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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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IFA Day 1

Acer has an interesting product line up this season from the ailing tech company, the brand introduced devices ranging from interacting toys for pets to a hyped up gaming pc.

The Pawbo is for pets lovers all over the world who feel guilty about their four legged friends alone.   An interactive gadget is designed for pet interaction that can be controlled from a smartphone while away from home.  It even offers treats.

The Xplova is a smart cycling computer with built in camera.  It monitors speed and fitness levels.

Staying to its core strength, the brand introduced a new gaming pc, Predator 21 is with a curve monitor, is impressive.

New  gaming technologies include infinite screen, eye tracking technology and intuitive sensing.

High-end home appliance maker Bosch’s  theme is  “Home Connected”.    The man inside the refrigerator now has company, a camera.   No more guessing what is on the self.  Just check via a smartphone app.  All appliances from the brand are locally produced with tight quality control procedures. If you buy a home appliance from the brand in the US.  It was produce in the US.

Panasonic is investing in “Future Living” and smart cities as the company has become involved in sustainability eco-friendly services and technology on city size scale.  In Berlin there company is involved in building a smart city in the Aldershof District with an emphasis on people and connectivity.

Laundroid is a appliance device that washes, dry, and folds clothing.  Available soon!

Samsung proves why it is still the top brand in the android world.  The Galaxy 7 smartphone is impressive with pen and user interaction. Very smooth interface and great camera.  There is also a retina scan ID feature.

The new Gear 3 smartwatch comes in two styles, one classic, the other is sporty, using Tizan Operating System, has 4GB internal storage with battery life of up to 4 days depending on usage.  There are two buttons, the home and back with a rotating bezel for scrolling and navigating applications, also different digital faces with a continuing display.  The display/face is 1.3 inches.  The casing is a bit thick.  There is an option to change bands.

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Tech Meets Life

Looking forward to IFA16, the world’s biggest consumer tech show, in Berlin we decided to produce a spontaneous shoot at the NHow Hotel Berlin.  Technology is a part of everyday life.   How did we survive without it?  These are the basic necessities of life.

Images by Gita Kurdpoor shot at the NHow Hotel on a sunny day by the Spree River.

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Success!

Berlin Fashion Week. Berlin, 01.07.2016.
Berlin Fashion Week. Berlin, 01.07.2016.
Berlin Fashion Week.
Berlin, 01.07.2016.
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Technology

Parrot Drone

We had fun testing the Parrot Bebop Drone in  the park.

for more information go to Parrot.com

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Smart Tech Accessory

A tech, style, and fashion accessory in the form of the elegant Micro Fiber Zip Tablet Case for iPad is functional as well as practical for carrying your favorite personal or professional hardware.   Included with the ABS shell is a versatile 360 degree swivel for rotating a technical device or placing it in a upright kickstand position.  Idea for a business setting, I used it on my travel to the beach and on train for casual reading and Internet surfing.

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We used the Filofax on the beach but it is good for business settings too.

Filofax has made an affordable, smart tech accessory for those of us on the go.
Microfiber Zip Tablet Case (Grey), £38

For more information go to Filofax.com

As a run up to IFA Berlin keep checking for more tech articles.

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My Parrot Experiences

Parrot Bebop Drone

BEBOP_DRONE_2_Packshot_RED_front_01_copieWe had a good time testing our first drone, The Bebop Drone by taking baby steps. Nothing too fancy or daring only a run in our local parks.   It is easy to operate by downloading the app to a smartphone then connecting to the device with WIFI.  Maneuverable with 4 three blade propellers enables a top horizontal speed of 37mph.  The drone also has a fish eye -vertical stabilizing camera lens in front capable of live streaming. On a fully charged lithium battery the flight time can be 25 minutes.

The Bebop control interface is simple to use on screen, just a tilt to direct the movement of the drone or touch the button to bring it down safely.

Being the first time using a drone we decided not to push it to the limits but only do the basic ups and downs.  Conclusion: A cool device, people noticed.  It is for kid in us who liked electric trains.

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Parrot Zik 3

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Soft croc leather headphones, stylish, hi tech with sharp, brilliant sound, the Parrot Zik 3 headsets is collaboration between the brand and designer Philippe Starck.  Offering many elements from touch sensitive controls on the ear pieces, noise cancellation, with a replaceable battery this is the most advanced headset I have used.  Comfortable over the ears fit, wireless, mean a premium listening experience.   I went into my own world, the headphones do all the work by adjusting based on the noise levels in the surrounding environment.

The design aspects attracted me to the brand a distinctive look that looked high quality, sleek without the  overt branding of other headphones.  The devices design style is the brand, making it more individualistic tech piece.

Downloadable App for smartphones for the control panel is available.  Using the app allows the user to monitor sound levels and other features.   Wireless with an optional cord for connecting to a device, a rechargeable battery Li-lon are included.

Recommendation: Yes, these headphones are worth the price if you are looking for best of the best.

For more information go to:Parrot.com

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Canon Legria

 

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As in past posts, I review tech devices that are consumer friendly.  I tend to run from appointment to appointment, place to place, so I favor small, portable devices that can deliver because depending on the situation I will either need pictures or videos.

I used the Canon Legria HFG30 HD camcorder during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Berlin.  The camcorder was easy to handle and flexible in my hand.   I used the recorder for producing behind the scenes images of shows and impromptu interviews with designers.    During Fashion Week I adapt a Guerilla Maker film style of handheld shooting because I never know what will happen or where is action is taking place.

The control buttons were conveniently placed for fast operation of all the features. There is a 3.5in OLED touch screen monitor for viewing with a touchscreen; there is an optional view finder.  Equipped with Wi-Fi for fast uploads to social media outlets.  I decided to review my footage from the SD Card (comes with two SD Card Slots) on my PC before channeling videos online.

On the top panel there is a camera and media playback button for recording and effects.  Secondly, there is an Auto and Cinema button for filters and special effects.   The digital zoom optics are smooth, the color accuracy is superior making it easy to capture good images.   There are two inputs for microphone and headphone usage.  For the series videographers there is a shoe on top for adding accessories.

I did find when turning on the camera the interface/software was a bit slow at the beginning.  Secondly, for some reason viewing directly was not possible from the card. When I was transferring content from the SD-Card to the Mac there was an additional step of searching for images or videos using Photo.

I recommend the Canon Legria HFG30.  I had a lot of fun with it.  The price is a bit steep but worth it.

For more information go to Canon.

 

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Biking on a BMW

BMW Cruise M Bike Limited Edition

Just in time for the summer, BMW introduces its newest high performance mode of transportation, The Cruise M Bike Limited Edition.   With a Long Beach Blue metallic color frame made from hydro aluminum with “bullneck” shape makes it looks like a single piece of metal, the bike is striking.  The  technical aspects are equally potent: 28 inch wheels, carbon seat post, 30 gear system, and hydraulic brakes mean a self-assured ride on any bike lane.

Each of the only 1500 produced BMW Cruise M Bike Limited Edition Bikes will come with its own specially made plaque.

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CES

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Themes from CES 2016

There were drones of all kind in every shape and size.   A  drone able to carry people in the air like the futuristic cars from the animated cartoon The Jetsons.

There will be OLED screens for laptops meaning imaging quality will get improved. OLED allows each pixel to emit its own light making a superior display contrast for better imaging.

Wearables are the rage in the tech world in the forms of health bands and watches from a number of brands introducing devices with abilities ranging from measuring heart rates to message notifications.

Smart appliances that will help you cook; washing machines with dual chambers, Wi-Fi kettles for coffee on demand, and motion activated home greeters are coming to the home in 2016.

Virtual Reality is the future. Presently, the VR equipment is expensive but I expect prices to drop in the medium to longer future as well there are apps and content being developed for the platform.