New mobile accessories include a gimbal-stabilized phone, thermal camera, and wireless headphones

The latest episode of Gadget Grab Bag highlights three distinct mobile accessories: a gimbal-stabilized smartphone from Honor, a USB-C thermal camera dongle from Topdon, and a wireless version of the classic Koss Porta Pro headphones. The Honor device features a 200-megapixel camera mounted on a four-degree-of-freedom gimbal powered by three 2.6-gram motors, designed primarily for travel vloggers and content creators. The Topdon TC002C Duo thermal camera dongle offers a temperature measurement range of -4°F to 1,022°F and utilizes the phone's processing power to visualize infrared data, though it requires a dedicated app and manual calibration for accuracy. Finally, the Koss Porta Pro Wireless headphones represent a modern re-engineering of the 1984 wired design, integrating Bluetooth connectivity and a battery into the original form factor while maintaining the steel headband as an audio conduit. These products demonstrate a trend toward specialized, niche hardware that enhances the capabilities of standard smartphones for specific use cases like professional video production, home inspection, and retro-inspired audio listening.

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The latest episode of Gadget Grab Bag highlights three distinct mobile accessories: a gimbal-stabilized smartphone from Honor, a USB-C thermal camera dongle from Topdon, and a wireless version of the classic Koss Porta Pro headphones. The Honor device features a 200-megapixel camera mounted on a four-degree-of-freedom gimbal powered by three 2.6-gram motors, designed primarily for travel vloggers and content creators. The Topdon TC002C Duo thermal camera dongle offers a temperature measurement range of -4°F to 1,022°F and utilizes the phone's processing power to visualize infrared data, though it requires a dedicated app and manual calibration for accuracy. Finally, the Koss Porta Pro Wireless headphones represent a modern re-engineering of the 1984 wired design, integrating Bluetooth connectivity and a battery into the original form factor while maintaining the steel headband as an audio conduit. These products demonstrate a trend toward specialized, niche hardware that enhances the capabilities of standard smartphones for specific use cases like professional video production, home inspection, and retro-inspired audio listening.

The Honor robot phone features a 200-megapixel camera mounted on a four-degree-of-freedom gimbal. Topdon's TC002C Duo thermal camera dongle works with iOS, Android, and Windows devices via USB-C.

The thermal camera dongle provides a temperature measurement range between -4°F and 1,022°F. Koss Porta Pro Wireless headphones are a modern, battery-powered update to the original 1984 wired design.

The Koss headphones use the steel headband as an audio conduit to avoid running wires between channels. The Vagabond game controller is compatible with various smartphone form factors, including foldable devices.

Chapter guide

Honor Robot PhoneAn overview of the Honor smartphone featuring a built-in, gimbal-stabilized 200-megapixel camera.Topdon TC002C DuoA demonstration of the Topdon thermal camera dongle and its practical applications for temperature measurement.Vagabond Game ControllerTesting the Elo Gaming Vagabond controller with various smartphones, including foldable models.Koss Porta Pro WirelessA review of the wireless version of the classic Koss Porta Pro headphones, detailing their design and performance.

Worth noting

  • The Honor robot phone is currently exclusive to the Chinese market.
  • The reviewer notes that the Topdon thermal camera app contains some formatting and translation errors.
  • The reviewer reports that the Vagabond controller experienced initial setup hurdles with the Motorola Razr Fold.
  • The video was produced using a mix of purchased retail products and review samples provided by manufacturers.

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