Gadget gifts for Mother’s Day
Give the gift of technology this Mother’s Day. Nicole Cornella from Tech Launch Pad shares some the coolest gadgets that any mother would love.
iDevices: Kitchen Thermometer
Meet your new Sous-Chef: Full-size Bluetooth cooking thermometer allows you to monitor temperatures from your free iDevices Connected app
• Dual-probes allow you to monitor two temperatures simultaneously from another room
• Customized temperature lets you know when your food reaches the perfect temperature
• Remove food from stove at just the right time to wow family and friends
• 150 foot Bluetooth Smart Range; -22°to 572°F temperature range
• Magnetic mounting for your stove or counter; illuminated display for quick glance
• Compatible with iOS and most Android devices
Available: iDevicesInc.com, Apple Stores
Price: $79.99
Website: www.iDevicesInc.com
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Urbanears: Humlan
Machine washable headphone delivers superior sound and style
• Easily removable headband and ear cushions are machine washer safe
• ZoundPlug allows users share music with a friend by having them plug another pair of headphones in via the 3.5mm outlet on the ear cap
• Features tangle-resistant fabric and TPE cord ideal for on-the-go use
• Remote and mic lets users pick up calls and allows for hands-free talking
• Available in 10 seasonal colors
Available at: Urbanears.com & other Urbanears retailers
Price: $49
Website: www.urbanears.com
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Narrative: Clip Wearable Camera
World’s smallest, wearable camera, GPS and accelerometer-integrated device takes automatic photos as you go
• Camera connects to your clothing with a small stainless steel metal clip, subtly capturing every special moment of your life as it’s happening
• Automatic photo capture every 30 seconds
• Can be double-tapped to take a single shot outside the regular interval
• 5 megapixel resolution images
• Built-in rechargeable battery lasts up to two days
• Micro-USB port for charging and connecting to computer
• Mobile(Android/iPhone)/Web application catalogs the pictures (moments) by time, date, place and even lighting conditions
• Built-in accelerometer ensures that pictures are correctly oriented regardless of how it’s worn
• Available in Orange, Graphite Gray or Arctic White
Price: $199
Website: www.getnarrative.com
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Cambridge Audio: G2
Great Sounding Mini Portable Bluetooth Speaker Ideal for Travel
• Ultra-compact Bluetooth speaker has BIG sound and a 10-hour battery ideal for music on the go.
• Wirelessly pair a 2nd G2 for sound twice as powerful, for a party twice as big!
• USB port on back panel allows users to charge their phone to help the party keep going
• With a four speaker array and a sleek and stylish design, the G2 can fit neatly in a bag
• Pair any phone, tablet or laptop enabled with Bluetooth in seconds. NFC can be tapped on the G2 for effortless and instant pairing.
• Available in Black or Champagne
Available at: http://www.cambridgeaudio.com/products/wireless-speakers/g2
Price: $ 199
Website: www.cambridgeaudio.com
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Misfit: Shine
Elegant personal activity monitor you can wear anywhere
• Waterproof to 50 meters, Shine can be worn virtually anywhere with a clip, leather band, sport band, or necklace
• Bluetooth sync with your smartphone to get relevant details; tracks running, cycling, swimming, and sleeping
• Set activity goals and see stats and trends via the Shine app
• Double tap Shine and a halo of lights appear to tell how close you are to reaching your goals for the day
• Carved out of aircraft-grade aluminum, Shine was engineered to be elegant and last a lifetime
• No cables, no charging needed – user-replaceable coin cell battery lasts up to 6 months.
• Available in Gray, Jet (black), Champagne, and Topaz
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Available at: Best Buy, Apple Stores and misfitwearables.com
Price: $99.99 (including sport band and clip)
Website: www.misfitwearables.com
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Divoom: Bluetune-Bean
Second generation pocket sized high-quality speaker features selfie remote shutter and clips onto a backpack, purse, or luggage for hands-free music enjoyment
• Selfie remote shutter on speaker’s side allows users to take great selfies and group photos
• Boasts a powerful sound from a proprietary passive bass radiator
• Bluetooth V3.0 ensures crisp and clear sound quality
• Speakerphone capability allows users to take and make phone calls
• Rechargeable battery provides up to 6 hours of listening time
• Offers 33 feet of wireless range
• Includes a metal carabineer for hooking on a belt loop or backpack
• Available in the following color combinations: blue and silver, red and black, white and purple, black and green
Available at: Divoomusa.com
Price: $29.90
Website: www.divoomusa.com
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Izon: View
App-controlled home video monitor features night-vision, sound and motion alerts
• App-controlled: View real-time video of your home on your tablet or mobile phone
• Night Vision Enabled: IR LED’s on the front of the camera offer enhanced night vision for monitoring in the dark
• Wi-Fi Connected: Connects through your local wireless network
• Use it anywhere in your home: For use on any flat surface and can be mounted to a ceiling. It tilts and swivels easily on its unique magnetic base
• Easy setup: No computer needed, setup takes less than 10 minutes
• Noise & motion alerts: Receive push notifications to your mobile device on noise and movement
• Color options: Available in white or black
Price: $99.95
Website: http://www.izoncam.com/
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XQISIT: B20 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Small design and superior sound for on-the-go, music loving individuals
• A full-featured speaker with Bluetooth 3.0
• Special audio algorithm and digital signal processor (DSP) produces high-quality, clean sound through its 55mm coaxial speaker driver with an integrated bass radiator
• Active Pairing ensures a fast and seamless connection using Bluetooth
• For devices that don’t include Bluetooth, the B20 features a built-in Aux-in cable that doubles as a carrying strap.
• For an even bigger sound in a larger room, multiple units can be daisy-chained together using the aux-out jack.
• Available in black with five accent colors; Blue, Purple, Pink, Green or Black
Available at: www.amazon.com
Price: $49.99
Website: http://www.xqisit.com/
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