Consumer Tech

Makers, tinkerers, modelers and crafters looking for an edge that smoothly cuts through a range of materials like they're all butter might find the NeoBlade of interest – which is claimed to be the world's most compact wireless ultrasonic cutter.

In Japanese mythology, dragons aren't the fire-breathing, treasure-hoarding monsters you'll find in Tolkien, Martin, et al. Instead, they're wise, serpentine creatures who control rain, fly through the clouds, and protect sacred areas.

They're chunky and heavy, and not the most attractive handsets around. But rugged phones are designed to shake off abuse, while boasting huge batteries and useful tools. The latest model from Ulefone has all that in spades, plus pocket cinema chops.

Hisense sub-brand Vidda has launched a new home entertainment powerhouse in China called the C3 Ultra. The 4K home cinema projector is the first to feature the MCL39 laser light source for high brightness and excellent color performance.

You'll never have to carry clubs around the course again, with this AI-powered vision-equipped caddie that recognizes you and moves by hand command. One model will even assess your swing in real time. Right now, the caddies are discounted by 40%.

Though slim is in as far as smartphones are concerned, they're probably not going to be the first choice for adventurous types. That's likely to be a multi-function rugged phone, such as the latest night-vision beast from FossiBot.

Epson's latest home projector kind of looks like a boxy bedside light. In fact it can bounce multi-colored mood lighting off the gimbal stand to create just the right ambience. It also features a triple-core engine and "ultra-dynamic" contrast.

It certainly sounds like something from a new sci-fi series, but a power-free set of contact lenses impregnated with nanoparticles has proven successful in allowing humans to see what has previously been invisible – even when their eyes are closed.

Acer is showcasing a bunch of new products at Asia's largest tech expo this week, including a new compact smart projector. The PD1520s shines bright with 4,000 LED lumens, can throw up big-screen HD visuals and promises easy setup.

Philips just launched a program to offer up 3D printing files so anyone can produce their own spare parts for its trimmers for free. More brands should follow suit to make their products last longer – and avoid being trashed way before they're due.

Oukitel has launched what it's calling as the world's first industrial-grade modular rugged phone, the WP300. It's seriously tough, but also the most fun I've had with a smartphone in a long time.

Unlike current translation devices that focus on one speaker, researchers have just developed a pair of headphones that can determine how many people are speaking, follow them through space, and translate each person's words as a separate stream.

If your hands ever get achy after a hard day's work or just the passage of the years, the Bob & Brad hand massager is designed to provide a professional hand treatment at home. We put one through its paces and recorded the results with our free hand.

A couple of years ago, DJI was the first drone maker to launch a flyer sporting a triple camera array. The follow up mounts the Hasselblad-led cameras to a 360-degree gimbal – allowing creators to "push their content to new levels."

Rugged smartphone specialist Doogee has added a new model to its V Max family, which is pitched as the first starter-level flagship phone. As well as being a tough cookie, the handset packs a huge battery, 120-Hz screen and dual camping lights.