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SmartHalo 2

The folks behind SmartHalo unveils a follow-up to the popular biking accessory, aptly named the SmartHalo 2. Now raking in Kickstarter crowdfunding support as we speak, the SmartHalo 2 is a 110 db anti-theft alarm, a front light, and fitness metrics.

For those uninitiated, the wee gadget is a navigation device that instantly turns your bike into a smart one, or at least semi-smart. Attach it onto a bike and ride it to get a number of important metrics, including fitness goals, incoming pulse notifications, and others.

There are a number of solutions available on the market that let you navigate the city without pulling your smartphone out. There are audio devices, for instance, that mount to your helmet, or belts that buzz when you need to turn. SmartHalo, when it first came out in 2015, impressed many cyclists for its smart and simple approach. This time around, the new iteration focuses more on fitness data.

The device retains a circular, minimal design much like its predecessor. It mounts in the center of the handlebars and displays a ring of colored lights to provide turn-by-turn signals. These signals guide the rider toward their destination. The most significant addition is a 1.5-inch OLED display at the center, which displaying all kinds of info. You could read your speed in real time, or glance at fitness metrics like distance, time, and calories burned. It also displays notifications from a number of apps, including WhatsApp, Messenger, or even Slack.

Hit the link below to support the campaign. Shipping starts this December if everything goes according to plan.

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Photos courtesy of SmartHalo

June 15, 2019 / Comments Off on SmartHalo 2
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SpyFinder Pro Hidden Camera Detector

You can never be too careful about hidden cameras. Especially in hotels, Airbnb rentals, communal bathrooms, or other private spaces accessible to the general public. If you’re worried that hidden Wi-Fi cameras are secretly recording your every move in spaces that are supposed to be private, the SpyFinder Pro is what you need.

This wee device is currently seeking some funding over at Kickstarter. The pitch is it can detect all kinds of hidden cameras no matter how surreptitiously they’re hidden. These days, you’ll find cameras hidden in teddy bears, doorbells, alarm clocks, and even chargers. Of course, this isn’t a problem in your own home. We understand that you just want to make sure visitors aren’t doing anything goofy while inside your humble abode. This is, however, a problem when you’re in other places. What if some creep puts a hidden camera in your hotel room?

With the SpyFinder Pro, you get a compact hidden camera detector that locates all hidden cameras. Yes, even those invisible to the naked eye. It’s very simple to use. Just pop in batteries, turn it on, and a series of strobe lights will begin blinking. While the lights are going off, you’ll look through the hole in the SpyFinder Pro periscope-style to check areas where you suspect cameras are hidden. The lights will reflect off the lens when there’s a hidden camera, and you will see it as a bright dot.

It’s important to note that the SpyFinder Pro won’t quash all your fears of non-consensual surveillance. After all, it won’t be able to detect if you’re being recorded or GPS-tracked. But if you at least want to make sure no one violates your privacy while in your personal space, then you should definitely consider backing the campaign.

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January 10, 2019 / Comments Off on SpyFinder Pro Hidden Camera Detector
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