nebula switches. While its “All-Wood” moniker doesn’t reference its brown plastic keycaps and aluminum parts, it’s still a refined upgrade to any desktop.
If you loved laptops with trackballs, you’ll love this. The Nape Pro controller from Keychron adds a trackball beneath your keyboard. It places cursor control in a natural position while typing, adds programmable buttons, and a scroll wheel. It works at multiple angles, adjusting cursor movements to match. Supports 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth, and USB-C connections.
Elgato’s Stream Deck + programmable desktop controllers combines screens, buttons, and knobs for greater versatility. It has eight LCD-backed buttons, four push-button analog dials, and a touch-sensitive LCD information screen. It’s a great tool for controlling podcasts, live streams, and audio and video editing tools. Available in black or white.
The SOUNDBOKS Rider speaker packs serious volume into the audio brand’s smallest and lightest loudspeaker yet. The 14.3 lb. portable powerhouse cranks out up to 118 dB and runs for up to 35 hours per charge. It’s IP66-rated against water and dust, has shock-resistant corners, app-based adjustable EQ settings, and a swappable USB-C rechargeable battery.
This wired keyboard from Keychron gives you 100 programmable keys to help with all kinds of workflows. Each key comes unassigned at first, so you can configure it for your exact needs using QMK Launcher. It comes with hot-swappable Keychron Apex switches, transparent keycaps, and backlighting with numerous color presets and per-key RGB control.
TCL’s A400U series TV blends a picture frame-inspired design with QD-Mini LED performance. Available in sizes from 55″ to 98″, it has an ultra-slim profile, a flush wall mount, hundreds of local dimming zones, and up to 2500 nits peak brightness. It Includes a curated art library, supports 4K 144Hz gaming, Google TV, AirPlay 2,
While some electronics are crazy expensive these days, there are others that are shockingly inexpensive if you know where to shop. Hacktuber stumbled onto this cool bit of tech on AliExpress that displays images and short animations on a 1.5″ circular screen. We couldn’t find the exact same one, but there are other Anime E-Badge
The MISSION 1 PRO ILS brings interchangeable lenses to GoPro’s tiny cinema camera. Its Micro Four-Thirds mount supports hundreds of lenses, while a 1-inch sensor captures 8K60, 4K240, and up to 1080p960 slow-motion video. It also offers 10-bit color, up to 14 stops of dynamic range, lens-optimized HyperSmooth stabilization, 32-bit audio, and 50MP stills.