One of the main hassles with wearables these days is always having to take them off to recharge. LunaR is the first solar-powered watch that doesn’t need to be taken off to refuel itself ever. It uses the power of the sun and natural lighting to constantly stay charged. Currently being funded on Kickstarter this new device hopes to be game changer in the smartwatch arena.

URBAN626, a Pasadena-based startup that was primarily funded by local investors has recently launched their URB-E line of electronic scooters. The URB-E weighs in at around 30-35lbs, giving you the ability to drive up to 20 miles, and can reach speeds of up to 18 MPH. This new electronic scooter could help people in urban cities get around easier and cheaper than hailing an Uber or Lyft all the time.

Today Lenovo announced it’s celebrating 25 years of the ThinkPad by paying tribute to the original one that started it all from 1992. They’ve created a 25th anniversary edition ThinkPad that has a few retro stylings, but make no mistake, its all modern underneath the hood. 

Seagate is synonymous with computer storage, and today they announced their latest in server-driven solutions. Announcing their IronWolf, IronWolf Pro, and BarraCuda Pro 12TB drives, Seagate launched themselves to the front of the line when it comes to mass data storage. As a quick look into the drives, the BarraCuda Pro is designed to be the fastest and highest capacity consumer drive on the market. It’s built to be used for data-intensive processes like transferring large files or doing things like photo/video editing. The IronWolf and IronWolf Pro drives are more geared toward NAS/Server usage. All of the drives are a 3.5-inch form-factor and are built to be inserted into your standard NAS or computer.

Despite the success of AirPods and other feature-packed earbuds, fans of high-end audio still aren’t willing to give up their audiophile-grade headphones and gear. For those who rely on premium audio components as their daily drivers, Klipsch has unveiled a new pair of headphones. The HP-3 are housed in a vintage wooden design and deliver premium acoustic performance to make sure you never miss a beat while rocking out to your favorite tunes.

Creating robots and coding isn’t just a new fad for kids toys these days. It’s an important learning tool for all kinds of different fields your child might want to get into one day. Currently being funded on Kickstarter is one of these new toys called RoboPal and it hopes to turn building robots and coding into fun playtime for kids.

We’ve seen our share of STEM toys aimed at teaching kids how to code, but this is the first of them to actually encourage your child to stay active while doing so. It’s called Unruly Splats and it just started its campaign on Kickstarter to get funded for a release next year.

If you like the idea of growing your own food but know nothing about gardening, a new startup thinks it has just the thing you need.

Grow Duo calls itself the world’s first intelligent planter. The companion app shows you how to plant your seeds, the planter takes care of the watering and the app lets you know when it needs your help – either for pruning, or for harvesting your crop …

Ring, the company behind the popular video doorbells, has announced its latest product, a security system called “Ring Protect”. The new product will go head to head with Nest’s new “Secure” system, although Ring has priced its new product significantly below Nest.

Everyone is all about re-launching retro gaming consoles lately. In fact, today we had the launch of the SNES Classic, which we are giving away. On its coattails, we also have the reintroduction of the 1980’s classic Commodore 64 in the form of the C64 Mini. This re-launch of the original C64 is set to happen in 2018 at a price point of around $70.

Kano has long made DIY kits that allow you to build your own computer or learn to code. They recently announced the Computer Kit Complete, a full-featured computer powered by the Raspberry Pi 3. The kit features a Raspberry Pi 3, 10.1-inch HD screen, keyboard, battery, and sound sensor. The entire kit is assembled like you would LEGOs and comes with instructions to match. Young and old, this kit should prove a great learning experience for all.

Who says STEM educational toys have to be boring? No one, that’s who! Especially with the new Mabot Robotic Toy currently being funded on Kickstarter. With it, kids can spend hours learning about robotics and having fun in the process.