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.
Now here is something that gamer's can appreciate and here is why! It's not enough that you bought every console on the market. You don't need to invest hundreds more for all their different controllers. The All Universal Gaming Controller promises to be the last game-pad you'll ever need. Packed with 11 different USB and 7 Bluetooth drivers, it's compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and, soon, the Nintendo Wii, Wii U, and Switch. It also has a built-in screen for setting up macros, button mapping, and adjustments, and thanks to its rock-solid build quality, it will hold up to even the most fervent of gamer's. Available in wired and wireless versions. Check out the Kickstarter for more information.
I'm sure that we all have photo's laying around in a box or a photo album sitting on a shelf somewhere. Instead of buying a scanner to digitize them, use the highly capable camera in your phone and the PhotoScan app from Google. It uses specialized algorithms to detect edges, correct perspective, rotate as needed, and stitch multiple exposures together to get rid of glare. It also integrates seamlessly with Google Photos, and as with nearly all software from Mountain View, it's completely free. So go get your scan on and try it today!
Being with a group of people can be a challenge to stay connected throughout your camping or event your attending. Staying connected is important to all of us. If you're part of a group exploring the great outdoors. Beartooth ensures you can reach everyone in your party whether your phone has a signal or not. This sleek, pocket-friendly receiver pairs with your existing device, and uses its own radios to let you talk, text, and find everyone in your group, all via a familiar interface. It's great for expeditions and campers, but can also come in handy for concerts, conferences, and crowded amusement parks. It's currently on pre-order for $99 for a pair. Check out more information on their site.
So Google and Samsung have both come out with a type of VR for Android phones, however it seems that Apple made it an afterthought for iPhones. Not anymore though, Figment VR ($55) is the world's first virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) phone case. Its slim and sleek design makes it pocketable and accessible.
This combination headset and case lets you snap in your iPhone 6S or 6S Plus and enjoy immersive, high-quality VR right on your phone. Its built-in case offers protection, and its unique folding design means you don't have to remove it every time you want to go somewhere — just fold it to the rear and use/pocket your phone like you normally would. Available in white or black. Back them on Kickstarter.
Mount Dreams has just debut their new album, which is self-titled. It's an 8 tracked album that shines in brilliant ambient pop electronic soundscapes. This genre keeps on continuing to transform into beautiful shapes and sounds and just shows another great example of continuous change is the airily mind-numbing track “Home” by Mount Dreams. Features the outstanding and reassuring vocals of Anatomy, “Home” is a song that evokes a feeling of brightness among rough waters.
Check out the whole album below and also support the talent by purchasing the album on iTunes.
There is always someone looking for something new and creative and this is one of them. Recently is an app/service for iPhones that helps group and print your photos for only $9 a month.
Snapping great photos with your iPhone is the easy part. Getting those photos grouped and printed is not. This combination app and service automatically curates 100 of your most recent photos, then has you upload them once a month. When they're received, they're printed into a customized, high-quality 7" x 10" magazine with the date displayed prominently for easy sorting. You can use as few as 50 photos to make a magazine, or if you're a prolific shooter, use the simple editing tools to decide what goes in and what stays out. It's one of the easiest ways to get your latest photos in the palms of your hands. Download the Recently App
The Ford Motor Company has announced plans to implement Smart Mobility Plan. The corporation has unveiled the MoDe:Flex concept an eBikethat provides hands-free, turn-by-turn navigation while tracking your heart rate. It also bring all the real-time data to your smartwatch as well.
Connecting to users' smartphones by utilizing the MoDe:Link app, the MoDe:Flex provides up to the minute information pertaining to navigation, weather, time and traffic, among other features.
A user with a smartwatch can then activate a feature such as "no sweat" mode, which, based on the rider's heart rate, can increase electric pedal assist to ensure a rider does not break a sweat. So, for those bike riders who have the issue of showing up to drenched in sweat, there's an app for that.
There is even more to this eBike. Ford also announced that the wearable device comes with safety notifications. Like when your about to hit a pothole. The handlebars will trigger a vibration and the smartwatch will beep as a warning signal. So that your face doesn't get notified by the pavement.
Check out the video below for more information. It will get you pumped about this eBike!
USB wall outlets have been around for a while now, however they require messing with your wiring. Who want's to do that? The SnapPower Charger ($16) does not. Thanks to the smartly-placed prongs that draw power from the screws on the outside of the outlet, you can add a powerful 1-amp charger to any receptacle as easy as you can change the cover plate. All you need is a screwdriver and a few seconds. It charges any USB device (phones, phablets, tablets, hotspots, etc.) and eliminates the need for bulky wall warts.
Check out Kickstarterfor more information. Due to start shipping August 2015.
Being a person who loves dancing. You can already guess that I want a pair of these shoes. Orphe is a smart-shoes system that uses motion sensors and LED's to enable new forms of expression. They are like the shoes from when you were a kid, but a lot cooler.
Orphe is a smart-shoes system designed for performance that functions both as a customizable lighting system and a musical instrument/audio-visual controller. The sole of each shoe contains advanced motion sensors, around 100 full-color, serially-controlled LEDs, and a wireless module. This technology allows users to intuitively express themselves in new and interesting ways by freely mapping interactions between their movements and light and sound (patent pending). They also provide a system that makes it easy for users to share the assets they've created online. If you want more information. Check out the video below or check out the Kickstarter. Sorry to say though the Early Bird special is already sold out.
A new tech startup called Pixie is looking to give objects a digital presence with the help from little sensors called "Pixie Points." The senors, which communicate via bluetooth are packed into thin tiny tags the size of a guitar pick. They can be attached and tucked into whatever needs tracking. This means if you lose your wallet, you'll be able to power up the Pixie app (for iOS or Android) and see the precise location of where it was when it went out of range (about 150 feet from your mobile device).
Pixie Points can be tracked down to a few inches of their actual location. If an item is lost outside of the 150 foot range, the Pixie app offers a "last seen" feature, which alerts the user of the last logged location of their Pixie Point. In addition, the app creates an augmented reality map of all your stuff, so you can visually see where things are hanging out. Anything with a Pixie Point attached can "talk" to other items with a tag, essentially forming a network of all your things. There's also an augmented-reality map component of the app, making it possible to visually see where all your tracked items are at one time.
The tags will need replacing every 18 months, luckily they're relatively cheap: A pack of four will cost you $39.95. Shipping starts this summer.
Objekten Systems Key Ring($15.58) by Alain Berteau is a practical product for those that don't want a case that docks your smartphone or even having to carry around a stand. The classic leather key ring with a subtle cut offers smartphone docking capabilities. The product is also produced with recycled, bonded leather.
Just an FYI it was designed for the iPhone, however, it's compatible with most smartphones. Find more information on Objekten Systsems Key Ring here
Keeping your eyes on the road can be a hard task. You want to keep checking your phone for directions or see who posted the lastest thing on your Facebook. WithNavdy (pre-order $300.00), it will help make this a thing of the past. This 5.1-inch transparent heads-up display connects to your phone via Bluetooth and presents your navigation info and incoming notifications in a distraction-free way — above your dash, and between your eyes and the road. An IR camera lets you control things via touch-less gestures, and thanks to an OBD-II power and data connection, it can give you pertinent info about your car's performance and vitals, too, all without making any modifications to your existing ride.
Check out the video below for more info or check out Navdy site.
Since May is "Bike Month" let me introduce the Skylock ($159), its a smart lock that has a theft alert system that sends a message to your phone when someone touches your lock for an extended period of time. Messages are sent via bluetooth or via Wi-Fi. "Using Bluetooth Low-Energy, Wi-Fi, and an accelerometer.
Skylock pairs itself with a smartphone to be contextually aware. Through this connectivity Skylock can keep cyclists safer by comparing accelerometer data from a smartphone to its own and determine when a rider has been in an accident. In the event of a severe impact Skylock will send a push notification to see if the rider is ok. If they fail to acknowledge the notification within a set number of seconds, Skylock will automatically determine that the rider is seriously hurt and alert emergency responders so they can come to the rider's aid as quickly as possible."
The Lunecase is a smart iPhone case that has the capacity to receive notifications from the iPhone and display an icon accordingly to the back to let you know when you've got a new message or incoming call. The geekest part is that it’s powered by electromagnetic energy, which is emitted and surrounds most devices, including your iPhone. In short, it doesn't need any batteries and it doesn't need to be charged to power up. The Lunecase Eclipse is currently up on Kickstarter, where a minimum pledge of $39 will get you one of these. Get more info from Kickstarter.
Roku's Streaming Stick ($49) was just unveiled and might just be the answer to Google Chromecast. The Roku Steaming Stick is a tiny device that plugs into your television's HDMI port and allows you to stream HD video from the web, controlled by a phone or tablet. This sounds familiar.
Roku's new device will offer access to 1,000 channels and 31,000 movies and it allows users to cast from Netflix and YouTube to their televisions. The device works with free Android and iOS apps. Unlike Chromecast, it does comes with a Wi-Fi remote control.
You can currently pre-order via Amazon, BestBuy, WalMart and Staples and its scheduled to be on the shelves in April. Are you going to get one?
I don't have an iPad but if I did I would be jumping on this app to check it out. With this app you can remotely access any software on your Mac or PC as if it were a native iOS app from your iPad with Parallels Access (FREE). No matter where you are in the world, so long as you have an active internet connection, you can use software from your home or office machine, and access files. Features like tapping, swiping, pinching, and scrolling make it feel like you are working on an application meant for your iPad, while select, drag, copy, and paste let you seamlessly switch between remote apps and iPad apps. A built-in app launcher and app switcher keep you as productive as you would be on your full-size machine. So would you use it?
Pocket Tripod is a Kickstarter project that has some actual use in which it fits in your wallet and can transform into a 360 degree iPhone stand. The portable credit card iPhone stand is so convenient that you can always have it with you in your wallet. Check out the video below and if you want more information check out there Kickstarter page.
Just in case you were one who doesn't like the iPod shuffle you now have the option to purchase the new renanoed iPod Nano 7 ($149). It features a 2.5-inch Multi-Touch display, a Home button, Lightning dock connector, Bluetooth connectivity, 16GB of storage and FM radio with live pause. Available in seven different colors.
So your still not sure if you want to pick up a GoPro yet? Do you have an iPhone 4/4S? Then a Mophie Outride ($130-$150) might be a better alternative. This rugged, waterproof mount for the iPhone 4/4S keeps your phone protected inside a polycarbonate housing, while a wide angle lens ensures you get the whole picture, and a modular mounting system ensures you'll be able to use it no matter what sport you're in to. You will even be able to share your epic adventures with the application that comes with the Outride.
