Accessories
Student makes an ID case with a power bank and USB flash drive
From the same guy who made a life-sized BB-8
Back when I was still in high school, I always carried my 128MB USB flash drive with me. Since it was very expensive back then, I made sure I didn’t lose it by tying it to my ID lace, along with my house keys. Today, there’s another necessity you should carry around: a power bank. You surely don’t want to hang a bulky battery on your neck, but that won’t be a problem with this ID case.
Angelo Casimiro, the Filipino student that created a working life-size BB-8, has a new creation: an ID case prototype with a power bank and a USB flash drive. Portable batteries are already built in to modern wallets and cardholders, so putting it into an ID case is a great idea for students.

Image credit: Angelo Casimiro
Casimiro’s ID case prototype is made using a 3D printer. It has a sizeable 3000mAh Li-poly battery and a pull-down USB flash drive with a whopping 128GB of storage. According to him, the overall weight of the ID case is just 50 grams.
The battery capacity of the ID case should be able to fully charge an iPhone or Android smartphone depending on battery size, while the 128GB storage is more than enough to store software, videos, and games.

Image credit: Angelo Casimiro
On the side, the ID case has a full-size USB port for charging portable devices and an LED battery level indicator. The built-in battery is charged through a micro-USB port just like a typical power bank. A pull-down USB connector is hidden beneath the case when you have to plug it into a computer.
“I usually offer my 3D Printing services and electronics expertise to fellow La Sallians for product prototyping and fabrication, but never have I had a client with such a brilliant idea. David Zinampan and his groupmates had an idea to sneak in a compact 3000mAh Li-poly battery inside a custom 3D-printed ID holder while stuffing in a 128GB pull-down USB flash drive,” said Angelo in his Facebook post.
The ID case is just a prototype and a college project, so you won’t see it in stores anytime soon. But, it could actually be a product designed for students by students.
This prototype is just one of the many creations of Angelo. He has his own YouTube channel called TechBuilder where he showcases his inventions and DIY projects.
Update (July 23, 2018): I reached out to Angelo to ask more details about the project. His post regarding the ID case power bank was just meant to be a showcase of another finished DIY project in collaboration with David Zinampan, Sarah Tan, Celine Solis, Andreana Gabrielle Yu Santos, and Ivan Yeung. He didn’t expect it to go viral outside his circle. The demand pushed them to work on its patent and look into mass production. If things go well, there are plans to start a company and sell the ID case power bank as a consumer product.
SEE ALSO: 17-year-old Filipino student creates a working life-size BB-8 from household materials
Accessories
Nothing launches the Headphone (1) Pro
The brand has also tapped BTS’s V to endorse the headphones.
If you’re a fan of the brand’s uniquely transparent aesthetic, Nothing has just given its iconic Nothing Headphone (1) a much-needed makeover with a new Pro version.
Today, Nothing launched the Headphone (1) Pro, an upgrade over last year’s successful launch. The new headphones sport a triple-driver design, which enhances the pair’s audio quality, ranging from a 40mm bass driver to an xMEMS driver for the treble. The Nothing X app also allows for a more advanced equalizer for users to finetune exactly what they’ll hear. The Pro even has a physical switch to turn off equalizer adjustments, so you can hear audio at its most natural. Besides that, it also allows for Spatial Audio, a setting that can simulate immersive listening as if you were in a concert hall or a live space.
Enhanced from the previous generation’s 42dB, the Headphone (1) Pro features active noise cancellation going up to 46dB using its 10-mic system.
As for design, the new Pro has a cleaner aesthetic that still accentuates the brand’s uniqueness. For one, the plastic has been replaced with glass. It’s also more comfortable with better padding for the band and the earcups. Finally, it’s a bit lighter, weighing only 327 grams.
If that’s not enough, Nothing has managed to tap BTS’s V to endorse the new headphones. “I’m excited to be part of this bold new chapter with Nothing. Headphone (1) Pro is a design grounded in creative expression, and I look forward to our journey together,” he said.
The Nothing Headphone (1) Pro will sell for US$ 399 and will be available starting September 29.
SEE ALSO: Nothing launches the Ear (3a)
Accessories
Hollyland announces LARK M3 for multi-camera, multi-person setups
Scalable wireless audio system configurable up to 4 transmitters, 4 receivers
Hollyland has announced the LARK M3, a flexible and scalable wireless audio system designed for multi-camera, multi-person productions.
Rather than functioning as a single wireless microphone, the LARK M3 can be a one-to-many or many-to-one audio system.
This way, it can capture group interviews, podcasts, multi-person content, and multi-camera shoots with a setup that easily adapts to the number of people and devices involved.
At the core of LARK M3 is its multi-transmitter and multi-receiver architecture. Up to four transmitters can connect to a single receiver. Each person can wear their own mic and be recorded independently.
Conversely, one transmitter can connect to up to four receivers simultaneously. A single speaker’s voice can be captured by multiple cameras or smartphones at once.
That flexibility extends into post-production through four-track independent recording. When paired with the hot shoe adapter, or by connecting a USB-C or Camera receiver to a computer, LARK M3 delivers four isolated audio tracks. This gives editors full control to adjust each speaker’s volume and sound separately.
Ultra-portable professional-grade audio
The LARK M3 pairs studio-level specs with an easy-to-use design. It can record at 48kHz/32-bit with a 70dB signal-to-noise ratio and 125dB max SPL.
The system uses Hollyland’s Hollyland’s proprietary HDT wireless technology to move audio data 50% faster for richer, clearer sound over distances of up to 300m.
AI noise cancellation can suppress wind, traffic, running water, and other background noise across three adjustable levels.
Custom voice tuning provides one-tap vocal enhancement for all transmitters, along with eight vocal presets. Each preset can be customized in the app as well.
Auto-Limit Clip Protection keeps volume levels stable across dynamic ranges, while a Primary/Secondary receiver setup is designed to prevent recording interruptions, meaning if the Primary RX drops out, a Secondary RX instantly takes over.
Accessories
Lisa x PlayStation: DualSense Lisa Limited Edition arrives this October
Available in limited quantities this October; pre-orders start soon
Sony has unveiled its latest collaboration with global pop superstar Lisa, in the form of the new DualSense wireless controller – Lisa Limited Edition.
The controller was designed by the singer herself. And fans won’t have to look far to find Lisa in the details. Parties worked closely together to incorporate elements that held personal meaning for her.
Her iconic bangs and eyes take center stage on the DualSense wireless controller touch pad. These are joined by her signature stars and bold “LL” lettering, all set against a Chroma Pearl colorway – Lisa’s personal favorite.
The Southeast Asian market can look forward to the release of the DualSense wireless controller – Lisa Limited Edition starting October 30th at participating resellers.
Of course, the controller will come in very limited quantities, for the following retail prices:
- SG$ 115
- MYR 419
- IDR 1,549,000
- THB 2,890
- PhP 5,411
- VND 2,399,000
Pre-orders begin on October 2, while supplies last. The release coincides with Lisa’s upcoming new EP, Press Play, which comes out on October 23.
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