The Lexon Terrace is the perfect portable for those evenings outside; it’s a rechargeable bluetooth speaker, LED-powered lamp, and a backup power bank all-in-one. 2X3W speakers provide the mood music, the LEDs glow warm for mood lighting, and the 2 USB ports will keep you juiced. Battery-life is 5 hours.
The Juice charger from Hyper is a 87W Dual USB-C power supply with QC 3.0 USB-A. That means this 3-port charger can simultaneously quick-charge two USB-C devices like MacBook Pro/Air/iPad and one USB-A device like iPhone, iPad, Android, smartphone, or tablet all at the same time. It features a slim, portable design and universal worldwide 100-240V input voltage.
Backup power on the go is always essential and Unravel delivers without wires. It’s a wireless travel charging station that gives you three 10W Qi-charging pads. It’s got a patented hinged design that allows it to fold out for charging 3 devices at once and fold-up for compact portability. It’s compatible with any Qi device and also features a Type C PD input for Macbook users. A funded Kickstarter.
The Smart Outlet from consumer tech startup Currant is an AI-driven smart socket that tracks in-depth energy usage data and offers insights on how to save more energy. It is also Alexa compatible for voice controlled function. Choose from either a bluetooth or w-fi model and monitor everything from a dedicated Android or iOS app.
The Base Station from Nomad is a premium Qi charging stand for your Apple Watch & iPhone. It is sleek, modern and MFi-certified. The watch charger holds your watch upright in Nightstand Mode, so it can be read while charging and the phone charging surface is wrapped in soft, supple leather. The base itself is made of aluminum and rests on no-slip rubber feet.
SimpliSafe’s Video Doorbell Pro is the brand’s first device designed for outdoor use. It monitors and records with a 1080p HD camera that shows your entryway in a super-wide 162-degree field of view & HDR color & clarity. It also has optimized night vision.
Famed British designer Tom Dixon teamed up with Hong Kong-based Native Union for his first-ever technology collection. The Stash Collection includes charging devices and cables that draw on vintage gadgets for inspiration. There is a wireless charging tray, a USB-A to Lightning cable, and other items, all featuring Dixon’s unique aesthetic and premium materials.
The Ultimate from Omnicharge is a powerful 40.3K mAh portable power supply that boasts a massive 150W DC output, 120W AC output, and 60W USB-C output. The DC output offers adjustable wattage, there’s USB-C in & out, and 2 USB-A ports. It’s also TSA & FAA approved for travel, solar-ready, weather resistant, and recharges in 2.5 hours. A funded Indiegogo.
Recently spotted on the finger of Britain’s Prince Harry & widely reported on, the Oura Ring is a smart ring activity tracker that monitors your heart & respiratory rate, body temperature, sleep patterns, steps, calories, & more without the bulk of a watch or wristband. All insights & data are organized by a dedicated App. Oura Rings are Available in 2 styles & four colors.
If you struggle to stay focused on your writing—with emails, notifications, and other distractions constantly pulling you off task, the Freewrite Traveler could be just the thing you need. It’s a simple, little lightweight laptop that doesn’t have any distracting apps, offers 4 week battery life, continual auto-save of everything you write, and document cloud-sync via wi-fi. Its e-ink display ensures brightness & contrast that work perfectly even in broad daylight. A funded Indiegogo.
Privacy and file security is something you need more of every day. Lexar now has you covered with a thumbdrive that offers fingerprint ID security. Their JumpDrive Fingerprint F35 gives access for up to 10 different fingerprints, offers 256-bit AES encryption, and fast, simple set-up. They offer models from 32GB up to 128GB.
Bushnell’s all-new Hybrid model combines a golf rangefinder and GPS into one unit, the world’s first to offer a fully integrated display featuring both laser and GPS yardages. It’s pre-loaded with 36,000 global courses & uses bluetooth for auto-upload of new courses. The laser delivers 5X magnification and offers a 400-yard range that is accurate to within 1 yard.
Kindle just announced an upgrade to its distraction-free Paperwhite e-reader. The new model is lighter, has a sharper 330ppi resolution, supports audiobooks, and is waterproof. Perfect for poolside, the beach or bath. It also comes with 6 months of free Kindle Unlimited.
A phone optimized for gaming isn’t for everyone but then you’re not everyone. The new flagship Razer Phone 2 features a superfast Snapdragon 845 chip set & Adreno 630 visual chip & uses vapro cooling technology to dissipate heat. This premium Android-powered device offers 8GB of RAM, LTE gigabit antennas, and a 4000mAh battery—everything you need for extended Fortnite sessions anywhere you roam.
Maybe you welcome the challenge of building your own phone. Here’s a way: MAKERphone is an educational DIY mobile phone kit designed to help you (and the kids) learn more about & explore electronics and programming. Once you complete the build, you’ve got a fully functional mobile phone that you can code yourself, including games like space invaders, pong, or snake. You can build apps —like a custom media player that only plays cat videos. Plus, you can build programs in Arduino and create lines of code in Python. Once you get it all sorted, you can make phone calls, too. A funded Kickstarter.
