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Amazon just keeps on releasing new Echo's, and the newest member of the family - the Echo Spot - will be out just in time for Christmas. The Echo Spot seems to be building off the Echo Show, the latest model and first to include a screen. But in this case, they've actually decided to shrink the Echo, but still give it a screen. The result is a device that looks just like a bedside alarm clock, and functions like one too
Going out into the wilderness can be dangerous. The vast, vast majority of camping trips and outdoor expeditions will go off completely without a hitch, there is always some inherent risk, of getting lost, falling off your bike and hurting yourself, or running into some unexpected, inclement weather, and it’s important to be prepared for a situation like those. And since cell reception can’t be relied on in the backcountry, it might be a good idea to look into a personal locator beacon or satellite messenger to take with you.
Sure, smartphones and selfies are cool. But instant cameras and film are even cooler. Unfortunately, ever since cells phone became ubiquitous, we haven't seen a lot of either around; there's always been a few, but Polaroid, the one everyone cares about - has been absent. Polaroid has just announced what they call the Onestep 2 i-Type, a relaunch of and throwback to the instant cameras of old.
The fear is real. You invest $3,000+ in a bike and trusting it to a bike chain and tree is a bit unnerving. If a thief wants to steal your bike, he will find a way. However, now you will be able to track and locate your investment and hopefully find the criminal also. The Sherlock Anti-Theft Bike Tracker is a GPS enabled device that is hidden in the bike frame. Using your phone app, you can always know where your bike is located.
As much fun as widescreen TV's and home theaters are, they just don't compare to seeing a film in the theater; the big screen and sound just make for a much more immersive experience that you just can't get at home. Unless, of course, you get Cinera.
Your dog can't chew this one up! You can walk down the composition notebook isle at your local store and it will have the same look as what your parents saw back in the day. It seems there hasn't been a lot of innovation in school supplies...until now. Enter Rocketbook Everlast. Technology meets the age-old composition book.
Got a need for speed? Then you really ought to get the Waylens Horizon. This baby is the tool you've been missing from your dash, a camera that records out your windshield at 1080p and 60fps, with a max aperture of f2.4 and 157 degree wide-angle lens.
Today, we all have multiple battery-operated devices that must be charges regularly. Many of us have a smartphone, a tablet, a smartwatch, wireless headphones, and Fitbits. Are you tired of multiple plugs and cables and tired of having to find enough free outlets in the house...or hotel room? The Satechi Smart Charging Stand is the answer to our common dilemmas. At the end of the day, just load the Satechi with all your gear and come morning, you are good to go again. No power strip full of a nest of cables. With the satechi, you have a spot for each device, all organized in a neat manner. The stand is small so it takes up limited space. It has three USB ports on the front and a fourth USB charger that is hidden beneath a multifunctional stand.
As much as we love DSLRs (and trust, we do) there's no denying that mirrorless cameras may just be the future when it comes to everyday photography for most of us. That's why we're still big fans of the Sony A6000.
There's no real shortage of wireless headphones out there to choose from, and a quick search on the internet is bound to turn up more results than you can possibly choose from - which is why it's so hard to get our attention when it comes to new pair. But we've yet to see anything as low-profile and quite literally wireless headphones as the Schatzii Bullet 2.0.
Vollebak is known for creating a lot of hi-tech apparel - they call themselves "the future of outdoor gear" - items that you could never have imagined or thought up yourself, but are still versatile and extremely functional pieces nonetheless. They've followed these up with perhaps their most interesting piece yet - a Solar Charged Jacket.
We absolutely love these! We've covered all the top backlit, state-of-the-art keyboards, but now we are looking at throw-back, backlit keyboards with today's technology. Azio has released the Azio Retro Classic Keyboard in several configurations, and they pretty groovy. How many of you remember the clickety click of the manual typewriter. Well, not many probably. Maybe you remember seeing one in the old detective, smoke-filled rooms in the movies. This is an Indiegogo project which has been funded at 1591%! So there is a high demand for that clicking sound in the office. These vintage keyboards are the most luxurious typewriter-inspired mechanical keyboard. You will have the sound of the mechanical piece with today's technology. One model incorporates genuine leather, metal alloy, an backlit keycaps. It is available in a wired USB interface for Windows computers or a wireless bluetooth plus USB hybrid interface for Mac or Windows.
The way smart devices are proliferating in the world today, it was really was only a matter of time, and we can't say we're totally surprised at FENC's new DynaFeed Smart Shirt. Meant for tracking performance, DynaFeed uses what FENC calls Smart Textile Technology, which improves durability, wash cycles and "resistance to chemical oxidizers" by over 500%.
Smartwatches may be the cool thing right now, but maybe smart rings are the way of the future. At least, that's what ORII is hoping, with their new smart ring, a much more subtle, sleek and unobtrusive way to carry a smart device on your finger and with you at all times.
RED is a big player in the professional digital camera world, but they have apparently decided to shift into smartphones with their new Hydrogen One - which they say is the first smartphone with a holographic display. Well, it is the first smartphone with a holographic display, we're just wondering why anyone needs a holographic display on their smartphone. Essentially, the device will be capable of creating multi-dimensional audio and video, right in your hand, without the need for 3d glasses or projector screens.
Atari recently announced it's new console, the Ataribox, at E3, as they attempt to take advantage of the current retro gaming phase. and they've just released a few more pictures and details.
This is too good to be true! It's not today's virtual reality gaming technology but it will take you back to your days of playing Sega non-stop while your mom screamed for you to do your homework. Sega has begun releasing their "Sega Forever" initiative. What does that mean? Almost every first party game from every Sega game system (Master System, Genesis/Mega Drive, Dreamcast, and more) will be available for iOS an Android devices...all FREE! The only downside is "free" comes with ads. Sega Forever will continue to release free games every month. So if you were a Sonic the Hedgehog, Altered Beast, Phantasy Start II, Kid Chameleon, or Comix Zone fan, they are waiting for you in the App Store.
When it comes to noise-cancelling headphones, Bose and Sennheiser are the undisputed kings of the hill. But let's not forget Sony. The MDR-1oooX is a top-notch pair of noise-cancelling headphones, with indisputably great, Hi-Res audio. Sony's noise-cancelling system is state-of-the-art, adapting to your environment by not only taking stock of the ambient sounds around you, but also takes into account things such as the size of your head, your glasses and shape of your ears.
Want to track your daily activity and fitness, without a Fitbit or smartwatch? The Smartbuckle attaches to any 20mm watchband, converting the accessory on your wrist into a fully-functioning smartwatch that doesn't disrupt the classy looks of your outfit.
We spent quite a bit of time on here detailing our favorite minimalist wallets, but soon enough - even they might be going out of style, thanks to the new Fuze Card, a Smart Credit Card and Wallet system that consolidates your entire wallet down to one piece of plastic.
Microsoft has finally unveiled it's very-much hyped "Project Scorpio", and it's their next gaming console - titled the Xbox One X. It's the most powerful and advanced Xbox yet, and will be available November 7th.
Carrying all your tech supplies around can be a pain – wires get tangled up and screens crack in the bottom of the bag. Enter This Is Ground, and their Tech Dopp Kit 2.
Think 4k has to be expensive? Think again. 4k TV's are becoming ultra-affordable these days - like this Samsung 4k Curved LED tv. It comes in 4 different sizes - 43, 49, 55, and 63 inches - and features an exceptionally slim curved screen gives your movies and TV shows a much more immersive experience.
360 Spherical Cameras are starting to pick up speed, and Garmin - more well known for their GPS systems - is getting into the game with their Virb 360. The Virb 360 shoots in 360 degrees, horizontally and vertically, in resolutions up to 5.7k at up to 30fps, capturing every detail of your adventures. It can also stitch and stabilize your video into 4k automatically, for smooth video in every direction, as well as take still photos. 4 separate integrated microphones record audio in every direction.