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MIT researchers have developed a miniature tamper-proof ID tag that uses terahertz waves. It’s tiny, cheap, and secure, as the tag mixes microscopic metal particles into the glue that sticks the tag to an object.
First unveiled during CES 2021, the ColdSnap appliance works similar to many coffee makers, as in it uses dry pods, but instead of a Cup of Joe, you get a fresh bowl of ice cream. It’s finally set to launch this spring, starting with the commercial market.
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Industrial designer Seungjae Lee unveils his latest creation: bullet-shaped Double Barrel Wireless Earbuds. One of the coolest features is its case, which can open up at the bottom so users can just blow out dust or any debris that gets trapped there.
Unlike the Retro Gaming Watch, Flipper Zero is a multi-tool device that makes hacking, or in this case, retro gaming, a breeze. The new $49 Video Game Module, powered by Raspberry Pi, features an integrated motion sensor, gyroscope, and accelerometer for tilt controls.
The 5-in-1 eufy Security C210 WiFi Smart Lock can be controlled from just about anywhere, and it’s being offered for only $79.99 shipped after clipping the on-page $20 off coupon, originally $99.99. Unlike its competitors, the C210 lets you avoid separate bridges with complex installation, as it boasts built-in WiFi so you can control the lock directly from a smartphone or tablet. Product page.
At first glance, this appears to be a normal hunting knife, but Jay Bowles’ creation is actually a working, Halo-inspired plasma knife. More specifically, a weapon inspired by the “Energy Sword” from Halo, complete with a 3D printed enclosure.
The 20,000mAh Anker Prime Power Bank is compatible with both the Apple Vision Pro as well as the MacBook Pro, and you can get one for $89.98 shipped, originally $129.99. It combines ultra-compact dynamic power, maximum charging speed for every port, the advanced ActiveShield 2.0 safety system, and Power Delivery 3.0 technology, into something that easily slides into your backpack. Product page.
Another day, another handheld game console, and this time, it’s the AYANEO Pocket S. Featuring a 6-inch 2K borderless mirrored IPS screen, a Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 processor, an Adreno A32 GPU (1Ghz max clock frequency), up to 16GB of RAM, and 1TB of internal storage.
The Sovol SV06 All-Metal Hotend Planetary Direct Drive 3D Printer provides some of the cleanest prints you’ll find at this price point, and it’s being offered for just $189.24 shipped after redeeming the on-page 24% off coupon, originally $249. Its all-metal hotend setup means that you can print up to 300° C, without having to deal with a PTFE replacement. Product page.
Auto enthusiast and YouTuber Let’s Learn Something built a functional V8-powered drill that looks like something from MacGyver. It all started with a Hercules 20V brushless cordless impact wrench that had to be disassembled before a custom-built mount before the small V8 engine could be attached.