2/11/25: This Week In Consumer Hardware
BYRitwik Pavan

2/11/25: This Week In Consumer Hardware

Recent launches from Ooni, Casio, Hypershell, and Bluevua.


Hi. Hope your February is off to a great start!

Came across some cool products to share this week.

From making high-quality dough at home to wearable robotics and advanced water purification, here are this week’s exciting consumer products:

  • Ooni Halo Pro

  • Casio CRW001-1

  • Hypershell X

  • Bluevua ROPOT-Lite(UV)

You can see all of the product demo videos on my X post here.


Ooni Halo Pro: A New Standard for Home Dough Mixing

The Ooni Halo Pro is designed for anyone who takes their pizza, sourdough, or pastry dough seriously.

Unlike standard stand mixers, it mimics professional bakery techniques with its dual-kneading action, rotating both the hook and the bowl for better dough texture and consistency.

With 58 adjustable speeds, users can fine-tune mixing to get the right gluten development for different recipes.

The 7.3-quart removable bowl can handle up to 11 pounds of dough, making it easy to prepare large batches.

Other key features include a digital control panel, a removable breaker bar to improve dough handling, and multiple attachments for whisking and beating.

Whether you're making pizza or pastries, the Halo Pro brings bakery-quality precision into your kitchen.


Casio CRW001-1: A Digital Watch in Ring Form

To celebrate 50 years of innovation, Casio is bringing back the ring watch with the CRW001-1, a miniature full-metal digital watch that fits on your finger.

Despite its size, it displays time, date, and dual time zones on a 7-segment LCD screen.

The watch also includes a stopwatch function and a pulsing light feature that subtly flashes at preset times—a nod to the fleeting nature of time.

Casio achieved this ultra-compact design using metal injection molding (MIM), which allows the case, band, and backplate to be seamlessly formed in one piece.

The watch is also water-resistant and includes size-adjusting spacers to fit different fingers.

For those who appreciate both functionality and novelty, the CRW001-1 blends technology and nostalgia in a wearable conversation piece.


Hypershell X: A Wearable Exoskeleton for Outdoor Adventures

The Hypershell X is a lightweight exoskeleton designed to reduce fatigue and increase endurance for hikers, photographers, and outdoor explorers.

Using AI-powered MotionEngine technology, it reacts to movement in real-time, adjusting 800W of power and 32Nm of torque to assist each step.

The result? Less strain, improved mobility, and up to 40% increased leg strength efficiency.

Key features include:

  • 11-mile battery range on a single charge

  • 1.8 kg (4 lb) foldable design for portability

  • IP54-rated dust and water resistance for rugged conditions

  • Operates in extreme temperatures as low as -4°F

The Hypershell+ app tracks movement stats, and the system even adapts to different activities, from walking and hiking to cycling and running.

Whether you’re carrying heavy gear or tackling tough terrain, the Hypershell X helps reduce the physical toll.


Bluevua ROPOT-Lite(UV): Reverse Osmosis Filtration with No Installation

The ROPOT-Lite(UV) is a plug-and-play water filtration system that delivers high-quality reverse osmosis (RO) water without requiring plumbing.

Its 7-stage filtration system removes contaminants while UV sterilization and remineralization ensure the water retains essential minerals for better taste and health benefits.

Other standout features:

  • High-borosilicate glass carafe (instead of plastic) for safe, pollutant-free storage

  • One-touch LED control panel for easy use

  • Real-time water quality monitoring via a built-in TDS sensor

  • 3:1 clean-to-waste water ratio, making it more efficient than standard RO systems

With an annual filter replacement cost of just $0.22 per day, the ROPOT-Lite(UV) is a cost-effective way to get clean, great-tasting water at home.


A word from this week’s sponsor: Doss

The best products aren’t just built—they’re designed to adapt. Whether it’s a wearable exoskeleton or a spiral mixer, the most exciting innovations all share one thing: they give users control.

Doss takes the same approach to operations software. Traditional ERPs lock teams into rigid workflows. Doss lets them build their own—like assembling LEGO blocks. No long setup, no expensive consultants. Just a system that works in days, sometimes hours.

Thinking about starting your own company? The team at Doss shared their new hire onboarding presentation with me, a behind-the-scenes look at how the two-year-old startup won the trust of big brands.

Worth a read. Let me know if you’d like access.


That’s all for this week.

If you have any exciting products you come across, please DM me here :)

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