Google just a blink away

The glasses also sport Bluetooth and a new, but energy-saving 802.11B/G wi-fi. The MyGlass companion app will allow GPS and SMS messaging, but will run only on devices with Android 4.0.3 or higher. Google claims the display is equivalent to a 25-inch HD monitor about 2.5 metres away and the battery lasts for a whole day on a single charge. 

 

A fridge that does more than cool

GE has stepped up their innovative gear and is bringing to life a brand new model of refrigerator that does more than just keep food cool. The Cafe French two-door model comes with a dispenser that offers both hot and chilled water. There are pre-programmed settings for hot water, including 90 degrees for warm, 150 degrees for cocoa, 170 degrees for tea, and 185 degrees for soup. 

 

Temperatures at a glance

Japanese company Harada Industry has launched “Tsu Chi watch portable heat index apparatus skinny you”. The device, built to look like an ice-lolly, has sensors to calculate humidity and temperature. It has pre-set values of Japan Weather Association heat index and issues warning to the user of a possible heat stroke.

 

Logitech in ‘harmony’ with your home

The Logitech Harmony line of controllers has launched Harmony Smart Control. This palm-sized device receives commands via radio frequencies or from cell-phones via wi-fi and is capable of broadcasting commands to your media set-up via IR or Bluetooth. Another device in the series, Harmony Ultimate, which also goes by the name of Touch Plus, comes with a trigger-like nub for better grip, IR, Bluetooth and RF to control up to 15 devices. It is programmed using Logitech’s software for PCs that pulls settings from a database of 225,000 home-entertainment products. The Ultimate is armoured with a 2.4-inch touchscreen display and offers a favourite channel list for easy hopping.

 

On dog watch

Sony has come up with an action camera mount for dogs. The AKA-DM1 harness it allows you to fix a camera on the dog’s girth, which can help you see life from your pooch’s perspective. The harness is adjustable and can fit a majority of breeds having a waistline of between 50 to 80cm.