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SwitchBot Curtain Robot Review
SwitchBot is a cool gadget that can make any curtain smart...On their crowdfunding campaign, they claim that this device could make any type of curtain smart but I was not so sure of it until I personally tested it while I was at CES 2020. SwitchBot is wireless, smart and super convenient to use. Using this smart accessory is very simple. Just clamp it on to your curtain rod and Switchbot will take care of the rest. Since not every curtain is the same, Switchbot comes with a set of addons that you can use.
Coming to the features, this gadget connects to your smartphone through which you can control your curtain. You can set schedules so that the bot will automatically open or close the curtain at the specified time. It is also equipped with a light sensor so that Switchbot can automatically close or open the curtains depending upon
Prinker S Temporary Tattoo Printer
Prinker is a temporary tattoo printer that can print anything on your skin, be it your face, hands or literally anywhere on your body. It comes with a smartphone app where you can create/customize the design you want. Prinker also supports colored tattoo so you can print your dog's face on your hand.
The gadget makes use of some sort of special ink which they say is safe for skin but I am not really sure of it. The tattoo may stay on your skin for around a day which is not that great but you have an option to have different tattoos every day which is cool. The method didn't seem easy to me. It involved applying a liquid coat before and after using the device.
Celestron StarSense Explorer DX Telescope
One of the popular telescope manufacturers, Celestron, showcased a couple of their new products during the CES 2020. Starsense Explorer LT and Explorer DX are the ones I personally had hands-on experience with. The Explorer DX and LT feature a 130mm and 80mm reflectors respectively. Both the telescopes make use of your smartphone and via their app, you can see a list of stars or galaxies that are currently visible in the sky.
With StarSense Explorer DX, you can see different stars, clusters of stars, galaxies and even nebulae that are many many light-years away. I think the magic of this telescope stays in its mobile application that is used as an extensive guide for locating objects accurately. Explorer DX can see Andromeda Galaxy quite clearly and you might be knowing, Andromeda, is no nearer than 2.5 million light-years. So if you buy this telescope and see the galaxy now, you
Moft Z Sit-stand Laptop Desk Review
MOFT, a company that produces foldable stands for smartphones and laptops is coming up with a new product called MOFT Z. It is a multipurpose stand that can accommodate your laptop, tablet or smartphone, it is kinda universal.
Like their previous products, MOFT Z is fully foldable that folds down to the size of a notebook. It fits in your backpack so you can carry it around easily.
MOFT Z also has a standing mode option where the height of the stand expands to a point where you can stand and work on your laptop. Even though it looks thin and weak, it can hold your MacBook or any 15-inch laptop easily and securely. MOFT Z is equipped with magnetic straps for firm connections.
This stand is expected to be launched in February 2020 on Kickstarter and it may be priced at around $50 which is totally worth its features. There are 3
Magic Table Touch Display by PQ Labs
This is by far the best and the most futuristic gadget I found at CES 2020. The best thing is, the Magic Table is not just a concept, it is indeed available to buy. Magic display has a touch screen, powered by AI and sensors integrated inside it.
Currently, there are two options in terms of display size, 55" and 76". The magic table can connect to your smartphone or PC. It has 4K resolution. One of the coolest things is its machine learning part.
You can train the system with some objects, say a car and when you place the car on the table, the sensors automatically pick up the features and the exact position of the object and perform some cool actions like the ones you see from the video below. The display can be embedded on a wall too.
V-Coptr Falcon Bi-Copter Drone
Zero zero robotics showcased their latest drone named V Coptr Falcon at CES 2020 and it is definitely one of the coolest drones I have ever seen.
V Copter Falcon has a 4K camera with gimbal stabilization, 7 km remote control range and a whopping 50 minutes battery life. Read it again, 50 minutes of flight time. This is something no other drones have, not even the best in the market.
This bicopter could last for such a long time just because it uses only 2 motors whereas a typical drone uses 4 motors, thereby increasing the power consumption. Falcon bicopter does all maneuvers with just 2 motors. It can go sideways, rotate and what not.
The bicopter has a front-facing collision avoidance mechanism. I wish it had a 360-degree collision avoidance system. I have personally seen and had my hands-on experience with this V Coptr Falcon even though I haven't tested it
Cololight Pro Smart LED Kit
These cool looking modular lights caught my eyes during the CES2020 event. The lights are super bright, vivid and support the full RGB color spectrum.
Cololight LED kit is modular, you can almost create any shape using the light modules. It works with google home and alexa voice assistants, comes with different color presets so that you can change the color style with the click of a button or through voice. They also link to your smartphone and are configurable via an app.
One thing I did not like is the stand, it does not match the aesthetics of the lights. Also, Cololight is not fittable to a wall.
Costing around $75 for a pack of 6, these modular light panels are an alternative to Nanoleaf smart light panels.
Smacircle eBike Fits in Your Luggage
Smarcircle is a compact, fully foldable electric bike that can fit in your suitcase, luggage or even a 17-inch laptop backpack. I had a hands-on experience when I was at CES2020. The bike has a range of anywhere between 10 to 15 miles per charge which is not a great feature. The maximum speed of the bike is around 12mph.
Smarcircle is made of carbon fiber and the design so cool. It looks like a futuristic bicycle without pedals. Talking about pedals, Smarcircle has no pedals for manual operation. So if you are stuck somewhere at 0 battery, you are literally doomed. The electric bike can handle a weight of 250 pounds and weighs 25 lbs. Smarcircle eBike takes around 3 hours to get fully charged.
The battery of the bike is the seat itself. Whenever you are folding the bike, you will have to take out the battery first and then
Mutrics GB-30 is a Smart Audio Glass For Gamers
First things first, this is not a bone conduction glasses or smart glasses, this is an audio glasses which shoots unidirectional audio directly to your ears. This allows you to listen to music with your ears open and the best thing, it is in a form of spectacles that are not bulky or ugly, you can wear them every day to any place.
Mutrics GB 30 audio glasses is specifically made for gamers but I don't think it is restricted just for that purpose. While I was at CES 2020, I personally tested these audio glasses and they are amazing. Even in that noisy environment, I was able to hear the music clearly.
These glasses are definitely comparable with Bose Audio Frames but I can't conclude which is better because I haven't tested them side by side. Mutrics GB 30 glasses has a battery backup of up to 4 hours which is
Insta360 ONE R Action Camera
One R action cam by Insta360 is not only beautiful but also packed with a ton of cool features. One of them is modularity. The camera body, the lens and the batteries can be separated and upgraded. How cool is that!
One R comes with different modules like battery module, 360 camera module, 4K 1" sensor module etc. This action camera is one of its kind.
Insta360 One R shoots in 4K wide-angle, supports up to 256gb micro sd card for storage and is waterproof up to 16ft without any casing. The camera can be attached to a drone as well.
Talking about drones, this camera has a unique feature where you can mount 2 separate One R cameras on your drone, say Mavic 2 pro and it will create a 360 degree view by stitching the outputs from the two cameras.
One of the biggest cons of One R action camera is its
Hachi Infinite – AI Powered Projector
If you are someone who is looking for a cool projector to buy, wait for a couple of months, Puppy Robot is launching their new product called Hachi Projector. Unlike their previous version, this version has two different modes, horizontal and vertical mode. It is AI powered, wireless and has an in-built speaker for streaming music.
In the vertical mode, the Hachi projector can be used as a touch projector but the horizontal mode does not allow touch functionality. Some cool features of horizontal mode are that it projects the visuals to a much larger screen (the minimum width is 23 inch and the max is 100 inch) and 100 inch is definitely big enough to be considered as a home theater.
The device has around two and a half hour battery life. It is AI-powered and has some advanced features like human pose estimation that helps you during yoga or physical
Razer Kishi Gaming Controller for Smartphone
Razer showcased a range of new products during CES2020. One of them that caught my eyes is their new gaming controller for smartphones that looks so beautiful, is lightweight and works with any smartphone, be in Android or iPhone.
Kishi controller has a collapsible design that makes it easy to carry around. It does not involve any batteries and uses juice from your smartphone itself. That's not all, Kishi has a USB C port that can charge your smartphone while you are playing games.
The functionality of the Kishi controller is very similar to other smartphone controllers, it has 11 buttons and 2 directional pads.
Believe me, playing games with this controller is so addictive, you have been warned! Razer Kishi controller is expected to launch by March 2020 and will be available on Amazon for around $99 which is a decent price. For now, you can check out these controllers that are
Robosen T9 – A Programmable, Transformable Robot
Transformers are real, they are evolving and they look magnificent. You don't believe me, check out this crazy cool transformers robot called T9 by Robosen.
Robosen T9 looks like a normal car at first glance but with the press of a button, it transforms into a crazy looking robot that can walk, bend and make some noise. T9 robot can connect to your laptop or smartphone through which you can program it to do different actions.
There is an option for visual programming that lets your kids easily understand and explore the robot. This transformable robot can walk sideways and can perform 360-degree rotations. To be frank, this robot toy is one of the coolest gadgets I saw during CES 2020.
AfterShokz Aeropex Mini Bone Conduction Headphones
Not a lot of bone conduction speakers are good, in fact, most of them are bad. Recently I reviewed a bone conduction audio glasses and it is one of the worst gadgets I came across in 2019. But hold on, we have a good product to showcase. When I was at CES2020, I happened to visit the AfterShokz booth to check out their newest product. When I was there, I came across their new headband (Aeropex Mini) that uses bone conduction technology to transfer sound directly to the inner ears. It was amazing. Even in such a noisy environment, I could hear the music very well. The audio quality was not bad at all.
The headband is very light. you won't even notice wearing it. It is super comfortable and the bone conduction earpieces don't cause discomfort at all. It comes in different colors and I really loved the red one.
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mui – A wooden Plank with a Hidden Display
MUI is a cool wooden plank with a twist, it has a display embedded inside it. It is 100% made out of wood and the best thing is it has a touch display that can show notifications, set timer and play music.
One thing I forgot to mention is that it has an inbuilt speaker too, how cool is that? It has a built-in google assistant that is voice search enabled. MUI also integrates with several smart bulbs such as Hue and lets you control the brightness by sliding across the horizontal axis. It can show weather, your schedule and more.
The panel is not thick at all, it is just as the size of a typical wooden plank (you can see it from the image above). It can be fitted on any wall or hard surface. Costing around $600, this gadget is definitely not cheap but is a good fit if
Deepmag – Wireless Powered Levitating Light
This gadget is a levitating light by Deepmag, the company that specializes in magnetic levitation and electromagnetic direct-drive technologies. Deepmag light has two important features. It receives power wirelessly and levitates magnetically upside down. Read it again, it is upside down. It is the coolest table lamp you can ever get.
The lamp has an ergonomic wooden body that looks stunning on any table. The wireless power can be harnessed up to 10 watts which is not bad at all. It has a touch control and fall-proof design. Fall proof design means, if you unplug the lamp from a power source, the bulb, instead of falling down, gets attached to the lamp itself. This is just crazy.
The lamp is not available in the market yet. As I spoke to one of their team, they said that the levitating lamp could hit Indiegogo by the end of Q2 2020 (June - July)
Smart Egg Pro can Replace all of your Remote Controls
Aico is releasing its new product called Smart Egg Pro which is a successor to the Smart Egg. Smart plug pro is similar to the older version but with some added features that make this version unique and cool. It has a light indicator and can connect to Wifi, Bluetooth and Infrared. It is wireless and connects to your smartphone.
Smart Egg pro can replace any or all of your remote controllers. For example, you can use it to control TV, lights, curtain, AC and whatnot. Unlike the older version, the smart egg pro supports voice assistants like Google Home and Alexa.
The new version also supports wireless charging. As per the information by one of their team, the Smart Egg Pro is expected to be launched on Kickstarter and may cost around $70 each.
Since they do not have any video for Smart Egg Pro yet, I have attached the video of
Pokit PRO – All in one Multimeter, Oscilloscope and Logger
I came across this amazing gadget during CES 2020 and it is by far one of my favorite pieces of tech in 2020. Pokit Pro is a 3 in 1 device that can act as a multimeter, oscilloscope and data logger. The multimeter supports up to 600V and 10A. The oscilloscope can measure frequencies, display waveforms on your phone and works in time and frequency domain. The data logger can log the data continuously for six months. The logger is really handy if you are testing something in the long run.
You can visualize all the reading via their smartphone app. Since it connects wirelessly, you can put the device in action somewhere and view the reading at a distance.
It has a rechargeable battery that lasts upto 6 months which is ridiculously high. I wish I had this gadget when I was pursuing my Electronics Engineering Undergrads. Pokit pro is ultra-portable,
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