It's time to power-down
your phone, put on some SPF 30 and head outside for BBQs, hikes and the
beach days. But you don't have to give up all technology to relax. Here
are some gadgets to get the most out of summer's lazy days.
Some coolers just keep your beers from getting warm.
The Coolest Cooler
has loftier aspirations. The $400 summer accessory has a Bluetooth
speaker, USB phone charger, a cutting board and built-in blender.
Powered by a rechargeable 20 volt battery, the Coolest Cooler will make
you popular at any beach or campground, especially if bring enough ice
for the margaritas.
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If you're having a good time, you know it doesn't really count until
you make other people jealous on Instagram. This drone is built for
selfies. Zero Tech's $350
folds up small enough to fit in your back pocket and takes off from the
palm of your hand. It has a 13 megapixel camera and can take photos and
videos of your campsite, lake house, hammock or group of friends from
above.
Don't worry about being a first time pilot. The Dobby has
presets so it can follow you around, track faces, rotate around you and
pull out for dramatic effect.
The Spark is the latest drone offering to go small. Other companies have
also been making small devices for aerial photography, racing, selfies
and just carrying small objects around a room. Here's a sampling of some
of the compact fliers.
Whether you're at a picnic
for the day or away on vacation, you don't want to worry about keeping
your house safe from burglars. There are plenty of WiFi-connected home
security cameras that let you watch your home on a smartphone, but the
$99
Blink Indoors camera is one of the cheaper options.
It
has motion detection and push alerts, so you'll know right away if
someone's lurking around. It only has a one-way mic, so you can hear
what's happening in your home but not yell at a dog to get off the sofa
(a popular feature with Nest camera owners).
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