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Watch how this tiny HDMI dongle turns your iPad or Smartphone into a secondary touchscreen for your Laptop

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Imagine playing PlayStation games on a smartphone, watching Netflix on your Nintendo Switch, browsing your laptop on a Raspberry Pi, or using your iPad as a viewfinder for your DSLR. No fancy rigs, long cables, or expensive equipment/apps. All you need is the AURGA Viewer, an all-in-one plug-and-play dongle that creates a seamless wireless bridge between two devices.

Designer: AURGA Design

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Although the AURGA Viewer looks like a mere HDMI dongle, it’s capable of much more than that. Most dongles only broadcast video (and audio IF you’re lucky). Plug the AURGA into a device and it lets you broadcast low-latency, high-resolution video and 48kHz stereo audio to a secondary display, and even works as an input controller. So, not only can you use your phone or tablet as a secondary screen for your laptop, but you now even tap, swipe, pinch on the touchscreen of your secondary device to control your primary one.

For Designers – Turn your tablet into a pen display for Windows 10.

For Professionals – More screen space by seamlessly extending your desktop.

The fact that this simple dongle creates a two-way bridge between any set of devices unlocks an entire list of possibilities. You could turn your iPad into a secondary display for your laptop, pinching, swiping, and tapping away at elements, or even using the Apple Pencil to sketch the way you would with a Wacom Cyntiq. Your smartphone could even turn into a viewfinder for your DLSR, giving you a better view of what you’re trying to capture (even more so if you’re trying to capture images/videos for social media).

Amplify your Mini PC – Connect your iPad for greater computing power.

For Photographers & Videographers – A larger monitor screen to make sure your videos are perfect everytime.

Outside work, the AURGA Viewer lets you even play console or desktop games on your smartphone or iPad, thanks to the dongle’s incredible low-latency connection. You can use the AURGA Viewer to turn smart devices into monitors for your all-in-one machines like connecting your iPad Air to your Mac Mini for powerful touchscreen computing, or even to something like a Raspberry Pi device.

For Developers – Seamless coding experience with extra screen real estate.

For Gamers – Turn your mobile device into a portable gaming console.

The AURGA Viewer is deceivingly small, mimicking the form of a regular USB stick, yet it’s a powerhouse that creates a bridge of compatibility across devices that would otherwise never be compatible. It comes with an HDMI port for data transfer, and has a small USB-C cable too to draw power (sort of like Amazon’s Fire Stick). The AURGA Viewer works seamlessly with iOS, Android, Mac, and Windows devices, and uses a combination of Bluetooth 5.0 and WiFi 5G to make its operation buttery smooth.

Use it to revive a dormant device in your house, giving your old smartphone a new purpose, or to multitask by using your laptop/desktop on your iPad. The AURGA Viewer is a remarkably handy dongle to have, whether you’re a designer, developer, photographer, tinkerer, gamer, or just someone who likes the idea of a cross-platform world where devices can connect and communicate with each other without needing tonnes of cables, apps, or expensive gear… All you really need is this small $72 dongle.

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This 5-in-1 HDMI dongle gives you a second monitor using a phone, tablet, or computer

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The jury is still out on whether having more than one computer monitor increases or decreases your productivity, but there’s no denying that we sometimes wish we had more space for our apps. That said, not everyone is willing to give up their prized desk space for another monitor, especially when that need doesn’t happen all the time. In those cases, having an actual second monitor could be wasteful, both in terms of space and money, when you can get that same experience using something you most likely have in your possession. This miracle accessory does exactly that, turning a smartphone, a tablet, or even another laptop into a second monitor or even a first monitor, all with a single HDMI dongle.

Designer: AURGA Design

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Thanks to the Google Chromecast, the idea of sticking an HDMI dongle to stream content to a TV is no longer that alien to most people. That technology, however, is quite limited in many ways. You can only send a video feed to the dongle, for example, and not get input from the display. It also only works on TVs or external screens that have an HDMI port, and it only mirrors what’s being shown on the source device.

For Designers – Turn your tablet into a pen display for Windows 10.

For Professionals – More screen space by seamlessly extending your desktop.

The innovative AURGA Viewer flips this idea on its head in more ways than one and opens up a whole new world of productivity and entertainment. Instead of connecting to a TV or display, the 5-in-1 HDMI dongle connects to the source of the video instead, such as a console, a computer, or a “headless” board like the popular Raspberry Pi. Once that’s done, you simply run the AURGA Viewer on an iOS or Android device or even a computer running Windows, macOS, or Linux, and that device immediately becomes a second monitor as if it was directly connected to the source via an HDMI cable. Work is also underway to support VR glasses such as Nreal and Meta Quest, just to name a few.

For Developers – Seamless coding experience with extra screen real estate.

For Gamers – Turn your mobile device into a portable gaming console.

That, however, is just the tip of the iceberg because the AURGA Viewer is capable of so much more. When connected with a Raspberry Pi or a similar board, a mobile device can become that computer’s solitary display. When connecting from a desktop or laptop, on the other hand, an iPad or even another laptop can become an extension of the primary screen, expanding the available desktop space. It isn’t limited to wireless streaming, either. AURGA Viewer also has a wired USB mode that lets you connect any HDMI device to a computer using a cable. For example, you can connect an Xbox to a laptop with a USB cable so that you can play your favorite console games without having to leave your computer or use a separate screen.

Amplify your Mini PC – Connect your iPad for greater computing power.

For Photographers & Videographers – A larger monitor screen to make sure your videos are perfect everytime.

It also supports two-way communication, so if you have an iPad with Apple Pencil support, you can use your tablet as a makeshift pen display to let your creativity fly. The app also turns touch screens into virtual keyboards and mice, so you don’t have to scramble for peripherals when you need one in a pinch. You can use the AURGA Viewer to turn a smartphone into a monitor for a camera or a portable screen for your Xbox or PlayStation console. You can even connect multiple phones, tablets, or computers to a single AURGA Viewer to really maximize the multi-monitor experience.

A lot of people have multiple mobile devices lying around, and they aren’t always in use, especially when you’re working. With a compact, easy-to-use, and low-latency 5-in-1 HDMI dongle, the AURGA Viewer lets you turn these dormant screens into productivity tools, expanding the amount of virtual space you have without eating up precious desk space permanently.

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This 5-in-1 HDMI dongle turns any phone, tablet, or computer into a second monitor

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Almost everyone these days has a smartphone; some might even have two. There are also a few people who have a larger mobile device, like an iPad or an Android tablet, lying around. While we’ve become very reliant on these devices, there will be times when we aren’t actively using them. We might be focused on our work on our computers, or we might be gaming on an Xbox or a Switch. It’s almost a shame that you can’t use these handy mobile devices in these scenarios, especially considering all the power that they’re packing inside. That, however, is a thing of the past now that the AURGA Viewer has arrived, transforming your phone, tablet, or even your laptop into an extra screen that will boost your productivity in any situation.

Designer: AURGA

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Ever since the advent of the Google Chromecast, streaming dongles have become a bit more common though completely underutilized. At its most basic, such an accessory allows two devices to communicate wirelessly, often by “casting” multimedia content from a source to a screen. In most cases, however, it’s a one-way street where images or videos are transported from sender to receiver. The AURGA Viewer transcends this limitation to literally expand your options when using screen-less (“headless”) computers like the Raspberry Pi or Apple Mac Mini or when trying to create wonderful art on a laptop that doesn’t have a touch screen, let alone a stylus.

For Gamers – Turn your mobile device into a portable gaming console.

For Designers – Turn your tablet into a pen display for Windows 10.

The way that the AURGA Viewer works is so simple it almost feels like magic. Like any other HDMI dongle, you connect it to a device, in this case, a computer or gaming console, that will serve as the source of what you would normally see on a monitor. Then you simply launch the app on an iOS or Android device, or even a Windows computer, and it will immediately connect to a paired AURGA Viewer dongle. Even better, multiple receivers can connect to the same AURGA Viewer, and the display will be mirrored on all those screens in real-time.

For Professionals – Extend your desktop onto any iPad or Android tablet.

For Developers – Seamless coding experience with extra screen real estate.

The applications of this amazing technology are almost endless. You can easily turn a large tablet into a second monitor for a laptop or desktop, and it will extend your desktop as if it were the real deal. If you have an iPad with Apple Pencil support, you can even enjoy a makeshift Wacom Cintiq, giving you a powerful art tool at a fraction of the price.

And for computers that don’t even have monitors, AURGA Viewer can turn your mobile device into an ad hoc screen, allowing you to quickly connect to a headless server or mini PC without having to scramble for additional equipment. As a bonus, you can even use your phone as a larger viewer for your DSLR camera.

The AURGA Viewer accomplishes all these with very low latency, ensuring no lags or disconnections between devices. In fact, it can even be used for gaming where lag can literally (or virtually) kill. Simply connect the HDMI dongle to an Xbox, a PlayStation, or the Switch’s TV dock, and you can conveniently play your favorite titles anywhere in the house using your phone or tablet as a portable screen. AURGA Viewer isn’t just some passive viewer, though, despite its name. Those same mobile devices can become input devices as well, taking the place of a mouse, keyboard, or drawing tablet.

This HDMI streaming dongle may be small, but it can truly expand your digital world, turning phones, tablets, and computers into a wireless monitor, mouse, keyboard, touch screen, and drawing tablet. For only $56, it gives your mobile partner a new role in your life. Whether it’s for work or for play, the AURGA Viewer frees you from the limitations of computers and consoles, giving you increased productivity and freedom in a device that can easily slip into your pocket.

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This tiny cubic USB-C hub doubles as a laptop stand, effectively cooling and charging your MacBook Pro!

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When we’re on a roll at work or on our own creative projects, we depend on our laptops to bring us to the finish line, or at least to lunch. That means the WiFi connection has to be consistent, the battery better last, and we gotta have the best seat in the coffee shop (next to the outlets). Jimlo Z Studio recently debuted their pocket-sized, eight-in-one USB-C Hub and MacBook Stand, HUB–OX, that gives us the power boost we need to meet our deadlines before lunch.

Designed to be portable and compact, HUB–OX initially comes as a lightweight, palm-sized USB-C hub, which splits into two halves, both equipped with plenty of charging slots, HDMI connections, and ethernet ports. HUB–OX is compatible with MacBook Pro models that have four USB-C ports, generally any MacBook Pro from 2016 or any of its succeeding generations. When HUB–OX is split in two, users can plug the USB-C chargers into all four of their MacBook Pro’s ports, lifting their laptops to an angle of 7.7° to keep them charged and at eye level for the rest of the day. Working at our laptops for long periods of time often makes us want to crane our necks and spines to meet our screens. The small hoist HUB–OX gives our MacBook Pros is just enough to keep our necks straight and spines against our chairs. In addition to helping our posture while working, the built-in laptop stand allows for better heat dissipation from our laptops’ heat sinks, keeping our laptops cool and their fans low.

Equipped with 100W of power and an HDMI port that can project 4K pictures at 30Hz, HUB–OX makes an ideal computer accessory for business projects and extended work periods. Then, when you feel like working at that cafe without any WiFi, HUB–OX has an RJ45 ethernet port with internet speeds ranging from 10 to 1,000Mbps. As soon as the workday is done and all that’s left to do is finish your cup of coffee, HUB–OX clicks back into its initial box form with magnetic snapping, so you can hit your lunch break.

Designer: Jimlo Z Studio

HUB—OX comes as a palm-sized laptop hub, equipped with USB-C, HDMI, and ethernet ports.

HUB—OX can also split into two halves that plug into MacBook Pro’s USB-C ports, giving your laptop a good boost.

The USB-C chargers built into HUB—OX plug into the MacBook Pro’s ports, providing a laptop stand as well as 100W worth of charge.

When used as a laptop stand, HUB—OX provides better heat dissipation for your laptop’s heat sink.

Multiple devices can be connected to HUB—OX at once.

Early sketches of HUB—OX.

Prototyping and multiple ideations led to HUB—OX’s final form.

HUB—OX was designed to fit in the palm of your hand to be as portable and compact as possible.

HUB—OX’s built-in HDMI port projects 4K pictures at 30Hz.

Lenovo’s YOGA Pad Pro tablet comes with its own stand and can double up as an external monitor

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The common saying “If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em” really doesn’t work in the tablet industry. Apple’s successfully left every Android and Windows tablet in the dust with its ridiculously powerful iPad Pro, so the only way to really stand out in the tablet market is to do something the iPad really can’t… Someone at Lenovo seems to have figured that out early.

Lenovo’s new YOGA Pad Pro tries to stand out by not copying the iPad. While the iPad Pro is a pretty powerful machine that Apple often touts as a laptop replacement, the YOGA Pad Pro takes up the role of being a laptop accompaniment. With its own built-in kickstand and an integrated Micro HDMI port, the Lenovo YOGA Pad Pro is the perfect sidekick to your laptop. Make no mistake, it’s a pretty neat Android tablet on its own, but it manages to do a good job at the one thing the iPad can’t do – acting as a neat HDMI external monitor. Plug the YOGA Pad Pro into any device like your laptop, Nintendo Switch, or even your PlayStation or Xbox and you’ve got yourself a nice 13-inch touchscreen that you can prop up at any angle, hang on a hook, or carry around with you anywhere.

On the hardware front, the YOGA Pad Pro comes powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor, with 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. While that absolutely pales in comparison to the 2021 iPad Pro with the M1 chip, it’s really an ‘apples to oranges’ sort of deal (no pun intended). The Lenovo YOGA Pad Pro isn’t trying to replace a laptop, it’s trying to augment it. The 13-inch screen is larger than the one found on the iPad, but then again, it’s perfect for pairing with a Windows desktop or laptop. It’s even great for watching movies or playing games, thanks to the presence of four JBL speakers on every corner of the tablet… Plus that built-in kickstand proves incredibly useful when you want to prop the tablet on your workspace, kitchen counter, or even hang it on a wall! The YOGA Pad Pro is currently available for pre-order in China with a pretty commendable price tag of $515 – Lenovo is yet to announce a worldwide rollout.

Designer: Lenovo

The Symbus Q wirelessly charges, provides extra ports, connects devices, and fits into your pocket

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The Moshi Symbus Q is a literal two-bird-one-stone scenario, with the added benefit of the stone being a stylish rectangle that’s compact enough to fit right into your backpack. The Moshi Symbus Q provides you with a way to wirelessly charge your smartphone (even through rugged cases) while giving your laptop extra ports to work with, namely a 4K HDMI, Ethernet, and 2x USB 3.0 ports. Additionally, it comes with a USB Type-C input that supplies it with power, and a USB Type-C output that you can plug into your laptop to fast-charge it too.

The Symbus Q does a couple of useful things and does it well. Its advanced Q-coil technology allows it to wirelessly charge your smartphone through cases as much as 5mm thick (so you could charge your phone through a Pop-socket). The wireless charging surface is a plush fabric that cushions your phone without scratching it, paired with a non-slip pattern printed on it that holds your phone in place. The rest of the Symbus Q is a nifty aluminum body that looks great alongside your laptop, while ultimately dissipating heat to remain cool as it juggles all its activities, whether it’s the ability to give your laptop an external 4K display, or super-fast 1000mbps speeds via a wired internet connection, or just the ability to plug your USB drives into your Type-C laptop or ultrabook. A perfect multitasking metallic cuboid for the multitasking professional.

Designer: Moshi

Philips’ new Hue Play box syncs your lights with your TV

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It's been a long time coming, but there's now an easy way to sync your Hue lights with your TV no matter what's on-screen. Signify has introduced a Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box that (as its name implies) controls your smart lights based on whateve...