COOLASICEWhat's Next: July's Cutting-Edge Roundup
Every month we round up the tech, gadgets, and rides that are pulling the future forward. Here's what's turning heads this July.
Technology
AI-powered wearables keep shrinking — smart rings and pendant-style AI assistants are replacing some of what used to require pulling out a phone. On-device processing is getting fast enough that more of this runs without an internet connection at all, which is a real shift from even a year ago.
Gadgets
Portable projectors and pocket power stations continue to get smaller and more capable at the same time — this is the year camping/backyard movie setups stopped requiring a trunk full of gear.
Electric Vehicles
Solid-state battery announcements from several automakers are promising faster charging and longer range within the next couple of product cycles. On the consumer-accessible side right now, home EV charging accessories and portable Level 2 chargers are the practical way to get ahead of the curve today.
Flying & Micromobility
Personal eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff) prototypes are still mostly in testing and certification, not on shelves yet — but foldable e-bikes and single-wheel electric boards are the closest thing you can actually ride today, and they keep getting lighter.