It is easy to forget you are wearing the Mu6 Ring open-air headphones. Listen to the sounds you want without shutting yourself off from the rest of the world

A laser engraver allows you to create custom art, personalize your things, and even cut out objects. This technology is becoming more affordable and user friendly with the latest DAJA product supporting full use through your smartphone.

The costlier MX Ergo may have two more buttons and additional features, but Logitech's M575 is a great choice for an entry-level trackball.

This thin and light touch-screen has a sleek design, but the resolution is moderate and extras put the price up.

There is little to dislike with the Coolpo AI Huddle Pana video conference camera. It makes web conferencing as simple as plug-in and play.

Xiaomi has done well to hit a competitive price point for the Snapdragon 888-powered Mi 11, which right now sets the bar for other mid-priced flagship-class handsets to aim at.

The versatile display and impressive performance of Acer's ConceptD 7 Ezel will have a lot of appeal for designers who need a powerful digital drawing board that’s suitable for working at home or in the office.

With support for Apple's MagSafe technology, Nomad's Horween leather cases offer a compelling alternative to Apple's leather case at the same price.

Digital transformation is as much about the business as it is about the technology. Better communication with ‘software people’ could bring the two together, argues Twilio CEO Jeff Lawson.

As a proof-of-concept for folding screens, Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Fold is exemplary. But as an everyday convertible tablet/laptop it's expensive and under-specified, with too many usability compromises.

Wrapping your expensive phone in a case is a good way to provide extra protection. Dual-layers, enhanced grip, and even cases you can easily recycle are available from Incipio and Survivor.

ZAGG has Gear4 case options and InvisibleShield screen protection for the new Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G. Various levels of drop protection are provided in different case models.

Speck cases are designed to help you hold onto your phone and if you happen to drop it then the case is there to aid in the likelihood of survival. 13-feet drop protection and Microban treatment for reducing bacteria growth are part of each Presidio case.

The Jomise K7 is a decent dash cam with some clever additional features like green light alerts and electronic fence alerts.

The Portégé X30W-J is a sub-1kg convertible 13.3-inch laptop that functions well in tablet mode. The keyboard features large, easy-to-hit keys, but suffers from issues surrounding flex, key action and noise.

Combining features from earlier SSD and USB stick models, the diskAshur M2 offers strong security in a rugged chassis, at a price.

Spigen offers a wide range of case options for the new Galaxy S21 series with prices ranging from $19.99 to $39.99. All the cases are available in black with a couple subtle color options so they look great in the office.

One compelling aspect of the Apple iPhone is the vast assortment of case offerings that appear after the annual release of new phones. There a thin cases, protective cases, leather cases, MagSafe-compatible cases, and more and these are some of our favorites.

Joanne McNeil goes back to the earliest days of online interaction to reframe internet history as our story, as we experienced the profound power shift that has taken place.

From a couple of strong Samsung mobile devices to a slew of new laptops and a retro-looking microphone, here's the kit we got our hands on in January.