insideKENT Magazine Issue 28 - July 2014 | Page 134

GADGETS Top Summer Gadgets AirWheel – The Electric Unicycle Misfit Shine Snow Lizard SLXtreme Case for iPhone 5 & 5S Misfit Shine is a discreet wireless activity tracker with style. With Shine and the iOS app, you can track a variety of activities to track your fitness. Possible activities include walking, running, cycling, swimming and even sleeping. The app will analyse the data that Shine provides and estimate calories burnt and distance travelled. Shine can also use its lights to show you the time, so you won't lose track while on a run. £79.95 www.johnlewis.com The AirWheel works with similar technology to the Segway – by the user shifting their weight forward, the AirWheel will move forward; leaning to the side will cause the AirWheel to turn; and by shifting their weight backwards, the user can make the AirWheel slow down, stop or go backwards. This puts the user in complete control of this really cool transportation device. £489.99 (includes free PowerStrap worth £39.99) www.HOTcraze.co.uk Bushnell Bear Grylls Mini SolarWrap The Snow Lizard SLXtreme case is not just another iPhone case – it’s the first ever ruggedised, waterproof, solar powered and battery-boosting iPhone case. The SLXtreme's integrated 2500 mAh battery extends your iPhone's charge by up to 150% keeping you and your digital companion on the go. It can safely be submerged up to 2M (6 ft.) to capture life's adventures. Its rugged exterior can handle all that you can throw at it while the solar charger keeps you energized even when you can't get power. £169.99 www.HOTcraze.co.uk The Perfect Drink i’m Watch The i’m Watch connects via Bluetooth and brings you calls, SMS, emails, notifications and any app directly to your wrist. Its customised version of Android delivers a brand new experience, including a smart touch-screen interface with a variety of built-in apps to give you immediate access to a range of features. £199 www.imsmart.com/en This flexible solar panel can be unrolled and used to charge the integrated lithium-ion battery. The fully charged battery can then be used to charge whatever electronic device you have with you that has a USB charging port. You need not be dependent on sufficient sunshine for the panel to be charged up to charge the battery as the battery can be directly charged up beforehand from a mains source before you set out. Charge time: 4hrs from all, 10hrs from solar source. £63.34 www.outdoorgb.com 134 The Perfect Drink is here to revolutionise home bartending and empower you to create beautiful looking and perfectly proportioned cocktails every single time. This smart set of scales pairs up with a free instructive app on your smartphone or tablet and it's packed with hundreds of cocktail recipes; everything from classic concoctions to more modern mixtures. Simply place your vessel of choice (or the included stainless steel cocktail shaker) on the scale and start pouring. £59.99 www.firebox.com