Hot Summer Tech Gadgets For Your Family
When the summer arrives and we start spending more time outdoors, we need to think about the gadgets we use. Some of our gadgets need to be protected. Sometimes we need new gadgets to protect us. And some gadgets help us have fun outdoors. Here are just a few of the many hot summer tech gadgets for families.
When I attended the International Consumer Electronics Show in January, wearable technology was the big thing. And the product that everybody was talking about was June, a beautiful bracelet or broach, with a jewel that tracks your sun exposure. Through a phone app, June reminds you to put on your hat and sunglasses and lets you know when you should move into the shade. June will be available for purchase sometime during the month of June 2014.More »
I love the Lepow Moonstone portable powerbank chargers for families. They are small, colorful, inexpensive and your kids will love them. For $24.99, the 6000mAh allows you to charge larger devices faster or two devices at once. The 3000mAh is lighter weight and costs $18.99. It comes with a nice pouch to keep it in and is shipped in eco-friendly packaging. They are compatible with the iPhone 5, 4S, 4, iPods; Samsung Galaxy S5, S4, S3; HTC One and Google Nexus.
If you are going to be camping or traveling anywhere without electricity and you don't want to lose access to your mobile devices, then it would be a good idea to get a solar charger. There are many to choose from. After looking through reviews and seeing what all the experts have to say, it seems like the Joos Solar Orange Portable Solar Charger is at or near the top of everyone's list. It goes for $149 and it is waterproof.More »
Lifeproof makes waterproof cases that are also dirt, shock and snow proof. They are available for all newer Apple devices and the Samsung Galaxy S3, S4 and S5.
However, if you are going to the beach or a pool, I recently read about a Clear View Waterproof Pouch by Travelon. You can put your cellphone, camera of any small device that fits, close the pouch, and bring it in the water with you. You can even use your phone through the pouch. All this for $13 on the Travelon website and I've seen it cheaper elsewhere.More »
The perfect family tablet, If you don't already have one for your family and if you don't want to spend too much, is the Kindle Fire HDX 7. Why?
I don't know about you, but when my husband and/or sons ride their bicycles, I am always nervous. The NY Times recently wrote about a new bike light that does so much more than the usual lights. See.Sense uses sensors to monitor you, your bicycle and the environment. When it senses that you need to be seen by others, it starts flashing vividly to make you visible. More »
1. Wearable Technology to Prevent Sunburn
When I attended the International Consumer Electronics Show in January, wearable technology was the big thing. And the product that everybody was talking about was June, a beautiful bracelet or broach, with a jewel that tracks your sun exposure. Through a phone app, June reminds you to put on your hat and sunglasses and lets you know when you should move into the shade. June will be available for purchase sometime during the month of June 2014.More »
2. Portable Battery Chargers for Travel
I love the Lepow Moonstone portable powerbank chargers for families. They are small, colorful, inexpensive and your kids will love them. For $24.99, the 6000mAh allows you to charge larger devices faster or two devices at once. The 3000mAh is lighter weight and costs $18.99. It comes with a nice pouch to keep it in and is shipped in eco-friendly packaging. They are compatible with the iPhone 5, 4S, 4, iPods; Samsung Galaxy S5, S4, S3; HTC One and Google Nexus.
If you are going to be camping or traveling anywhere without electricity and you don't want to lose access to your mobile devices, then it would be a good idea to get a solar charger. There are many to choose from. After looking through reviews and seeing what all the experts have to say, it seems like the Joos Solar Orange Portable Solar Charger is at or near the top of everyone's list. It goes for $149 and it is waterproof.More »
3. Waterproof Tech Cases and Pouches
Lifeproof makes waterproof cases that are also dirt, shock and snow proof. They are available for all newer Apple devices and the Samsung Galaxy S3, S4 and S5.
However, if you are going to the beach or a pool, I recently read about a Clear View Waterproof Pouch by Travelon. You can put your cellphone, camera of any small device that fits, close the pouch, and bring it in the water with you. You can even use your phone through the pouch. All this for $13 on the Travelon website and I've seen it cheaper elsewhere.More »
4. Small Tablet
The perfect family tablet, If you don't already have one for your family and if you don't want to spend too much, is the Kindle Fire HDX 7. Why?
- While spending so much time outside or traveling during the summer, you will want a tablet that is small and light and easy to pack and carry around.
- The HDX display has reduced glare so that you will be able to use it outdoors in the sunshine. I love my iPad, but on sunny days, I do not even bother to bring it outside.
- For families that aren't very tech-savvy, there is a button on the tablet that you can press for tech support, 24x7, any day of the year.
- It is only $229, which is just a little over half the price of the iPad Mini with Retina Display.
- For a limited time (as of 6/2/2014), if you buy the Kindle Fire HDX 7, you can get the new Amazon Fire TV, which retails for $99, for only $20 as a bundle purchase.
5. Bicycle Safety Gadget
I don't know about you, but when my husband and/or sons ride their bicycles, I am always nervous. The NY Times recently wrote about a new bike light that does so much more than the usual lights. See.Sense uses sensors to monitor you, your bicycle and the environment. When it senses that you need to be seen by others, it starts flashing vividly to make you visible. More »
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