DigiTech Magazine - UK CIO2020 - Spring 2015 | Page 4

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Goji Smart Lock
Razer Nabu Smartband
Flic
Kensington Proximo
If you worry that you have forgotten to lock the front door in your rush to leave then this gadget is for you ! The lock will send you a text when activated , providing you with peace of mind . The Goji Smart Lock bypasses the need for keys , allowing you to gain access to your home with the simple tap of a smartphone or electronic fob . And that ’ s not all , you can enable access to your home to those with a supported smartphone , even choosing specific days and times that they can enter .
Price : £ 180
Introducing the Razer Nabu Smartband – a fashionable yet discreet piece of wearable technology that connects to your smartphone . The slim wristband has a black-and-white OLED display that sits on the underside of your wrist and will vibrate when you receive notifications . The in-built accelerometer can measure the number of steps you take , calories burnt or time slept and integrates with Apple ’ s Health App to make sure you keep in shape . By tapping bands you can compete and communicate with others .
Price : £ 60
We all wish there was an “ easy button ” for different aspects of our lives . Well now there is ! Flic is a wireless button that can control a variety of things in your daily life , from playing music , controlling your lights to unlocking your front door . To set a specific task just open the app on your smartphone , press the button and assign a job . Easy ! The only limit to what Flic can do for you is your imagination .
Price : £ 12
If you are always losing your keys or misplacing your phone then this may be the gadget for you . The Kensington Proximo allows you to tag items with a Bluetooth dongle and use an app to detect their proximity . Using the ‘ Last Seen ’ feature you know where to start your search , whilst the proximity meter will tell you how far away your item is-letting you know when you are getting closer . Lost keys and missing phones will become a thing of the past with this handy gizmo !
Price : £ 40
Dark Sky ( App )
Hue
Bio Sport Wired Ear Bud
Bluesmart
Do you often fret over whether or not you will need your brolly or coat ? After all , the weatherman said it would rain later , but there isn ’ t a cloud in the sky ! Well , we might have the answer . Dark Sky is an eerily accurate weather forecasting app using state of the art forecasting technology that will not just tell you that it will rain , but that it will rain at 3.30pm for precisely 6 minutes . So fire up this app and ( most likely ) grab your brolly .
Price : £ 2.49
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Hue is a handy little gadget that may just revolutionise the way you light your home forever . This clever gizmo combines brilliant LED lights with intuitive technology that allows you to easily control up to 50 light bulbs with an app , from any location . The wireless LED light bulbs bring Hue to life and can deliver every colour in the spectrum to match your mood , whilst still screwing straight into your light fittings .
Price : £ 180
The Bio Sport Wired Ear Bud syncs to your smartphone and collects calorie , pace , distance and time data which is then displayed on your handset . But that ’ s not all – these clever ear phones will also track your heartbeat in real time without the need to have a strap across your chest . If you are above or below your target heartbeat then they will play you a song that will either slow you down or pump you up . Very clever !
Price : £ 95
If you are lucky enough to be escaping to some spring sun then pack the Bluesmart suitcase . This high quality carry-on suitcase is full of clever technology that will reduce the stress of travelling . The case can be locked using an app on your smartphone or automatically if you become separated ! The in-built digital scale will ensure you do not exceed your baggage allowance and an in-built battery will even let you charge your phone . The location tracking and distance alert functions are handy too , in case you leave it behind !
Price : £ 165