LG recently showcased a proof-of-concept for a 65″ OLED TV that rolls up and down like a giant piece of paper. More than just a party trick, the flexible display can be set to different heights to vary its aspect ratio, and can even be used at about a third of its height.
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Originally introduced back in 1999, Sony’s AIBO robotic pet dog is back and much improved. The adorable little digital pup moves much more smoothly, responds to touch, does tricks, recognizes people, and has soulful OLED eyes that express its virtual emotions.
Whether you’re camping or in an emergency situation, this portable power unit has your back. It’s got 3 110VAC outlets, 4 12VDC ports, 4 USB ports, and can even jumpstart your car. Its 346wh lithium-ion battery is enough to recharge a phone 30 times, or run a 32″ TV for 5 hours.
Nvidia’s Big Format Gaming Display is meant to be a 4K TV for gamers. It has a 65″ 4K HDR screen with 120Hz refresh rate and compatibility with G-Sync technology. It also has Nvidia’s Shield streaming built-in. Look for BFGDs from Asus, Acer and HP in 2018.
Until we get bezel-less displays, multi-monitor setups will have borders. But ASUS thinks it has devised a stopgap solution. Its Bezel-free Kit is a set of transparent peripherals that clip onto monitors where their seams meet. Its lenses bend light to hide the displays’ borders.
Acer’s Swift 7 claims the title of world’s thinnest laptop for the second year in a row. The 2018 edition is just 0.35″ thick and weighs around 2.5lb. It has a 14″ 1080p touchscreen, 7th gen Intel Core CPU and eSim and nano SIM support for LTE connectivity.
A retro gaming system built into an Altoids mint tin. It plays emulators for everything from the Amiga to the ZX Spectrum, and everything in-between. You can grab the 3D printed parts here, and follow the build guide from sudomod to DIY, or purchase a complete system here.
Razer’s funky looking new THX-certified gaming speaker system is designed to push out big sound thanks to its Kevlar fiber midrange and silk woven tweeters, and powerful companion subwoofer. They support Dolby virtual surround, and have Razer Chroma lighting built in.
Learn to build your own walking robot with the SunFounder Nano DIY 4-DOF Robot Kit. It uses a ultrasonic sensor to avoid obstacles, and programming is easy with the companion visual programming toolkit. You can get this fun kit for 16% off the MSRP in The Awesomer Shop.
Mophie’s highest capacity power bank yet. The Powerstation AC has a 22,000mAh capacity, a 110V/100W AC outlet, a USB-C PD port that can charge at up to 30W, and a 2.4A quick-charge USB-A port to ensure universal compatibility.
Sidekick Mounts makes cap mounts for the GoPro Hero 4, 5 and 6 (and similar cameras) as well as the GoPro Session action cameras. The mounts simply clip on to the cap’s visor, and has slots that make the camera controls accessible. Sample footage here.
Hive’s View is a beautifully-designed rechargeable security camera. It can be mounted on its charging base, on its wall mount or used on its own. It shoots 1080p video and has a 130º lens, night vision, privacy mode, and motion, sound and person detection.
New for 2018, the SK10Y soundbar is a 550-watt, 5.1.2 sound system with Chromecast built-in, so you can use your voice to search and play songs. It supports Dolby Atmos and Meridian Height Elevation tech to make it seem like dialogue is coming from the screen.
Grovemade’s aptly named Wireless Charging Pad is a Qi wireless charger that ditches plastic for a more natural and versatile look. Its top is covered in soft cork, and it has a stainless steel base to keep it in place. Available with a dark or a natural cork top.
The Sound Ray or S-Ray concepts are Samsung’s small and affordable takes on directional speakers, which send sound in a narrow path so that only its target can hear it, even from a distance. There’s a neckband, a handheld and a smartphone cover.
Samsung’s CJ791 is the first curved monitor that connects via USB-C Thunderbolt 3, so you can plug in compatible computers and peripherals via a single cable. The 34″ 3440×1440 screen has up to 4ms response time and displays 125% of the sRGB spectrum.
Amp up your living room audio with this affordable system that sits underneath TVs weighing up to 55 lb, and provides room-filling sound that blows away built-in TV speakers. It also doubles as a Bluetooth speaker for music. Full review on Technabob.
Console modder Ed’s Junk has turned the Xbox One X into an all-in-one portable system. But his Xbook One X doesn’t just come with a 21.5″ 1080p display. It also has a built-in keyboard that makes typing and navigating menus a breeze. We only wish it had a 4K screen.
The Dell XPS 13 9370 is even smaller and lighter than its bestselling predecessor. It retains its Infinity Edge display, which can be ordered as a 4K touchscreen panel. It also has the latest Intel CPUs, two Thunderbolt 3 ports and yes, a webcam that’s in the middle.