Check Out These 2014 Consumer Electronics Show Finds
Whether shopping for tools to reach your business potential or looking for the perfect client closing gift, this selection of products from the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show is a great list-starter. This year’s show, held in Las Vegas this past January, welcomed more than 150,000 attendees shopping for the latest and greatest electronics for their customers. Here are just a few that caught our eye.
THE PEBBLE STEEL: SMARTS AND STYLE
This upgraded smartwatch runs all of the apps and software of the previous model, but has a sleek new look. The smartwatch receives notifications from either iPhone or Android, and the watch face can be customized. Includes metal and leather watchbands and a magnetic charging cable. Features: apps; 5-7 day battery; 5ATM waterproof; daylight readable display; tri-color led; apps; notifications.
Getpebble.com/steel; retail cost: $249
MOPHIE SPACE PACK: YOURiPHONE -- MAGNIFIED
The Mophie Space Pack is a rechargeable battery case with local built-in storage for iPhone 5S / 5. While it can’t directly extend built-in iOS storage, Mophie has an app that can be used to access videos, files and pictures. Plug it directly into a computer to load files. Available in either 16 GB or 32 GB models.
Mophie.com/space-pack; retail cost: $149.95 (add $30 for 32 GB model)
POWERALL: THE EXTERNAL BATTERY PACK THAT CAN JUMP START A CAR
Not only does this external battery pack have dual USB ports for charging smartphones and tablets, but the PowerAll also comes with jumper cables! This all-in-one portable power bank has its own built-in jump starter to jump a car battery up to 20 times on a full charge. It also includes and an LED flashlight that can be used as a standard flashlight, strobe light or SOS signal light that can stay on for 120 hours on a full charge.
PowerAll.com; retail cost: under $100
PETZICONNECT: BYE-BYE PET-SITTER
PetziConnect is a wall-mounted treat dispenser with a wireless HD camera and microphone. Allows pet owners to summon pets remotely for their afternoon treat. Watch pets respond to your voice as they retrieve their snacks. iOS and Android apps launch live connect to let owners see, talk to, photograph and treat their pets.
Petzilla.com; available in March at major retailers –
retail cost: $169.99
LIFEBAND TOUCH ACTIVITY TRACKER
Stay tuned in while you work out! LG’s fitness monitor offers advanced activity tracking, biometric data, Bluetooth® app connectivity, plus music and phone accessibility. The OLED screen delivers a full range of fitness data, activated with the push of a button or flick of the wrist.
lg.com/us/fitness-activity-trackers