CT Band $170-200
Turn your ordinary watch into a smart one
If you want a smartwatch but just can't part with your analog watch, take a look at the CT Band, which turns your existing, standard, ordinary watch face into a smartwatch.
The CT Band incorporates a wide range of sensors, which provide a wealth of data on physical fitness, well-being and the environment around you.
The free accompanying app for smartphones and tablets displays the CT Band's data on a user-friendly interface for each category. The app lets you find others in your area to challenge and share your results with. You can set up notifications to the band to receive a variety of subjects including stock market alerts.
Some of the straps feature recording data from daily activities, sports activities, blood oxygen rate, steps and heart rate. It's expected out by the end of April in seven colors in leather and 11 colors in silicone. Strap widths are available in 18, 20 and 22 millimeters.
Los Angeles Times
Pop-I0 $99 to $399
A backpack to display all your photos
If sharing your pictures on Instagram isn't enough, why not wear them?
A California start-up called Pop-I has a backpack for just that. A built-in digital screen displays photos you just snapped or have in your photo gallery.
The backpacks will come out later this year and range from $99 to $399, depending on material and screen size. Pop-I is looking to expand to clothing and other products, too.
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Benjilock 0 $79.99
A rechargeable padlock with fingerprint ability
Benjilock is marketed as the world's first traditional rechargeable padlock with fingerprint technology, so if you can't find the lock's key, a touch of the lock will do the trick.
Once your fingerprint is set, just touch an outside fingerprint sensor, which has an ambient LED light. The lock can store up to four fingerprints.
If nonstored fingerprints attempt to open the lock, the fingerprint system will lock up so only a key can be used.
The stainless steel Benjilock measures 4-by-1-by-2.8-inches and has a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which only has to be charged once a year. Benjilock, to be priced at $79.99, is expected out in September.
Los Angeles Times
