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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.
Following its reboot of the classic C64, Commodore is back with a special C64 Ultimate in a Cyberpunk 2077 theme. The 8-bit PC features a Seocho Electronics yellow case with black accents, an upgraded FPGA processor with a 77MHz top speed, and a Shard cartridge with a slick 8-bit demo. It offers near-perfect compatibility with
This wireless control pod offers a new way to interact with your computer or phone. It has four programmable keys with switchable scenes, plus a smooth-scrolling wheel with a pushbutton click control and an OLED configuration display. All controls can be programmed with ZMK Studio. It also works as a handheld remote and has an
Miniaturization has made it possible to put computers in very small spaces. But putting a Windows PC inside of a walnut shell sounds crazy. Dr.Kun Dániel shows how he crammed a fully-functional microcomputer inside of a hollowed-out nut shell. It has a tiny IPS display in its top half, a simple 5-key keyboard, and a
8BitDo celebrates 30th years of N64 gaming with a keyboard inspired by the consoles’ transparent Ice Blue color. The 87-key wireless/wired keyboard features RGB backlighting, linear mechanical switches with N-Key rollover, and UV-coated double-shot printed keycaps. It comes with two Super Buttons, and there’s also a matching wireless controller.
This retro-style Bluetooth speaker cranks out room-filling stereo sound from its dual 4″ drivers, backed by 100 watts of amplification. It has a built-in 6000 mAh battery that provides up to 12 hours of cordless play time, and a backlit analog VU meter. It also includes a pair of wireless microphones for Karaoke duets.
Sharing is caring, especially when your devices run out of juice at the same time as your buddy’s. Now you both can recharge with one portable power bank: Sharepower, the world’s first sharable battery. It splits into two independent chargers. Simply snap off a magnetized module and hand it to a friend without giving up
While it won’t kick out the volume of the Bumpboxx BB-777s, the aiwa BackTrack Jr costs a lot less and still offers quality stereo sound. Backed by 30 watts of amplification, the retro boombox has a cassette player and recorder, an AM/FM radio, an SD card slot, mechanical VU meters, and works as a Bluetooth
The compact Cub speaker from Turtlebox cranks out big volume for its size, while offering its maker’s signature durability. Its case is drop-proof, crush-proof, dust-proof, and waterproof, making it the perfect companion for outdoor adventures. Backed by a class-D digital amp, a titanium tweeter, and a 4.5″ woofer, it’ll run for up to 14 hours
Creality’s compact Pika scanner captures full-color 3D models of objects. It uses cameras, infrared lights, and blue lasers to scan with 0.03mm of precision, and can scan objects from the size of a coin to a full human body. AI tech helps fill in holes and enhance textures, while its mobile app provides real-time previews
Most factories use conveyor belts to move products between locations, but these take up valuable floor space. This unique packaging system, shown off at the COPHEX show, satisfyingly flings lightweight products like plastic bottles between stations. The system is engineered for a precision flight trajectory and a soft landing.
Industrial robots often use simple grippers for picking up objects. Mimic Robotics’ M1 is a humanoid hand for precision factory automation. Its 15 degrees of freedom and opposable thumb mirror human anatomy, helping it learn tasks via demonstration. Its tendon-driven hand can hold up to 25 kg, while being sensitive enough to detect a 50
As of today, Nokia’s 5610 XpressMusic is available at T-Mobile. Ideal for music lovers, this slider phone has built-in FM radio and stereo bluetooth; it also has quad-band but is EDGE only.