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Razer's Immersive Video Gaming Chair

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60 Inch Rollable OLED Display                                             Source:  Razer Project Brooklyn One of the most innovative items unveiled at the CES 2021 virtual show is Razer's fully immersive video gaming chair.  For gaming sessions, it envelops the gamer in a 60 inch flexible display screen that rolls out and can be retracted.  Razer calls it Project Brooklyn.   Multipurpose Chair The chair can serve as a deskside chair for PC gaming.  But it can also be transformed into an immersive gaming experience with a halo ring extended above the top of the chair for the gamer.  The ring serves as a mount for up to a 60 inch full surround OLED display.  The display extends up, out and around the chair's backbone.  The results are very similar to an AR and VR experience.  The chair's 4D armrests have built i...

1st Audio Augmented Reality Device

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Mictic Wearable - World's First Body Instrument Source:  Mictic Music in Motion Mictic, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, has created the world's first body instrument.  The Mistic wristband detects the wearer's gestures and transforms the movement into music.  The company says this is the world's first audio augmented reality device and is a new way to express music and motion.  Also, it is a very immersive way to experience music. Motion into Music The system's basis is a pair of Bluetooth enabled wristbands.  The bands contain accelerometers.  They track the wearer's motion and transmit it to an app and smartphone.  The app converts the motion to sound.  The musical choices are piano, drums, electronica and cello.  The charge lasts for four hours.  And, up to four wristbands can be paired with a smartphone.  For a free Kindle borrow of my book "How to Use AR and AI", go to  amazon.com/author/ekane https://ww...

Sony's Wearable Air Conditioner

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Smart Phone Controlled Source:  Sony's Reon Pocket Reon Pocket - Cools In Summer and Warms in Winter This is an innovative gadget from Sony that many of us could use right now in the dog days of summer.  Sony's wearable air conditioner.  It's called the Reon Pocket.  The gadget, which cools in the summer and warms in the winter, is controlled by your smartphone.  Sony says it will be launched in 2020.  Most likely just in time for the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics,  which will be showcasing some spectacular new technology. Gadget for All Seasons The device is smaller than your smartphone and is designed to be worn on your back. It promises to keep you cool in the summer and warm in the winter.  The miniature air conditioner/heater slides into a pocket of a specially made undershirt.  It uses a Peltier element, used in items like wine coolers, to adjust the temperature. Battery Powered The gadget's battery works for 90 minutes and ...

Smart Wearable for Your Dog and You

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Tracks Your Pet's Location and Their Health Source:  Whistle Whistle Wearables These new gadgets, The Whistle Go and Whistle Explore, help you keep track of your pet's health and location simultaneously.  The device provides location alerts, real time tracking, fitness features, escape alerts from their space and health monitoring.  The battery lasts ten days and the device is waterproof.  It may be Fido's new best friend for protection. GPS Tracking These devices have real-time GPS tracking.  The Whistle Explore is designed for athletic, outdoor dogs that run longer distances in rural locations and rugged environments. Whistle Go Whistle Go is designed for more typical dogs that stay closer to home.  It has GPS but it also monitors your dog's behavior like scratching and sleeping.  It also has an updated app system including weekly heat maps, the dog's daily trips and the progress that your pet is making toward health goal...

Incredible Wearable Smart Bracelet

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Get - A Very Smart  Gadget Source:  Get - Touch Your Ear, Hear Phone  Receive Phone Calls Without Answering the Phone Get is a high tech bracelet developed using bone conduction technology.  It passes audio through the bones in your wrist and is conveyed to your ear.  The bracelet decodes sound waves and converts them into vibrations. The gadget enables you to take phone calls without using or pushing a button on your phone, listen to audio and test messages and make bill payments.  All of these functions are happening while the bracelet is tracking your physical activity, health, biometrics, hydration and later in the day your sleep. It was invented by a team of scientists in Turin Italy.  They say it's a hybrid solution between a smartwatch and smart bands. Phone Calls The wearable device has the functionality of a smartwatch with a lot more.  You can leave your smartphone in your pocket.  You take phone calls by simply touch...

Quicker Recovery from Sports Injuries

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New Wearable Gadget Source:  Spryng Mimics and Accelerates Circulation Spryng wearable aids for muscle recovery were created to help injured athletes recover more quickly.  It accelerates injury recovery time by using pneumatic compression.  The pads which go around the lower legs are designed to be used for fifteen minute sessions. Mimics Legs' Natural Physiology The device can be used while you're in motion or at rest.  It is wrapped around the calves.  It massages the legs using pneumatic compression in a "Wavetech" pattern that the company says mimics the natural physiology of the legs.  It aids and accelerates blood circulation to speed up recovery time and flush out lactic acid. Muscle Recovery Gadget The company calls the gadget the world's most advanced muscle recovery tool and claims that it provides faster muscle recovery, better performance and improved circulation.  It mimics natural muscle contractions and increases oxygen su...

New Dryer Gadget Invention

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Small, Countertop Clothes Dryer Source:  Morus Tech The Zero This new gadget is an ultrafast clothes dryer so compact it can sit on a countertop.  It also uses 40% less energy than a traditional dryer.  It's called the Morus Zero and it's leaving the dryer industry spinning, tumbling and tossing.  The company says this is the 1st vacuum clothes dryer in the world. Vacuum + Technology This small, highly efficient invention uses the company's patented Vacuum + technology to dry a load of clothes in 15 minutes.  It is vent-less and can easily fit into small living spaces. Lots of Technology The Zero has UV sterilization that eliminates 99.9% of bacteria.  It also contains a moisture sensor that automatically determines that the drying cycle is completed. The manufacturer is Morus Tech.  The machine is eco-friendly, dries at a low temperature and gets the job done much faster, saving on energy costs.  The company says it will start mass ...

Navigation Display on Car Dashboard

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VIZR & Smartphone Advanced Display Source: VIZR Heads-Up Display Gadget VIZR is an advanced navigation display that grips to the car dashboard. You put your smartphone on VIZR and it turns your smartphone into a transparent display that lets you navigate and drive while never taking your eyes off the road.  The heads-up display (HUD) uses the same technology that fighter pilots use to stay focused.  The system offers a number of apps to view such as navigational tools like GPS, street maps, traffic conditions and speed. Distracted Driving Over 424,000 drivers are injured yearly by distracted driving.  For instance, by looking back and forth between a screen on the car seat and the road.  This new piece of smart gadget technology is designed to change the dynamic and enable the driver to navigate and keep their eyes on the road for greater driving safety.