HELPFUL GADGETS
I’ve researched the following ten trendy gadgets for this year. I’m not a big gadget person, but I can come around if I can see the purpose of the gadget and how it could help.
For instance, many years ago when someone brought a brand new camera phone to work, I was the first to ask “why”? I already had a phone and I had a camera, I didn’t need both to be together. Seriously, how often would I be taking pictures anyway. Now, however, I wouldn’t go anywhere without my iPhone–I love it.
So now I tend to pay a little more attention to different gadgets when I come across then to see how they might benefit my family. Following is a small list of gadgets on the market right now that I find interesting. Some you may like, some, not so much. I apologize for the photos that I have used; I couldn’t find a usable stock photo that I could use for these items. But I thought, at least you would be in the know.
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XY FIND-IT–HELPS YOU FINDS THINGS
If you or another family member is someone that is constantly losing car keys or phone, etc., this gadget can help you find the lost item. (My son needs one of these) Of course, the lost item has to have this gadget attached beforehand in order to be found, if lost. XY Find It is a coin-size tracking device that once attached to an item, can be located if the item is lost. It comes with an app that enlists a network of 20,000+ XY Find It users to help locate your lost keys, wallet, dog, etc. You can also do the tracking yourself.
The XY Find It app displays how far you are from your lost item, and it will sound the alarm to help you pinpoint its exact location.
Here’s a for instance: You realize you left your phone in another location. All other XY Find It users in the network are notified, and when one passes your missing article, you’ll get an update sent to your phone. XY Find It can also make your phone ring, even if it’s on silent mode, and you’ll find your phone fast. XY Find It helps you keep track of your things…especially if you are chronically misplacing keys/wallet/bike/car/bag).
FIXD– THE ULTIMATE GADGET FOR YOUR CAR
About 10 – 12 years ago I bought a used car from a dealership. It became time to change the oil and I pulled into one of the big chains that do several services on the spot. Now I know about “upselling”, so I knew they would try. But I wasn’t prepared for just how much they wanted to run my bill up.
When they were finished telling me about all the things my car needed done right now, I was nervous and called my husband. He said no to everything. (He’s a pretty smart guy) So when I told the mechanic I didn’t want anything done but my oil changed (which they had already done). He said something like “ok, but I gotta tell ya, if you were my wife, I wouldn’t let you drive this car until it was fixed”. Long story short—afterwards we took the car to our usual mechanic who checked the car over and said it was fine.
So here is a gadget that can possibly keep this from happening. Because of our lack of car knowledge (at least in my case 😊), a mechanic can really rack up your bill with expensive engine parts or fixes that don’t really need to be done.
If your car was built after 1996, this new device attaches easily to your car and tells you exactly what’s wrong with it. This means the next time your “Check Engine Light” comes on, you’ll know exactly what the problem is before taking it to the mechanic.
BAKBLADE – EASY HAIR REMOVAL
OK, I don’t know about anyone else’s hubby or son for that matter, but my son or husband may be getting this gadget for their next birthday. With how popular “manscaping” is these days, this gadget has come on the market at the right time.
BakBlade seems to be ergonomically designed with an easy-reach handle, that makes shaving your back quicker and easier than before! No wax, or significant other needed to help or twisting yourself every which way trying to shave those hard to reach spots.
Just imagine not seeing hairy backs on the beach anymore, ahhhhhhhhhhh!
KEY-SMART–REDUCE THE BULKINESS OF YOUR KEYS
We all have keychains with tons of keys—even ones we no longer know what lock they are for. I’ve seen women pull out keychains that look like they weigh a ton. Can’t imagine carrying that heavy bag around with those types of keychains inside.
KeySmart is a handy key organizer that offers a simple, light weight solution for organizing your keys instead of having a big, bulky keychain. This key holder can compactly hold up to 14 keys and is durable. It consists of two thick plates made of aircraft grade aluminum, making it very hardy—even if a young child or pet gets hold of it. This key organizer comes with a built-in clip that is removable. The KeySmart even has its own accessories. (Good accessory for this would be the XY Find It)
The only drawback I see with my husband’s is with keys that he had different rubber thingies on. So, we took those off the keys and used different colors of nail polish on the keys before putting them in the KeySmart.
THE PHOTOSTICK – INSTANT BACKUP
This is a specially designed USB thumb drive that automatically helps you protect your photos. The gadget allows you to backup all your videos and photos instantly and in one click of a button. This smart device goes “in search of” for you and finds all your photos and videos and stores them for backup. Storage space is huge and can store up to 60,000 videos and photos. Impressive.
I got this for my daughter, who is handicapped and loves taking pictures with her phone. Its easy enough for her to use and can be put on her keychain.
AIRBOLT-THE ULTIMATE KEYLESS LOCK
I don’t have this gadget yet, but it sounds like a smart idea to me. I think this is a good idea for travel. Valuables can be put in your suitcase, ock the AirBolt, thereby ensuring safety when you are out sightseeing. The blurp on this is below:
The AIRBOLT is one of the most secure and intelligent smartlocks to appear in the market. With the control access on your smartphone, you can use the FREE app on Android and IOS to easily lock and unlock all your AirBolts. However, it is advisable to use a back code in case your phone malfunctions. (Back-up plans are always a good thing!)
The smart gadget allows you to share access with your family and friends from anywhere and with different levels of security and permission. It also includes advanced AES 128-bit encryption in all the locks to protect your business from cybercriminals.
DOC SOCKS – IMMEDIATE PAIN RELIEF FOR YOUR FEET
I use these when I come home with achy feet. I originally bought them for my daughter who immediately said “no way”. So one day when I came home from work with achy feet, I put a pair on and my feel felt better fairly quickly. The socks are now mine! And I’m NOT sharing……….
According to the blurp for these socks it says: Foot pain, no matter how much or how little it hurts, sets a precedent for underlying health issues to come. In fact, millions of Americans have experienced foot pain related to the arch, heel, ankle, or plantar fascia.
These episodes, no matter how short or how long, determine chronic issues later with varicose veins making an appearance. The wonderful team over at Doc Socks have come up with a fantastic pair of compression sock sleeves. These new socks dramatically reduce swelling and pain in the heels. It soothes achy tired feet and helps with the circulation of blood flow so that your feet are getting enough oxygen.
They certainly help when I have tired, achy feet—and no I’m not getting old!!! If a pair of socks can help you feel better—why not, I say.
SUPER-BOOST WI-FI
I work in a building that has terrible Wi-Fi, so I’ve been researching and looking for something like this. The advertising blurp is below. Military technology always sounds good to me and I figure if you can use this in your home, why not at work.
Super-Boost Wi-Fi was developed from a military technology that was recently used in the rescue of the soccer team in Thailand from a cave. Therefore, if you have weak signal problems in your home, then this is the device to take to any electric outlet in your area. The gadget locks on to the weak signal instantly and rebroadcasts it where you require it most. This will help enhance the Wi-Fi signal in rooms where you could not use it reliably before.
MINDINSOLE:
When your feet ain’t happy, ain’t nothing happy—I know I’ve heard something like that. Anyways, I may have to get a pair of these and try them out. Ever hear about reflexology? It’s ancient, like acupuncture and is the application of applying pressure to specific points on your feet to relieve pain or tiredness in other parts of your body.
This is combined with our modern magnetic technology to deliver 400 different acupoints of relief for your feet. And all you need to do is put them in your current pair of shoes for relief all day.
CHARCOAL BAGS:
Laundry hamper, teens gym bag, trash can area—the smell can get bad. But if you hang up one of these charcoal bags, the smell will be gone for up to two years.
Inside the bag is purified, activated bamboo charcoal. The bags will absorb most household smells without you having to pull out an air freshener that you may not like the smell of.
What a List of 10 Trendy Gadgets
So there you have it. Did you see anything that made you curious? My family and I have several of these gadgets and we like them. I’m definitely going to be checking out the wifi-booster. I’m also thinking an Airbolt is such a good idea when traveling, I may get one for hubby and both kids.
Take Care
Cher
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