Amphiro a1 self-powered smart water meter for the shower

amphiroSmart cars, smartphones, smart homes, the list seems to go on and on when it comes to having something that has the “smart” tag attached to it. We do know that the world has moved in leaps and bounds when it comes to technology, and with that, it has also helped us be a more efficient society. Power efficiency is a buzzword that has been thrown around for quite some time already, especially when you consider how the world has finite energy sources, leading us to consider renewable energy as another alternative. Here’s an idea for helping save on your thermal energy needs – with the Amphiro a1 self-powered smart water meter for the shower!

The Amphiro a1 is said to be the first of its kind in the world, where it will be able to assist users to help save up to an average of 23% of their thermal energy – this translates to approximately $135 savings annually without having to give up on your comfort. After all, the folks over at Amphiro claim that the average household uses 2,000 kWh of energy annually for water heating needs alone, and is more than the combined total used for lighting, cooking, electronic devices and the refrigerator.

With the Amphiro a1, it will be able to display your hot water consumption in real time, urging you to reduce your carbon footprint in an entertaining manner. With its help, it is projected to help you save 440 kWh of energy in addition to 8,500 litersof drinking water and waste water each year.

It will work by sitting between the shower hose and the handheld shower head, running on a tiny generator which harvests the energy for the display and electronic components from the water flow itself. It will show off details like your current water consumption, the water temperature, your energy consumption and the associated energy efficiency class, while a polar bear animation would visualize your energy consumption. Captain Planet will definitely approve, that’s for sure!

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Disposable Batteries Recharger helps stretch every last dollar

disposable-batteries-rechargerWe do know that times can get pretty hard for some of us out there, especially when you are out of a job for the longest time and your savings have just about run out. Well, that would mean being even more prudent with every single penny that you spend, and there are many ways to do so. In the case of using disposable batteries, there might be a different method to prolong the life of these puppies even when others have long given up on them. How is that possible, you ask? Well, this is where the $79.95 Disposable Batteries Recharger comes in handy.

The Disposable Batteries Recharger happens to have enough storage space to revitalize up to eight disposable batteries simultaneously. The device itself will feature a sophisticated microprocessor and proprietary charging technology that will be able to automatically identify battery types as well as their conditions before the charging process begins. The unit itself will be able to recharge batteries in one to eight hours depending on the type and size, and it also has the ability to revitalize alkaline batteries up to 10 times. The eight charging slots has enough room to accommodate half a dozen AAA, AA, A, C, or D batteries and two 9-volt batteries, where it will play nice with alkaline, NiMH, or NiCd batteries. The inclusion of a built-in LCD will let you see the batteries’ charge levels. Man, I wish I had this back when I was a wee lad and was eating through AA batteries like nobody’s business on my Game Boy.
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Blynk time-lapse wearable camera

blynkOne of the best ways to keep track of your life would be to make sure that you pen down your life experiences in a diary. Over the years, there has been an evolution in making sure that your memories are preserved, including the introduction of photographs to accompany the written experience with some visual representation. Of course, there is also the next level which was all the craze a few years back – blogging, which provided a platform for one to share one’s daily life with the rest of the world according to your level of comfort. Following that, the likes of Twitter and Facebook made it all the more interesting. How about making your own life journal all the more interesting with the Blynk time-lapse wearable camera?

The Blynk time-lapse wearable camera is the latest addition to the market by Lyfeshot, where it will measure a diminutive 2” x 1”, coming in the form of a one-step, hands-free form factor that will be able to assist you in capturing life’s greatest experiences. Just how easy is it to use? As easy as A-B-C, since it sports a simple, one-button operation alongside an extremely easy set-up that makes it applicable to be used in just about any situation.

If you are trying to create a video, all you need to do is to set up the Blynk according to the desired photo capture interval thanks to the free Blynk software. The snapshot intervals can be specially adjusted to take anywhere from one frame (photo) per second, to a single frame per day. You will be able to then figure out how best you would like to make use of the 4GB of internal memory, and it also comes with an internal, rechargeable, lithium ion battery that offers over 24 hours of battery life on a single full charge, never mind when you have set it to take 30 photos every minute. Expect to pick up the Blynk in three colors for $129.99 a pop.

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Booq Boa nerve messenger bag unveiled

booq-nerveThe modern day road warrior would do well to carry a messenger bag around wherever he or she goes. After all, with the number of gadgets that we carry around these days, in addition to our smartphones and tablets, a decent messenger bag would go a long way in making sure that all of our essential electronics travel with us. The Booq Boa nerve messenger bag has been specially designed to offer toughness and innnovation in a sleek design. First of all, there is the water-repellent 1680 denier ballistic nylon exterior which will deliver durability and protection from outside elements, and there is also the rubberized bottom which will help shield it from every day wear and tear.

Other than that, the Boa nerve messenger bag will also come with an intelligently designed pocket-packed interior that will come lined in herringbone nylon so that storage space is optimized, all the while ensuring that your gear within remains free from unwanted scratches to keep their resale value at a maximum. Booq has also thrown in an ingenious magnetic strap system that will be able to shift from a loose to secure fit in a jiffy, offering you maximum comfort regardless of your destination.

It does not matter whether you are a businessman or a bike messenger – the stabilizer strap will always ensure a snug fit, and it has a capacious zippered main compartment that will be further divided into segments. There will be a densely padded laptop pocket which can hold a 15” notebook, while a trio of flapped pockets with Velcro closures alongside one large zipper pocket will cater for the other essentials. Apart from that, you need not worry about your items inside falling out, since a large fold-over flap with all-around reflective trim and strap buckles will ensure that everything within remains there, safely shut and visible even in low-light conditions. The asking price for the Booq Boa nerve messenger bag stands at $149.95 a pop if you’re interested.

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TokyoFlash Kisai Adjust tells the time via digital triangle time

kisai-adjustIf you have always wanted to have a cool looking timepiece that is extremely difficult to read, then you would not be able to go wrong with Tokyoflash’s collection of timepieces. Their latest addition to the collection would be the $178.99 TokyoFlash Kisai Adjust, where it will boast of a digital triangle time readout. You can opt to tell the time in either a horizontal or vertical display, depending on your cup of tea, and there are also half a dozen LED colors to choose from, with the option for multi-color transition thrown into the mix along as well.

Just how does the TokyoFlash Kisai Adjust work? Well, it will be able to show off the time in a non-stop array of changing mosaic of LED triangles. You can opt to have it shown off in either 12 or 24 hour modes, and some might say that the vertical mode makes it easier to read the time compared to the horizontal mode. Even more, when night falls, the Tokyoflash Kisai Adjust would feature a tiny fish that swims across your wrist, accompanied by random sparkles for that added touch of uniqueness that only Japan can offer. It will also be water resistant up to 3ATM, and has a stainless steel case, strap, and clasp.
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LG set to introduce new AV lineup at CES 2014

lg-avLG happens to be one of the bigger vendors over on the CES showfloor in recent years, and you can be sure that their collection of the latest advancements in consumer electronics are guaranteed to wow – most of the time, at least. It will also be the same with next year’s edition of CES – which is happening in just a fortnight’s time, actually. One area that LG intends to showcase would be their most recent audio video lineup, where it will include the highly acclaimed, space-saving SoundPlate (Model LAB540W), the innovative Wireless Audio System (Model NP8740) and the sleek, aesthetically striking Sound Bar (Model NB5540).

First of all, the LG SoundPlate, also known as the LAB540W, will be the most recent arrival when it comes to the category of slim audio devices that will keep company your flat screen TV in your living room. It measures a mere 3.95cm above is base, where it is extremely space efficient, allowing you to place it right under a range of flat screen TVs, from 32” to 55”, helping you minimize clutter at the same time keeping your home looking neat and tidy all the time. Apart from that, there is also a robust 4.1 channel, 320 watt sound system as well as an external wireless subwoofer to keep your ears pounding.

As for the LG Wireless Audio System, this particular innovation allows users to select from virtually limitless home audio configurations. Just how is this made possible? Pixie dust? Not really, but it will fall back on the most recent mesh network technology instead that boasts of dual band Wi-Fi support (2.4/5GHz), allowing it to deliver high quality streaming music throughout the home. Apart from producing rich sound with clarity and depth, it will also be able to send the sound out in multiple directions.

As for the Sound Bar, it will be the perfect match for modern thin-bezel TVs, courtesy of its minimalist design as well as polished dark silver finish. This particular model would arrive with 4.1 channels and 320 watts of powerful output. Do not be fooled by its low profile body, as the NB5540 packs a punch, delivering rich, room-filling audio courtesy of a couple of forward-facing and two rear-facing channel configuration.

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Glyph the Virtual Retinal Display

glyphIt has taken years of development, research and hard work before Avegant arrives at the crossroads where it is today. Having said that, Avegant is more than proud to unveil their beta consumer concept of the Virtual Retinal Display which is given the name Glyph. No, this will not be the latest accessory for your next generation game console that is sitting underneath the Christmas tree, nicely wrapped and all, but rather, the Glyph headset happens to come with a brilliant, vivid video display and premium audio experience, sporting a special flip-down form factor along the way.

If you happen to be headed to CES 2014 in Las Vegas that is happening in a couple of weeks’ time, then you should be able to check out various prototypes of the Glyph Beta that are currently being assembled and tested. Those who want to pick up the Glyph Virtual Retinal Display for yourselves will be able to do so when the Kickstarter campaign begins this coming January 22, 2014 for $499 a pop with shipping all set to commence later next year.

At the heart of Glyph’s innovative nature would be its optical engine that is known as the Virtual Retinal Display. It will rely on a low powered LED, where it boasts of a series of custom optics as well as a micromirror array. The visuals that are subsequently produced by the headset happen to be more crisp and bright compared to those from conventional display technologies. This would mean that your eyes would be treated to the ideal environment when it comes to media consumption, including 3D movies, desktop environments and streamed TV shows. The integrated head tracking capability also paves the way for immersive, responsive gaming which is compatible with all of the latest consoles and games. Bear in mind that the Kickstarter campaign would come with its fair share of ancillary incentives, so you might want to check it out for yourself next year.

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Pyle Audio offers Bluetooth Fitness Scale for your home

pyle-audio-scaleI am quite sure that by now, you would have realized that not all scales at home are the same. Some folks still settle for the ordinary spring mechanism in the scale, where an analog needles tells you just how much more weight do you need to lose (or muscle to gain, depending on your fitness regime at that point in time), while others prefer something more accurate like a digital weighing scale. In fact, the digital weighing scale has gotten a whole lot more complicated over the years, gaining plenty of functionality along the way, and Pyle Audio’s Bluetooth Fitness Scale is a perfect example of that.

Pyle Audio’s traditional strength had always been in outdoor recreational sports gear and home, car and pro audio equipment, and this time around, their Bluetooth Fitness Scale is something worth checking out, especially when you are in the market at the moment to pick up a bathroom scale since the one at home has broken down. The Bluetooth Fitness Scale comes with an integrated app which was specially designed to provide the most critical data points for any workout regimen, where among these will include body fat, hydration levels, muscle level and bone level percentages.

Using it is a snap and a no-brainer, as all that you need to do is to step on it, and the Bluetooth Fitness Scale will do all the hard calculation work for you. Apart from that, the choice of colors that are available should keep any detailed oriented person more than happy since it comes in black, grey, green, pink or orange, retailing for $59.99 a pop. It has been designed with a tempered glass surface, allowing it to effectively distribute weight evenly across the scale. Not only that, if you have yet to agree with the universal adoption of the metric system, then the Bluetooth Fitness Scale is your cup of tea since it also does measurements in pounds and stones.

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New Trent PowerPak Ultra provides energy on the go regardless of environment

trentAs we mentioned earlier this morning, one of the most irritating experiences that one will go through would be to carry out a conversation on the phone, only to realize that the conversation had stopped abruptly – and the culprit behind that is because the handset had already run out of juice. Apart from that, it can be a pretty upsetting experience whenever we are about to conclude a business deal over the phone, and we get cut off, again due to the lack of power. With the new Trent PowerPak Ultra, all of this should be a thing of the past.

The New Trent PowerPak Ultra has been described to be the ultimate outdoor accessory for users who would want to make sure their USB-based devices remain powered up, regardless of the environment in which the device is in. On the outside, you will find a rugged design alongside IP-67 rating, and the PowerPak Ultra is also one tough cookie since it is capable of surviving most drops. Heck, you can also temporarily submerged it in water for up to 30 minutes without any damage, and imagine charging this with a waterproof Xperia Z at the same time! It will sport 14,000 mAh of power, and boasts of 2 USB ports, retailing for $69.95 a pop, and coming in black or orange shades.

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Joosa Power Charger lets you juice things up on the move

joosaIn this day and age, many of us own different kinds of gizmos wherever we go. The smartphone is definitely one of them, and it does not look as though it is going to be phased out anytime soon. Apart from that, another accompanying device is more often than not the seemingly essential tablet device, and for some of us who tend to carry out plenty of phone conversations while driving, a Bluetooth headset would also come in handy. There are moments when you might actually forget to charge up your device beforehand, which leaves you in a quandary later on in the day. Now, if only there was a portable power source to help you out, that’d be neat, no? Enter the £29.99 Joosa Power Charger, where it has enough energy reserves to charge up the average smartphone up to 4 times.

In order to know just how much juice this puppy has left, all you need to do is to give it a good shake, and the LEDs within will let you know the remaining power left. Apart from that, it will also arrive in a beautiful sandstone finish for extra grip and durability, making sure that you do not run out of juice ever again while you are on the road. All you need to do is to make use of the current USB charge cable with the device in question and hook it up to the Joosa Power Charger.
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