Biometric Buzz, Microhomes, Robobartending: Best gadgets of September 9-13

By Joe McGauley

Published on 9/13/2013 at 11:55 AM

So, Apple pretty much stole the show this week with their announcement of a couple new doodads that make phone calls and take pictures and scan fingerprints and stuff. But it didn't dam up the flow of other great new gear, gadgets, and tech. To keep you in the know, here are the eight we don't want you to miss.

iPhone 5C & 5S — $99-$399
Sure, you were inundated with the coverage on Apple's latest pocket-computers. But have you read ours? [more...]

Chargekey — $25
It's the curse of modern technology: a rapidly draining phone battery and no charging cable. But carry around this new keychain-friendly housekey-shaped Lightning-to-USB gizmo — from the same folks behind the ChargeCard — and you'll never be forced to throttle your Snapchatting.

Hermit Houses — ~$1000 per 10 square feet
Can your house break down and travel in the back of a van? Did it come shipped to you like a piece of IKEA furniture? These can and do. [more...]

BottleCamo — $20
Warm beer sucks. Broken beer bottles suck. Getting ticketed for drinking in public sucks. Avert all of those things with this thing. [more...]

Pretentious Beer Glass Company — $170
Attention craft beer drinkers: unless you're sipping your suds from these specially designed vessels, you're doing it wrong. [more...]

Grove Custom Wood Print Case — $99
If you don't want to bust up your stupidly expensive new iPhone, you'll need a case. These just-launched solid maple ones from Grove come printed with any Instagram pic you choose, so no matter where you go it can always be TBT.

Monsieur — TBD
Hate elbowing your way up to a crowded bar only to wait way too long for some slothlike mixologist to mix your Manhattan? The Monsieur automated bartender will pour one much faster. And it won't give you any attitude. [more...]

Displate — Under $100
If you move a lot, or are just fickle when it comes to where to hang art in your place, Displate's steel prints are perfect. They hold up better than canvas (they're water, fade, and tear-proof), and hang on a square magnet that adheres to any wall. [Check out our favorites from their enormous catalog of work from 100+ artists...]