The D2 Pro Smart Lock from TCL combines home security with convenience. It uses palm vein recognition to allow or deny entry in 0.3 seconds. Its mobile app provides remote access, notifications, and user management, plus voice-based control with Alexa and Google assistants. It stands up to harsh weather, and its rechargeable battery runs for […]

Another unique music-making gadget from the creators of the Stylophone, the Stylophone Voice is a portable sampler with the same stylus-based input as their classic synth. It has built-in effects, a two-octave keyboard, a sequencer, drum sounds, and more. The battery-powered unit has mic and aux inputs, a speaker, a headphone output, and sync in/out.

Ever wish someone would just shut up? Blytical came up with just the thing. Here, he shows how he built a device straight out of Despicable Me or Get Smart that’s supposed to mess with the talker by blasting them in the face with their own voice played at a slight delay. He also reminds […]

The aesthetic of modern electronics and gadgets may have turned out very differently if it weren’t for the German company Braun. The brand’s minimalism, rounded corners, and simple typography helped inspire everything from the iPod to iOS apps to digital watches, thermostats, earbuds, and appliances. Design Docs explores Braun’s far-reaching influence.

The makers of the Stylophone created a theremin that’s great for beginners. It can be controlled by placing your hand near its antenna and glide between notes using its slider control. Its analog sounds, delay, and vibrato effects are perfect for making quirky, sci-fi sounds. The portable synth has a built-in speaker and headphone jack […]

The Fanttik A10 Pro can measure short and long distances accurately in a single, rechargeable gadget. Its pull-out digital tape measures objects up to 9.8 feet, while its laser can measure up to 165 feet. An integrated full-color screen displays measurements in ft, in, m, mm, or cm. It can also calculate area or volume, […]

This versatile measuring gadget from TiBang combines a ruler, a protractor, a compass, a cutting edge, a depth gauge, a vernier caliper, and a T-square in one. Made from titanium, the UnioArc measures 5mm thick and has a pivot point at its center to double its length. It has metric and imperial measurements, including centimeters, […]

This pocket-sized flashlight offers warm, cool, and mixed color temperature modes, and has a built-in arc lighter for starting campfires or lighting candles or cigarettes. It also has five side light colors (including UV) and a siren mode for emergencies. A built in clip lets you connect it to bag straps, pockets, or hat brims, […]

The Mechtron pressure washer is basically a supercharged Super Soaker, unfolding to form a blaster straight out of a video game. It shoots water using a compact pump that pulls water from a bucket or backpack, and a rechargeable battery that loads like a magazine. Its nozzle offers jet, fan, and stream modes, plus a […]

This portable computer accessory combines a slimline keyboard with a 13-inch 4K touchscreen you can use as a secondary display for your computer or mobile device. It offers 10-point touch input, RGB backlit keys, and a CNC-machined aluminum body. The VitaLink connects via USB-C and is compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android.