If you’re anything like me, your home is littered with a myriad of smart home devices. Sonos, Nest and what feels like a hundred other brands have made their way into our lives but controlling them all at once continues to stay just out of reach. Brilliant, a new display-driven command center, is looking to simplify this mess. Compatibility with some of the biggest names in the business are making this one of the most intriguing releases this year. Add in Alexa support, and we might be on to something. Best of all? It replaces your existing wall switch and it takes just “10 minutes” to install, instantly adding voice control to your lights. Check it out in action:

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Brilliant uses a touchscreen display alongside built-in cameras and microphones to interact with users. Upon entering a room, it will automatically make the necessary adjustments to your environment depending on the time of day. For instance, you might set it to play the morning news and adjust the temperature in a certain way at breakfast. It also offers video conferencing between rooms and my personal favorite, the ability to control Sonos on the touchscreen. Brilliant is available at a $50 discount during launch with prices starting at $150. You can choose from a variety of finishes and switch-counts to fit your home.

Renogy, makers of reusable energy products, has announced the new Phoenix Generator 20W Solar Kit that delivers two 10W panels in a portable briefcase. In addition to leveraging the power of the sun, the internal battery is also capable of being charged by AC or DC sources. For campers and outdoor enthusiasts, this product has the chance to be particularly helpful during those long hikes or overnight stays. A built-in 16Ah battery provides power to four USB ports, two DC and one AC outlet, offering a multi-faceted charging system.

The dual 10W solar panels are not going to charge the internal battery particularly fast. That’s about enough power to charge two iPhones at once. But with a fully stocked battery, the Phoenix Generator can provide enough juice for your favorite gear multiple times over. Renogy gives a few examples, such as 32 charges of an iPhone 6s or five battery cycles on a typical laptop. Additionally, it does offer support for expanding to multiple solar panels, if you need more juice. Amazon is currently offering an exclusive launch discount on the Phoenix Portable Generator, marking it down to $588 from its regular $700 price tag. It is available for purchase today.

We all know Tile. That friendly Bluetooth-enabled tracker which helps denote the last known location of your keys, wallet or iPhone. The trouble with it, is that Bluetooth can be limited to a short range. That’s not an issue in your home but it can be troublesome if you get much further away. Ping is a new Tile competitor that is called “the world’s smallest GPS locator.” Straight out of the movies, this colorful little tag comes in at just 1.34-inches square and features “months of battery life” on a single charge.

The idea is simple, straight forward and hardly groundbreaking. Simply add a Ping locator to your gear and it will track any movements throughout the day. Open the smartphone app, and you can ‘instantly’ see the location of your item. Aside from being waterproof, it has a built-in panic button in case of emergency, making this a perfect add-on for your kid’s backpack. A one-year data plan takes care of any subscription services initially. Ping hit Indiegogo just a few days ago and has already raised over $330,000. Right now, a $99 pledge will deliver a unit in July.

Raspberry Pi can just about do it all. But while it’s a jack of many trades, it doesn’t necessarily stand out in any one way. In typical DIY fashion, there are plenty of remedies for this on the market. The latest of which comes via Kickstarter. DACBerry ONE is an analog/digital sound card designed to bring top-grade audio to your home brew setup. It leans on a Wolfson WM8804 transceiver and is compatible with all Raspberry Pi models and the new ASUS Tinker Board.

At less than $40, it comes in at nearly the same price as the microcomputer itself. But for those into media centers and digital jukeboxes that use Raspberry Pi, this project could offer a big boost in the way of sound quality. DACBerry offers analog/coax inputs and outputs, along with digital TOSLINK, as well. With two weeks to go, this project has raised 75% of the necessary funds. If all goes to plan, units will begin shipping in March.

Shane Chen, one of the original minds behind the first hoverboard (and subsequent spin-offs), has returned to Kickstarter with a new project called the Solowheel Iota. This is a smaller version of a two-wheeled cycle that hit the crowdfunding service some time ago. The latest model adds a second wheel to the mix in hopes of providing a safer experience in a more compact design. As personal transporters gain in popularity, the market is beginning to demand new features. Iota’s smaller footprint coupled with an eight-mile battery pack will hopefully attract those that are on the fence.

Riders can expect to hit speeds up to 10MPH but will generally travel at around half that. The internal battery takes 40 minutes to charge, so there shouldn’t be any issue with trips to work that require a charge before heading home. At just eight pounds and seven-inches wide, the $600 Iota offers a compact ride with low up-front costs. At the time of writing, this project has raised over $109,000, easily surpassing its $50,000 goal. If all goes to plan, it will ship in September.

If you fear about end of world scenarios, this new piece of jewelry might be perfect for you. The Rosetta Wearable Disk has more than 1,000 different languages compressed on to a one-inch wide pendant. It’s the brainchild of the Long Now Foundation’s goal to preserve different cultures and languages for generations to come. Given that National Geographic estimates that a language dies off every 14 days, there could be some real inherent value to this necklace.

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So how does it work? Well, over 1,000 pages have been shrunk down and printed on the nickel surface using a unique nano-technology. It contains over 700 basic vocabulary collections and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in some 320 languages. There is also a diagram for the foundation’s clock that is designed to run for over 10,000 years. You’ll just need an admittedly powerful microscope to access this data. Interested? Well, it’s going to cost you. The foundation is requiring a pledge of $1,000 to pick one of these up. But hey, it’s sure to be the most unique Valentine’s Day this year.

Ricoh is making a splash in the world of DSLR photography this week with its new Pentax KP, a $1,100 camera that is weatherproof and designed for active lifestyles. A compact footprint was crafted with on-the-go shooting in mind. And thanks to a number of advanced features, it can shoot ISO as high 819,000. A 24-megapixel APS-C sensor and large optical viewfinder also highlight a long list of specs.

Elsewhere in the design is a tilting LCD display that offers additional control beyond the dedicated mechanical dials found on top. Ricoh includes a pair of handgrips with each camera, and plans to offer an additional vertical battery option in the future. With outdoorsmen and women in mind, the KP also includes the Pentax five-axis Shake Reduction System found on the K-3 model that takes four different exposures to output the clearest image possible. Additional features include 1080p at 30fps and a 51-point autofocus system. The Pentax KP is set to begin shipping on February 25th at authorized retailers.

Amazon has announced its new STEM Club Subscription Service that delivers an education-focused toy to your door each month. This venture includes three different plans for ages 3-4, 5-7 and 8-13 with appropriate content for each group. STEM Club costs $19.99 per month, which feels a bit pricey but Amazon promises “handpicked, high-quality” toys each month.

Here’s how it works: much like other subscription services, Amazon has an editorial board that will comb through the most popular STEM-focused toys and create a personalized plan for each child. Ranging from “robotics to natural sciences”, Amazon claims the individual value will outweigh the subscription cost. However, there isn’t much in the way of details in terms of which brands, etc. With the rising popularity of STEM-based programs in American schools, it’s no surprise that Amazon would pursue this type of service. Sign-up starts now and your first item is guaranteed to be delivered within two business days.

There’s no denying the success of Raspberry Pi and its affordable DIY motherboards. Through multiple iterations, this project remains notable in the world of homebrewing and, more recently, kid-focused coding kits. ASUS is hoping to cash in on this trend (albeit a bit late to the party) with its new Tinker Board. Coming in at nearly an identical size as the Pi 3, it features a quad-core Rockchip processor, four USB ports, 802.11n Wi-Fi and a gigabit ethernet jack.

The Tinkerboard has a couple of notable specs, including 2GB of RAM and 4K video output. Both of which go above and beyond the typical list of features on these DIY boards. That, of course, will come at a price. ASUS has listed its latest creation at £55 across the pond, which transfers to around $70 in the US. It certainly has a long way to go to catch up to Rasperry Pi’s name recognition but the upgraded specs should help along the way.

It’s been a long journey for the Dash button, Amazon’s physical one-press ordering system, since it was announced nearly two years ago. But with the advent, ease-of-use and success of its Echo lineup, some have wondered what the future holds for this add-on. Today, Amazon revealed new digital Dash buttons that reside on a virtual shelf for quick re-ordering of your favorite items. Of course, you’ll have access to all of the brands already associated with this service.

Unlike the physical buttons that cost $4.99 per unit, the digital alternative is free. This could potentially be the beginning of the end for Amazon’s at-home buttons. There have always been a number of pitfalls along the road to success for Dash, most notably consumer’s dependance and access to smartphone devices. Simply put, it’s easier to access the Amazon app on your phone or offer a command to Alexa than ordering and setting up one of these buttons. Digital Dash is available today and can be setup by visiting this page.