4/4/25: This Week In Consumer Hardware
BYRitwik Pavan

4/4/25: This Week In Consumer Hardware

Recent consumer product launches from from Spicerr, Withings, Nintendo, and Magpie.


This week I came across four interesting products:

  1. Withings U-Scan

  2. Nintendo Switch 2

  3. Magpie Tech QUBE

  4. Spicerr Smart Spice Dispenser

You can see all the product demos [here]


Withings U-Scan: A Urine Lab That Lives in Your Toilet

Withings is pushing connected health into a new frontier with U-Scan—a hands-free urine lab that fits inside your toilet bowl.

U-Scan tracks hydration, nutrition markers, pH levels, and more, giving you daily insights right from your bathroom. No lab appointments, no waiting for results.

Two swappable cartridges are available:

  • Cycle Sync: Tracks hormonal shifts to help guide menstrual cycle management.

  • Nutrio: Monitors hydration, acid-base balance, vitamin C levels, and energy metabolism.

Each scan triggers personalized lifestyle recommendations through the Withings Health Mate app, helping users make informed adjustments in sleep, diet, and activity.

It’s private, automatic, and designed to turn a once-a-year checkup into a daily snapshot of health.

You can see the product demo [here]


Nintendo Switch 2: A Console Built for Playing Together

The new Nintendo Switch 2 is more than a spec bump—it’s a rethinking of how social gaming should work.

Nintendo added GameChat, a new voice and video chat system built directly into the console. You can talk, share your screen, or hop into multiplayer without switching apps.

The redesigned Joy-Con 2 controllers attach magnetically and now feature built-in mouse sensors, turning any surface into a control zone for compatible games.

Other upgrades include:

  • A freely adjustable kickstand for tabletop mode

  • Dual USB-C ports for easier charging and accessories

  • Backward compatibility with most Switch titles

  • Support for TV output with HDR and up to 4K visuals

Switch 2 isn’t just about sharper graphics—it’s about playing together, anywhere, with fewer barriers.

You can see the product demo [here]


Magpie QUBE: The Smartest Way to Measure

QUBE is a compact, 3-in-1 measurement tool that combines a digital level, angle finder, and laser distance meter into one palm-sized device.

It’s built for accuracy, with a rotating display, auto-calibration, and a magnetic mount for hands-free use. You can switch between modes instantly, and it remembers up to 99 measurements.

Core features include:

  • Angle Finder Mode: With precision up to two decimal places

  • Level Finder Mode: Bullseye display for leveling surfaces or tools

  • Laser Distance Meter: Measures up to 164 ft in real time using green laser tech

With an IP54 rating, USB-C charging, and 12 hours of battery life, QUBE is built to work anywhere—without the bulk of traditional tools.

You can see the product demo [here]


Spicerr: The First AI-Powered Smart Spice Dispenser

Spicerr is rethinking the spice rack with AI-driven precision and a beautifully modular design.

It holds 6 airtight spice capsules at once, each dispensed automatically with exact measurements. The system uses Compression-Dispense™ tech to keep spices fresher longer and eliminate the need for spoons or scoops.

Every Spicerr unit ships with the Essential Kit, a starter set of 12 spices that can be swapped in and out easily.

Key features:

  • AI personalization based on your flavor preferences

  • Real-time inventory tracking

  • Clean, organized modular rack

  • Recipe guidance and automatic blend adjustments

Launched on Kickstarter after a big debut at CES 2025, Spicerr is one of the most interesting smart kitchen devices to hit the market in years.

You can see the product demo [here]


That’s all for this week!

If you spot any cool products, feel free to DM me @ritwikpavan.

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