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Camera-accessory maker Miggo’s latest Kickstarter project is designed to fix a major shortcoming of shooting pictures with your phone: ergonomics. The Pictar Pro is tailor-made for phone photographers who crave physical controls, miss having a viewfinder or simply want a steady hold while shooting. The slide-on grip, which works with iPhones and Android phones, builds on …

Launching on Kickstarter today, Brain Magic’s Orbital 2 joystick seems like one of the most well thought-out control devices for creatives I’ve seen in a while. I didn’t get to use it much — the interface was completely in Japanese when I met with Brain Magic to see it — but it still looks like a pretty impressive piece of …

If you were a kid in the ’90s you probably remember the reign of the Super Soaker. The plastic neon water guns would bring incredible joy (or fear, depending on the wielder) on hot days. But that was two decades ago, and water guns haven’t changed too much since.  With the Spyra One, they could get the upgrade they deserve. …

Foldable arms. Gesture control. Automated flight mode. Sound familiar? Now playing: Watch this: Mystic drone flies with AI 1:20 You’d be forgiven for thinking I was talking about features from the DJI Mavic Air, instead of Airlango’s Mystic drone.  Both certainly look similar, fitting neatly in the palm of your hand with the arms folded. But the Mystic is hoping …

To the casual observer it would appear that streaming media is the killing blow for the humble MP3 player. Why tote something else around when you can listen to whatever you want with your phone, including music services? To the budget-minded music fan, however, a product like the HiBy R3 is kind of a holy grail. The device, which has already amassed more …

Another half dozen tech companies are jumping into the legal battle over the FCC’s decision to undo net neutrality rules. Etsy, Foursquare, Kickstarter, Shutterstock, Automattic and Expa filed a petition Monday in a US Court of Appeals as part of a group called the Coalition for Internet Openness. The group is challenging the Federal Communications Commission’s move to repeal regulations …

This would have been the perfect speaker for Kevin McCallister in “Home Alone.” The Kevin (yes, the name is an excellent ’90s throwback) is a clever little speaker designed to ward off burglars and nosey neighbours. It simulates the lights and noise of someone being at home — whether that’s the flickering blue light and noise of an action movie playing …

A spinal cord injury can have a lasting effect on the quality of the life you’re able to lead. Depending on the severity of damage, symptoms can include pain, numbness or even paralysis, rendering everyday tasks nearly impossible. But a new robotic glove called the NeoMano hopes to help people who suffer from spinal cord injuries regain use of their …

Sanho has a made something of a name for itself with its Hyper line of dongles that restore useful ports that USB-C can displace from laptops. Now it has a new trick: wireless charging. The newest HyperDrive adapter, which debuted Monday at CES, combines eight ports with the Qi wireless charging standard that will let you plop on an Apple iPhone …

It’s not about what bands you listen to. It’s all about the headphones you listen on.  After all, if you’re paying $5,000 for 4G-connected headphones with gold plating and an LCD touchscreen, you’d better be damned sure someone sees you while you’re listening to those sweet, sweet tunes.  French startup Debussy is keen to make your listening device (whether it’s …