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IFA 2016

IFA Highlights

Geneeo
Alex Feriotto is the designer behind the stylish Geneeo Genius Backpack, Italian style designed to be a portable power bank for all recharging needs.  Equipped with a 7000 mAh battery the bag can simultaneously charge 3 devices at once using hub ports.  The outside battery indicator signals power level.  The bag’s external charging cable can be plugged into an electric outlet, making it convenient for multi recharging in one space.

Alex is a graduate of the prestigious IED University of Milan.  He wanted to create a bag that is both stylish and practical.   Splash proof, made of nylon and rubber details, inside there are three compartments, large enough for a 17 inch laptop.

Illy

Retro. Stylish. Flair.  For the twentieth anniversary of the illycaffe, Illy presented new bespoke capsule café machine, the X1 has an eye catching retro design along with colors.  Red, Black, and Almond colors are available.  If you wish to order a tailored machine, you can go their website. Coffee never looked so good.

Parrot Pot

You never have to worry about watering the plants again when you are away from home.  Parrot gives flower loves the best gift, a smart flower pot, plant sitter, that monitors the soil.   The pot holds 2.2 liters of water with self-watering capability.       An app monitors the plant’s health and gives advice on care.  Additionally, there is a database of 8000 plant suggestions.

Lenovo (from Showstoppers)

Lenovo went to the future with a Halo keyboard for the brands sleek, new Yoga Book.    Foldable, with Android and Windows versions the new devices is equipped with a stylus pen.  The strong Graphic interface means letting the creative juices flow.

Panasonic

Available in 2018.  The tech giant will soon release a machine we have all been waiting for, no more folding clothes.  The Laundroid will wash, dry, and fold clothes.

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CES Highlights

The biggest technology fair is underway in Las Vegas, Consumer Electronics Show 2016. Themes this year are the connected house, drones, and of course wearables.

Looking over all the devices ( check back for more recommendations) I made a list of what I liked or found intriguing.

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Letv smart bike is equipped with heart monitoring device and finger print id technology for security.
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HTC Vive has newer light weight VR system with hardware, controllers, and a room scanning camera. We did not have a chance to check it out at IFA but the people who tried it raved about it.
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Kodak Super 8 Camera. A revival for those of us who remember and appreciate the film medium.
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Griffin breaksafe magnetic USB-C cable with quick release magnets and prongs. The cable has a lifetime warranty. USB-C is the new universal device connection/port because of its smaller size, speed, and power.

 

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Lenovo ThinkCenter X1 This is a major step up for the brand as far as design to appeal to artists. It looks cool! It is razor thin with a 24 inch screen.
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LG Rollable 18 inch OLED – A portable display/TV capable of being rolled up like a poster or paper.
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I Nail Intelligent Printer-It prints directly on to your finger nails or tips in 8 seconds. Choose a design and the machine does the rest. No more appointments at the salon.
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Somabar Robotic Bartender for the perfect cocktail. You can share and create drinks with everyone. CHEERS!
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ODG R-7 Smart Glasses get an Honorable Mention. Wearable Tech Glasses that look good.