Native Union’s Eclipse Charging Cable Solution

A three-port hub for functional, design-forward organization

Since the arrival of electricity in homes, consumers have wondered where to stash unsightly cables and wires. There’s more than a design problem here, but a safety one, that doesn’t just apply to kids and pets. Tangles create all kinds of problems from fraying to chaos, and premium tech accessories brand Native Union has sought to combat these issues since their inception. Now, the brand …

Airblock: A Shape Shifting Entry-Level Drone

Makeblock's new modular flying device takes on variable hovercraft forms

Airblock might not have a 4K camera but that’s far from the point of this new hovercraft device. Not only is it an entry-level drone in terms of price, it also aims to teach young fliers building and coding as well. Airblock’s magnetic, modular format means that six blade modules can be affixed to a control core and hovercraft base in multiple ways. The hexagonal …

The First Super-Automatic Wine Appliance: Plum

Much more than a temperature-controlled storage facility

To date, there is no wine appliance as advanced as the forthcoming Plum system. The fact that Plum is a temperature-controlled storage unit for two 750ml bottles (which are both kept at separate temperatures) is just the start. When one places a bottle of wine within the system, a patent-pending needle punctures the bottle—through cork, faux cork or metal screw cap. Dual HD cameras photograph …