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Apple’s reworked TV Remote app is still as minimalist as the real thing

NEWS – Anyone familiar with Apple’s products knows that they value form over function.  Their interfaces tend to be no-nonsense and minimalist, sometimes too much so.  The remote for the Apple TV is a perfect example of this design philosophy.   It has a trackpad-like area, a few buttons, and nothing else.  Despite its simplicity, it manages to work, at least until you have to enter a long WiFi password.  But what if you’ve lost your remote?  There’s an app for that!  Apple recently refreshed their Apple TV Remote app, which basically turns your phone into an Apple remote.  To set it up, you pair it with your Apple TV.

Once paired, it works just like an Apple remote.  You slide your finger around the top, tap it to select, and press the buttons when needed.  Easy.  The recent refresh is mostly under-the-hood performance and stability improvements; nothing to write home about.  Oh, and there’s a new icon, one that looks like a remote!

The Apple TV Remote app can be downloaded for free from Apple’s App Store.

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Apple’s reworked TV Remote app is still as minimalist as the real thing originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on March 29, 2019 at 8:00 am.

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Keyport offers a sneak peek at their new OmniFob

If you’ve been reading our EDC gear reviews for a while, you’ll know that I am a fan of Keyport gear. I recently reviewed their modular Anywhere Tools system which is worth a read if you like keychain tools. But today I want to tell you about a new product that Keyport is rolling out this year. It’s the OmniFob and it looks pretty awesome from what little details are currently available.

The OmniFob is an IoT (Internet of Things) remote for your smart home and your connected car. It appears to be compatible with their latest Keyport Slide and Anywhere Tool system but time will tell on that.

The OmniFob will let you control things like your garage door, smart logs, smart lights, remote start your car, pop the trunk, and it has a built-in BLE locator powered by Chipolo.

You can check for more teaser pics by visiting their blog and social pages:

Pricing and availability haven’t been announced yet, but you can enter your name on their omnifob.com page to be notified when more info is available.

 

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Keyport offers a sneak peek at their new OmniFob originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on March 28, 2019 at 1:44 pm.

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Opté Precision Skincare System: Use technology to precisely cover up your blemishes

NEWS – Proctor & Gamble has come out with a cool device called the Opté Precision Skincare System. It’s a wand that scans your face with a tiny digital camera at 150 images per second and uses blue LED lights to enhance the contrast in your skin. It detects “age and sun spots, redness and discoloration, blemishes, scars, and spider veins” (Opté website). It then applies the precise amount of serum needed to cover only those blemishes using “120 thermal inkjet nozzles inside the wand that deposit 1,000 picoliter droplets (that’s one billionth of a liter)” (CNET) so that your skin looks flawless.

The Opté Precision Skincare device uses their special Optimizing Serum which will reduce the appearance of age and sun spots over time – usually 8 to 12 weeks. The serum contains things like mineral pigments and niacinamide (Vitamin B3) (Opté website). Opté treats only the blemishes on your skin thus using much less product than you would normally and it’s not a laser so it is gentle on your skin as well.

The Opté Precision Skincare System is not cheap and is only available at the Opté website. The starter kit is $599 (includes the Beauty Wand, 2 Wand Tips, Cradle, Power Cord, Optimizing Serum, Preserving Disk) and the serum refills are $149 (includes Optimizing Serum and Preserving Disk). Whew, beauty is not cheap!

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Opté Precision Skincare System: Use technology to precisely cover up your blemishes originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on March 28, 2019 at 10:24 am.

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Keep your head up and be safe with Hudway Drive


CROWDFUNDING NEWS – These days we live in a world that is dominated by technology that has found its way into just about every area of our lives. One of the most popular devices is our addictive smartphone and in recent years it has been blamed for many vehicle-related accidents. Despite the integration of smartphones with the navigation systems in our cars, on many occasions, one glance sideways has been proven to be a fatal mistake. It is critical that we are able to use the services offered via our phones in a safe and effective way.




Enter the Hudway Drive Head-Up display!! This device installs in the logical position that places it right in front of your view as you drive. With an easy connection via Bluetooth between your phone and the Hudway Drive, you have easy visual access to directions, calls, texts, and notifications without looking at your phone or without taking your eyes off the road. It also works with your favorite apps including “Google Maps, Waze, or any other app you want to use behind the wheel — mirrored over AirPlay or Miracast.” Features also include audio integration and driving widgets that you can select and customize to enhance your driving experience.

If you would like to learn more about the Hudway Drive, you can head over to the Hudway website and check it out. You can also pre-order the device for $169 on Indiegogo. Shipments will begin in the 2nd quarter of 2019.

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Keep your head up and be safe with Hudway Drive originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on March 28, 2019 at 8:00 am.

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Wyze just launched their next home security product

NEWS – I’ve been keeping an eye out for the next product from the makers of the Wyze Cam with hopes that it would be an outdoor version of their popular affordable security cameras. Well, today is the day that Wyze announced a new product, but it’s not what I thought it would be. Their latest product is Sense. It’s a sensor system consisting of contact sensors, PIR motion sensors and a bridge that links everything together.

The starter kit includes a bridge that plugs into the back of an existing Wyze Cam or Wyze Cam Pan, two contact sensors, and one motion sensor. The contact sensors are used to send an alert to you when a door, cabinet, window, or another thing and closes. The motion sensor is used to detect motion and can then trigger a camera on the system to record video so you can see who came in the house or into a room.

The Wyze Sense starter kit is priced at a very affordable $20 and will start shipping in May. If you’re already a Wyze Cam user, you can pre-order directly thru the app. You better hurry though, it’s only while supplies last. I just ordered two kits.

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Wyze just launched their next home security product originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on March 27, 2019 at 12:52 pm.

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