I used to be pretty organized, then I got married, had a child and started collecting stuff. Now it takes me an extra 40 minutes just to get out the door and countless hours trying to keep track of things. Forget taking a vacation, it’s almost too much work, who’s got the camera, the keys, the suitcases? Do you have your phone? Something is always lost or forgotten, is there a way to avoid it?
Well, check out iFi Systems Smart Tags, working like a two way pager between you and your precious stuff. Utilizing a Bluetooth connection and able to be attached to a handbag, camera case, or just about anything else you’d like to protect, these Smart Tags act as a handy reminder that you’ve forgotten something, or worse, your valuables are walking off with an opportunistic thief!
You can attach multiple tags to multiple items and check the status of each one directly from the home screen. You can customize the names, and the alert sounds for each item individually, and you can even monitor battery life via your smartphone. Can’t find the phone you say? Simply use your tag to track it, the communication system works both ways.
iFi Systems Smart Tags come in both iOS and Android models and the associated app can monitor up to 6 different items at a time. You phone will alert you if you and your things are separated by more than 30 feet and will then send you a Google map of where it was at the time of separation. You can also set up safe zones, like when you’re at your office, so you do not have to endure alerts every time you walk to the water cooler.
So if you want to keep your belongings safe, primarily from yourself, get some iFi Smart Tags. Around 30 to 35 bucks, depending on your operating system, from iFisystems.com
Do you love all things remote control? Yes sir, toys that can be controlled remotely are always a joy to behold, as these tend to give you a certain sense of "god-like" feeling, at least until the batteries run out, anyways. Well, Thinkgeek might have something that would cater for folks who prefer things that fly in the air instead of roving on the ground on some sort of wheels – by offering the $99.99 Avitron V2.0 R/C Flying Bird.
The Avitron V2.0 R/C Flying Bird goes one up on its predecessor by coming with additional feathers, and to ensure that this bionic bird is capable of taking to the skies, it will come in an extremely lightweight design, achieving the balance to be light enough to take off, while ensuring it is heavy enough not to spiral out of control at the slightest gust of wind. This half-bird, half-plane toy will boast of features such as adjustable speed, where low-speed functionality allows a dedicated pilot to create a realistic looking bird in flight. Made out of durable EPP body and CFRP wing ribs, the remote control itself requires as many batteries as the old school Sega Game Gear (half a dozen), and it takes 12 minutes to charge up that results in 8 minutes worth of flight time.
For July onwards, cyclists who happen to reside in Boston will be able to rent helmets from solar-powered vending machines which have been strategically stationed right beside popular Hubway spots (which so happens to be the city's bicycle sharing system that was introduced to mainstream consciousness last summer). This particular concept for Helmethub hailed from a dozen MIT undergraduates and was first revealed during their 2011 Product Engineering Final Presentation, where courtesy of a product-design course that required the students to think up of building prototypes from scratch in the span of a single semester. There was no looking back since then, as the company has worked round the clock in order to refine their product offering so that it can be ready in time for the masses in the near future.
Each of these solar-powered vending machines will be able to store three dozen helmets and boast of a touchscreen similar to those on Hubway rental kiosks. Rentals will cost you approximately $2, while riders who figure out that they will be doing a whole lot of biking for a long time to come might prefer to settle for purchasing a helmet outright instead. Once you are done with your helmet, you can always return it to the location that you are dropping off your borrowed bike, where the helmet will then be sent to the company's headquarters to be inspected and sanitized prior to the next distribution move.
What is the meaning of such sorcery? Yet another line is being breached in the world of technology, as the Ultrabook is no longer an ordinary Ultrabook with the release of the Toshiba Portege Z10t. In fact, Toshiba's latest release would clearly make this the first device that runs on the Windows 8 operating system from the company that was specially designed for business users. It is a versatile device by any means, where it is capable of functioning as an Ultrabook whenever the need arises, and if you find yourself in a situation where a tablet is more suitable to use, then the Toshiba Portege Z10t can also double up as that, too.
With the Toshiba Portege Z10t, you are able to switch form factors instantly between notebook and tablet in the simplest of actions – that is, to detach the screen. When detached you will find the tablet segment a wee bit larger than usual, especially when you are so used to the 7" tablet market – but those who are using hybrid Ultrabooks like the Dell XPS 12 and the Lenovo Yoga 13 would find it ideal, as the Toshiba Portege Z10t comes with an 11.6" diagonal, Full HD, IPS anti-glare touchscreen display that ought to offer a whole lot more screen real estate compared to the other tablets, without sacrificing on the ultra-responsive performance of a notebook.
Not only that, there is also a built-in digitizer that would increase the amount of functionality for folks who want to write and take notes on-screen. As for the detachable keyboard, it will come with a touchpad that we suspect will not see much action, since you would most probably play with the touchscreen display itself. Still, it boasts of Windows 8 gesture support and Accupoint, and is LED backlit and spill-resistant. You can choose from 128GB or 256GB SSD configurations, where these will be accompanied by 4GB RAM, is Intel Wireless Display Ready, has a SD memory card slot, USB 3.0 and Micro HDMI ports, and an audio combo jack in addition to the keyboard dock carrying full-size HDMI, RGB, LAN and USB 2.0 ports. Prices for the Portege Z10t start from $1,499 onwards.
Do you think that students today are a whole lot more pampered compared to the students of yesteryears? Perhaps, but each generation always has their fair share of challenges and issues to contend with and work through. For instance, students of yore had to settle for heavy textbooks that could break one's back if you were not careful, not to mention having to lug all of these along with their paper notebooks (mention notebooks these days and chances are folks will think that you are talking about a MacBook) to their respective classes. Well, schools these days have taken steps to jump aboard the paperless revolution – at least according to what their budget allows, that is, and some higher education institutes have started to purchase tablets like the Apple iPad for use in the classroom. These iPads certainly come in handy, where it takes testing, studying and note taking to a totally new level. The thing is, there are always two sides to a coin – where wireless keyboards for the iPad in a classroom would require teachers to simultaneously pair multiple iPads with multiple wireless Bluetooth keyboards. Good to know then that Swiss peripherals manufacturer have got your back with the Logitech Wired Keyboard for iPad.
The Logitech Wired Keyboard for iPad was specially designed to handle hassle-free plug-and-play connectivity, where it boasts of an integrated Lightning Connector or 30-pin Connector, allowing you as the student to just plug in the iPad and start to type right away. Sure, it might not have the kind of freedom as that of a wireless connection, but there is something reassuring about wired connectivity that ensures every single keystroke is registered without any exception.
The Logitech Wired Keyboard for iPad comes with full-size keys and has a spill-resistant design, ensuring it is able to live a long life, while boasting of a key lifespan of more than five million strokes. Expect the Logitech Wired Keyboard for iPad to arrive in the US later this summer.
Doghouse Air Conditioner – Summer Comfort for Man's Best Friend
It’s almost here, the dog days of summer, I know most folks are looking forward to it, but I guess I’m just not a big fan of the heat. Sure it’s nice to go somewhere tropical in the dead of winter, but there’s a big difference between laying around with drinks that have oranges and umbrellas in them and actually having to go to work, and the store… even my dog is starting to pant already.
Well don’t worry Rover, the folks over at Climate Right have your back. Check out this small and totally portable doghouse air conditioner that will keep you cool all summer long. The CR-5000 actually cools in the summer and heats in the winter with a 5050 BTU capacity and it lets you control your pet’s environment all year round. The air is constantly filtered, cleaned and dehumidified all the while keeping your buddy comfy and cozy.
The 110 v electric Climate Right has an electronic thermostat with an energy saver feature and a timer. The fan has 3 cooling speeds and comes with an infrared remote control. It runs quietly and efficiently and has no harmful emissions and it is quite likely able to make “being in the doghouse” not a bad place to be, at all.
Dogs can’t cool themselves like we can, which leaves them much more vulnerable to devastating problems like heatstroke, so if you want to keep your pets safe and comfortable this summer you might consider the Climate Right Doghouse Air Conditioner available from theuncommondog.com for under 500 bucks, now bring on the Pina Coladas! [ Doghouse Air Conditioner – Summer Comfort for Man’s Best Friend copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]
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