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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.
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.
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
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
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
Samsung’s flagship Series 9 LCD HDTVs feature “art inspired” Touch of Color accents; ToC is hit-or-miss for most folks. Available: 46″ and 55″ models; LED backlighting; 120Hz technology.
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.
The Samsung INNOV8 is a camera masquerading as a slider phone. We love the 16M color 2.8″ display, quad-band GSM and FM radio, but it’s all about the camera: 8 megapixels.
The Zen X-Fi MP3 player is a good value for the money, with up to 32GB, wi-fi, and a vibrant screen. Build quality leaves something to be desired, but it’s tough to beat its price point.
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.
Logitech is finally bringing its super-sleek 1/2″ thick diNovo Edge keyboard to the Mac. The Apple version will feature Mac-specific function keys for Mail, Safari and iTunes.
FujiFilm’s FinePix Z200fd camera finally comes to the US this September. While 10 megapixels is impressive, its “Couple Timer” can detect faces and their proximity to each other. Eww, cooties.
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.
