Huupe is a smart, mini basketball hoop that tracks your progress and offers real-time feedback. You can even play with your friends online if they have their own Huupe. Typically, you install basketball hoops outside, except for small toy versions. That's kind of what Huupe is, but also kind of not. It's a mini smart..
Dockcase Smart USB-C Hub: A 7-in-1 SSD enclosure with a touchscreen
Available soon on Kickstarter, the Dockcase Smart USB-C Hub is a 7-in-1 connections hub that doubles as an M.2 SSD enclosure. It also has a built-in touchscreen. Pretty sweet! While I don't usually cover items that are featured on Kickstarter -- because it's a crowdfunding platform and there are never any guarantees -- I am..
OXS Storm G2 Gaming Headset: Pushing wireless to its limits
The OXS Storm G2 is a gaming headset like any other, except it pushes the boundaries of wireless and immersive audio. With 40 hours of playtime, 7.1-channel surround, and multi-platform compatibility it's the way to go. There are a lot of gaming headsets on the market from a near-endless array of brands. You probably know..
Flashiibo 2nd Gen: An NFC emulator for Nintendo games and more
Working similarly to Nintendo's amiibo, for NFC rewards, the Flashiibo — an NFC emulator — offers an infinite supply of NFC Tags to unlock rewards in games like Breath of the Wild, Tears of the Kingdom, Animal Crossing New Horizons, Mario Kart 8, and more. Basically, Nintendo amiibo technology uses NFC to wireless introduce content into compatible..
GreenLife 3-in-1 Breakfast Station: Make three things at once with this neat kitchen gadget
The GreenLife Breakfast Station is a small cooking unit that can make eggs, toast, meats, and veggies, cooking up to three things simultaneously. It's also super compact. With a total of three separate compartments, including two top griddles and a bread drawer, you can cook everything for breakfast and more. The best part is this..
GoveeLife Smart Electric Composter: An intelligent food waste machine
This personal, smart electric composter will turn your food waste into natural fertilizer, minus all the nasty odors. You can then use the fertilizer for a garden or growing ops. If you don't throw food waste in the regular trash, you can toss it into a compost bin. The problem is that traditional compost bins..
Nostalgia Tabletop S’mores Maker: An indoor snack-making kit
The Nostalgia Tabletop Indoor Electric S'mores Maker is precisely as the name describes, a small, easy-to-use cooker for making delicious snacks. Gone are the days when everyone would huddle around a campfire, sing Kumbaya, and roast marshmallows and chocolate for s'mores. But, that doesn't mean you or your family have to give all of that..
Barsys 360: Craft pro cocktails effortlessly
The Barsys 360 basically acts as a smart, automated bartender. Just add your favorite liquor or mixer, choose a recipe on your phone, and go. Craft pro cocktails like never before. It looks weird, but the Barsys 360 is an awesome mixologist and aspiring bartender's companion. You place your drink in the loading bay of..
Mechanism Gaming Pillow: A more comfortable way to play Steam Deck
The Mechanism Gaming Pillow is a lap pillow for playing handheld consoles like the Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and more. You can even use it for your phone. While I do adore my Steam Deck, there's no denying that it can sometimes get heavy in your hands if you're playing for a long while. It's..
Victrola Rock Speaker: A Bluetooth speaker with solar charging for outdoor parties
The Victrola Rock Speaker is exactly as the name implies. It's a Bluetooth speaker that looks like a rock. You can sync up to 20 at a time for surround jams. Okay, this rock speaker jams out with the best of them. It has Bluetooth 5.3 wireless connectivity and you can sync up to 20..
Remarkable: The most paper-like tablet in paper-like history
The Remarkable is a paper-like tablet with a stylus that allows you to write, sketch, and create to your heart's content all on a digital e-ink device. With its e-ink display, paper-like qualities, and uniquely designed UI and experience, the Remarkable is, well, remarkable. It's a note-taking, sketch-ready, digital tablet, and it comes with a..
BLUETTI Handsfree 2: A portable power station and solar backpack
The BLUETTI Handsfree 2 is a 60L backpack for outdoor adventures, but it also has a built-in portable power station and solar panel for on-the-go charging and more. An ideal companion for photographers, techies, and anyone who needs to use electronic gear outdoors and off-grid, this 60L backpack is ready to rock. It incorporates a..
TROVA GO: A portable biometric safe to store your gear
The TROVA Go is a portable biometric safe you can bring everywhere. It's styled and incorporates wireless connectivity with app access, GPS tracking, and smart notifications. Imagine you're out, exploring the world, as you do, and you suddenly realize you need to lock your stuff up. Oh no, what are you going to do? It's..
Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0: A smokeless fire pit for the cold winter weather
Solo Stove excels at designing smoke-free, cozy firepits and the Bonfire 2.0 is no exception to that rule. It weighs just over 20 pounds and offers warmth, anywhere you go. The weather is getting cold in most places, even here in Florida. You'll need a viable way to warm up, no matter where you are...
Kiwi Design H4 Boost: A Meta Quest 3 or 3s head strap with a battery
This Meta Quest 3 or 3s head strap replaces the stock option but also incorporates a built-in battery to extend your playtime by two to three hours. My family and I noticed two things when using our Meta Quest 3s. First, the stock Meta Quest 3 or 3s head strap is not very comfortable. It's..
Vestaboard Smart Message Board: A beautiful custom 132-character display
It's a smart message board that allows you to display custom content, controlled from anywhere with a mobile device -- iOS and Android. I'll admit right up front that, although this smart message board is awesome, it's expensive. But that's also because of the way it's designed. It's a unique split-flap display, like the kind..
RAYNEO Air 2s: AR-XR glasses for a custom 200-inch OLED display
The RAYNEO Air 2s smart AR and XR glasses connect to your USB-C device -- mobile or otherwise -- to visualize content on a 201-inch internal OLED display. The first thing you need to understand about the RAYNEO Air 2s is that they're not your average VR headset. They don't come with controllers, and you..
Careboda Smart Bird Feeder: Use AI to identify bird species
It's a smart bird feeder with a twist. It has a built-in 1080P HD camera, solar panel to power everything, and leverages AI to help you identify visiting birdies. When I visit family in Georgia, one of my favorite things is watching the bird feeder they set up on their back deck. They have all..
eTape: A digital tape measure with memory functions
Tired of measuring out areas, items, or various spaces and rushing to a notepad to jot down the numbers? This digital tape measure has memory functions to record those calculations instantly for easy recall later. A tape measure is a basic tool that every toolbox should contain. Whether you're measuring out a piece of wood..
MUAMA Enence: A portable translator that supports up to 36 languages
If you're traveling abroad and don't know the language, you're gonna need some help. The MUAMA Enence is a portable translator for real-time conversions and natural discussions. When you travel somewhere new and don't know the local language it can be tough communicating and even exploring. Most people carry a small guidebook or translation booklet,..