All photos taken from manufacturer websites.
A couple of days ago, some officemates and I were talking about all the cool gadgets or tech we all want. Some were totally useful, some highly impractical but we want anyway because – why the hell not? With that, here are some that came up that I think would be great to have now. This is in no particular order.
1. DxO ONE I’ve always wanted a DSLR camera but I don’t like carrying too much when I travel. With the DxO ONE, you can turn your iPhone into a DSLR with a bright f1.8 aperture lens, 20.2 megapixels, and a 1-inch sensor. It can also capture RAW files for future editing. Check out their website for sample photos.
2. Juno Power JUMPR Power Bank Smartphone batteries today don’t last long so power banks are very popular. However, most of them just charge your phone, which to me limits their potential. So imagine the smile on my face when I saw the Juno Power JUMPR – a power bank that can even jumpstart your car. If you drive long distances all the time, this product is a must.
3. HP Sprout This is an all-in-one computer and 3D printer for the everyday consumer. Sounds pretty boring but what makes it amazing is that it also has a built-in 3D camera that can scan physical objects for you to digitize and manipulate. It just makes work faster for designers. One thing’s for sure, I am going to scan my face and creep the hell out of my friends when I get my hands on one.
4. Thuraya SatSleeve Find yourself in a beautiful place you’d like to share online but there’s no cellular signal? No problem! The SatSleeve gives you access to phone calls, emails, instant messages and popular social media apps in satellite mode. It can work across 161 countries across Thuraya’s coverage network. Now you can upload your selfie and wait for “Likes” instead of being immersed in the beauty of the place! Oh, and it’s great for possible emergencies, too.
5. Sony VPL-GTZ1 Projector Projectors are awesome but it sucks when some idiot walks by and casts his shadow and ruins everyone’s viewing experience. Not with this one. You can place it seven inches away from the wall and still get glorious 147 inches of 4k-quality images. It uses a laser phosphor light source which makes the picture bright and high-quality enough to be seen in bright conditions.
6. Parrot Bebop Drone Personally, I have no practical application for a drone except for flying one out of my car so I can check the traffic situation myself. With the Parrot Bebop and SkyController, you can extend the drone’s range up to two kilometers and really see what’s causing the traffic along EDSA.
7. Elgato EVE Energy I tend to forget switching off my lamps or computer at home so with the Elgato EVE Energy socket, I can switch them off using my smartphone. It works like a regular wall socket but gives data such as your energy consumption. This is great so you can identify the most energy-sucking devices you own and have more control over your electricity bill.
8. Leap Motion Controller Wouldn’t it be great to just lie back and control your computer with a few hand gestures? You can now with the Leap Motion controller! It’s a device you plug via USB and detects even the slightest finger movement. It can track both hands and all 10 fingers, allowing you to play, create, and explore your computer without touching anything. Perfect for lazy guys like me.
9. RocketSkates I like to skateboard along the metro but I do hate the fact that I have to get off them to climb up and down the stairs. Yes, I am that lazy. With the RocketSkates, I can simply switch my stance to turn stairs into my slave and zoom off to wherever I want. The high-end model has a 10-mile range and continues for 90 minutes. It can carry a person weighing up to 275 pounds and has a max speed of 12mph.
10. Philips Hue Lightbulbs A good lighting system sets the mood of your home and with the Philips Hue, you can instantly change the color of your lights with your smartphone. There’s even an app that uses your smartphone’s camera to match the color projected in your TV screen for total immersion.
So, which ones do you want