Wireless charging has made those cheap white cords a thing of the past, except while on the go. That is, until now. The Native Union Jump+ ($100)offers built-in Qi-compatible wireless charging in addition to the traditional wired ports found on portable power banks. Its ample 12,000 mAh battery can be accessed via a USB-A port, a PD-enabled USB-C port providing up to 18W of juice for phones, tablets, and even laptops, or the built-in Qi-compatible wireless charger. It can charge three devices simultaneously, recharge an iPhone 11 2.5 times, and ships with a handsome 4-foot USB-A to USB-C cable for recharging both the power bank itself and other Type-C devices. Free shipping over $69 as well.
Capacity: 12,000 mAh / Ports: 1 USB-A, 1 USB-C with PD / Wireless Charging: Qi-compatible
Looks like Amazon is getting into the Wireless earphone sector. The hands-free Alexa, which also supports Siri and Google Assistant. Bose Active Noise Reduction Technology. There's a lot to like about Amazon's first true wireless earphones. Dubbed the Echo Buds ($130), they have a sweat-resistant design that's ideal for workouts, 5 hours of battery life with up to 20 with the charging case, an in-ear design with three sizes of included ear tips for a comfortable seat, and an audio passthrough feature that lets you hear the world around you. So are you on board with the Echo Buds?
Everything seems to be smart these days from speakers, switches, plugs and more. So why not ceiling fans? A ceiling fan might not be the first thing you think of when it comes to the smart home, but there are perks to an automated fan. Adding voice controls, schedules and even IFTTT recipes to a ceiling fan creates a more convenient smart home and a more comfortable living environment.
The Bond($100) device is the flagship product for its parent company, Olibra. The Bond smartens ceiling fans by acquiring the signal from the device's original infrared (IR) or radio frequency (RF)
The Bond works with Amazon Alexa devices and Google so you can ask your voice assistant of choice to control your ceiling fan. The Bond app is available for iOS and Android devices, but the Bond itself doesn't work with HomeKit or Siri. In the future, they're looking to make it work for Windows AC's, Garage Doors and Motorized shades.
The Kozmophone Holographic Turntable ($249) was inspired by the original phonograph. The Kozmophone brings back the old horn-style speaker design along with some modern upgrades. The turntable features an integrated design for easy setup and allows you to either connect existing speakers or to use it as a standalone Hi-Fi setup. The horn-style speaker rotates 360 degrees to provide consistent sound coverage wherever it's placed and is also detachable and portable and can connect to any device via Bluetooth. It is also available in six different color options, the main cylinder can also be used as a smartphone charger but also features a hologram animation inside the housing that can be swapped with multiple options using the Kozmo app. Check out more information on there Kickstarter page.
Looking the a smart kind of lock then look no further than the KeyWe ($199). The KeyWe smart lock comes with an Ansi Grade 2 Deadbolt and the aluminium. It use 128 bit AES encryption for the connection between the KeyWe App and door lock. The KeyWe has the ability to store up to 20 passcodes per door lock, enabling each user to have their own unique code. Why not try the One-Time Passcode (OTP) options for the courier? It's only valid for 2 minutes and can't be reused. KeyWe works with NFC, Bluetooth and Z-Wave and WiFi Bridge App. Check out the video below and check out Kickstarter for more information.
