Tech Tips, Apps, & Gadgets - #2

by Grant Gipe in , ,


The Mini Power concept is based on rechargeable paper battery technology offering different charging capacities ranging from two to six hours. It can even be recharged and recycled at the point of purchase.

Prizm is a pyramid shaped sound system add-on that streams music directly from Spotify, Deezer, and SoundCloud based on your favorite genres and tracks. All you do is press a button – no need to launch anything on your phone or computer.  The device is both instant and context-aware using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to detect who’s in the room and adapt the track list accordingly.

The Mikme is a box-shaped microphone that can sit anywhere in the room and record, the creator claims, audiophile-quality sound wirelessly. It connects to a phone or tablet and streams the audio to a recording app live. The microphone itself has a 1-inch gold-plated condenser that converts 96kHz at 24 bits. It has a cardioid polar pattern and is good for recording voice or instruments – even a whole band, if aimed correctly.

The Lume Cube is a small, pocketable LED light source that can pump out a whopping 1500 lumens worth of light, all of which can be precisely controlled via a dedicated smartphone app. Lume Cubes are balanced at a cool 5600K and are capable of two hours of continuous use at 50% power, which can be recharged in an hour via USB. And a powerful magnet, suction cup mount and Joby-made tripod ensure that you can shoot from almost anywhere.

 The Bubble Calendar lets you burst your own bubble every day for an entire year!

 Map Is Art uses OpenStreetMap to let users pick an address and design their own map inspired clocks, coasters, lamps, or prints.

 

The Narrative Clip has a 5 megapixel camera that takes 2 pictures every minute. It only weighs 20 grams (0.7 oz) and measures 36x36x9 mm (1.42x1.42x0.35 inches). With a storage capacity of 4000 pictures and battery life for 2 days of use, you can be sure to never miss a moment! Just plug it in to your computer to transfer all your images and recharge the batteries.