For the tech lover who also craves beautiful design, life can be hard. How can you truly enjoy virtual reality when you’re wearing such a clunky-looking headset? How can you get the maximum enjoyment from your music while wearing headphones that still look the way they did in 1995?
Luckily, there are plenty of companies out there that are working hard to give these discerning techies the artfully designed, technologically advanced products they love so much. Here’s a quick list of some of the newest must-have products that combine beautiful form with high-tech function.
- PetBot. Pet cameras that let you keep an eye on your furry friend while you’re at work have been around for a few years now – but there’s never been a pet camera looks this sleek. This unobtrusive camera and remote treat dispenser lets you talk to your pet via two-way speakers, give them treats while you’re miles away, and keep an eye on them throughout your workday. It even lets your pet take selfies and send them to your phone.
- The Nixplay Iris. The Iris is our newest wifi cloud frame, designed to appeal to those with the highest standards for home and office decor. With a stunning metal finish reminiscent of a traditional picture frame, the Iris fits just as well in a meticulously decorated family room as it does in the executive suite. Iris owners can stay connected to family via the Nixplay app, which lets them send images right to the frame.
- The Samsung LED Flip Wallet. There are plenty of nice-enough smartphone wallets out there – they carry your cards, pack an extra battery, and maybe add a pop of color to this ubiquitous accessory. But the LED Flip Wallet, for Samsung’s Galaxy phones, does you one better: it shows your phone notifications directly on the wallet. You don’t even have to open the phone in order to see who’s calling, what the weather’s like, or who just texted you.
- The Mira Fitness Mira Bracelet. Fitness trackers are great for keeping you moving toward your fitness goals, but they’re not exactly attractive. That’s where the Mira Bracelet has the major advantage. Billed as jewelry that tracks your daily activity, this fitness tracker is designed to be a bracelet that even the most fashion-conscious wouldn’t be ashamed to wear.
- UrbanEars Wireless Headphones. For those of us who just don’t like the feel of earbuds stuck in our ears, headphones are the way to go – but so many of them are too bulky, too bright, or just boring. These UrbanEars models offer a classic, contemporary design with 21st century functionality. The headphones have a touchscreen interface instead of buttons, plus a microphone so you can pick up calls without switching devices.
- Here Buds. These earbuds are only available for pre-order currently, but they’re so impressive that we had to include them on the list. Like typical earbuds, Here Buds let you listen to music – but that’s really the least of it. Here Buds let you control the sounds around, by adjusting the frequencies to amplify or change certain sounds and block others. In other words, if you were on a plane and wanted to turn down that baby crying, you could actually do it.
- Jibo Social Robot. Who knew a robot could be so cute? With a minimalist design and animated face, this AI “family robot” is like a personal assistant, photographer, playmate, and companion all in one. He’s small and inconspicuous enough to fade into the background, but so well-designed that you won’t want him to.
Happy shopping!
Bea is Nixplay’s Social Media Manager. She enjoys drinking coffee, reading about wars, and writing stories. Send her a message at beatrice.bisais@nixplay.com.