You might find a robot for almost everything – if not, it is highly likely that someone is developing it as you read this.We’ve seen useful robots to get things done, like a Vacuum cleaner robot – but a cute pet companion in the form of a home robot?Elephant Robotics, a Chinese tech firm has managed to develop a fully autonomous robot cat.It is not just any ordinary robot – […]
Our suitcases and luggage are more than just bags to keep our clothes in while we travel. Over the years, we’ve seen companies try to make these travel essentials smarter. For example, we’ve seen some companies such as Rimowa introduce digital luggage tags. We’ve also seen how some companies have come up with luggage that can follow you instead of you having to wheel them around.
Earlier this year, Apple announced that they would be launching a new Mac Pro computer. The new Mac Pro, unlike the “trash can” design, was created to allow for greater flexibility when it came to upgrading components, but it also featured a somewhat controversial “cheese grater” design, along with a heart-stopping price tag of $6,000 (assuming you don’t fully upgrade it).
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One of the ways Apple has been trying to position the iPad Pro has a productivity device is with the introduction of the Smart Keyboard, essentially transforming the tablet into a pseudo laptop of sorts. Apple then upped their game by announcing that with iPadOS 13, they will finally be bringing support for mice.
The problem with a lot of our technology these days is that they are not user-upgradeable. This means that when they are out of date, you either have to suck it up and keep using it, or fork out money for a brand new model. This is why the idea and concept of modular gadgets is so appealing, where we can swap out old components for new ones.
One of the upsides to mechanical keyboards is that they tend to focus a lot on durability, where a typical mechanical keyboard switch is said to be capable of lasting for over a million keystrokes. However, the tech behind these switches hasn’t really changed all that much over the years, which is something that Input Club is hoping to do.
Back in the day before the likes of the iPod and portable CD players, there were devices like Sony’s Walkman in which it allowed users to bring their favorite songs with them on the go through cassette tapes. Clearly the cassette tape format has more or less died out, but for those who still love the format and have some lying around, then the device “It’s OK” might be of […]
If you take your photography hobby seriously, chances are Peak Design might be a brand you are familiar with. The company has attempted to redesign camera accessories, like latches, straps, and also the camera bag, so it does not come as a surprise to learn that the company has also reimagined the tripod.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/keytron/keychron-k2-a-sleek-compact-wireless-mechanical-keEarlier this year, the Keychron mechanical keyboard was launched on Kickstarter. For those who missed it, the Keychron is a mechanical keyboard that uses low-profile switches and keys, meaning that it will feel more like a laptop’s keyboard than a regular keyboard, with the upside being that it makes it more portable.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/597252814/the-worlds-first-performance-enhancing-gaming-glovAs the competitive gaming scene is growing, so are the number of peripherals and accessories that are catered towards gamers, such as gaming monitors, gaming RAM, gaming keyboards and mice, gaming glasses, and so on. This is why it is not surprising to learn that there are now gaming gloves.
OrCam is no stranger to wearable cameras. Earlier this year during CES 2018, the company debuted the MyEye 2.0 which is camera attachment that would help the blind “see”. This worked by the camera being able to detect what’s in front of it and relay that information back to the user, although the downside is that it needed to be clipped onto a pair of glasses.