HOT 100

From truly wireless tech to superpowered CPUs, discover the most game-changing gadgets and transformative trends on the horizon

- Alex Cox 

#100 COOLER MASTER ORB X

We have to imagine Cooler Master was crossing its fingers behind its back when it pitched this techno-egg at least partly as a compact module for office workers. There's no way: this is destined for gaming centres, for the corner of rich-gamer living rooms, and for adorning the stage at e-sports events.

$15,000 (around £12,200), coolermaster.com

#99 VALENCELL FINGER BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR

We're pretty sure the tech is still awaiting medical approval, but Valencell's proof-of-concept shows it's possible to take a blood pressure reading without resorting to an arm-squishing cuff. We fully expect similar sensors to make their way into smartwatches eventually.

£TBC, valencell.com

#98 OTTERBOX OTTERGRIP SYMMETRY

As resilient as modern iPhones might be, nobody wants to drop them. Enter Otterbox with a case which both adheres to its usual sturdiness and features a fancy fold-out grip, which adds security without interfering with the MagSafe ecosystem.

$60 (around £49), otterbox.com

#97 TYPHUR INSTAPROBE

For once a product doesn't oversell itself with its name, as Typhur's probe thermometer uses direct contact thermal integration to pull up the temperature of your food damn near instantly. The backlit OLED display means it'll be as useful in the kitchen as it is through the billowing smoke of your nocturnal barbecue. A must-have for serious chefs.

$109 (around £88), typhur.com

#96 AMPERE TRACTION TIMER