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Belty
Budgee Robot
If you’re fashion conscious, look away… if you’re
weight conscious, keep on reading. French
company Emiota has created a motorised belt that
adjusts to your body when you sit down and extends
as your belly expands at all-you-can-eat buffets.
It can even track your waistline and measure
your activity. Alongside the tiny motors there’s an
accelerometer and a gyroscope. (The cynics among
you may argue that a standard belt is already pretty
good at telling you when you’re getting fat). Carrying bags around a shopping centre
can get very annoying on a big shopping
spree. Wouldn’t it be great if a robot could
do it for you? Yep, you’ve guessed it, an app
controlled robot servant designed to carry
your bags is here. It can avoid obstacles
and can carry up to 50lbs and move at four
miles per hour. And if you want it to be
your very own designer baby, customise its
eye colour and voice.
Price: tbc Price: ££
Salt Card
Klenzi
The average user checks their phone 150
times a day. That’s 150 password entries! For
anyone who wants the security but without this
hassle, Salt’s keyless entry card is the answer.
It unlocks your device when you are within 10-
feet. Walk away and your phone locks as usual.
It’s the size and shape of a credit card so just
put it in your wallet! When you’re on the go without access to showers,
it can be quite a nightmare. However Klenzi think
they have found the answer. Without running
water, Klenzi has interchangeable heads for
body, face and hair that cleans you with water
and detergents, which it then reabsorbs. Perfect
for long flights and remote travelling! But we
wouldn’t advise dropping showers altogether!
Price: £ Price: tbc
Ikea Wireless Charging
It may take all day to find, (and another to build)
but their new furniture range features wireless
charging pads. Simply leave your phone to
charge on a bed side table, lamp or one of their
small charging pads! No more searching round
the house for the charger, no more wires sticking
out of sockets. Simple, handy and cheap!
Price: £
BauBax
It may look like an ordinary jacket, but this one
contains an impressive number of features, all
included to make your life easier. It has pockets
galore for all your personal items, from keys,
phones, wallets and tablets. Our personal
favourite is a built-in inflatable neck pillow and eye
mask. Plus the drinks pocket is a lifesaver when
the airplane fold-down table is ruining your much
needed leg space. Practical AND stylish!
Price: £
Stower Candle Charger
Touch Base
‘10% battery remaining’ is something all
modern people fear. These days though,
there are plenty of solutions trying to stop
that from happening, but we think this one is
top for ingenuity and eco-friendliness! It’s a
candle that heats and purifies a pot of water,
which serves as a thermoelectric to produce
power to charge your phone. Simple, clean
and quirky. Business cards haven’t ever really been given a
tech makeover – until now. Touch Base is a new
product that stores the information, quick and
easy. By tapping the card against a smartphone,
the cardholder’s digital profile is transferred to
the recipient’s mobile in seconds. The card can
transfer more information than is printed on it,
such as your social media details or examples of
work you’ve produced.
Price: £ Price: tbc
CIO Magazine Autumn 2015 Issue
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