The 6 Coolest Gadgets of 2017

The 6 Coolest Gadgets of 2017

Sony A7R III

Sony launched not one but two high-end mirrorless cameras this year, and if it weren’t for the Panasonic GH-5, Sony might run away with the whole mirrorless camera category. Despite costing $1,300 less than the $4,500 A9, the A7R III might be the more well rounded shooter. It’s got a whopping 42.2-Megapixel sensor (twice the resolution of the one in the A9), and a new super fast autofocus system that can lock on to your subject’s eye and adjust focus and exposure, all while snapping pics at 10 fps. The A7R III has also borrowed the battery pack from the A9, which gives it double the battery life of previous A7 cams. - 

The Notch on the iPhone X

The iPhone X is a lovely phone, but without the notch it would look like every other virtually bezel-free phone this year. That would make it boring, and the tenth anniversary iPhone should not be boring. The notch spices things up and due to the complicated engineering demands it instantly makes the phone feel more luxurious. It also holds the TrueDepth camera module that really sets the iPhone X apart from every other devices. That’s cool as hell—provided you don’t have an evil identical twin hanging around somewhere. - 

Halo Carbon Fiber Board

Halo Carbon Fiber Board

Longboards are definitely cool, and Segways are definitely not cool.Consolidate them and you have the Halo Board, a really not-that-weak mechanized longboard. Notwithstanding having never ridden a skateboard in my life, the board was anything but difficult to get the hang of and quick as heck, and didn't nearly execute Consolidate them and you have the Halo Board, a really not-that-weak mechanized longboard. At 14 pounds and around 1300 bucks, it’s lighter and cheaper than the competition. Watch out for the plastic controller, though, since I managed to shatter it just by storing the board. And watch what you wear while you ride it, or else a Gizmodo commenter might call you a poser. - 

Tiny Arcades

The smartwatch on your wrist most likely has more preparing power than the CPU inside a '80s arcade bureau, and in spite of everything from cell phones to diagramming number crunchers having the capacity to play great diversionslike Pong and Joust, there’s still something wonderful about these tiny arcade cabinet replicas from Super Impulse. Available in Pac-Man , Ms. Pac-Man, Galaxian, and Space Invaders versions, they each feature fully playable versions of those games, complete with sounds, tiny joystick controls, and a glowing marquee on top that will let you build your own well-stocked arcade on the corner of your desk. - 

Logitech MX Ergo

It took a few years but Logitech finally updated the best product it makes and brought it firmly into the 21st century. The MX Ergo trackball is the first Bluetooth trackball from Logitech ever, it’s also the first trackball since the M570 was released back in 2010. The wait usually feels like it’s worth it. There’s a movable plate on the bottom of the trackball that lets you adjust the hand position, and an easy to hit button that instantly adjusts the DPI—perfect for gamers or artists in need of precision. The only big problem is that the ball itself is difficult to remove, making monthly cleaning a little bit of a pain. But most of the time I don’t care, because I finally got my Bluetooth trackball. -

Nvidia Max-Q Design

While powerful gaming laptops with desktop-level components are nice, they’re usually too huge and cumbersome to really be called laptops. That’s what makes Nvidia’s Max-Q initiative so interesting, because by balancing performance and power efficiency better, the company is making it possible to create thin and light 15-inch systems that you may really need to bear, with about an indistinguishable execution from more massive work area substitution note pads. The best cases of this is the $2,700 Asus Zephyrus which figures out how to pack a Max-Q 1080 out of a framework very little greater than 15-inch MacBook Pro. Indeed it's expensive, yet your back and shoulders will much obliged.