What’s a thing that you need in the following situations: an object gets lost somewhere under your bed; you want to catch a few more pages before going to bed but you don’t want to disturb the person sleeping beside you; the lights suddenly go off suddenly in your apartment and you need to find your way around. The answer is of course, a flashlight.
A flashlight is one of those things that you don’t really choose because of its design or how cool it looks. You might choose one because of its color but as long as it’s handy and it does what it’s supposed to do, then it will work. But if you’re looking for something that’s a bit different than your usual flashlight, there’s a concept from an Italian product designer that you may be interested in.
The OIO Flashlight looks like the cousin of Wall-E and will fit in perfectly with the Pixar movie about the last robot on earth. But more than just looking cool, it’s designed to be a more flexible kind of flashlight through its cylinder body and semishpheric shaped actual flashlight. The concept renders show a pretty cool and warm orange color, with a variant that seems to be a silver reflective/translucent color.
Why would you need a flashlight that’s shaped like that, you may ask? Well, if you were looking for something under the bed, you wouldn’t need to twist your wrist or hand to be able to see properly. If you’re reading a book late at night, this kind of flashlight can light up the book directly, although it’s not really recommended you use a flashlight for that as it can affect your eyesight. When you get stuck in a place with no lighting and you bring out this flashlight, you’ll look pretty cool.
Imagine being able to charge your smartphone with your bicycle’s headlight. Sounds a little absurd, but it’s one of the many things the F.100 can do. Equipped with a 1000 lumen CREE LED bulb, a 2600 mAh battery, an IPX6 waterproof design, and a magnetic mounting system, the F.100 is pretty much designed for anything you can throw at it. It’ll charge your phone, brightly illuminate your surroundings, work perfectly well in inclement weather, and even snap around objects like your bike’s handlebar to transform into a bright, makeshift headlamp. It comes with one-push adjustable brightness, a replaceable battery, and can even charge your gadgets via USB-C. Your smartphone’s flashlight may be pretty convenient, but the F.100 is purpose-built to be more versatile, more powerful, and just the most useful EDC flashlight you can carry around.
Designers: Michael Chijoff, Richard Benson & Jake Baumann
The F.100 isn’t your dollar-store flashlight… And it isn’t that basic little light mounted on the back of your smartphone either. With a 1000 lumen CREE LED bulb and a scratch-free mineral glass cover encased in a robust hard-anodized aluminum frame, it’s much more powerful and durable than the average pocket flashlight. It’s portable and weatherproof, making it the perfect addition to your everyday carry, and it complements your needs and your gadgets’ needs too, thanks to its flexible mounting system and the fact that it serves as a power bank too.
The flexible magnetic mounting system brings innovation to how you can use your flashlight. The F.100 features a paracord with internal rare-earth magnets, for easy carrying, a torch mount that attaches to any metal surface, and a matching bike mount that turns your F.100 into a bonafide headlamp. Now you can store, carry and use your torch like never before – from your refrigerator, workshop, bike, car, or caravan, you can choose where and how to light up your night.
The 1000 lumen LED is powered by F.100’s internal replaceable 2600 mAh battery, which also interfaces with a USB-C port that fast-charges via power delivery. This allows you to recharge your torch to 50% in 30 minutes or even use the torch as an external power bank to recharge your other gadgets. Since the battery is replaceable, you can bump up its capacity too, choosing an 18650 Li-ion battery with a higher capacity for a longer usage cycle. This unique feature completely sets the F.100 in a league of its own, because it isn’t just a torch with a large battery or a power bank with a built-in LED. The fact that it’s versatile yet upgradable, and durable yet portable allows it to have a much broader appeal… and the magnetic mounting system is just an example of design-done-well, allowing you to mount your torch for a hands-free experience or even as a bicycle headlight.
The F.100 comes with a hard-anodized aluminum body, giving it a combination of sleekness, durability, and lightweight. The hard-anodized aluminum surface is impervious to scratches or chipping, and the mineral glass covering the LED resists damage too, ensuring a perfect beam of light. A single-button interface lets you switch it on or off and toggle through multiple brightness levels and even strobe mode.
The F.100’s even built to be IPX6 waterproof, which is impressive enough for a torch, never mind a water-resistant torch that also works as a headlight, and also charges all your devices. The F.100 flashlight is available at over 40% off at $69 (the magnetic mounting system is available as a $14 addon) and ships in three colors – black, silver, and a bright orange. It’s designed to be durable and realistically last multiple years, especially considering the fact that it comes with a replaceable battery you can easily swap out every few years.
How bright is your flashlight? I only have the one on my phone because I’m completely unprepared for any sort of emergency situation. Well, presumably with the belief that it should be daylight all the time, the team over at Hacksmith Industries took it upon themselves to build a giant, 1,414,224 lumen flashlight. I can already imagine myself staring at it until I go blind.
The flashlight is illuminated via an array of fifty circuit boards, each with six individual LEDs, for a total of 300 lights, all magnified by a giant Fresnel lens. And, after barely surviving 2020, I think it makes the perfect flashlight for searching for all the damns I have left to give.
Holy smokes, that thing is bright. Clearly, the only thing left to do is tape a bat-signal to the lens and see if I can’t trick Batman and Robin into showing up at my next birthday party. I hope they like Funfetti cake.
With a form that is defined by function, and defies everything we’ve really assumed we knew about torches, the EST Torch L1’s design puts ease-of-use first. Going against the notion that a torchlight is something you ‘point with’, the EST Torch L1 is L-shaped, kind of like a cross between a regular torch and your phone’s flashlight. Rather than holding it horizontally, you hold it vertically, as the bulb on the rim of the torch casts light forward. This design ‘simplifies’ how you hold a torch, easing stress on your wrist, while also allowing you to keep the torch standing upright, mount it on your head or body in a way that allows it to point forward, at an angle, or directly downward, and with the Torch L1’s magnetic base, lets you snap the torch to the hood of your car, pointing the light directly inside, making it a remarkable work-light.
Made for rugged outdoor use, the EST Torch L1 comes with all the obvious outdoor requirements and some rather pleasant new ones too. Its body is machined entirely from a single billet of aluminum, complete with a hard-anodized Type 3 scratch-resistant finish. The EST Torch L1’s build is durable enough to easily withstand long drops, and even survive being run over a car. The Torch L1 is rated IP68 dust and waterproof, allowing it to be used even underwater without any fuss. On the inside is a 1200 lumens light with a 120-meter beam distance. The Torch L1 runs on a high-capacity 3600 mAh rechargeable AA battery provided by EST, giving it a run time of up to 20 days. In order to ensure a waterproof build, the battery is rechargeable via a nifty mag-safe style USB cable that snaps to the Torch L1’s magnetic base, instantly charging it. In order to ensure you get the best out of the L1, it even comes with a head-strap and a rotating mount, allowing you to, as the title suggests, wear it.
The Torch L1’s differentiating factor lies in its simple relocation of the torch’s lamp. Rather than facing forward, its periscope-inspired schematic gives you the ability to hold it naturally (like you’d hold a traditional wooden torch) but also lets you stand it on its flat base, either on an elevated surface or on the floor, letting it point forwards, rather than upwards. The magnetic base gives you the added advantage to snap it onto magnet-friendly surfaces too, and with the head-mount included, you can wear it on your person, simply rotating it to make sure you’ve got the beam of light pointing exactly where you need it. Makes you really question why we don’t have more torches designed this way, doesn’t it?
The Torch L1 – Indestructible, Wearable & Rechargeable
The Torch L1 is a pocket-sized, USB rechargeable, wearable flashlight. It’s always adventure-ready with indestructible and waterproof illumination. Plus the flashlight gets 20 days of run time, so it’s incredibly long-lasting.
It features a unique L-shaped design so you can use it hands free as a headlamp or stand-it up with it’s ultra-handy, flat, magnetic bottom. Stick it, clip it, carry it or wear it.
20-Days of Runtime
The team has customized a high capacity, high drain battery to offer unmatched brightness and recharge speed. The Torch L1 can last up to 20 days, so there’s no need for battery swaps and they designed a magnetic USB cable that snaps on for ease of use. So you can charge the Torch L1 easily, no matter where your adventures take you.
IP68 Waterproof
The Torch L1 is IP68 rated for protection against dust and water. IP68 guarantees protection in water up to 1.5m deep for a half an hour and promises dust resistance. From getting caught in the rain, to going swimming, wherever you go the Torch L1 can come with you.
Indestructible
The Torch L1 was designed to be ultra-strong. Its rugged housing is milled from a single piece of aluminum and hard anodized with a type 3 scratch-resistant finish. The flashlight is so indestructible, the team even ran it over with a car.
Stick it. Clip it. Carry it. Wear it.
Use the Torch L1 as a headlamp, as an overhead light, clip it to your pocket or use its flat magnetic bottom to light up a workspace. The Torch L1 is pocket-sized and lightweight so you can carry it with you every day and bring it with you on any adventure.
Powered by EST
The EST 18650 lithium ion rechargeable battery was customized to work specifically with the Torch L1. The built in circuit board automatically protects against overcharge, over discharge, and short-circuit. The battery was designed to offer fast charge speed, internally via the Torch L1 magnetic USB charger.
Specs
– Strong, hard-anodized aluminum uni-body design – TIR optics reflector (wide flood beam, no hotspots) – Multi-function side switch with five brightness levels, plus an emergency strobe mode – Flat tail cap with a strong magnet, allowing the ability to use it as a hands-free work light – Rechargeable via magnetic USB connector for quick charging on the go
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So much has been crammed into that rectangular bar that we call a phone, that it only makes sense that the rectangular bar be recognized as one of the most iconic shapes of our time. Referred to as the candybar, the smartphone has spurred movements where wallets, power-banks, and even projectors are literally the shape and size of a candybar. Ouyang Ling’s playful flashlight adds one more product to that list.
The quirky flashlight comes with a grip that’s literally smartphone-shaped, because we’re so used to holding that form. Almost like a boolean-union between the conical head of a flashlight and the 10mm thick block of a smartphone, the Next Flashlight (as Ling calls it) feels instantly familiar to the touch, and even comes with a switch on the edge where you’d see the phone’s volume rockers. I wonder if the flashlight runs on smartphone-style lithium ion batteries too…
If you’re looking for a super-bright and well built flashlight that’s up to about any task, look no further. Measuring in at just 5.4″ long, the Fenix PD36R may be small, but it is also mighty. This compact flashlight is capable of pushing out an insane amount of brightness despite its size, and manages to offer impressive runtimes as well.
Its incredibly powerful LED is capable of cranking out 1600 lumens, with a reach of up to 928 feet. Plus, it can run for significantly longer than other compact flashlights thanks to its 21700 lithium-ion battery.
Everything about this little flashlight exudes quality. It’s built from high-strength, oxidation-resistant aluminum, and its case has been hard-anodized in an abrasion-resistant black finish. It feels great in the hand, and is just the right size for carrying in your backpack, on a belt loop or molle strap, and even fits in your pocket. Plus, its case is designed to prevent rolling if you set it down on a tabletop. It’s also IPX 68 waterproof and dustproof.
Flipping on the flashlight simply requires the press of a rubber-covered button on its tail end. Changing modes is achieved with a gentle push on the copper thumb button on the side. While I don’t have a way of measuring actual light output levels, I can attest to the fact that this flashlight is one of the brightest I’ve ever seen in person. In its highest output mode, I was able to light up an entire room in my darkened basement, and in the outdoors, it was able to provide visibility for hundreds of feet.
The PD36R offers five different brightness levels: 30, 150, 350, 800, and 1600 lumens, with runtimes of 115 hours, 26 hours, 8 hours 24 minutes, 5 hours 49 minutes, and 2 hours 50 minutes, respectively. Yes, even in at maximum brightness, this bad boy will run for nearly 3 hours! In addition to its static light modes, it has a strobe mode which operates at the highest brightness. This is great for signaling in emergencies, and drawing attention from quite a distance.
Its voluminous 5000 mAh battery is quite impressive in its ability to not only run for a long time, but it charges quickly too. A full charge takes just 4 hours, while 10 minutes of charge via its USB-C port will give you up to 5 hours of runtime at the 150 lumen setting. One thing I did notice while charging is that the flashlight does get quite warm, so be sure not to set it on anything flammable or that can be damaged from heat while charging.
I’m really impressed with this little flashlight, and it’s going straight into my everyday carry bag. It blasts out an amazing amount of light for something so small, plus, it can run for enough time to make it truly useful, regardless of the brightness setting you use. Currently priced at $99.95, it’s not exactly the cheapest flashlight, but you get what you pay for, and the Fenix PD36R won’t let you down.
The concept is meant for underprivileged children who don’t have access to lighting and want to study – The Lampen is literally a pen with a built-in light. It doesn’t work on magic, but has a logical explanation for functioning. Simply shake the pen for a minute and using the principles of electromagnetic induction, this self-electricity-generating pen lights up for 2 hours. Use it as a stand lamp, flashlight or a pen-light, the choice is yours!
It is a process where a conductor placed in a changing magnetic field causes the production of a voltage across the conductor. This process of electromagnetic induction, in turn, causes an electrical current.
Designed to look like it means business, the ZEROHOUR RELIC XR2 sits in a Venn-intersection of convenient and outright badass. Its tactical design goes to show that it isn’t for the weak-hearted who would rather rely on their phone’s flashlight, and its ability to be bike or gear-mounted means you can use the flashlight hands-free.
The ZEROHOUR RELIC XR2 comes with a powerful 2000 lumen LED flashlight on the front that’s capable of a beam length of 600 meters, and a variable control ring that allows you to change its intensity based on your need. The flashlight even lets you toggle a Blink-mode for alerting people or marking your location, as well as a Strobe-mode that’s perfect for neutralizing any threats while outdoors by temporarily stunning or blinding them.
The ZEROHOUR RELIC XR2’s flashlight is powered by a pretty hefty 3,100 mAh battery that gives the flashlight a run-time of 1.2 hours on full brightness. Aside from just powering the flashlight, however, the internal battery can be used as a power-bank too, combining your tactical needs with your technological requirements. A Type-C port allows you to charge the power-bank, as well as your devices, and the 18650 high-drain 20A IMR battery on the inside is capable of juicing your phone, earphones, or even outdoor accessories like action-cameras.
Palm-sized yet powerful, the ZEROHOUR RELIC XR2 comes with a design that matches its do-or-die personality. Machined from aluminum, with a hard-anodized coating, the Relic XR-2 is impact-resistant, as well as IPX8 waterproof, so the torch can go everywhere you can, and can perform in even the roughest of conditions without breaking a sweat!
This 2,000 Lumen LED tactical flashlight with rechargeable USB Type C powerbank charges Android & iPhone. Bike mountable and waterproof.
Tactical-Grade Compact Flashlight
Constructed with aircraft aluminum and achieving an incredible 2,000 lumen output with the Cree XHP35 High Intensity LED, XR2 doubles the luminosity of the original and continues ZEROHOUR’s dedication to best-in-class design materials.
Featuring a variable control ring that allows maximum flexibility in choosing brightness from 0 to 2000 lumens, plus the option to click into XR2’s preset modes (10 lumens, 2000 lumens, Blink, and Strobe).
Included USB-C to USB-A adapter cable
USB Type-C Rechargeable Portable Charger
Keep ZEROHOUR XR2 with you wherever you go for that extra boost of backup power: its Samsung 3,100mAh 20A high-drain IMR battery provides at least a full charge for your smartphones and cameras. Simply untwist the waterproof center ring for easy access to the upgraded 2 Amp USB-C port to charge your USB devices and to recharge the flashlight all from a single port. XR2 works with all USB-C devices but if you haven’t switched to USB-C yet, no worries! The team are throwing in a USB-C to USB-A adapter cable for backward compatibility with all your standard USB chargers, cables, and devices.
Why USB Type-C?
USB-C (USB Type-C) features a new, smaller connector shape that’s reversible so it’s easier to plug in. USB-C cables can carry significantly more power, so they can be used to charge larger devices. USB-C provides plenty to like. It’s reversible, so you’ll no longer have to flip the connector around a minimum of three times looking for the correct orientation.
It’s a single USB connector shape that all devices will adopt in the future, so you won’t have to keep loads of different USB cables with different connector shapes for your various devices in the future. And you’ll have no more massive ports taking up an unnecessary amount of room on ever-thinner devices.
Versatile Design
It has been no small endeavor to integrate an LED this powerful with a top quality high-drain battery, and then route that power to your portable charger. Packing all this energy into the original XR’s patented design, ZEROHOUR XR2 incorporates a tail-cap switch with momentary-on click setting, anti-roll ring, removable clip, and replaceable stainless steel head bezel. XR2 is highly adaptable to your needs, fits standard 1” bike mounts, weapon mounts, or belt holsters, and is easy to tuck away in your backpack, purse, or pocket.
Whether you’re indoors or outdoors, on the go or on the job, ready for adventure or just keeping safe, XR2 is the perfect choice to power and light your way.
Flashlight Function
Built with the latest game-changing Cree XLamp XHP35, a high-intensity LED that radically reduces the optical source size and power required to achieve its 2,000 lumen output. XR2 shines dangerously bright, providing plenty of confidence and security for its size and weight.
Below: Mode Overview
Triple Output: Press the tail-cap half way for momentary-on at 10 lumens. Fully click for constant-on at 10 lumens. Click twice more within two seconds to jump to high (2000 lumens), click twice again for strobe.
Stand-by/USB-C: From position one, turn one-click clockwise to set to stand-by. This activates the USB-C ports, which can be used to recharge XR2 or send power from the powerbank to your devices.
Variable Brightness: This next setting allows you to select any desired brightness from 0 to 2000 lumens. Click the control ring clockwise from stand-by, and slowly turn to adjust brightness.
*NEW MODE* Blink/Beacon: Great for hiking, biking, jogging, or to signal your location. This setting helps you be seen at night by blinking at 2000 lumens.
Self-defense Strobe: The final click clockwise activates strobe, a non-lethal self-defense feature. This 2000 lumen strobe can temporarily blind an assailant, which can be followed up with a strike from the stainless steel bezel (either head or tail side) to neutralize your threat.
Portable Power: USB-C Powerbank Feature
Simply plug your device into ZEROHOUR’s USB Type-C port to charge most electronic devices including mobile smartphones, MP3 players, digital cameras, portable speakers and many Bluetooth-enabled devices. You can charge practically any USB device using our supplied USB-C to USB-A adapter cable and any USB charging cable (e.g. Apple Lightning, Micro-USB, Mini-USB, etc.)
Battery
One 18650 high-drain 20A IMR battery provides 3,100 mAh of power (1-2 full charges) for most smart devices. The quality, trusted brand-name battery cells are manufactured by Samsung. ZEROHOUR XR2 can be used to charge any rechargeable mobile USB device. Here is a list of popular mobile devices and their battery capacities:
Recharge your ZEROHOUR using the USB-C port, supplied USB-C to USB-A cable, and/or any standard USB-C AC wall or USB-C computer/laptop port. While recharging your flashlight, if the power goes out at home while XR2 is plugged into an outlet, relax! The flashlight will go into BREATHE mode, glowing off and on until you locate it.
Lumens Comparison
Beam Throw Comparison
Below: Specifications
– CREE XHP35 High Intensity LED Emitter – Maximum 2000 lumens output – Self-defense Strobe – Breathe beacon mode – 18650 20A high-drain rechargeable battery – Removable stainless steel head – Large tail-cap holes for paracord support – LED battery indicator – Deep grooves for enhanced gripping – MIL-A-8625, Type III, Hard-anodized – USB Type-C rechargeable – Serial Number for Product Registration & Warranty – RoHS CE Certifiable
Each ZeroHour XR2 Set includes the flashlight, 18650 20A high-drain battery, USB Type-C adapter cable, user guide, and a 3 year limited lifetime warranty.
*XR2 will feature an overheat protection circuit which will step down to 1,000 lumens. Prototype run-times above are estimates.
Functional prototype parts
Design
ZEROHOUR XR2’s sleek yet rugged enclosure withstands extreme conditions, delivers emergency power to your devices with its integrated portable charger, and can be easily taken apart to change and replace components.
This cleverly designed alarm clock, called Shine, is aptly named for the flashlight functionality built into the device. The design rests on a wireless charging base where it works as a straightforward alarm clock, displaying the time in dot-matrix style against its silver-colored exterior. For those moments when nature calls in the middle of the night, or when you get the late night munchies, simply grab the clock and the flashlight will be activated to use as a guiding light to get around dark hallways. Simple, safe, and smart!
“Lifting the clock off the base automatically turns on the portable nightlight. This avoids the unpleasant brightness of regular room lighting,” explains Ferrier.
“The light slowly illuminates in the morning for a more natural awakening. The vertical orientation of the clock has a much smaller footprint compared to conventional alarm clocks.”
Apple already has another iOS 13 update, iOS 13.1.2. The company released the update to the public today. It fixes a bug that affected the progress bar for iCloud Backup, an issue with the Camera and another with the flashlight, glitches with HomePod...
