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Arrowspace’s $119 screwdriver identifies screws and lights up the matching bit

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For five years, Arrowmax has been teaching screwdrivers to read people. The SES Pro in 2021 watched your wrist, so a twist left or right told the motor which way to spin. The SES Max added app control, and the M1 Pro stretched output to 10 kgf·cm with a manual fallback for stubborn screws. Its little screen could report torque and battery level all day. Your screwdriver got smarter and you got lazier, in the best possible way. The obvious next question was why the tool still had no idea what screw it was holding.

The Arrowspace S1, built by the same team under a new brand name, answers that with a camera on the tail end of the screwdriver. Image recognition names the screw’s drive type and exact size, while a small probe holds the lens at a fixed distance so tiny heads stay sharp. The smart case then lights the slot of the matching bit, and Auto mode picks a safe torque for that fastener. It keeps the 10 kgf·cm ceiling of the M1 Pro, which is plenty for everything from earbuds to e-bike parts. Early pricing starts at $119, and the kit includes the case, 52 S2 steel bits, and a power tip extension.

Designers: LAU YIN / XU YU

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The Screwdriver That Squints So You Don’t Have To

The camera sits at the rear of the S1, right behind a small contact probe, and the two work as a team. You rest the probe on the screw head, which locks the lens at one fixed distance, so every shot lands sharp. A screw this small turns to mush if the camera drifts even 1mm. Arrowmax fixed that blur problem with a metal pin instead of more code, which is a very hardware-person way to win an argument. I love it, because it means recognition survives a messy bench and shaky hands instead of working only in a demo video.

Once the shot is sharp, the driver sends it to the companion app on your phone, which works out the drive type and exact size. Everything runs locally with no internet involved, so your screw photos stay on your phone. Arrowmax trained the model, a YOLO object detector, on its own collection of tens of thousands of real screw photos, currently covering 12 common head profiles. The app shows the actual camera image next to the verdict, so you can see what the S1 sees and judge the call yourself. Only the reading step needs the phone, since motor control, torque, and the displays all work on their own.

A Case That Points at the Right Bit

The smart case turns the app’s verdict into something you can see across the bench. A 2-inch TFT screen with Arrowspace’s purple interface shows the recognized screw type and size, while an LED glows under the slot holding the matching bit. Reach, grab, done. Compare that with the usual ritual of squinting at tiny codes on dozens of near-identical shafts, and the old way starts to look like a part-time job. It is the same idea as a warehouse pick-to-light shelf, shrunk down to a tray of S2 steel bits.

The 52 bits are S2 steel hardened to HRC60, which keeps the tips from rounding off after repeated use, and extended bits reach screws buried in deep holes. A magnetic holder keeps bits seated while you work. The case itself is a CNC-machined frame in aerospace-grade aluminum with EVA protection inside, a build the M1 Pro’s CNC aluminum box would recognize. That solid metal feel suits a bench that sees daily use. One box ends up holding the driver, the bits, and the answer to which bit you need.

Gentle With Earbuds, Firm With E-Bikes

Electric torque runs from 1 to 10 kgf·cm, roughly 0.1 to 1 N·m, and Arrowspace’s own chart maps that range to real jobs. The low end suits earbuds, smart bands, and glasses. Around 3 you are into laptops and camera bodies, 6 covers RC cars, drones, and game consoles, and the full 10 handles e-bike parts and large appliances. Auto mode matches a conservative preset to the screw it just identified and remembers your last setting between jobs. Prefer to drive? The app lets you tune the torque for each mode yourself.

When electric mode runs out of muscle, the S1 switches to manual on its own, a trick it inherits from the M1 Pro. The mechanism is rated for 30 kgf·cm of hand-twisted force, which handles the factory screw that laughs at motors. A 600mAh LiPo battery covers 900+ screws or about 90 minutes of continuous use, and USB-C refills it in roughly 70 minutes. An OLED on the body shows torque level, spin direction, and battery, and it even animates while charging. A full session of fiddly repairs fits comfortably inside one charge.

The Price of Never Guessing Again

The S1 suits anyone who repairs often enough to own a drawer of bits but not often enough to have a veteran’s eye, meaning RC builders, scale modelers, drone owners, and the friend who gets every laptop question. Arrowspace says the AI handles identification while your hand keeps the control, and that split feels right to me. My one wish is friendlier recognition for oddballs like JIS cross-head screws, the Phillips look-alikes in plenty of Japanese electronics. Arrowmax says updates will keep widening the 12 profiles covered today, so the wish has a path. A screwdriver that learns new screws over time is a fun idea for a tool that used to be a metal stick.

Pricing for a single S1 kit starts at $119, listed at 45% off, with $129 and $149 tiers also available. Every tier includes the driver, the illuminated smart case, 52 S2 steel bits, and a power tip extension. Shipping is an estimated $16 by air freight to anywhere in the world, so US buyers are covered, with delivery expected in April 2027. Two kits run $238 and three run $339, with shipping at $30 and $45. The optional Angle Screw attachment is sold separately, so check the product page for its price. A stripped screw can cost you a whole device, which makes $119 look like cheap insurance.

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Satechi’s Dual-Monitor Adapter Gives Its USB-C Plug a Parking Spot

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Laptops may have become easier to carry, but the desk you return to can still demand a handful of connections. Satechi’s new ExtendView USB4 Dual HDMI Multiport Adapter gathers two monitors and other accessories behind one laptop cable. It’s a familiar idea with a welcome physical detail: the attached connector has somewhere to go when it’s time to pack the adapter away.

Rather than hide under the desk, the Space Black anodized aluminum enclosure has enough character to sit beside a laptop. Rounded corners soften its rectangular shape, while a regular pattern of small dots gives the top some texture. The connections occupy opposite long edges, separating the monitor and power cables from the USB accessories you might reach for more often during work.

Designer: Satechi

The more interesting detail, however, appears when you’re putting it away. The braided nylon cable loops back so its USB-C connector can tuck into a slot in the body. That doesn’t make the cable disappear, of course, but it keeps the plug from dangling freely inside your bag. That’s a small convenience, but a welcome one if you’re constantly changing where you work.

Back at the desk, two HDMI ports support separate extended displays at up to 4K and 60Hz each. Your editing timeline can occupy one screen while reference material stays open on the other, rather than both repeating the same picture. Satechi says compatible computers need no DisplayLink software or additional drivers, using the display capabilities already available through their own USB4 connections.

That compatibility comes with qualifications worth reading before buying. Base M3 MacBooks need their lids closed to run two external displays, while base M1 and M2 Mac laptops remain limited to one. A USB-C socket alone doesn’t guarantee the right capabilities, either. The two-monitor arrangement needs a suitable USB4 connection and a computer that can actually support both screens through that connection.

There’s room for the smaller things that accumulate around those larger screens, too. Two USB-A ports and two USB-C data ports support speeds up to 10Gbps, accommodating an external drive alongside other accessories. Those USB-C ports don’t output video, despite looking like the laptop connection. Keeping a project drive within reach makes sense, particularly when the monitor cables can stay on the opposite side.

Charging deserves a closer look, however, because the advertised 140W figure refers to incoming power. Satechi’s technical documentation specifies up to 125W for the laptop, reserving about 15W for the adapter itself. You’ll need an appropriate charger and cable to reach its maximum, with actual delivery also depending on your laptop. Convenient pass-through charging, certainly, but the distinction matters before buying a power supply.

At $119.99, the ExtendView is listed on Satechi’s US store as a compact alternative to a larger desktop dock. Its attached cable does introduce a tradeoff: a damaged lead can’t simply be unplugged and replaced. Giving that connector a storage slot is welcome, then, even if it can’t offer the flexibility of a cable you can swap out yourself at home.

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Crocs x BARK’s $100 Giant Clog Is Actually a Dog Bed

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An orange Croc big enough for a dog to sleep inside is an excellent way to test your commitment to the brand. Crocs and BARK’s Snore Mode Dog Bed keeps the rounded toe, perforated upper, and heel strap, then enlarges the whole arrangement into pet furniture. I admire the willingness to let a shoe become the loudest object in the living room.

The broader Crocs x BARK collection addresses familiar needs: toys for play, a place to rest, and equipment for daily walks. Its particular appeal is giving those necessities a coordinated personality. Listed on BARK’s website, the range includes plush clogs, rubber fetch toys, collars, leashes, charms, wearable dog shoes, and that gloriously oversized bed. You don’t have to persuade your dog to wear footwear to participate.

Designer: Crocs™ and Bark

The bed is the centerpiece because its proportions do most of the storytelling. The shoe opening becomes the entrance, while the covered toe creates a partially enclosed area. BARK specifies polyurethane foam bolsters, a polyester cushion, and grip dots underneath. More usefully, the foam can be removed so the fabric base and pillow can go through the washing machine. That’s the detail I’d care about after the initial delight of owning a giant orange clog wears off.

Three included plush Jibbitz toys turn the customization idea into something the dog can join in with. Each contains a squeaker, so the decorations have a purpose beyond arranging a cute photograph. The bed comes in two sizes, with the larger measuring approximately 45.7 inches wide. Measure the available floor space before committing. A novelty shoe at that scale deserves the same planning as any other piece of furniture.

The plush toys make smaller, more accessible translations. The $15 Classic K9 Clog incorporates a T-shirt rope for tugging, two squeakers, crinkle material, and a treat pocket. Its familiar opening becomes somewhere to hide a reward. I like that adaptation because it gives the shape a job. The joke gets your attention; the pocket and rope provide reasons to keep playing.

Rock Your Socks turns the socks-and-Crocs combination into a multipart toy, with separate squeakers in the clog and sock. Lapdog Clogs offers two small plush shoes, while Step In It hides a squeaky poop-shaped toy beneath its outer layer. The humor isn’t sophisticated, but neither is it pretending to be. These are play objects whose construction allows for searching, pulling, and discovery.

For owners looking beyond stuffed toys, the collection includes the rubber Crocs N’ Roll Ball and Foam Flyer. The ball has a treat-holding feature and comes in three sizes. Despite its name, BARK lists the Flyer’s material as rubber, too. Both are $14. Choosing between plush and rubber should come down to the dog’s play style, rather than which version makes the most convincing miniature shoe.

The walking accessories are less theatrical, and arguably easier to justify. The leash uses rubber-coated nylon webbing, a neoprene-padded handle, and a twist-lock hook. The adjustable collar combines rubber and nylon, with a coated D-ring intended to reduce tag jingle. Those choices address handling and everyday irritation alongside the styling. Matching poop bag holders complete the set without asking anyone to carry an enormous orange bed outside.

Jibbitz compatibility connects the walking gear to the owner’s shoes. BARK sells five-piece charm packs for that purpose, explicitly labeling them as accessories, not toys. The wearable dog Crocs remain another option, with EVA foam bodies and adjustable straps, but fit matters more than coordination. BARK’s guide acknowledges that its three sizes won’t accommodate every paw. I’d happily choose the leash and skip the booties if needed.

One purchasing wrinkle deserves attention: the inspected product pages display a subscription-only purchase notice alongside cart controls. Check eligibility before building a matching shopping cart. My favorite aspect of the collection is its flexibility. A treat-filled clog can be enough. The giant bed is for the person who has measured the room and decided, with full awareness, that it needs more shoe.

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Duramobi’s underwater speaker turns your pool into a sound system

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Here’s a pool party experiment you’ve run without meaning to. Someone’s Bluetooth speaker is blasting on the deck, you duck under to rescue a dropped pair of sunglasses, and the playlist vanishes. Up top it’s Dua Lipa, down below it’s a muffled thud and the hum of the pool filter. Water is roughly 800 times denser than air, so nearly all that sound bounces off the surface like a guest who wasn’t on the list. Hong Kong’s Duramobi decided the fix was to stop playing music at the water and start playing it inside it.

The Duramobi Pool Audio System W150 is a portable underwater speaker that hangs off the pool’s edge on a telescopic pole, keeping the controls dry while a brushed aluminum transducer sits below the waterline. A transducer is a sealed driver that vibrates the water itself, so everyone in the pool hears the same thing with nothing in their ears. No drilling, no wiring, no contractor with a concrete saw. It holds up to 1,000 songs, runs 12-plus hours per charge, and comes with a Live Voice Remote so a coach can talk straight into the water. Music, coaching, and a proper cannonball soundtrack, all headphone-free.

Designer: Duramobi

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Turning the whole pool into the speaker

Sound moves about four times faster through water than through air, and your skull is happy to pass those vibrations along to your inner ear, which is why underwater music feels like it comes from everywhere at once. The W150 leans on that. Its transducer pod, a round disc with a brushed aluminum face, shoves vibrations straight into the pool instead of shouting at the surface. Duramobi says one unit covers about 20 by 20 feet (6 by 6 meters), which is a whole spa or a decent patch of backyard pool. Stand in the water and the music simply surrounds you, no earbuds and no fiddly straps.

A telescopic pole stretches from 13.4 to 35.4 inches (340 to 900mm), so the transducer stays submerged whether your pool is filled to the brim or sitting a few inches low. Duramobi calls the retractable design patented, which is a polite way of saying somebody sweated the details. Controls sit on the dry body above the waterline, so wet fingers can reach them without a dive. Bigger pools just get more units, with the setup guide suggesting two for a 39 by 20 foot backyard pool and four to six for an 82 by 69 foot resort pool. Multiple units sync, so the whole pool plays one song instead of an argument.

Beach club looks with a sealed, chlorine-resistant shell

The main body is a black triangle with a carry handle, a digital display, top-mounted buttons, and a vertical light strip that glows down its face like a lightsaber with better manners. Blue, orange, or yellow accents set the mood, and the mood is beach club instead of lab equipment. The composite shell uses encapsulated construction (sealed solid, in other words) and carries an IP68 rating, which covers dunking to about 4.9 feet (1.5 meters). Duramobi also lists resistance to chlorine, salt, and corrosion. At roughly 4.9 pounds (2,240g), it carries about like a loaded lunch bag.

Twelve-plus hours of battery covers a morning of laps and an afternoon of floating, though actual runtime shifts with volume and mode. A magnetic charging attachment means no port flap to forget about, and a full top-up takes about an hour and a half. Up to 1,000 songs live on the unit itself, so your phone can stay in the bag, far from splashes. Prefer streaming? Bluetooth 5.3 works with Android, iOS, and Windows. Four EQ modes (Home, Spa, Train, and Resort) tune the sound for where and how you swim.

Coaching cues that follow swimmers underwater

The Live Voice Remote is a handheld that lets a coach talk straight into the water, which fixes the oldest problem in swim coaching: brilliant advice shouted at people who are underwater. It doubles as a remote for play and pause, volume, and EQ, so nobody has to trek back to the speaker mid-set. Coaches can pair a pace-setting playlist with spoken cues, and every swimmer hears the same thing at once. Everyone gets the same instructions together, with no headphones and no frantic hand signals. The remote comes in the same kit as the speaker, so the coaching setup is one box.

The use case list is wide: swim training, synchronized swimming, aqua fitness, swim schools, hotels, resorts, and backyard pools. Synchro teams are the obvious fans, since staying in sync underwater is half the job. Resorts get something more romantic, a pool soundtrack with no trenching of the deck. French composer Michel Redolfi staged underwater concerts in the early 1980s, with listeners floating in pools and ocean coves with their ears submerged, so the idea has real art-world credentials. Bach underwater, Redolfi once joked, sounds like Bach in the bathroom, so choose your playlist wisely. The W150 just swaps experimental synths for your Friday favorites.

Three-step setup, zero construction

Adjusting the pole, pairing your music over Bluetooth (or picking from the built-in library), choosing an EQ mode, and lowering the transducer into the water is the entire setup routine. No drilling, no excavation, and no permanent pool hardware means renters and hotel managers can use it as easily as homeowners. A coach who shares a pool with three other clubs can set it up before practice and pack it away afterward. When the session ends, the unit comes out of the water as easily as it went in. Charge it magnetically while everyone towels off, and it’s ready for the next set.

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Logitech Pebble Up mouse transforms into a vertical configuration for power users

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Logitech already impressed us with the Mobi Fold mouse for its compact utility and ergonomic shape. Now the PC accessories maker is back with the Pebble Up mouse that works on the same principle of shape-shifting form for better ergonomic grip when needed.

The new travel mouse replaces the existing Pebble Mouse 2 M350s, which comes in combination with a compact keyboard for ultra portability. Having the combo in my existing work setup, the new mouse upgrade is an interesting lure. In normal usage, the mouse is more or less like the predecessor, but there is an upper panel which can be lifted to form a taller, angled shape for an alternate holding position.

Designer: Logitech

According to Logitech, the primary motivation for this design inclusion is the strain linked to tunnel syndrome, or more commonly known as carpal tunnel. While I won’t recommend buying the mouse simply on this claim, the idea is centred on relieving hand stress for people like me who work for long hours on their PC. Pebble Up comes with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which is a good addition compared to the M350s, which run on AA batteries. The built-in 290 mAh rechargeable battery is rated for 90 days of use per charge, which is respectable. The wireless range of the mouse is 10 meters, which is again a good thing to have for a travel accessory.

The 4,200 CPI resolution mouse can pair with three different devices and make the switch between these devices with a simple button toggle with the Easy-Switch button. Bluetooth Low Energy makes that possible, and you can also use the more reliable Logi Bolt USB receiver for one device. You can program the mouse scroll wheel and the DPI rate adjustment from 400 to 4,000 CPI, or toggle the gesture functions from the Logi Options+ app for Windows and Mac. You have to keep in mind, though, that on mobile devices and Linux you won’t get these extended options and will rely only on the basic mouse features.

Compared to the Pebble Mouse 2 M350s, this one weighs 79, which is 3 grams heavier, attributable to the built-in battery. Pebble Up is available in Rose Pink, Graphite Gray, and Pearl White options, which are all made out of post-consumer recycled plastic. The first two contain 43 percent recycled material, while the Graphite Gray has 56 percent recycled plastic. Priced at 250 yuan (approximately $38), this looks like the next upgrade to my trusted travel partner. With a Logitech Lift-like optional setup, the transforming mouse will be fun to work with.

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Statik PowerStand turns a USB-C cable into a folding phone stand

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A phone charging flat on a desk isn’t particularly useful when you want to follow a recipe or join a video call. Statik’s PowerStand gives that familiar cable an extra job, building a folding stand directly into its USB-C connector. The $19.99 retail accessory lets your phone stay propped up while plugged in, without adding a separate cradle to the table.

Most of the work happens in a broad connector housing that sits across the phone’s bottom edge. Two legs pivot out from its ends, turning the plug into a little support structure for portrait or landscape viewing. Fold those legs back against the housing when you’re finished, and the stand travels with the cable rather than becoming another loose accessory to forget.

Designer: Statik

That arrangement makes particular sense beside a laptop, where a phone can sit upright for calls while the computer handles everything else. Turn it sideways, and the same support becomes useful for watching a video over lunch. There’s no magnetic ring or special case to attach first, although you do have to plug the stand end into the phone to use it.

The connector’s shape matters even when you aren’t using the stand. Its right-angle layout sends the cord along the phone’s edge instead of straight out into your hand, a useful distinction when holding it horizontally for a game. Statik also extends the plug’s shaft to reach through most cases, though that isn’t a promise that every bulky protective cover will fit.

Putting a wide piece of hardware underneath a phone creates another problem, since that space often contains speakers and microphones. PowerStand’s housing includes molded channels that Statik says direct sound toward the listener while keeping those openings clear. It’s a thoughtful response to the connector’s added width, although the available evidence doesn’t establish a measurable improvement in volume or call quality.

Statik rates the cable for up to 240W using USB Power Delivery 3.1, allowing it to serve compatible laptops when paired with an appropriate charger. That figure describes the cable’s capacity, not what every connected device will receive. Data transfers are limited to USB 2.0’s 480Mbps, making this a charging-first accessory rather than a particularly speedy file-transfer cable for large video projects and backups.

At 6.6 feet, the cord gives you some room between the outlet and whatever patch of desk or kitchen counter you’re using. It has a braided nylon jacket and reinforced strain relief, while the connector combines TPE plastic and aluminum. The rest of the lead remains a conventional cable, with a standard USB-C plug at the opposite end rather than another folding mechanism.

Of course, putting a stand inside a connector means accepting a much wider plug, even on days when you only want to charge. There’s no getting around that tradeoff by folding the feet away. But for someone who regularly props a phone beside a keyboard or hotel bed, though, that extra width buys a more useful resting place than the nearest coffee mug on the nightstand.

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