Top 05 new gadgets from CES 2018 that you can buy right now

Generally speaking, all the gear and gadgetry that is unveiled at CES every year is just a preview, a taste of 2018’s tech trends. Most stuff doesn’t hit the market for a couple months — and that’s if we’re lucky. It’s far more likely that the amazing gizmo you saw on the show floor will either hit the market in the year’s fourth quarter or never even make it past production. There are always exceptions to that rule, however. Each year, a small handful of stuff appears that you can buy right after it’s unveiled in Las Vegas — and lucky for you, we went ahead and rounded it all up.

  #1 Root — $199

Robots that teach you how to code are a dime a dozen these days. Most are just a slightly different take on the same exact idea, but Root is special. Of all the coding robots we have ever seen, it’s arguably one of the best. Why? Well, in addition to being outrageously simple and intuitive to use, it is also designed to teach you more than just the basics. It’s a full-spectrum, interactive coding teacher that can take you from beginner (or intermediate) to seasoned pro — all at your own pace.

 #2 Link square — $299

Linksquare is essentially a handheld device that allows you to scan and identify virtually anything — foods, drinks, medicines, or anything else composed of physical matter in a liquid or solid state. How? The device uses an age-old method of materials analysis known as near-infrared spectroscopy. Basically, this process involves shining a near-infrared light onto the surface of a given material, which causes the molecules to vibrate and bounce back light in their own unique way. This reflected light is then collected and passed through a spectrometer (think of it like a prism) that separates the light out into all the different wavelengths it contains. By analyzing the unique optical signature of the scanned material, Link square can determine what it is made out of.

#3 Corsair K63 Wireless mechanical keyboard — $110

Corsair launched a slew of new gear at CES 2018, and luckily you don’t have to wait around to get your hands on it. Arguably the most exciting unveiling was the company’s new K63 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard — which actually won a CES 2018 Innovation Award. In addition to a claimed 75 hours of rechargeable battery life, the K63 can connect to your PC via either a 1 millisecond 2.4GHz Bluetooth connection, or a wired USB connection if you need sub-millisecond latency. Plus, as if that wasn’t cool enough already, you can also customize the backlighting on a per-key basis, and program custom macros if that is how you roll. It even has 128-bit AES encryption to protect you against keylogging.

#4 Jlab Epic Sport wireless fitness earbuds — $100

Looking for a good pair of headphones you can work out with? If so, you’ll want to give these buds from Jlab a look. In addition to the fact that they’re wireless, Jlab’s newest Epic Sport earbuds boast an impressive 12-hour battery life, an IP66 rating (to protect them from sweat, dust, and the elements), and unique “memory wire” ear hooks that you can form to fit your ears more comfortably.  They are also equipped with Bluetooth 4.2 with aptX, which means you will be able to listen up to 30 feet away from your device, and control everything (play, pause, skip tracks, change volume, answer/hang-up phone calls, etc.) via the in-line remote.

Electron Wheel — $799

Promising to “electrify your bike in 30 seconds,” the Electron Wheel is designed to replace the front wheel of your bicycle and instantly transform it into a full-featured bike. The device offers a wide variety of features, including active hill assist, a top speed of 20 miles per hour, and a battery that provides you with up to 50 miles of range. It even has Google Assistant integration, which allows riders to find directions with ease while riding, and even adjust the amount of pedal assist they get from the Electron Wheel — all using nothing but voice commands.