Stealth Technology in Everyday Life

Bracketron

Bracketron Smuggler

Here’s why you carry your own golf bag on the course — you’ve slipped an insulated cooler inside to hold cold ones, which stay that way thanks to a reusable gel pack. Sure your stroke might suffer as you keep going back for another can from the six-pack, but quenching your thirst is more important than making par any day.

Concord

Concord Eco Booster Battery Pack

Smack this flat battery pack on the back of your smartphone and only you will know that there’s 2X more power available. An adhesive keeps it snug and it doesn’t care whether you’ve a micro-USB or an Apple connector on the phone.

Concord

Concord Slider Keyboard

Apple iPhone 4/4S may be the latest tech, but the onscreen keyboard continues to be a pain. So pimp the iPhone’s bottom with this base, turn on the Bluetooth connection and pull out the keyboard when you need it.

iLuv

iLuv DreamTraveler

It’s a power strip, surge protector and USB connection in one. Now you’ve got 2 AC outlets, 3 AC sockets and 2 USB ports. Storage area folds up so there’s more room for socks when you’re traveling with it too.

Veyl

Veyl ePillow

Rest this pillow on your lap and the tablet is not only out of sight, but your neck and shoulders are saved a trip to the chiropractor. A hidden pouch can hold those dreaded reading glasses, while a ledge keeps your iPad/Android tablet securely in place.

Memorex

Memorex Ultra-Portable Stereo Speaker/MA2213

Okay, you probably don’t care that it has stereo speakers and an FM radio built-in. Or that it can hold an iPhone/iPod or iPod touch inside. So how about that it runs on batteries when you want it to? Or that the carry handle is integrated at the top so you don’t have to search for it? Or that there’s a hidden compartment for holding your earphones? Pretty cool.

Mizco

Mizco International Marc Ecko SPRAY

A spray can for graffiti? Try a Bluetooth-powered wireless speaker that controls audio at a distance through twisting the “can’s” top or pressing its “nozzle.” Best part, besides the 10 hour rechargeable battery, is just how loud 3 watts can be when using high-end audio drivers and bass radiators.

Mimoco

Mimoco Mimomicro Flash Drives

Tiny enough to keychain without calling attention — hey, that’s not true because it’s a sculpted figure from Star Wars or a DC character like Batman or Superman. Still, unless you look close, nobody will notice that there’s a microSD card inside, or that a flip-out plug means no drive cap to lose.

Korg

Korg Mini Kaoss Pad 2

Want to DJ and look cool without having to share the stage with turntables? Then hide this controller in your hand and work effects with your fingertips. Depending on what kind of audio you’ve got connected to this battery-powered guy, all kinds of synthesized sounds are gonna start flying.

Magnus

Magnus Stand/iPad 2

This magnetically attached stand is barely visible when it’s hugging the back of the iPad 2. As a result, you’ve got both hands free. Pop it off when you’re done using it, but it’s so unobtrusive that you’ll probably forget it’s there most of the time.

Swann

Swann RemoteCam

They’ll think you’re just holding your car’s key-fob while they do something stupid. But you know better since the built-in video camera is filming away at the press of a button. Later you can upload or make a slideshow of the video or pics on your PC, since there’s a removable memory card inside.

K-array

K-array Ecodock Mini Loudspeaker

A tiny acrylic base uses audio horn speaker acoustics to make sound — no batteries or electronics, just your iPhone 4/4s is plugged in for power. Boosting the audio signal means you don’t have to curse at that car alarm going off outside.

ThinkGeek

ThinkGeek Hollow Spy Coin

Want to hide that microSD card with all the good stuff on it from prying eyes? Then unscrew this hollow “spy” half-dollar, stick the card inside and toss it back in your pocket with the rest of the change. Just don’t use it to buy a Coke later.

Marshal Rosenthal is a Los Angeles-based freelance writer specializing in technology, consumer electronics and pop culture