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Any Wall Becomes an Interactive Tablet with TouchPico

Pitching a presentation to a room usually requires a laptop and a projector but what you really want is the interactivity of your smart device. Enter TouchPico, a projector that turns any wall into a giant touchscreen display. TouchPico is an Android-based system that can project a streaming application or other content to an 80-inch display size on a wall or table. Content can be streamed from a smart device or through a Wi-Fi connection from a Mac or PC and with built in audio can even be used to project Skype calls. The real magic of TouchPico is in the hand-held stylus that emits an infrared signal that is [...]

JIBO Robotic Platform Will Become Part of the Family

Robotics come in all shapes and sizes and can do just about everything from vacuum your rugs to build a car. JIBO is a lifestyle robotic platform, designed and programmed to help as more of a family personal assistant. JIBO is a hands-free interactive platform that reminds me of the robot, "EVE" from the movie, "WALL-E". JIBO is placed in a central location and uses both facial and voice recognition to assist with things like notifications, messaging, photography and as an avatar for virtual presence. JIBO learns using algorithms to adapt to your life by understanding your preferences and emotive cues to communicate naturally and to be a better companion. [...]

Sense Sleep Monitoring System is Smart Sleeping

Check It Out or Buy on Amazon (Paid Link) Getting a better night sleep means understanding your sleep patterns and environment. By observing you and the conditions of your bedroom as a sleep monitor, Sense will help you get the rest you need. Sense is a bedside sleep monitor that works without any wearables making analyzing sleep conditions as easy as crawling into bed. The system has three components: the monitor, a small, "Sleep Pill" that attaches to your pillow and a smart device application. The Sleep Pill tracks any movements during the night with an on-board 6-axis accelerometer and gyroscope, synchronizing that information [...]

StormTag Personal Weather Prediction with a Global Purpose

If you are an amateur weather enthusiast, StormTag wants your help in a two-year project to collect climate information for better prediction models and act as your personal weather station. StormTag is a small weather station that can be attached to key chains, jackets, backpacks or anything you take with you outdoors. The device can monitor temperature, barometric pressure, humidity and UV index for accurate conditions at your exact location. The collected weather metrics are sent by Bluetooth to a smart device application for personal use and then also anonymously sent to the cloud for use by the climate-mapping project. StormTag is waterproof and the internal coin-cell battery will last [...]

Fire Powers the Elegant Pelty Wireless Speaker

Romantic dinners start with setting the mood. From the table candle to the selection of music coming from a Bluetooth speaker powered by that same candle, Pelty will be the centerpiece of your occasion. Pelty is a unique and elegant Bluetooth speaker that draws power from the thermal energy of a single burning candle under the unit. The ceramic and glass stand is designed to maximize the heat of the candle to the thermo-electric generator, drawing cool air in from the base and allowing warm air out though the top. The resulting power is enough to drive the high-quality audio, twelve-watt full-frequency speaker for as long as the candle burns. [...]

goTenna Enables Communication without Cell Service

Check It Out or Buy on Amazon (Paid Link) Getting away from it all usually includes any reliable cell service, making communication very difficult, unless you are using goTenna. goTenna utilizes the Multi-Use Radio Service (MURS) frequencies to communicate short distances between two smartphones when no cell service is available. It pairs with a smartphone through an application using Bluetooth-LE enabling the user to send text messages and location details. goTenna acts like other antennas in that the range can be affected by both obstacles and altitude, giving the unit a maximum range of fifty miles under perfect conditions. Broadcasts from the goTenna will [...]

Capture and Share Perfect Moments Instantly with Lightbox

It never fails that when you see something that would make the perfect photo or video, by the time you dig out your phone, the moment is gone. With a Lightbox wearable camera, grabbing those moments is easier than ever. Lightbox is a first-person wearable camera capturing or streaming photos, video and audio instantly so you never miss a moment. The camera is only 1.5-inches square and uses a strong magnetic clip to attach just about anywhere becoming your personal life photographer. Lightbox uses an eight-megapixel high-definition sensor to grab photos and videos either by tapping a button or by programming the unit to automatically take images through the app. [...]

FuelBox is Mobile Power at Home or On the Go

FuelBox is one of the more elegant mobile power charging solutions I have seen in a while combining device charging at home and on-the-go in one complete system. FuelBox is a mobile power device charging solution that uses a docking, "powerStation" and an easily transportable, "boostPack". The powerStation plugs directly into a standard outlet acting as a surge protector for anything using the outlet for power. The boostPack docks to the top of the powerStation using a magnetic connector and is capable of providing approximately 25 hours of extra battery life for mobile devices when fully charged. The best part about using FuelBox is there are no cords; both components [...]

Ritot Projection Watch is the Next Timepiece Evolution

First, there were analog watches, then digital. Ritot is the next watch evolution arriving soon and projecting the time or other important information on the wearer's hand. Ritot is a new kind of wristwatch that looks like a bracelet and with a flick of the wrist projects the time on the wearer's hand. Ritot uses a smart device application that allows the wearer to set notifications to be projected including incoming calls, texts, emails, social media, events, weather and others. Projected messages last about ten seconds or can be dismissed by touch or a quick shake and can be set to any of twenty colors through the application. The internal [...]