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