CES2015: Parrot Smart Pot Unveiled

Parrot, usually known for its super drones, unveil a new smart product for your future smart home, but this one could be bought in the very near future, and it is also very useful and affordable. For about $60, you can get the smart flower pot, the pot is composed of two devices, the H2O and the Pot, the H2O is the long part that goes inside the Pot, is features different kinds of sensors that will function to monitor soil fertility, soil moisture level, temperature, brightness and more...

The H2O part will do the autonomous irrigation for your plants, you just need to plug a 2 liter water bottle on top of it, and enjoy up to three weeks of continuous irrigation, a dedicated App will tell you when the plant need more water.

The second part is the Parrot Pot, it is a smart pot that contains two liter reservoir hidden inside, that will perform like the H2O, it is equipped with four waterspouts and it will can switch to a conservation mode when there's not much water remaining.

                                                            

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CES2015: NFC baby Thermometer In An NFC Stick

After the ability to unlock your Moto X with a temporary tattoo, the same company called VivaLnk is now unveiled a new kind of tattoo, it is a cute NFC sticker dedicated to temperature monitoring, the NFC chip is equipped with a temperature sensor that will take 3 seconds to tell you about your kid's temperature on a dedicated smartphone App.

The kid friendly designed sticker can last for 15 days, it is washable and it will be available in a pack of three that will cost you $15 and $20.

                                                   

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CES 2015: This Device Will Analyse And Tell You When You Have Bad Breath

The same company that has made the keychain-sized breathalizer to analyse your breath and detect whether your drunk or not, has today unveiled a new breath analyser device called "Mint", Mint analyses your breath and tell how much you have fresh or stinky smell !, the device connect to a dedicated iOS and Android App, the app sync with Apple's HealthKit on the iOS devices, and until now, it is compatible with Samsung Galaxy S4, S5 and Nexus 5.

Mint also measures the amount of water in your mouth's mucus membrane to tell if you're dehydrated and need to drink. According to the company, the device will be available in August.

                                              

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CES 2015: Sony Unveils The FDR-X100V, Its First 4K Ready Action Camera

Sony has today unveiled a new ready action camera, a camera that would be used by people loving adventures, and it is the first action camera by Sony that support 4K videos. The FDR-X100V is able to shoot with a resolution of 3,840 x 2,160 pixels, and of course, the device is ready to go inside adventure's areas, the camera is water resistant and splashproof, also, it features a wind noise reduction to ensure high sound quality. The camera will be available in March for a price of $500.

                                                                

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CES 2015: The Ring Doorbell Will Let You Video Tchat With Visitors When You're Not Home

The CES come with plenty of announcements, and now with this interesting doorbell called "The Ring". The Ring is a WiFi-enabled doorbell that will ring your smartphone when you're not home, the device connect to your home WiFi, it is equipped with a HD camera that will launch a video tchat one someone is ringing your door, then, you can use your smartphone to live talking with your visitors, the Ring is provided with speakers that have noise cancellation abilities,  also, this very useful device comes with infrared LEDs that give it night vision capabilities. Your video conversation can be also recorded so you can access it anytime.

                                                              

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VAMP Verza, The World's First Docking Headphone Amplifier

Your smartphone has not enough power to feed your power hungry headphones, so in order to listen to pure audio on your device, you really need an extension so you can enjoy the purest sound on the go. VAMP Verza by V-Moda is the world's first docking headphone amplifier, it is a digital-to-analog converter and a battery pack that transforms your smartphone into a mobile hi-fi system, the device features two Digital to Analog Convertor (DAC), one USB Audio DAC for your computer and a second micro-USB, 30-pin or lightning to bypass the stock analog output for your Android or iOS devices. The device comes with a USB-to-Micro-USB cable, a 3-inch USB-to-Apple 30-pin cable, a 4-inch Android Micro-USB-to-Micro-USB cable.

Your computer or smartphone are designed to power small ear buds, but by using VAMP Verza, your headphones will sound their best to offer you a bass boost and a 3D mode specially tuned for home and car stereos thanks to an integrated Bass/3D Button.

VAMP Verza is provided with a 2200 mAh battery that allow you 7 hours of continuous use, also, you can use the battery pack to simply recharge your Android or iOS devices, this beast is an Apple MFi official device approved, and it is tuned by the V-MODA's award winning acoustic team and legendary musicians and Grammy-Award winning producers.

V-Moda's Val Kolton in Milan, Italy, also designed the machined Metallo case specifically for iPhones or Samsung Galaxys, The Verza and Metallo case together form a great phone/audio system, the devices comes is three colors, white/orange, red/black, and matte-black that looks and feel very premium thanks to the metal designing, want to get this amazing device ?! just hit the button below !

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The Danalock smart lock, The Smart Way To Keep Your Room Safe

Do you always have a problem with keeping your friends, family or co-workers away from your room or office, do you always forget you room's keys inside the house ?! with this new smart lock, you will never worry about that.

The Danalock is a smart lock that will allow you lock and unlock your deadbolt-equipped doors without using a physical key, you just need your iOS or Android smartphone, and a free downloadable dedicated App, Danalock uses Bluetooth or Z-Wave to identify your smartphone, the App provide you with a simple lock and unlock buttons so you can remotely open your door. The device is also provided with an Auto-Unlock feature that will automatically open the door whenever someone with the correct digital key is in range, the App also allow you to set up a specific window of time for guests, workers or other people to gain access to your locked room, then the Danalock will be automatically closed. You can use send virtual keys from the App or the Danalock home Web app, those keys will allow you or your gest to access the room, then, you delete them anytime.

The Danalock battery status can be checked from your smartphone or computer, in order to recharge it, and don't worry about the installation ! the device can be easily installed on all door types as a retrofit to your existing dead bolt lock.

A very useful smart lock that you can get by just hitting the Amazon button below !

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The 12 Days Of Tech Deals from Amazon

First Blackfriday, next, cyber Monday, then Green Monday, and now, the 12 Days Of Deals from Amazon that ends tomorrow, so here is the best tech gadgets you can get before the soon end:

1- Tablets

For those who wants to get a good performing tablet with a great price, this last day is your chance, so lets mention several tablets, The brand new Nexus 9 is on sale, it is the latest tablet running Android Lollipop from Google, you can get it from this link, also, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 Inch, the very high end tablet from Samsung, with the brightest screen on the market is on this Amazon link .Wanna go with a windows tablet ? the Microsoft Surface Pro 2 might be the best choice, this Tablet with the Full HD Touchscreen Display and NVIDIA Tegra 4 Processor is on promotion on this Amazon Link

2- Smartphones

Want to get your favourite smartphone, not a big fan of tablets ?, well, here are some of the best deals, iOS lovers, the latest Apple's flagship, the iPhone 6 is available with a great discount, you can get it from this Amazon Link, also, if you want a great Android phone, with a real cheap price, you may want to get back to the Galaxy S4, it is still a great phone, with a big discount, we  don't think you want to miss it, you can get it from this Amazon Link, is that too old for you ? maybe you want to get its successor, the Galaxy S5 in on this Amazon Link. If you want to get and on contract smartphone, you may like the HTC One M8 from AT&T, you can get it from this Amazon Link.

3- Tvs

Big screens, movies, enjoying home is very amusant, that's why you may want to get one of these great TVs, the very vibrant images from the Samsung LED 4K TVs can be yours, the Samsung 55-Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV is now 35% off, and you can get it from this Amazon Link. If you want to get an under $300 TV, the LG 32 Inch 720p LED TV is now 29% off, and you can get is from this Amazon Link.

4- Wearables

There is different types of wearables, the main types are smatwatches, and activity trackers, so, if you care about your health, the UP 24 by Jawbone fitness tracker is now 46% off ! and you can get it from this link. Also, if you want to track you sleeping quality and daily activities, you might want to get the Misfit Shine Activity and Sleep Monitor, it is available on this Amazon Link. The second category you can get is smartwatches, so, you might want to pick the latest Android Wear release, the LG G Watch R is on this Link.

5- Headphones

Listening to music is a joy, but listening to it with a high quality sound is much more joyful, that's why you don't want to miss these offers, and here is short list:

Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Professional Studio Monitor: From this link

Beats Studio Over-Ear Headphones: From this link

Sony MDRXB950BT/B Extra Bass Bluetooth Headset: From this link

LG Gruve Bluetooth Stereo Headset: From this link

Sennheiser Urbanite XL Over-Ear Headphones: From this link

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Motorola Keylink To Locate Your Keys And Phone

Motorola has just unveiled the Keylink, a new accessory that will make never forget your keys, or your phone. The Keylink is a small gadget that can be attached to your keychain, like shown in the picture, the device comes with an Android and iOS dedicated App, so how to use this key fob.

The Keylink connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth, so if you lost your keys, you can use the App to locate them, the Motorola key fob will ring until you find it, and in the case you phone is lost, you can trigger the Keylink button, and your phone will start to ring from 100 feets away. The Keylink functionalities a really simple, that's what explains the simple price of $25.

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Amazon Unveils Their Echo voice-controlled Speaker

It is obvious that Amazon are not just focusing on selling other manufacturer's product, the company has unveiled a number of their own tech products like the Amazon Fire Phone and more, and now, the company has unveiled Echo, a voice controlled speaker that can bring you music, news, weather and more !

Like shown in the picture, Echo has a cylindrical design that will allow you to hear music from all around the room, but it is not just a speaker, having Echo is like having Google Now or Siri integrated in a speaker, the device is provided with seven microphones that are ready to receive you voice commands, after waking up the device with a hot word, Echo is able to respond and bring you news, weather, set the alarm and stream music and radio for you thanks to a WiFi connectivity that connects to the Amazon cloud.

Also, Echo is accompanied with an App that is compatible with Fire OS and Android to control your preference, such as volume, commands, enabling and disabling the microphones and more...

Echo will cost you $199, but it is only available over an invitation for now, and if you're a prime subscriber, you can get it for $99.

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A Coffee Maker Controlled With An App !

Good news for the lazy people !, Bruvelo is a new coffeemaker that promise to make your coffee via a dedicated App, you can stay in your bet, and just press some buttons to make a wireless mix of your taste.

The Bruvelo contains a beans grinder, it can also filter water, is contains a touchscreen that will tell you the right amount of coffee or water that you should add, through a preconfigured "flavor profiles", and that's not all, you can configure your own mix, to enjoy your own taste, and that's via the Bruvelo App, the app allow you to customize your coffee by variating the mix components via WiFi.

If you want to be some of the first to get it, you can pledge it on the kickstarter for $300.

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The .klatz Smart Bracelet That Transform To A Phone Handset

Smart wearables are now available in a huge number of varieties and choices, every manufacturer is trying to bring new features to attract you, and this .klatz Smart Bracelet maybe your favourite !

The .klatz smart bracelet is provided with a 384-LED display that can bring you time and notifications, the screen resolution is far from the existing smartwatches like the Moto 360

and others.., but this bracelet looks elegant and it comes with a new feature. .klatz can be opened to take the from of a phone, so you don't look dorky bringing your wrist up to your face !, then you can use it as your smartphone handset.

The .klatz smart bracelet connect to your smartphone via Blutooth 4.0 to display you time, and notifications of SMS, incoming calls and emails, the company also promises a bigger 600 mAh battery that will last for 10 days !

If you want to pledge it on indiegogo you can get it for $99, otherwise, you can wait for the next spring to get it for $139.

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The Haven Door Lock, A New Way To Secure Your Home

When it comes to securing your house, there are a plenty of new smart locks, but this one is a new concept, it is unusual and very efficient combining intelligence and strength.

First impression, the Haven smart lock goes on the bottom of your door, it take the position of a door mat, then you can lock and unlock your house in many interesting ways, the basic way is via a dedicated App, you can lock your door using bluetooth on your smartphone, you can also generate temporary keys for your  guests, and if you have forgot your phone, you can use the Online Access Portal by unlocking your door from a computer, also, emergency cases are considered, a mechanical footplate automatically lowers the lift gate in that case.

The special new thing is the lock strength, the Haven lock was putted under intensive tests to simulate house breaking, and the results were amazing, the lock is almost unbreakable, using any kind of force is just with no effect. So this is maybe the securest smart lock ever ! 

The company is counting on your pleges to make even more interesting features, like gesture control, voice control and more, you can check the Kickstarter for these details.

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Here Is Your New Yoga Master, The Smart Yoga Mat

It's true that you should be disconnected when you're practising Yoga, but to accomplish a perfect session, you will need a perfect master, and this new SmartMat will be a perfect one for you.

The SmartMat connect to you Android or iOS device via Bluetooth to bring you informations through a dedicated App, the Mat can track your positioning and makes real-time suggestions so you can make correct moves. It can make measures you hand and feet positions and limitations, then corrects your poses via a visual help on the app, and if you don't want to be distracted, you can turn on an audio option.

The SmartMat is on Indiegogo,by supporting it, you can get it for $247, otherwise, you can pre-order it for $347. The SmartMat has already raised a huge contribution of $182,000 !

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A Smart Cycling Helmet From LifeBeam

Not a long ago, we discovered a new interesting smart wearable, Skully's Smart Motocycle Helmet, now, this is a new smart helmet, and it is designed for bicycle riders.

LifeBeam is a company known for its defense products, designing fighter pilot helmets, this time, Lifetime inspired from its already existing products and unveiled a smart helmet for cyclists.

The smart helmet is provided with accurate sensors that are used in military aerospace systems to monitor fighter pilots and special operations forces, the sensors  can track your heart rate and tell you about your burned calories while cycling, all without a chest strap, the monitoring in based on bio-sensing technology that combines bio-sensing hardware, analytics and software that are able of measuring human performance.

The helmet includes ANT+ and Bluetooth transmitters that will transmit data to your smartphone. The battery life is also improved, on one recharge, you can use it for several times in a month.

The helmet is available from the company right now, and it will cost you $200.

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A Smarter Bulb By Stack

Many company are working to make your house smarter, building gadgets, mobile apps and many more products, and this time, Stack is presenting their new Smart Light Bulb, Well smart bulbs are not a new product, but this one comes with many new interesting features.

The Alba Bulb, is the new smart bulb from Stack, and it will act depending on time and depending on your behaviours ! The bulb is full of sensors, it is able to change colors, brightness  based on the time of day and your presence inside the room.

When you wake up in the morning, the bulb will start with a natural white light, then, it will switch to relaxing warm colors in the late evening. It is also a great idea when it comes to saving energy, the Alba bulb will turn off automatically when there is an ambient light, or when you leave the room.

This interesting product comes with a dedicated App if you want to control it manually, but you may want to let it act freely and enjoy its features.

The Stack Alba Bulb is available for pre-order, and it will be available beginning from 2015 for a pricde of $150 !

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MOTA's Jewelry Will Give You Notifications

Stop checking out your phone every minute, the MOTA ring will give all that's happening on your phone directly on your finger !

the MOTA ring is a new smart ring, it connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth, once on your finger, the device will give notifications about incoming calls, text messages and more, in the future, the company promises that you will be able to receive notifications from your social networks like facebook, twitter and others...

The MOTA ring vibrates to inform you about an incoming call, you can also see who is calling, and swipe if you want to get it later, also, if you have a text message, the ring will show the text on its tiny LED screen so you can directly read it.

The idea is to keep you away from checking your phone every moment, when you are jogging, having a date, having an important meeting and other activities.

If you want to get it for a special price, you can pledge the campaign for only $75, if not, you can wait for few months and buy it for the original price, which is $100.

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Digitsole Annouce A Smart Insole !

Smart things are covering our bodies, we are becoming over connected, but some gadgets are really interesting and may make your life easier, and now, its the time for your feet to get the connection !

Digitsole has announced their new gadget, an interactive insole that will heat your feet when they're feeling cold ! , the digital insole comes with a dedicated App for Android and iOS, the App will let you control the temperature which can reach a maximum of 40 C/104 F.

The gadget can also track your activities,  the smart insoles will monitor distances walked and burned calories, it weight around 3.5 ounces and it contains an integrated battery that is rechargeable via micro USB. The battery doesn't make this product uncomfortable, Digitsole said that is made with a shock absorber material that is preventing vibration.

The smart insole is not yet available, but you can pre-order it through Kickstarter for a $100. What do you think of that !

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Lucio, A Table To Recharge Your Gadgets

Tables are used often as decorations and a place to eat on it, but this table is bringing a new idea, Lucio is a small table from the Italian company Studio Natural, you can put your cup of coffee on it, but you can also use it to recharge your gadgets, smartphones, tablets and other stuff...

The table contains light panels that gather and store the ambient and natural light to charge your gadget, on the sides of the Lucio table, you can find USB ports in which you can plug your devices, you can use it wherever you are, just put it under the light or the sun, it will help you recharge your batteries even when you are in the beach, or when you are picnicking.

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This PocketBand Is Going To Make Your Life Easier !

This gadget should be very interesting, sometime when you are engaged in athletic activities like running, swimming, biking or skating, it’s annoying and distracting to carry your keys or your money with you, because there is no good suitable place that you can hide them in, this new gadget is the PocketBand, and it will make your life easier !

The PocketBand is a wristband that contains a hidden pocket, in wish you can put your tiny stuff and never worry about them, the PocketBand is made with surgical grade silicone, which makes it also waterproof, durable and comftable.

If you want to get three of them, you just have to pledge $20 for the compaign.

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