I am Tushar Mehta, a writer at Digital Trends and a lover of winter, which inherently indicates my preference over summer. The delight of spending extra hours tucked in bed, sipping hot soup and hot chocolate without remorse, and being carefree about gaining a few winter pounds are some reasons behind my affection for chilly weather. Moreover, I'm captivated by the charm of sunsets more than sunrises, identifying me as an opacarophile.

During an evening walk with my dog, I marveled at how minute alterations in the sun's position relative to Earth induce such significant changes in our weather and concluded that Earth's strategic location in the solar system is vital for life to thrive. I realized that a small displacement of Earth would render humans incapable to contend the challenges of Artificial General Intelligence. That's how crucial ambient heat is to our existence. I wished I had grasped this idea during my college years, perhaps it would have made thermodynamics less intimidating.

My curiosity led me to investigate the unnoticed impacts of heat on our everyday lives. Assisting me in this pursuit is a diminutive thermal camera by InfiniRay, which when plugged into any phone or tablet via the USB port, offers a unique perspective to perceive the dynamics of heat around us which we typically ignore until it becomes uncomfortably hot or cold.

This portable camera connects using a USB-C port and is compatible with any Android device. An alternate version with a Lightning port is also available for iPhone users. The built-in sensor has a modest resolution of 256 x 192 pixels, sufficient to project a vibrant image. Despite weighing 11g , its size and weight is something one would hardly notice.

The thermal camera endorses temperatures ranging between -20 to 650 degrees Celsius, suggesting various practical applications both indoors and outdoors of your home. Moreover, it provides real-time updates on the temperature at different spots on the screen and offers various color modes to enhance visibility based on the context.

The thermal camera doesn't limit itself to detection of faults and flaws in machines, it also has some fun applications. For instance, it proves useful in finding the most comfortable spots in one's home or even for winning a game of hide-and-seek or paintball. If you're adventurous, you can even use it for decoding temperature mysteries of the human body or in saving spirits if you're enthusiastic about ghost hunting.

Regardless of its unique and stimulating functionalities, the $299 price tag attached to P2Pro might seem steep for most. However, if you're in for an exciting experience and have some extra cash to spare, this tiny thermal camera accessory could be a worthy investment or an ideal gift for the curious at heart.