Sometimes when we jump on those version 1.0 products, we jump too soon. Case in point: the second-generation version of Anker’s extra-large PowerHouse portable battery. This new one is much smaller, lighter, and nearly half the price. Granted it’s not as powerful as the original big boy but this 7-pound PowerHouse 200 cube gives users 200Wh of power, 1 vehicle-class 9V port, a 100-watt AC output, 2 fast charge USB-A ports, and 1 USB delivery port. Recharges via USB-C, AC, or solar.

Pro-audio innovators Sennheiser recently released their first fully wireless earbuds. The Momentum True Wireless earbuds deliver premium sound with exceptional clarity and simple, fingertip controls. They’re IPX4 rated for sweat resistance, offer 4 hour battery life and the pillbox-style charging case holds enough juice for an additional 8 hours of power.

With backing from Apple frontman Tim Cook, as well as former NASA & Tesla techies, the creators of the Nebia Spa Shower have teamed up with Moen to create a new, more affordable version of their super-efficient, high-end shower. The Nebia Spa Shower 2.0 reduces water use by atomizing the water. The result is a 65% increase in water conservation. The new model also offers improved pressure and is 29% warmer than the original model. A funded Kickstarter.

Mission Workshop’s best-selling pack, the Rhake, a weatherproof laptop pack, just got a tactical upgrade. The new Rhake VX features construction with VX-21 diamond ripstop fabric, one of the most advanced textiles in the world with virtually unmatched abrasion, tear, and weather resistance per gram weight. This roll-top 22-liter pack is also equipped with Fidlock buckles, and like all MW gear, it is handmade in the USA.

Nike just introduced the world’s first self-lacing basketball shoe. Seems like a critical feature, right? Totally. The Nike Adapt BB uses a technology the brand calls FitAdapt, which secures the shoe to your foot with an app. You can still lace the shoe manually but according to Nike this technology is just the first step in turning your shoes into a “mobile sports research lab” as new features & interactivity is developed.

With sound settings that automatically adjust to the noise around you, Jabra’s Elite 85h over-ear headphones deliver top-tier noise cancelling as well as supporting 3 voice assistants: Alexa, Siri & Google Assistant. They also offer an impressive 32-hour battery life and customizable audio profiles plus preset ones like: ‘Commute,’ ‘In Public’ or ‘In Private’ modes.

The Vuze XR is the world’s first 5.7K VR camera, a handheld system that uses two lenses to capture VR content and shoot ridiculously sick 2D 180-degree footage or stabilized 3D 360-degree footage at 5.7K resolution at 30fps and 4K at 60fps. With a cross-platform editing app, you can dial in footage either in-camera or on your desktop.

Unlike smart home tech designed to blend into the background, the creators of the Deep Sentinel smart home security camera say this thing was designed to look intimidating. From its shelled logo to the glowing red LED ring that surrounds the speaker, this thing is supposed look mean, not nice. It’s got motion detection, night vision, AI learning technology & all the other features you’d expect. A cloud-based surveillance service is available by subscription.

The Matrix PowerWatch 2 is powered by your body heat and a solar cell. It features a color screen & GPS sensor plus an OS that supports Google Fit, Apple HealthKit, and Strava as well as can display 3rd party alerts from your Android or iOS smartphone. It is waterproof to 200 meters, has an integrated heart rate monitor, and sleep monitoring functions.

Next week at the Consumer Electronics show in Vegas, Samsung will officially unveil its new line of monitors, and one of them is the Space Monitor. Designed to save space, this high performance monitor is available in 27-inch QHD & 32-inch 4K UHD models that feature a fully adjustable arm that clamps to the back of your desk. Pull it closer while in use, and push it back when you need more desktop space for other work.

The Ultimate 2.0 from Makeblock is a powerful 10-in-1 robotics kit that offers building and programming fun for all experience levels. With over 160 parts & modules, the kit comes with easy-to-follow assembly guides for 10 designs which can serve as launch pads for your own inventions. The main controller board is capable of simultaneously driving 10 servos, 8 DC motors or 4 stepper motors and is compatible with both Arduino & Raspberry Pi.

Jake Burton, the man behind the world’s number one snowboard brand, has created a collection of technical outerwear and accessories all of his own design. With ideas and innovations created by Jake himself, the Mine 77 collection is a range of 17 limited-edition, rider-focused products that includes outerwear, streetwear, a backpack, & more.

With its polished ceramic dial and design details that hint at something like a classic Patek Philippe, the Heritage Chronograph from Corniche is a sleek 39.5mm timepiece that looks much more refined than its price tag suggests. It’s powered by a Seiko VK64, a hybrid “meca-quartz” movement that uses a quartz base to drive the mechanical chrono. Available in polished stainless or rose gold-plate finish.

Designed to work seamlessly with your favorite gaming consoles, including Xbox One X, Xbox One S, & PlayStation 4 Pro, 4, & Slim, the GAEMS Sentinel Pro Xp is a portable 1080p gaming monitor that comes with everything you need to take your games on the road: IR remote control, HDMI cables, power supply, etc. The 1920 X 1080 display features an anti-glare finish, there are built-in 3W speakers, and the monitor travels safely in its hard-shell protective case that gives you 105 degrees of hinge angle.

Rated at least 10X stronger than a standard deadbolt and made of military-grade materials, the bluetooth connected Haven Smart Lock is a home security device that is installed at the floor inside of your door and when activated, this wedge-shaped lock pops up to create a barrier at the door’s base that can withstand amazing force and keep out even the most determined criminals. The brand also offers a foot-activated manual model.