Travel Tech Roundup: Must-Have Travel Gadgets
The International CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas introduces us to amazing new innovations in technology every year, specifically enabling efficient and more effective ways to travel conveniently and effortlessly. We are so inspired by some of these innovations because not only will these products make packing easier and lighter but will also completely change the way you interact with technology (hint, see the last item on our list)!
We love the revolutionary ideas behind much of the technology that enable us to travel easier and really appreciate the attention to creating sleek and attractive design that makes these products a must-have. We always say, “When technology meets style, it’s a winning combination.”
Here are our top picks of travel technology you won’t want to leave home without.
Ricoh Theta - 360 Experience Camera
Image via Ricoh Theta’s Instagram @theta360official
Image via Ricoh Theta’s Instagram @theta360official
Capture your surroundings in just one shot! The Ricoh Theta makes a spherical 360 image where the camera shoots your entire environment in just one snap.
Traveling with the Ricoh Theta is amazing because you are able to record the entire landscape you are exploring to keep in your memories. The Ricoh team has also developed an app available on IOS and Android, that will allow you to edit the photos and share them directly on social media.
The Theta has 4 settings - auto, ISO priority, shutter priority, and manual. Additional features include a self timer and interval shooting option. Perfect for anyone who travels!
Image via PowerUp Toys’ Instagram @poweruptoys
Image via PowerUp Toys’ Instagram @poweruptoys
The PowerUp Paper Plane VR Drone is in a sleek shape of a paper plane that lets you see your surroundings from above, as if you were in the cockpit of a plane. The drone has a live action camera that can be seen through the included VR viewer. The most exciting part of this product is that you can control the plane’s movements intuitively through a tilt or movement of your head!
The Paper Plane has video and audio recording abilities so you can record and share your drone experiences. It also features a wide angle rotating camera to capture the view from all angles, and a stabilizer for windy conditions.
We thinks this is such a fun and interactive product to bring on any vacation to use as an activity, as well as, capturing the beauty that surrounds you.
Image via JBL’s Website
Image via JBL’s Website
A speaker is a must to have on any kind of trip. The JBL Bluetooth speaker is a powerful and sleek speaker that comes in a small package, making easy to bring on any adventure.
The speaker can last up to 12 hours and is waterproof, so you don’t need to worry about dropping it into the pool. A bonus feature is that it can used as a speakerphone for calls and has noise and echo canceling properties.
Image via LG’s Website
Image via LG’s Website
The perfect keyboard for when you’re on-the-go. LG’s new portable keyboard has a unique design that allows you to roll it up into an easy to pack “stick”.
With dimensions of 10.35” by 1.02” by 1.02”, this keyboard is extremely practical and will easily fit in your purse or your suitcase. There is a dock for your smartphone or tablet, so you can be more productive when you’re on the road.
It connects by Bluetooth on IOS, Android, and Windows devices. This is great for anyone who needs a keyboard and is away from their desktop.
Image via Amazon
If you’re tired of tangled headphones, you will love the new beanie Bluetooth technology. The Tenergy beanie allows you to stay warm and listen to music or make phone calls all from the comfort of your trendy headwear.
The beanie features a small built-in microphone and speakers that are discreet, as well as functional. And don’t worry, the beanie is washable, just remember to remove the battery/speaker before washing.
Image via Hyper’s Website
Image via Hyper’s Website
Let us start by saying that we love this ingenious product! Save space in your purse by carrying a compact mirror that doubles as a portable charger for your smartphone, tablet, or anything else that can be charged by USB connection. Such a game changer in knowing that you will never run out of battery once you leave the house!
The mirrors come in 4 stylish colors, and features two mirrors inside (regular and magnified). They even include an LED light so you can reapply your lipstick in low lighting when you’re on-the-go. A need in a every woman’s purse.
WizPak - Wearable Stereo and Charging Station
Image via Wizpak’s Website
Image via Wizpak’s Instagram @wizpaks
A luxury backpack that also doubles as a portable stereo, The WizPak is the coolest new way to travel. This sleek backpack houses speakers that allow you to listen to high-quality audio anywhere you go - the beach, the mountains, while camping or a friend’s house.
The featured keep getting better. You can connect your smartphone, computer, or tablet via Bluetooth or with a cable. It also acts as a charging station for your devices.
Catch Jamie Foxx, Mike Tyson and the entire team of Cleveland Cavaliers (to name a few), that are getting around in style.
Image via GoPro’s Website
Image via GoPro’s Website
You can’t go wrong with traveling with with a GoPro. Waterproof, compact, versatile, fun and always ready for an adventure, the GoPro Hero8 Black will be you favorite travel companies for all your trips.
With fun additional features such as high-fidelity audio, night lapse mode, liveburst and smooth photos, you’re going to want to have you GoPro handy for capturing all your travel memories.
Image via BeeLine’s Instagram @ridebeeline
BeeLine is a navigation device that mounts to your bike’s handlebars. It’s designed to guide your journey as you ride through city streets.
Here’s how it works - You enter your destination in BeeLine’s app on your phone and then the device will give you an arrow that acts as a compass, letting you know in which direction your destination is in. This way you are still able to make turns as you like, but you will always know if you’re on the right track. Additionally, the compass also displays the distance in real time. Sounds reassuring, doesn’t it?
The device is water resistant and made of tough silicone that will keep it in place as you ride. The BeeLine app works with both IOS and Android devices.
A little helpful tip - if you commute mostly by bicycle or plan on traveling somewhere and getting around via bike, try this as a safe alternative instead of using your cellphone for directions.
Image via Amazon
Traveling solo? These compact series tripod will come to your rescue when wanting to document your travel and sightseeing memories. All you need is a backpack or a purse to put the extremely lightweight tripod in, ready to use when you want to strike a pose.
The compact tripod has a quick-release plate to support a wide range of devices and has a special adapter for higher specification cameras. Switch from photo settings to movie mode seamlessly and instantly depending on you shot.
Image via Vuzix’s Facebook
Image via Vizix’s Website
The Vuzix Series of Smart Glasses are an exciting new technology that brings the internet right to your eyes for a hands-free experience. The glasses connect wirelessly through WiFi and Bluetooth.
You can do almost anything you can on a device connected to the internet - like check email/texts, post to Facebook, get directions, listen to music, fitness information and more, all by voice commands. You can also take HD photos or record videos.
The augmented reality glasses use see-through waveguide optics and allow the user to reach out and manipulate the virtual reality objects within the real-world setting. If you're a multitasker, someone on the go who needs to be constantly connected, then you must try this technology!
Image via Snopes.com
Cicret is a new technology being developed that will allow you to make your forearm into a tablet touch screen!
The bracelet will use Bluetooth technology to connect to your device or will connect directly to WiFi. It uses a pico projector to display the screen image onto the arm. It also has a micro usb connection and is waterproof.
The proximity sensors on the bracelet will be able to tell where the user’s finger is on the projected screen as the user interacts with it.
You’ll be able to do virtually any of the things you can do on a regular tablet - check your email, get directions, use social networks, etc.. Now that is innovation!
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