Electric scooters are booming in big cities and piling up on sidewalks and causing a slew of accidents. Now here is Yamaha's Tritown scooter, which gives an innovative take on the electric scooter that aims to fix the usual electric scooter's flaws. Designed as a last-mile mobility solution and using Yamaha's Leaning Multi-Wheel mechanism, the Tritown has dual front wheels and is controlled by the rider's balance. The Tritown stands upright at a stop, and never requires the rider to step off the scooter until they've reached their destination. It has a 380 Wh battery powers a 500-watt motor mounted in the rear. I'ts top speed is about 15 MPH. The Tritown weighs in at 88 pounds and is just over three feet long, making it light and compact while having a substantial structure and lighting. The project looks to be ready for production, and the rumor is that it will be available for purchase within the year.
Samsung's Galaxy Note has always been known for its boundary-pushing screen and pen-based interaction. The new Note 10 ($950+) offers both, in a smaller size. 6.3-inches is the size of the Dynamic AMOLED display in the standard model, while the newly-named 10+ has a 6.8-inch screen more in line with past models. Both offer edge-to-edge coverage, a re-designed, uni-body S Pen, expanded DeX capabilities, and improved cameras, including a 3D-scanning DepthVision camera in the 10+. A vapor chamber cooling system helps boost gaming performance, and 5G-capable versions provide access to the fastest possible cellular data speeds. If you're looking to get one, they're taking pre-orders now!
It has been a while since a new Samsung Galaxy Active watch has been announced. Now we have a brand new Active 2 Samsung Galaxy Watch ($279). It has a handsome case in either aluminum or stainless steel, measuring 44 mm or 40 mm. The digital bezel rotates for navigation within the watch's One UI, displayed on the round Super AMOLED screen. It tracks more than 39 workouts, with seven automatically activated, has an updated Running Coach, tracks your stress levels in real-time, and, through integration with Calm, provides access to guided meditation programs and sleep analysis. You also get a free portable wireless charge and pre-orders start on 09/06/19.
Architect Marco Zanuso created this minimalist design in 1965, taking its name and shape from the Italian word for skyscraper: "Grattacielo". This minimalist Grattacielo Radio Speaker ($199) design catches the eye and the curiosity of the design. This updated version revives the timeless look and adds Bluetooth connectivity to turn it into a portable speaker that connects easily with your devices. It can be positioned vertically or horizontally depending on your surroundings and has an LCD screen and a USB port to charge external devices. Available in black or white, the radio also includes a wake-up alarm with snooze feature, auxiliary audio input, and stereo headphone output, as well as the ability to listen to FM radio.
This concept mouse is something I would have in my home computer setup. It was inspired by the iconic design of the Eames Lounge Chair, Shane Chen's lounge mouse elevates the humble input device. True to the original, the base is formed from bent plywood with a cutout on the bottom for a black plastic plate housing the battery, optical sensor, and power switch. The top surface is appropriately covered with black leather, save for the scroll wheel, providing a luxurious feel fitting for its inspiration. While it remains a concept, there isn't yet any plans for a real-world example but I'm hoping it does!
The Mini Transparent Speaker ($550) from Stockholm-based Transparent Sound designed a splendid minimal speaker. The single-piece aluminum frame has side panels of tempered glass, so as to put the dual full-range drivers on display. A built-in amp provides power, built-in Bluetooth provides a wireless option, and "True Wireless" support lets you pair two units together for a broader soundstage. There are a volume control and an input on the front, and a compartment in the bottom that provides both USB power and an input for an Echo, Sonos Hub, Chromecast, or similar additional wireless device, giving you the ability to upgrade the system as needed.
Do you want a smaller, cheaper version of the Nintendo Switch($200)? Now it's here! It does make a few trade-offs to reach its size and price point. Most notably, it won't dock for display on your TV, its Joy-Con controllers aren't detachable, and its screen measures 5.5 inches instead of 6.2. That said, it should also feel more sturdy thanks to the lack of removable pieces, has longer battery life, is slightly lighter — 0.61 lbs versus 0.88 lbs — and yet is still compatible with the vast majority of Switch titles, making it a great entry-level option. Launching in yellow, gray, and turquoise on September 20.
Sony's WH-1000XM3 ($230) are considered the best noise-canceling headphones on the market. Now they're bringing the same tech to the wireless earbud space. The WF-1000XM3 are powered by a QN1e processor, a sibling to the WH's QN1. Dual microphones. One feed-forward and one feed-back to help get rid of unwanted noises, while the 0.24" driver creates amazing full sound. You'll get about six hours of battery life per charge, with a total of 24 available with the charging case, and they come in silver or black.
The 1982 Commodore 64 is making a comeback. It not an old replica either. The C64 Home Computer ($140) houses its internals inside a full-size keyboard, letting you run any software compatible with the original C64 or Commodore VIC-20. In addition, it includes a Games Carousel mode with a micro-switch joystick and 64 pre-loaded titles. It connects via HDMI to modern monitors and TVs, and has a USB port for software updates and loading your own applications.
The Playdate ($149) is an all-new handheld gaming system, that I'm sure you'll want to get your hands on. It has a 400 × 240 black and white display, a d-pad, A+B buttons, a pause button, and, most interestingly, an analog crank that flips out from the side, providing a completely novel control element. The hardware was built in collaboration with Stockholm-based Teenage Engineering, while the games will be delivered wirelessly once a week. The games will be developed by world-class talent. The system will include the first season (12 weeks) of games and will be available for pre-order later this year, with shipments beginning in 2020.
It was made in the good old USA with a sustainable sourced rift walnut plinth and weighing in at only 11lbs. The U-Turn Orbit Special ($549) is a beautiful centerpiece for any home and audio setup. The turntable not only slick but also takes the sound up a notch, with a clear acrylic platter that provides detailed playback and an external belt drive that eliminates motor noise and ensures speed consistency. Features include an OA2 gimbal tonearm, a cue lever for easy tonearm operation, a built-in pre-amp, and an award-winning Ortofon 2M Red cartridge with an elliptical diamond stylus. The Orbit Special also comes with an AC adapter, RCA cables, a dust cover, a felt mat, and a 2-year warranty from U-Turn
Google has just combined its Nest and Home divisions, creating Google Nest that encompasses all the company's smart home efforts. It does makes sense that their first new product would be a combination of both Google and Nest. The Google Nest Home Max Smart Display ($229) combines elements of the Google Home Max speaker, Google Home Hub display, and Nest Camera into a single package. It has a 10" HD display, a 6.5-megapixel camera, stereo speakers with a dedicated sub-woofer, and Google Assistant built in. Thus it can act as a controller for other smart devices in the house, a video chat station, a speaker, and if you want, a mini TV. Shipping later this summer 2019. Check out more info on Google.
Content and shared content mostly comes in vertical form which makes it a little more difficult for horizontal screens. Samsung has an T.V. that can solve that problem. Samsung aims to fix this with the Sero ($1,600). This 43-inch QLED display sits on a floor stand that allows it to rotate from horizontal to vertical as needed. NFC makes beaming content from a phone or tablet simple, and built-in 4.1-channel, 60W speakers provide surprisingly robust sound. It launches exclusively in South Korea this May. Would you want one of these T.V.'s?
The Capcom Home Arcade ($290) touts its full-size controller as a selling point. Indeed, the logo-shaped console has competition-class Sanwa JLF-TP-8YT sticks and OBSF buttons built-in for a pleasantly authentic arcade experience. It includes 16 classic arcade titles, including Street Fighter II, Final Fight, Ghouls 'n Ghosts, and Mega Man: The Power Battle. It also offers the single-cord convenience of HDMI and has built-in WiFi for connection to a worldwide leaderboard. You can pre-order now and will launch October 25, 2019.
Ikea and Sonos have designed a table lamp and WiFi Speaker in an invisible like design. The Ikea x Sonos Symfonisk Table Lamp ($179) helps eliminate clutter, while offering sound quality similar to that of the Sonos One. In addition, two of them can be paired together as a stereo pair or used as surround speakers with a Sonos Beam, Playbar, or Playbase, creating a near-hidden home theater sound system. It arrives, alongside the bookshelf model, due to come out in August 2019.
Since it seems that companies are coming out with folded phones lets take a look at this one. The Huawei Mate X, which keeps its screens on the exterior of the phone. The result is a logical design that lets both 6.6-inch "sides" of the screen function when folded, yet serve as an 8-inch tablet when unfurled. It also promises high-speed 5G wireless connectivity, excellent image chops thanks to the Leica-engineered camera, and plenty of battery life thanks to a purpose-designed 4500 mAh cell. The cost, however, is up to $2,600 compared to the Samsung Fold which is $2,000.
It's a smartphone when folded, a tablet when unfolded, the Samsung Galaxy Fold aims to create a new product category. It has a 4.6-inch AMOLED front display for normal use and a hidden hinge that opens for access to the 7.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED Infinity Flex display for when you want to watch a video, multitask (app continuity), or just view your content on a larger screen. Six cameras with three on the back, one on the front, and two on the inside — allows you to snap photos from any angle, and a 7nm Octa-Core processor, 12GB of RAM, 512GB of storage, two batteries, and an available 5G modem ensure nothing slows you down. Coming April 26 with a whopping price tag of $1,980.
Panasonic has over a decade of experience making mirrorless cameras, so it's no surprise that the S1 & S1R are the company's first to use full-frame sensors. The S1 is well-rounded, with advanced video capabilities and a 24MP sensor. The S1R is built for those who need maximum resolution and is based around a 47MP sensor with a 187MP "High Res" sensor-shift mode. Both cameras are fully weather-sealed, with 5.76M-dot, 120Hz OLED electronic viewfinders, 5-axis in-body image stabilization systems, dual-hinged touchscreen LCDs, quick contrast-detect AF systems, and support for both XQD and SD cards. They both use L-mount glass, a Leica-owned system that will include lenses from Panasonic, Sigma, and Leica themselves. It will run you about $2,500 for the S1R about $3,700. Check out more on the camera's on Panasonic's website.
You carrying that charging cable with you, hoping to find a port or plug if your battery gets super low. The Native Union Jump Cable ($45) does the same job but can save you the search. It has an integrated 800 mAh lithium-ion battery that provides just enough power to get you through the end of a long night, or get a dead device back up and running. Compact and rugged, the battery serves as storage for the MFi-certified, braided Lightning cable, helping to keep your bag organized and sorted.
