Gadgets & Gizmos
This month, we take a sneak peak at recently announced devices that will be hitting the market towards the end of the year. From pens to body dryers, there definitely will be a gadgets or gizmos to please everybody.
Surface Pro 3
A laptop disguised as tablet, Microsoft’s Surface Pro 3 will be able to do the job of a laptop. It has a 12” touch screen, allowing maximum display in a lightweight and versatile form. Its integrated kickstand allows you to work or relax comfortably in the location of your choice. The screen has multiple ports, including full-size USB 3.0, Mini DisplayPort, and microSD™card reader ready to transfer any file. Its pen has Bluetooth capabilities, which allows for the control of the cursor without actually touching the screen. Take notes, draw and wake the tablet with a push of a button.
Price: From RMB 4980. Web: www.microsoft.com
Canary
Access your home anywhere. Canary brings to you the first smart home security device. Its HD video camera and safety sensors track everything from motion, temperature and air quality to vibration and sound. Its secure mobile app allows you to check your home from virtually anywhere. Whether down the street or around the world — you can always be home.
Price: From RMB 1,240. Web: www.canary.is
DREAM ONE
This is a speaker that will literally blow your mind. DREAM crafts premium, wireless audio systems with audio quality, elegant design and ease of use. DREAM ONE’s Sound Array Module delivers rich, immersive, 360-degree sound dispersion, producing consistent sound quality throughout the room. Its Touch Technology lets you change input sources, control volume, play and pause with the touch of a finger. Its wireless connectivity also allows you to place and play the DREAM ONE anywhere. Whether on the iOS app or Sound Array Module, the Touch Technology is designed to respond immediately to your music needs.
Price: Suggested price RMB 3,740. Web: www.dreamaudiolab.com
Body Dryer
A new way to dry your body quickly, hygienically, and safely! The growth of bacteria is a constant problem in wet towels when not allowed to dry properly. This can lead to health issues. The Body Dryer is an environmentally safe and bacteria free drying system that makes the use of towels obsolete. When you step onto the device not only does it record your body measurements, but it also gives you a 30 second blast of fresh air leaving you fully dry without the use of a towel.
Price: From RMB 1,300. Web: www.getbodydryer.com
LG HRM Earphones
Revolutionise your workout with earphones that double up as a fitness heart rate monitor. Simple, lightweight and multi-functional, these HRM earphones track your metabolic rate and maximum oxygen consumption whilst you listen to your favourite music. The HRM Earphone Heart Rate Monitor continuously monitors a full range of data, including distance, calories, steps and 3-axis accelerometer direction, in any weather condition. For the quickest info update, just glance at the bright OLED screen on your Lifeband Touch Activity Tracker. It’s the perfect companion to your Earphone Heart Rate Monitor. With a simple touch-scroll action on the OLED screen, you can review vital real-time biometric data and much more.
Price: Suggested Price RMB 1122. Web: www.lg.com/cn
Cinamatic
Hipstamatic goes back to its roots with Cinamatic, its first video app that brings much of the original Hipstamatic experience to video. Users create short video clips, which can be up to 15 seconds long and shot in bursts. They then choose a filter and can share their creation via Vine, Instagram, Facebook, email or SMS. The app includes a range of pre-set filters, additional filters can be purchased in-app.
Price: RMB 15. Web: www.hipstamatic.com/cinamatic/
