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The 3D Pocketcopter Takes Mobile Video to New Heights

Being able to take high-quality photos and video on our smart phones has changed how we share life's moments. The 3D Pocketcopter mini drone will change that perspective again, this time from a bird's eye view. The 3D Pocketcopter is a small, lightweight and highly portable camera mini drone for capturing high-definition photos and video in both 2- and 3D. The unit uses two rotors that spin in opposite directions giving the copter stability and either Bluetooth or Wi-Fi for connecting to a smart device application. Flight controls are performed on the application and are simple enough that you do not need to be a master drone pilot to capture [...]

Check Your Tire Pressure Anytime with FOBO Tire

Check It Out or Buy on Amazon (Paid Link) Everyone knows that the one thing you can do every time you fill up to maximize your gas mileage is to check your tire pressure, yet most of us do not. FOBO Tire makes checking your tire pressure as easy as looking at your smart phone. FOBO Tire is a tire pressure monitoring system that mounts on each tire valve stem providing contiguous monitoring of up to twenty vehicles. Setting up the system takes about five minutes by replacing each cap with a FOBO Tire unit and then linking each unit to the smart phone [...]

Make Your Favorite Footwear Smarter with DigiSole

At the heart and soul of every serious fitness program is the activity tracker. DigiSole is the tracker you put between you and the world so when you hit the ground running, you can see how you move. DigiSole is a footwear insole motion and activity tracker that uses advanced pressure mapping technology to monitor your every step. The sensors are as thin as a piece of paper and can track performance data with high accuracy based on foot weight distribution in upright activities like walking, running, cycling or in any activity that involves these actions, like golf. The collected data is sent through Bluetooth to a smart device application [...]

Candles Get Colorful and Interactive with PLAYBULB

Check It Out or Buy on Amazon (Paid Link) There is no denying that even one lit candle can change the ambiance of any occasion from ordinary to warm and inviting. PLAYBULB is a colorful replacement to regular candles offering lighting options in a portable and interactive package. PLAYBULB is a fun twist on the traditional candle using thirty-milliwatt LED lights and an Android or iOS application to glow in any color you choose. Setting up the candle is as easy as inserting three AA batteries, flipping the power switch and then connecting through Bluetooth to your smart device. With the free application, color, [...]

ORA-1 Smart Glasses Combine Augmented Reality with Mobility

Check It Out or Buy on Amazon (Paid Link) While it may be true that glasses make you look smarter, making your world smarter with the ORA-1 Smart Glasses platform is a huge step in wearable computing mobility. The ORA-1 Smart Glasses combine augmented reality and a self-contained Android computing platform capable of running apps without being tethered to a smart device. The glasses use two, "Flip-Vu" viewing angles that allow information at-a-glance or a true augmented reality overlaying applications on the wearer's field of vision. Apart from its ability to run Android applications natively, the glasses also contain a nine-axis orientation sensor, GPS, [...]

AnyMote Turns Smart Devices into Universal Remotes

Check It Out or Buy on Amazon (Paid Link) Universal remote controls get rid of controller clutter, but they still require multiple and repetitive button input. AnyMote is more than the typical universal remote, giving you complete control over all your devices. AnyMote is a 360-degree infrared bridge that works with a smart device application enabling one-touch control of multiple devices. It uses Bluetooth to pair with the smart device and can receive commands within a 200-foot range sending those commands to all devices in line of sight of the unit. AnyMote can interact with more than 800,000 supported devices and can be programed [...]

FIXD Monitors Automobile Condition Through OBD

Check It Out or Buy on Amazon (Paid Link) The dreaded, "Check Engine" light. We all know it is important and we are optimistic it will just turn itself off. With FIXD, you will know the condition of your car right away through on-board diagnostics on your smart device. FIXD is an automotive diagnostics tool for everyday drivers who just want to know why their car is telling them it needs attention. The unit plugs into the on-board diagnostics (OBD-II) port located below your dashboard to monitor your car's performance. If a problem is detected, an application on a synced smart device will notify [...]

The Noke Padlock Secures Your Stuff with a Smart Key

Check It Out or Buy on Amazon (Paid Link) If you have something to secure, there is a good chance that on the outside of that case, locker or storage unit, is a padlock. Noke will do everything that lock can do without keys or remembering a combination. Noke is the next evolution in padlock design that works by using Bluetooth and a smart device application to secure your stuff. Unlocking Noke is as easy as giving it a squeeze, which tells the lock to look for a smart device with the right key and if detected, the lock opens. The application can also [...]

Send One-Touch Emergency Alerts with Silent Beacon

Emergencies happen every day, which is why having a lifeline device is critical to getting help. Silent Beacon provides that personal emergency alert notification without expensive contracts, activation and monthly service fees. Silent Beacon is a wearable alert device that works in conjunction with an iOS or Android smartphone providing one-touch notification in any emergency. The unit uses Bluetooth to connect with the application and on activation, can provide location details and send mass text and email to a list of contacts, and notify emergency services. Caretakers of the elderly or persons with a medical condition and parents of young children can also see the exact location of the device [...]