Google Home Hub

Amazon's Echo Show proved voice assistants could be more useful with a screen. The Google Home Hub concurs. Powered by Assistant, this smallish countertop appliance has a 7-inch display with a speaker as its base. It performs the usual tasks, like setting timers and answering general questions, can stream media from YouTube, Spotify, and Pandora, amongst others, and is a perfect digital frame for Google Photos. It also gives you an overview of any compatible smart devices you have in your home. Perhaps most impressive? It lacks a camera, so there's no worry of it spying on you, and a Mute button in the back completely shuts off the mics, further ensuring your privacy.

Devialet Phantom Reactor Speaker

Same impressive technology, smaller package. That's the idea behind the Devialet Phantom Reactor Speaker. Like its larger siblings, it has two hermetically sealed woofers, working together to deliver ridiculously low bass, and active speaker monitoring to ensure outstanding detail without distortion. Also making the cut is the company's signature sci-fi enclosure. It has WiFi for AirPlay, Spotify, and UPnP playback, Bluetooth, as well as a physical input that accepts analog and optical digital signals, and will be able for a wireless stereo pair with a second unit early next year. Available with a total power output of either 600W or 900W.

Google Pixel Slate Tablet

You can use it as a tablet, sure, but the Google Pixel Slate was absolutely designed to spend as much time paired with its matching keyboard as it was on its own. Interestingly, it runs Chrome OS, which makes it a capable laptop replacement, but also runs Android apps which are better suited to touch. It also supports the Pixelbook Pen and is available in a variety of specs, ranging from a base Celeron model all the way up to a flagship with a Core i7, 16GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage. Other specs include 8-megapixel front and rear cameras, front-firing stereo speakers, and a 12.3-inch, low-temperature polycrystalline silicon LCD screen.

Google Pixel 3 Smartphone

Now in their third generation, the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are the latest examples of Google's vision for the future of Android. Most notable are the upgrades to the camera, which was already considered by many to be the best in any smartphone. Thanks to a new Pixel Visual Core chip, it can automatically take a bunch of photos at once, combine them for HDR, and identify the best one. That's called Top Shot, while an AI-driven zoom mode — necessary because of the single rear camera — merges multiple exposures to create extra resolution. A new low-light mode is also present, as is Google Lens integration, a wide-angle selfie lens, and some new AR stickers. The screen sizes have been increased to 5.5 and 6.3 inches, but thanks to smaller bezels they're about the same size as the prior models, and for the first time, they charge wirelessly, with a whole different UI displayed while sitting on the charger. Oh, and Google Assistant can now answer suspected spam phone calls for you, letting you see what they have to say before deciding whether to block them or call back. Available on Verizon or unlocked directly from Google.

Microsoft Project xCloud

Build with the goal of making games as ubiquitous as music and movies, Microsoft Project xCloud promises a future where your games are available to play anywhere, on any device. To achieve this, they're working with developers to make it easy to support the service and using their hardware know-how to build custom blade computers housing the components of multiple Xbox consoles, which are then stored and scaled at the company's Azure data centers. Currently in testing, the service, as of right now, works on mobile phones and tablets paired with an Xbox Wireless Controller or via touch controls. Microsoft says the project will be a "multi-year journey", with public trials beginning next year.

Facebook Portal

Given Facebook's poor track record when it comes to privacy, they're about the last people you'd want having a camera and microphone in your home. That said, if you find yourself wanting to have a Facebook Messenger-based video phone in your house, the Portal and Portal+ are here. They have AI-powered smarts that automatically pan and zoom to keep you on the screen while adapting the audio so you come through loud and clear. They've also got Alexa built-in, so they can do way more than just call your friends. The Portal has a 10-inch screen while the Portal+ has a 15-inch, 1080p screen that pivots for vertical calls, and each of them comes with a camera cover for some semblance of privacy.

FilmLab

Taking the place of a traditional film scanner, FilmLab adds to the list of photography tools replaced by your phone. Simply lay your slides or negatives on a light table or other backlight and open the app: it lets you check out negatives and proof sheets, with a live preview of what they'll look like as positives. Custom algorithms combine multiple photos to get the maximum detail from each shot, and built-in tools let you crop, rotate, flip, and adjust exposure and color balance before saving the digitally preserved shot out to your camera roll.

Light L16 Camera

Fitted with 16 camera modules, the Light L16 Camera can replace that bulky DSLR. The compact camera uses multiple lenses and sensors with varying focal lengths to capture high-resolution images. Although relatively small — the whole thing weighs less than a pound and can fit in your back pocket — it's still equipped with a zoom range of 28-150mm. By capturing multiple perspectives at different exposure values, you can adjust the focus or enlarge your photo once the shot is taken. It's finished off with a five-inch HD touchscreen that features on-camera adjustments allowing users to edit their pictures and transfer them to their desktops while still on location.

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Tap Wearable Keyboard & Mouse

Giving "touch typing" a whole new meaning, the Tap Wearable Keyboard & Mouse is a novel new input device. It consists of a series of rings worn over the thumb and fingers that register your hand movements, letting you type and control a cursor on nearly any surface, including your opposite arm. It connects via Bluetooth and is compatible with nearly every major operating system, and while you can use it for a variety of applications, its form factor and design make it extremely well-suited to VR.

Caavo Control Center Universal Remote

The original Caavo was an ambitious attempt to let you control all your various devices from a single interface. The Caavo Control Center Universal Remote aims to do the same, for a quarter of the price. The new box has four HDMI inputs for connecting streaming boxes, DVRs, game consoles, and more, and lets you switch seamlessly between them using the Caavo remote. Search for a show and it looks through all the available services, switching directly to the right app on your preferred device. It supports voice control via the remote or Alexa or Google Assistant and also supports 4K, HDR, and Dolby Atmos for the best possible picture and sound.

Kodak Professional Ektachrome Film

Known for its vibrant colors, Kodak Ektachrome debuted in 1946 and disappeared in 2012. It's back. First for 35mm, and later this year for Super 8 and 16mm formats, the slide film is once again available. Made from 106 components spread across 15 layers, it's also known for its easy development process, as it carries its own pigments. Its signature blue-hued images were made famous by National Geographic photographers and the astronauts who carried it to the moon, and now you can capture your own memories on the same medium, assuming you still have a film camera lying around.

Red x Facebook Manifold 3D VR Camera

Built specifically with the goal of creating VR-ready footage, the Red x Facebook Manifold Camera aims to provide total immersion. It does so with a set of 16 Red Helium 8K sensors placed to capture full, 360-degree six-degrees-of-freedom footage. The optics are provided by custom Schneider 8mm fisheye lenses, and the system can record RAW footage from all 16 cameras in 8K, at 60 fps, simultaneously. While the companies are still making strides towards commercial availability, rest assured that it will have an eye-popping price tag when finally released.

Fujifilm Instax Square SQ20 Camera

Merging digital point-and-shoot capabilities with instant camera charm, the Fujifilm Instax Square SQ20 Camera is one of the more interesting shooters in recent memory. Its CMOS sensor captures 1920x1920 shots that can be saved to internal memory or microSD card before they're sorted through, filters are applied, and they're printed. The sensor also allows for a new motion mode, where a video of 15 seconds is captured, and the best frame chosen from that, as well as new time-shift collage and sequence filter modes. It has a 2.7" monitor, a f/2.4 lens with autofocus, a built-in flash, and offers compatibility with Instax Square film.

Oculus Quest VR Headset

The Oculus Rift was one of the first, and likely most well-known, modern VR headsets available. It was also expensive and required a powerful PC to run it. The Oculus Quest realizes the company's vision for VR gaming in a self-contained unit. Notably, it uses four wide-angle sensors and software to track your position in real-time without external sensors, while also keeping track of the included touch controllers. The optics are the same as the Oculus Go, with a display resolution of 1600x1440 per eye, improved built-in audio, 64GB of storage, and a launch library of over 50 games, all ready to run on nothing more than the hardware inside. Coming Spring 2019.

Ricoh GR III Camera

Minimalist and straightforward, Ricoh's GR series has earned a cult-like following. The GR III is the latest installment. It ups the resolution of the APS-C sensor from 16 to 24 megapixels while adding sensor-shift image stabilization and a new hybrid AF system. The 28mm equivalent f/2.8 lens has been redesigned, the I/O upgraded to USB-C, and the rear 3.0-inch LCD is now a touchscreen, yet despite all the upgrades, the camera is actually a hair smaller than its predecessors. Expect to see it in stores in 2019.

Blitzen Rooftop Beverage Chiller

Born from necessity one night when the air was cold but the prosecco was not, the Blitzen Rooftop Beverage Chiller is a cleverly simple way to cool off your drinks. It attaches to nearly any metal car roof with a pair of extra-strong magnets, has a curved aluminum body, and a strap to hold anything from a bottle of wine to a growler of beer firmly in place. The amount of time it takes to chill your drink depends on multiple factors, including the speed you travel and the temperature outside, but as long as you're not just driving around the block, your drink should be cool by the time you reach your destination.

Gray Alter Ego Titanium iPhone Case

Your iPhone XS cost a grand or more. The Gray Alter Ego is a case worthy of such an investment. Machined from two blocks of aerospace-grade titanium to a multi-faceted form, each one takes 12 hours to craft. It's then finished with a single screw and combined with a TPU bumper for added protection. Available in a variety of limited-edition colors, it ships from Singapore in an aluminum display case worthy of its design object status.

Amazon Echo Auto

More and more new cars have Alexa built-in. Now you can add Amazon's increasingly ubiquitous assistant to your vintage ride with the Echo Auto. It uses your phone to get online, either a Bluetooth or 3.5mm aux connection to play through your car's stereo, and eight microphones to pick up your voice even with road and wind noise in the background. Once installed on your dash, you can play music, get directions, check your calendar, and perform most of the same tasks you can at home using nothing more than your voice.

Rover Autonomous Golf Caddie

Purists will tell you that walk is the only way to play golf. Not only is it healthier, but it gives you more time to enjoy your surroundings, lets you clear your head between shots, and, according to some, might even improve your score. The Rover Autonomous Golf Caddie lets you enjoy walking the course without the need to pull a cart around or have a person carry your clubs like a human pack mule. Just clip the transmitter onto your belt, and start walking. Simple controls let you start and stop the three-wheeled robot as needed, and the available tablet upgrade lets you digitally log your scores while providing GPS-based distance data. Available at fine courses throughout the Southeast US.

Amazon Echo Link

Based on sheer numbers alone, it's likely you have at least one Alexa-enabled product in your house. The Amazon Echo Link serves as a bridge between it and your stereo or home theater. It has multiple digital and analog inputs and outputs, letting you control music selection and volume with your voice, with the added bonus of tying into an Alexa-based multi-room music system. If you have a pair of speakers but need power, the Echo Link Amp does all of the above but also has a built-in, two-channel 60W amp for running passive speakers. Its joined in Amazon's audio family by the 3rd-gen Echo Dot, 2nd-gen Echo Plus, and all-new Echo Sub and Echo Input.