Trends come and go, and in the world of tech, gadgets can also have a style resurgence. We’ve already seen foldable phones make a comeback—now we’re seeing the return of ultra-cool, transparent tech.
Anyone who’s lived in the ‘00s would be familiar with the clear craze when see-through phones, consoles, and even PCs were all the rage. From the colorful iMac G3s to the Nintendo Game Boy and even the Sony Playstation PS2, companies embraced transparent gizmos.
In 2023, see-through gadgets are back and riding on the latest tech, which makes them smarter than ever. Scroll through these sleek smart devices, and you just might want to cop one yourself!
Nothing Phone 2
From Nothing Official Website
The transparent aesthetic has always been an eye-catching feature of the Nothing smartphones, and the Phone 2 continues to sport this novel design while offering a solid performance comparable to other Android flagships. It looks and feels just like other premium phones, with a 6.7-inch OLED screen, two 50-megapixel back cameras, and a 32MP selfie camera on the screen. It’s powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip and is made of recycled aluminum, copper, plastic, steel, tin, and other materials. But the star feature is the array of LEDs on the back of the phone called the Glyph Interface, which you can use as a visual countdown timer, visual ringtone, and unique alert for notifications.
Beats Studio Buds +
From Beats Official Website
Apart from the nostalgia factor, the Plus version offers better sound and a more powerful active noise cancellation and transparency mode than its predecessor. It’s also IPX4-rated, making it sweat and water-resistant, is compatible with smart assistants, and offers up to 36 hours of total listening time. And not gonna lie; the transparent design makes it a real looker!
KiiBoom Phantom 68
From Kiboom Official Website
Want to turn your workspace into a see-through haven? Start with this crystal gasket-mounted mechanical keyboard. The Phantom 68 comes in four different colors—red, white, black, and purple—and also comes with transparent, pre-lubed crystal switches. It features Bluetooth connectivity and can connect up to three devices, a 4000mAh battery, and south-facing RGB LEDs with over 19 lighting presets. It’s also compatible with Mac, Android, and Windows!
Miyoo Mini +
From Miyoo Official Ali Express Store
The Miyoo Mini, a retro, Game Boy-inspired gaming handheld, made waves last year for its premium, sleek packaging that allowed users to play classic games through hardware emulation. The next year, the company behind it made a plus version with a bigger screen, which was more comfortable to hold and play with. Aside from the nostalgic design (it also comes in “atomic purple,” which Nintendo fanboys will surely be familiar with), the most exciting thing about it is that you can play thousands of pre-loaded games, from games dating back to the earliest Atari models to the original PlayStation. It’s definitely worth a buy, that is if you can get your hands on one!
Case-Mate Fuel Brites
From Case-Mate Official Website
These portable wall chargers from Case-Mate will surely make you stand out with their colorful, translucent designs! It delivers 30 watts of power and can quickly charge smartphones, tablets, and more USB-C devices. They look funky and kind of like the old ‘00s iMacs, right?
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