Travel Gadget Review - Plantronics BackBeat Bluetooth Headphones

Travel Gadget Review - Plantronics BackBeat Bluetooth Headphones

Disclosure: I purchased this product for my own use. I am reviewing it on my own initiative and my opinions are my own. I am not being compensated for this review.

I have been going back and forth about wireless headphones for a few months, probably ever since I had iPhone 5S and loaded it up with music. Though once I got the iPhone 6 with much more memory, I have been considering it a lot more. I research most of my gadgets decisions and same goes for this purchase. Some of the wireless headphone on the market have strange designs or headpieces. I also wanted one that could withstand daily use during a city commute, occasional jog, and would not have to take off in the rain.
My search resulted in these, and with a sale (currently 30% Off), I made the jump:

Plantronics BackBeat Fit Bluetooth Headphones

These headphones have easily accessible on-ear controls let you keep moving while you control your music or calls. BackBeat FIT continues to function through rain, sweat, and even the splash of a drink. Headset battery meter automatically displays onscreen for iPhone when it is connected. Plus every time they turn on, they let you know if the battery level is high, medium, or low. You can wirelessly update your BackBeat FIT using a free smartphone app. No connection to a computer or internet is needed to use the actual app. Moreover, the app has a Find MyHeadset feature, similar to Find My iPhone, that would help you locate your headset if it is misplaced.

Why good to have on a trip:
- Waterproof, sweatproof
- Long battery life - around 8 hours
- Easy to charge via USB cable or with USB travel USB charger adapter
- Flexible earbuds and band - can be folded to fit into pouch or pocket
- Receive and answer calls via headphones
- Adjust volume and playback all from the headphones without taking out your phone
- GPS type of tracker to find headphones if they go missing

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Cool New Innovations in Bike Gadgets

Cool New Innovations in Bike Gadgets

Collapsible Bike Helmet
Closca Fuga Black collapsible helmet offers protection for your head and also fit in your bag. Make it easy to travel with while on the bike and when off. The helmet is made of three circular shell components, which fold down and nest inside each other to make a compact package. It has passed certification in Europe, Canada and the States, thanks to a combination of polystyrene and polycarbonate in the shell.
http://www.closca.co/products/closca-fuga

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Litelok Bike Lock
The lock attaches easily to both your bike and your backpack. Litelok® is made from lightweight material that makes it significantly lighter than every other secure bike lock currently on the market. It is also more flexible than those locks which means it’s easier to secure around a much wider array of fixed objects such as tree trunks, lamp posts, concrete posts, fencing, railings, and signposts. The Litelok can withstand sustained attack from all of the tools commonly used by bike thieves such as cable cutters, bolt croppers, hacksaws, jacks, and hammers.

Electric bike capable of recharging itself
This bike is chainless yet powerful enough to provide riders of up to 16mph of speed via an integrated alternator that converts mechanical energy into an electrical energy designed to supplement the power of the rechargeable battery. All you have to do is pedal to recharge the battery. Plus it folds to 1/3 of its size so you can bring it anywhere with you.

Leatherman Tread Wearable Multi-Tool
http://bicycletimesmag.com/spotlight-leatherman-tread-wearable-multi-tool/

Zackees LED Turn Signal Gloves for Cycling
With these gloves, even the drivers who might not understand your hand signals previously will know your intentions for direction changes

CatEye Velo 9 Bicycle Computer

GoPro HERO6 Black

Powerful, Durable 250-Lumen Combination LED Bike Headlight-Tail Light

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New Cool Up-and-Coming Travel Gadgets - July

New Cool Up-and-Coming Travel Gadgets - July

Ninebot Self-Balancing Unicycle
This unicycle can travel anywhere from 6 to 21 miles depending on the charge while going at a speed of 8-13 miles an hour. It is not something you would take on a highway, but you would be able to zoom through street traffic for your daily commute. It is already available for purchase on Amazon for $748 and free shipping. Comes with 120W standard charger and 220Wh high-capacity battery. There is also a corresponding app that will let you control the lighting effects on the sides, update the firmware, and keep track of your Ninebot.

The Gravity Light lamp doesn’t need fuel, batteries or the sun to power it
The lamp provides instant light, any time, with no sun or batteries needed. All it needs is some weights. GravityLight generates power from the lift of a weight. Here is how it works:

Baidu will test a self-driving BMW later this year
"the vehicle should be smart enough to operate itself, but enable you to take command as and when necessary. We would make a joke about that being what a lot of people thought the "Cruise Control" button was for"

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Safety Truck Shows Drivers What’s Ahead

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Samsung added a built-in camera to the front of a its fleet of trucks. The camera captures real-time footage of the road and then wirelessly feeds it to four Samsung screens on the truck’s rear doors. This live film will play continuously as the truck moves letting drivers behind the truck be aware of on coming traffic and what is in front of the truck to make a safe pass. It even features a night vision view, for cars driving during nights. This technological solution was created by Leo Burnett and Samsung in partnership with tech company Ingemática, aiming to reduce traffic accidents.

Soon your car won't let you drink..

The Solar iPad Case!

Kudo Solar Case Pro for Ipad 2 and 3 with Hdmi

An ultra-thin (around 7/8" total thickness) case that protects and recharges your iPad using the power of the sun. Now you can have protection for your precious gadget and keep on using it. The case server multiple functions with embeded thin-film solar panel that can convert sunlight into electricity that recharges the lithium ion battery. The Solar iPad Case battery is capable of delivering an additional 2 hours.

Finally: Netflix Streaming Becomes Available at Marriott Hotels
http://www.travelandleisure.com/articles/netflix-in-marriott-hotels




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7 Cool & Useful Things You Can Do With Airplane Mode

7 Cool & Useful Things You Can Do With Airplane Mode

When airplane mode is enabled, you’ll often see an airplane icon in your device’s notification bar.
Enabling airplane mode disables Wi-Fi on your phone. However, on most devices, you can enable Wi-Fi after enabling airplane mode.

Turn off cellular data usage
By turning on airplane mode, all of the cellular signals will be blocked. But Wi-Fi will be working so you can connect to that in-flight Wi-Fi network. Some devices also allow you to enable Bluetooth when airplane mode is enabled.