Heat Cameras, Laser Measures, and the World’s Smallest Drone
Every
day, tech companies flood Yahoo Tech with announcements of new or
updated products. Some we review; some we ignore. And some are in
between: they’re products you should know about, but that we haven’t
evaluated.
Here are the latest new-product pitches we’ve received. Let us know in the Comments which ones you think are worth reviewing.
Axis Aerius
The
world’s smallest quadcopter: It’s a nano drone (3 cm by 3 cm by 2 cm)
that can do midair flips at the push of a button. Simple to learn and
fly. Five to seven minutes of flight time for each 15-minute charge via
USB. The compact wireless controller doubles as a storage case. ($35, Axis Drones)
FLIR One
Pocket-sized
thermal imaging device that attaches to your smartphone and lets you
literally see heat. Detects home energy inefficiencies, plumbing leaks
and overheating cars. Shows temp changes down to a tenth of degree. No
visible light required. Available for iOS and Android. ($150-$250, FLIR Systems)
Bosch GLM 50 C Laser Measure
Throw
out that old spring-loaded tape measure. Here’s its replacement:
Precise to within 1/16 of an inch, with a 165-foot range, full-color
screen, and compatible with smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth. ($150, Bosch Tools)
RakEM
The
world’s most secure messaging app (iOS and Android). Its unique
features — No Text Regret and Total Recall — let you permanently delete
any record of one or all text messages sent to any device that’s running
the same app. Ideal for highly secure communications. (Free, Raketu)
D-Link Wi-Fi Water Sensor
This
compact device plugs into an open power outlet and alerts your phone
(iOS or Android) with a push notification whenever it detects water.
Could save you thousands of dollars in costly water damage repairs. ($60, D-Link)
Martian Watches, 2015 Line
Discreet
by design, these water-resistant smartwatches honor classic analog
watch designs with advanced features like voice commands and
customizable vibrating notifications. Offering connection to thousands
of apps, Martian takes the crossroads of fashion and tech very
seriously. ($250 and up, Martian Watches.)
Sphero SPRK Edition
A
robot that will teach you how to code. Sphero SPRK Edition is a clear
version of Sphero’s app-enabled robotic ball. The app teaches you how to
code using a drag-and-drop programming format that’s intuitive and
approachable. Sold at Target, Amazon & Sphero.com. ($130, Sphero)
Spring
Fitness
app is a personalized workout radio that matches the musical beat to
your cadence. The result: a unique, musically paced workout program that
decreases exhaustion and improves motivation. For running, weight
lifting, yoga, rowing, whatever. ($4 a month and up, Spring)
If
have a new, shipping product that you’d like to be considered for
inclusion in our new-products digest, send a 300-character blurb to
David Pogue, poguester@yahoo.com. Include a link, a photo, and pricing.
Submissions containing buzzwords, jargon, or sales-speak will be tossed.
Courtesy: Yahoo
