HTC Vive’s TPCast
Release date late 2017
Starting at $250 USD Misfit Vapor
Release date Summer 2017
Starting at $199 USD Sevenhugs Smart Remote
Now accepting pre-orders for Aug. 2017
Starting at $229 USD
VR was on the up and up in 2016,
and it has been steadily changing the
gaming experience as it has become
more accessible to consumers. One of
the biggest complaints of the popular
HTC Vive was the wire: although
the VR headset could take users to
another world, they were still tied
down. The TPCast is a wireless add-on
that brings you one step closer to
VR freedom in your own living room.
There’s no doubt that this one is a
game changer that’s bringing true
escapism within reach. Just when you think you’ve seen
enough smartwatches, the Misfit
Vapor calmly steps into the room.
These watches are beautiful to look at,
with a coveted round face that appeals
to many who were put off by the
aesthetics of the Apple Watch. It’s not
just a looker though: Misfit Vapor isn’t
reliant on your smartphone to operate;
instead it features built-in GPS and a
standalone wireless music player. The
device also comes with a full array
of apps (including heart rate tracker,
weather, activity goals, etc.). The Sevenhugs Smart Remote
describes itself as the first remote for
everything. It’s the only controller you’ll
need. A comparison to Harry Potter’s
wand isn’t out of the question: Just
point the smart remote at any device
in your home and it will instantly adapt
and allow you to control it. Whether it’s
your TV, speakers, thermostat, lights
or smart hub, you’ll discover that this
remote is compatible with more than
25,000 devices. It even comes with a
ringer, so the answer to “Where’s the
remote?” has never been simpler.
LeEco smart bikes
Release date late 2017
Price TBA Whirlpool Zera Food Recycler
Now accepting pre-orders, date TBA
Starting at $999 USD WHILL
Available now
Starting at $12,499 USD, without insurance
A busy road is no place to be messing
with your smartphone. Cyclists who
are distracted by a screen as they
sort out their workout route or track
their fitness goals are endangering
themselves and others. Don’t worry,
though: LeEco smart bikes let you turn
your focus back to the road. They have
a built-in four-inch touch screen with
awesome features including navigation,
a speedometer, a compass, music,
performance tracking—even a way
to communicate with other cyclists
through a built-in walkie-talkie. The average American family produces
a whopping 3.5 kg of household food
waste per week. The Whirlpool Zera
Food Recycler aims to keep that gunk
out of the landfill by converting food
waste into ready-to-use, homemade
fertiliser. The device, which is shaped
like a tall rubbish bin, fits just under
your counter and uses oxygen,
moisture, heat, a plant-based additive
and an agitator to speed decomposition
of food scraps, reducing its volume by
two-thirds within 24 hours. It’s good for
your community and good for the world. If you’re a mobility device user, a narrow
doorway or fallen branch can really
disrupt your plans. But never fear, WHILL
is here! WHILL’s combination of smart
design and advanced technology takes
personal mobility to the next level. An
extremely responsive mouse controller
allows you to accelerate smoothly and
turn on a dime, and electromagnetic
brakes stop safely, even on an incline.
There’s a prescription version and a
consumer model, and I think it’s safe to
say that it’ll be a life changer.
DIGITECH Magazine
Summer 2017
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