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    The Royole FlexPai touts itself as "the world's first commercial foldable smartphone with flexible display."The Royole FlexPai touts itself as "the world's first commercial foldable smartphone with flexible display."

    Here are some of the latest tech items featured in the News 12 series The Download.

    Here are some of the latest tech items featured in the News 12 series The Download.

  • The Download: FT Aviator

    The Download: FT Aviator

    Friday, July 12 2019 8:01 AM EDT2019-07-12 12:01:39 GMT
    Next week marks the 50th anniversary of Neil Armstrong's historic first steps on the moon. Now there's new technology that can help you fly like an astronaut.
    Next week marks the 50th anniversary of Neil Armstrong's historic first steps on the moon. Now there's new technology that can help you fly like an astronaut.

  • The Download: Garmin smartwatch

    The Download: Garmin smartwatch

    Friday, July 5 2019 8:22 AM EDT2019-07-05 12:22:48 GMT
    There are some that truly look like they are a piece of art. News 12's Andrew Ehinger checks out smartwatches from Garmin.There are some that truly look like they are a piece of art. News 12's Andrew Ehinger checks out smartwatches from Garmin.
    There are some that truly look like they are a piece of art. News 12's Andrew Ehinger checks out smartwatches from Garmin.There are some that truly look like they are a piece of art. News 12's Andrew Ehinger checks out smartwatches from Garmin.
    News 12's Andrew Ehinger checks out smartwatches from Garmin.
    News 12's Andrew Ehinger checks out smartwatches from Garmin.

  • The Download: Ion Audio Mustang Speakers

    The Download: Ion Audio Mustang Speakers

    Friday, June 28 2019 8:04 AM EDT2019-06-28 12:04:29 GMT
    Classic cars aren't known for their high-tech gadgets, but a new speaker pays tribute to the classic "pony" car.
    Classic cars aren't known for their high-tech gadgets, but a new speaker pays tribute to the classic "pony" car.

  • The Download: GoBe2

    The Download: GoBe2

    Friday, June 21 2019 7:02 AM EDT2019-06-21 11:02:42 GMT
    Are you beach ready? Maybe your 'dad bod' could use a little work? Exercise can help, but so can some tech.
    Are you beach ready? Maybe your 'dad bod' could use a little work? Exercise can help, but so can some tech.

  • The Download: Black Eye, Ollo Clip

    The Download: Black Eye, Ollo Clip

    Sunday, June 16 2019 10:59 AM EDT2019-06-16 14:59:12 GMT
    Many of us use our smartphones as our primary cameras, but our phone's camera lens can be limited.
    Many of us use our smartphones as our primary cameras, but our phone's camera lens can be limited.

  • The Download: Elli Q

    The Download: Elli Q

    Friday, June 7 2019 8:07 AM EDT2019-06-07 12:07:08 GMT
    Digital home assistants such as Amazon's Echo and the Google Home are very popular, but what about one that's easy for seniors to use?
    Digital home assistants such as Amazon's Echo and the Google Home are very popular, but what about one that's easy for seniors to use?

  • The Download: Welt Belt

    The Download: Welt Belt

    Friday, May 31 2019 11:16 AM EDT2019-05-31 15:16:08 GMT
    In today's The Download, News 12's Andrew Ehinger shows us the Welt Belt, a tracker that is smart and fashionable.In today's The Download, News 12's Andrew Ehinger shows us the Welt Belt, a tracker that is smart and fashionable.
    In today's The Download, News 12's Andrew Ehinger shows us the Welt Belt, a tracker that is smart and fashionable.In today's The Download, News 12's Andrew Ehinger shows us the Welt Belt, a tracker that is smart and fashionable.
    In today's The Download, News 12's Andrew Ehinger shows us the Welt Belt, a tracker that is smart and fashionable.
    In today's The Download, News 12's Andrew Ehinger shows us the Welt Belt, a tracker that is smart and fashionable.

  • The Download: Insta 360 One X

    The Download: Insta 360 One X

    Friday, May 24 2019 7:13 AM EDT2019-05-24 11:13:04 GMT
    The Insta 360 One X is not your traditional action camera that sees in 360. With it, you also don't need to worry about framing up your shot.The Insta 360 One X is not your traditional action camera that sees in 360. With it, you also don't need to worry about framing up your shot.
    The Insta 360 One X is not your traditional action camera that sees in 360. With it, you also don't need to worry about framing up your shot.The Insta 360 One X is not your traditional action camera that sees in 360. With it, you also don't need to worry about framing up your shot.
    The Insta 360 One X is not your traditional action camera that sees in 360. With it, you also don't need to worry about framing up your shot.
    The Insta 360 One X is not your traditional action camera that sees in 360. With it, you also don't need to worry about framing up your shot.

  • The Download: Segway Drift W1

    The Download: Segway Drift W1

    Friday, May 17 2019 3:39 PM EDT2019-05-17 19:39:19 GMT
    The company that pretty much invented self-balancing transportation has taken that gravity-defying technology and put it into a one wheel roller skate.
    The company that pretty much invented self-balancing transportation has taken that gravity-defying technology and put it into a one wheel roller skate. 

  • The Download: Harry Potter Coding Kit

    The Download: Harry Potter Coding Kit

    Friday, May 10 2019 1:09 PM EDT2019-05-10 17:09:02 GMT
    The Harry Potter Coding kit from Kano is a fun way to learn about computers. First, kids build a bluetooth connected magic wand. From there, the Kano software steps future wizards through block coding to cast fun spells, just like in the books and movies.The Harry Potter Coding kit from Kano is a fun way to learn about computers. First, kids build a bluetooth connected magic wand. From there, the Kano software steps future wizards through block coding to cast fun spells, just like in the books and movies.
    The Harry Potter Coding kit from Kano is a fun way to learn about computers. First, kids build a bluetooth connected magic wand. From there, the Kano software steps future wizards through block coding to cast fun spells, just like in the books and movies.The Harry Potter Coding kit from Kano is a fun way to learn about computers. First, kids build a bluetooth connected magic wand. From there, the Kano software steps future wizards through block coding to cast fun spells, just like in the books and movies.
    The Harry Potter Coding kit from Kano is a fun way to learn about computers.
    The Harry Potter Coding kit from Kano is a fun way to learn about computers.

  • The Download: EyeQue VisionCheck

    The Download: EyeQue VisionCheck

    Friday, May 3 2019 1:26 PM EDT2019-05-03 17:26:00 GMT
    It's basically everything you need to order corrective lenses online without going to the doctor.
    It's basically everything you need to order corrective lenses online without going to the doctor.

  • The Download: OtterBox - PopSocket

    The Download: OtterBox - PopSocket

    Friday, April 26 2019 2:17 PM EDT2019-04-26 18:17:38 GMT
    David Barnett invented the attachable Popsocket seven years ago to make his smartphone easier to hold. As phone screens got bigger, so did cases - and the idea for the Otter Pop was born.David Barnett invented the attachable Popsocket seven years ago to make his smartphone easier to hold. As phone screens got bigger, so did cases - and the idea for the Otter Pop was born.
    David Barnett invented the attachable Popsocket seven years ago to make his smartphone easier to hold. As phone screens got bigger, so did cases - and the idea for the Otter Pop was born.David Barnett invented the attachable Popsocket seven years ago to make his smartphone easier to hold. As phone screens got bigger, so did cases - and the idea for the Otter Pop was born.
    David Barnett invented the attachable PopSocket seven years ago to make his smartphone easier to hold.
    David Barnett invented the attachable PopSocket seven years ago to make his smartphone easier to hold.

  • The Download: Coros Safe Sound Helmet

    The Download: Coros Safe Sound Helmet

    Tuesday, April 23 2019 5:56 PM EDT2019-04-23 21:56:59 GMT
    The Download: Coros Safe Sound HelmetThe Download: Coros Safe Sound Helmet
    The Download: Coros Safe Sound HelmetThe Download: Coros Safe Sound Helmet
    The Coros Safe Sound Helmet is a unique helmet because with it comes a Bluetooth headset built in.
    The Coros Safe Sound Helmet is a unique helmet because with it comes a Bluetooth headset built in.

  • The Download: Woobo

    The Download: Woobo

    Friday, April 12 2019 2:34 PM EDT2019-04-12 18:34:38 GMT
    Woobo is a plush smart speaker with an interactive touch screenWoobo is a plush smart speaker with an interactive touch screen
    Woobo is a plush smart speaker with an interactive touch screenWoobo is a plush smart speaker with an interactive touch screen
    Woobo is a plush smart speaker with an interactive touch screen.
    Woobo is a plush smart speaker with an interactive touch screen.

  • The Download: Miracle-Gro Twelve

    The Download: Miracle-Gro Twelve

    Friday, April 5 2019 12:25 PM EDT2019-04-05 16:25:30 GMT
    The Miracle-Gro Twelve is an indoor growing system that allows gardeners to plant all year-long.
    The Miracle-Gro Twelve is an indoor growing system that allows gardeners to plant all year-long.

  • The Download: Polaroid Originals

    The Download: Polaroid Originals

    Saturday, March 30 2019 1:37 PM EDT2019-03-30 17:37:12 GMT
    Polaroid was the first to popularize instant photography. Four decades later, Polaroid Originals brought the analog camera and its iconic square film back.
    Polaroid was the first to popularize instant photography. Four decades later, Polaroid Originals brought the analog camera and its iconic square film back.

  • The Download: Moodo

    The Download: Moodo

    Friday, March 22 2019 12:11 PM EDT2019-03-22 16:11:59 GMT
    The Moodo is a Wi-Fi connected scent diffuser. Through an app, you can mix the high-quality fragrances to get the perfect scent for your home. There are 32 different Moodo scent capsules and they come in sets of four based on a theme, giving you endless cThe Moodo is a Wi-Fi connected scent diffuser. Through an app, you can mix the high-quality fragrances to get the perfect scent for your home. There are 32 different Moodo scent capsules and they come in sets of four based on a theme, giving you endless c
    The Moodo is a Wi-Fi connected scent diffuser. Through an app, you can mix the high-quality fragrances to get the perfect scent for your home. There are 32 different Moodo scent capsules and they come in sets of four based on a theme, giving you endless cThe Moodo is a Wi-Fi connected scent diffuser. Through an app, you can mix the high-quality fragrances to get the perfect scent for your home. There are 32 different Moodo scent capsules and they come in sets of four based on a theme, giving you endless c
    The Moodo is a Wi-Fi connected scent diffuser. Through an app, you can mix the high-quality fragrances to get the perfect scent for your home.
    The Moodo is a Wi-Fi connected scent diffuser. Through an app, you can mix the high-quality fragrances to get the perfect scent for your home.

  • The Download: Specdrums

    The Download: Specdrums

    Friday, March 15 2019 12:07 PM EDT2019-03-15 16:07:56 GMT
    Specdrums come from Sphero, the same engineers who brought BB-8 to life in Star Wars. This time around, they wanted to build a musical instrument that is programmable and creative.
    Specdrums come from Sphero, the same engineers who brought BB-8 to life in Star Wars. This time around, they wanted to build a musical instrument that is programmable and creative. 

  • The Download: JaxJox Kettlebell

    The Download: JaxJox Kettlebell

    Friday, March 8 2019 12:35 PM EST2019-03-08 17:35:32 GMT
    The JaxJox Kettlebell is packed with sensors and is connected to a fitness app that records all of your reps and sets. But what really makes the JaxJox unique is that you can electronicallyThe JaxJox Kettlebell is packed with sensors and is connected to a fitness app that records all of your reps and sets. But what really makes the JaxJox unique is that you can electronically
    The JaxJox Kettlebell is packed with sensors and is connected to a fitness app that records all of your reps and sets. But what really makes the JaxJox unique is that you can electronicallyThe JaxJox Kettlebell is packed with sensors and is connected to a fitness app that records all of your reps and sets. But what really makes the JaxJox unique is that you can electronically
    The JaxJox Kettlebell is packed with sensors and is connected to a fitness app that records all of your reps and sets.
    The JaxJox Kettlebell is packed with sensors and is connected to a fitness app that records all of your reps and sets.

  • The Download: The Muse 2

    The Download: The Muse 2

    Friday, March 1 2019 1:05 PM EST2019-03-01 18:05:35 GMT
    There's a device out there that can help people relax and escape their hectic lives.
    There's a device out there that can help people relax and escape their hectic lives.

  • The Download: Lume Cube Air VC

    The Download: Lume Cube Air VC

    Friday, February 22 2019 12:47 PM EST2019-02-22 17:47:46 GMT
    The Download: Lume Cube Air VC The Download: Lume Cube Air VC
    The Download: Lume Cube Air VCThe Download: Lume Cube Air VC
    The Lume Cube Air VC is a waterproof  and super-bright external light for smartphones, small cameras and drones.
    The Lume Cube Air VC is a waterproof  and super-bright external light for smartphones, small cameras and drones.

  • The Download: Performer Deluxe from SingSation

    The Download: Performer Deluxe from SingSation

    Friday, February 15 2019 3:03 PM EST2019-02-15 20:03:47 GMT
    The Performer Deluxe from SingSation is an all-in-one karaoke system with speakers and lights.
    The Performer Deluxe from SingSation is an all-in-one karaoke system with speakers and lights.

  • The Download: Osmo Pocket

    The Download: Osmo Pocket

    Friday, February 8 2019 12:18 PM EST2019-02-08 17:18:38 GMT
    The Osmo Pocket is a super tiny three-axis mechanical gimbaled camera. It can shoot stills or steady 4K resolution video.
    The Osmo Pocket is a super tiny three-axis mechanical gimbaled camera. It can shoot stills or steady 4K resolution video.

  • The Download: Jammy Guitar

    The Download: Jammy Guitar

    Friday, February 1 2019 9:02 AM EST2019-02-01 14:02:30 GMT
    A guitar made for on-the-go, the Jammy Guitar easily pulls apart into several different components so it can be put in a backpack or a small bag.
    A guitar made for on-the-go, the Jammy Guitar easily pulls apart into several different components so it can be put in a backpack or a small bag.

  • The Download: Atari Pong coffee table

    The Download: Atari Pong coffee table

    Friday, January 25 2019 1:38 PM EST2019-01-25 18:38:13 GMT
    Unis Technology is bringing back a version of the popular 70s video game Pong, but it will be a lot more hi-tech.
    Unis Technology is bringing back a version of the popular 70s video game Pong, but it will be a lot more hi-tech.

  • The Download: Fight Camp

    The Download: Fight Camp

    Friday, January 18 2019 11:56 AM EST2019-01-18 16:56:53 GMT
    Fight Camp could be the new high-tech fun way to bring a fitness club to your home!
    Fight Camp could be the new high-tech fun way to bring a fitness club to your home!

  • The Download: Royole FlexPai

    The Download: Royole FlexPai

    Friday, January 18 2019 11:28 AM EST2019-01-18 16:28:48 GMT
    The Royole FlexPai touts itself as "the world's first commercial foldable smartphone with flexible display."The Royole FlexPai touts itself as "the world's first commercial foldable smartphone with flexible display."
    The Royole FlexPai touts itself as "the world's first commercial foldable smartphone with flexible display."The Royole FlexPai touts itself as "the world's first commercial foldable smartphone with flexible display."
    The Royole FlexPai touts itself as "the world's first commercial foldable smartphone with flexible display."
    The Royole FlexPai touts itself as "the world's first commercial foldable smartphone with flexible display."

  • The Download: Temi

    The Download: Temi

    Friday, January 18 2019 10:52 AM EST2019-01-18 15:52:09 GMT
    Temi is a $1,500 personal robotic assistant for the home.
    Temi is a $1,500 personal robotic assistant for the home.

  • 2018 The Download

    2018 The Download

    News 12 has a look at the latest, hottest gadgets.News 12 has a look at the latest, hottest gadgets.

  • 2017 The Download

    2017 The Download

    News 12 has a look at the latest, hottest gadgets.News 12 has a look at the latest, hottest gadgets.

    News 12 has a look at the latest, hottest gadgets each week on The Download with Andrew Ehinger.

    News 12 has a look at the latest, hottest gadgets each week on The Download with Andrew Ehinger.

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