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A monitor as compact as a book. This device turns your phone into a desktop computer. Meet Spud, a.k.a. spontaneous pop-up display. The 24-inch mini projector screen springs open like an umbrella, connects to any mobile device, and folds away to the size of a book in seconds.

With 1280×720 resolution and built-in speaker, the invention weighs less than 2 pounds and offers 3–6 hours of battery life. SPUD is priced at $374 at Kickstarter.