2015 was an exciting year for consumer tech and gadgets. More DIY entrepreneurs launched innovative new products thanks to 3D printing and the increased popularity of crowdfunding platforms, while consumers enjoyed easier access to gadgets and tech that were once only available to those in high-tech circles. We've rounded up five limited time offers on some of the coolest tech products you may have missed last year.
MSRP: $78
Today: $59.99
Console and mobile gaming both enjoyed plenty of popularity in 2015, but the Phonejoy GamePad 2 is the first device to bring the two together. You can hook your smartphone up via bluetooth and connect the controller to your smartphone for a one of a kind gaming experience. It's platform agnostic and fits nearly every modern smartphone and tablet, so you can play your favorite mobile games with the benefit of a controller. It normally costs around $80, but Engadget readers can get one for just $59.99 -- Over 20 percent off plus free shipping.
MSRP: $520
Today: $62.99
While big tech companies had their fair share of exciting new product launches, a new batch of entrepreneurs were able to create and release their own innovative products thanks to 3D printing, crowd-funded distribution platforms, and easier access to DIY technology and know-how. If you have any interest in learning about the Internet of Things (IoT), thisComplete Arduino Starter Kit is a great place to start. It includes all the hardware you'll need to build your own projects, plus over 25 hours of hands-on training to help you learn. The full price of the bundle is over $500, but Engadget readers can get it for just $62.99 -- 87 percent off, with shipping included.
MSRP: $50
Today: $33.99
VR became more of a reality in 2015 than ever before. The more advanced VR headsets, like Oculus, require external computing power, while the Google Cardboard headset still feels a little too much like a carnival prize.The Innori VR Headset sits in the middle -- It's a comfortable, durable, and sleek headset that only needs your smartphone to use. It normally costs about $50, but Engadget readers can grab one today for just $33.99 with free shipping -- over 30 percent off MSRP.
MSRP: $50
Today: $34.99
While drones weren't the newest technology of 2015, they did become a more mainstream consumer product. We'll see how the regulation of these products evolves over the next few years, but now is as good a time as ever to take up drone flying as a new hobby. The Cheerson CX-10 claims to be the world's smallest drone with a camera, and Engadget readers can grab one with a 2GB Micro SD Card for just $34.99 plus free shipping -- 30 percent off retail value.
MSRP: $799
Today: $469
Advancements in robotics have transformed industries like healthcare and manufacturing, but there hasn't been a ton of new consumer level robots.Meet Alpha 1s, the humanoid robot that can dance, stunt, tell stories, and do anything you program it to. While it's not quite as useful as a personal assistant, it's guaranteed to bring endless fun to your living room or office space. It retails for around $800, but Engadget readers can pick one up for just $469 -- Over 40 percent off MSRP.
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