Laser engravers use powerful laser beams to burn designs into wood and other materials. But when Make Anything’s flatbed engraver broke, he decided to take its laser head and turn it into a handheld writing instrument. It’s not the safest thing on Earth, but it is cool.
Learn those graphic design skills you always wanted with this series of entry level online courses. Gain knowledge of Photoshop CC, Dreamweaver CC, Illustrator CC, and InDesign CC, along with design and typography basics. Another fantastic deal in The Awesomer Shop.
Beyond the Press got their hands on a nifty bit of gear – Noiseless Acoustics NL camera, a device capable of creating a visual record of sounds based on their location, volume, and frequency. It uses a video camera and dozens of directional microphones to work its magic.
Teenage Engineering’s third batch of Pocket Operators is now complete. Accompanying the PO-32 Tonic drum machine are the PO-33 K.O.!, a micro-sampler with 40s memory, and the PO-35 Speak, a voice recorder and sampler.
For decades, artists had to rely on clunky old lightboxes if they wanted to trace a subject. We recently discovered modern lightboxes, which are thin and portable. They use bright white LED illumination and USB power. There’s a good variety of styles and sizes over on Amazon.
The Blipblox offers the aesthetic charm of circuit bent toys, but is actually a fully functional synthesizer for making unique sounds. Its big knobs and levers are kid-friendly, but it’s got pro features like MIDI control and an audio output. Drops Summer 2018 for $159.
Sync your hat to your Bluetooth device and listen to your tunes while keeping your head warm. Accompanying the built-in speakers is a mic so you can take calls. Then, use your smart device with the included touchscreen-friendly gloves. Save 54% in The Awesomer Shop.
Revolve splits the tire into segments, which are then mounted on a hexagonal frame. The frame lets you collapse the wheel into a pod that’s 60% smaller than normal. Inventor Andrea Mocellin hopes it will lead to transforming and compact transportation devices.
Engineers at UPenn’s ModLab developed a network of drones which are capable of joining together mid-flight to form meta-drones to perform tasks together. The prototypes appear to use static magnets, but electromagnets could allow them to detach easily.
Justin Fincher’s Skyline is an Android app inspired by the Pixel 2’s live wallpaper. Enter the name of a place or a set of coordinates and it will generate a wallpaper using the location’s terrain. The wallpaper moves slightly when you swipe on the screen or rotate your phone.
Smaller than a stick of gum and weighing less than 0.4oz, Zorloo’s ZuperDAC-S might be the most portable digital-to-analog converter (DAC) ever made. It’s based on the ESS Sabre 9018 and comes with three cables for all sorts of mobile devices and computers.
DJI’s lightweight, foldable drone shoots smooth 4K video with its 3-axis gimbal, as well as 120fps/1080p slow-motion, 32MP spherical panoramas, and HDR stills. It offers intuitive controls, obstacle avoidance, and easy cinematic flight paths. Sample footage here.
iZotope’s compact cylinder is perfect for solo musicians, providing a complete recording studio in a portable package. It’s got a studio quality microphone, two XLR/TS inputs, built-in effects, and can mix and position up to 8 tracks with its iOS app. More here and here.
Dries Depoorter and David Surprenant’s chat app has one unique criteria for its users: you can only enter a chat if your phone has less than 5% battery left. So chat away with strangers and express your woe as your phone’s battery icon turns red and fades off into oblivion.
Photo buffs, charge your phone in style with the Power Lens Qi Charging Pad. Place your phone on the lens-shaped charger and juice up. The pad notifies you when your Qi-compatible phone is charging with a shutter click sound. Save 25% in The Awesomer Shop.
The sixth generation of Lenovo’s thin and light 14″ laptop now comes with Intel’s 8th gen CPUs, up to 16GB RAM, up to 1TB SSD and optional SIM card slot for LTE connectivity. It has USB-C, Thunderbolt 3, USB 3, HDMI ports, and an SD card slot.
The latest version of GPD’s gaming-focused Windows handheld. The GPD Win 2 has a 6″ 720p screen, a 100MHz Intel Core m3-7Y30 CPU, Intel HD 615 graphics, 8GB RAM, 128GB replaceable M.2 SSD and a 6-hour battery. It also has built-in gamepad buttons.
SanDisk’s Extreme Portable SSD is an external USB-C solid state drive for outdoor photographers and anyone who needs a durable high speed drive. It’s IP55 water- and dust-resistant and can easily be hooked or tied. Available in 250GB, 500GB or 1TB.
A truly exquisite over-the-ear headphone featuring luxurious materials like Italian Saffiano leather and a durable forged aluminum headband. Specialized piston diaphragm drivers provide a clean and spacious sound like being in the studio with the recording artist.
Hori already has a PS4 controller that mimics the Xbox’s offset analog stick layout with the d-pad in the middle, but that one is wired. Initially available in the UK, the Onyx ditches the wire for Bluetooth connectivity and adds a grippy matte finish.