We’ve seen a few attempts at smartphone activated door locks over the years, and it looks like the Kevo iPhone Operated Door Lock has all the necessary ingredients to become a household item. Like some of the products we’ve featured in the past, the Kevo was originally introduced on ABC’s The Shark Tank, and has since been picked up by the team at Kwikset.
Forget using normal keys ever again. Keep your iPhone in your pocket, walk up to the door, place your finger on the lock, and you’re in. The ring around the lock communicates with your iPhone via Bluetooth, and the blue ring will illuminate once you’re within range, changing to green once you’ve unlocked the door. Other nifty features include a key fob, along with the option to send electronic keys to family and friends (that can later be deleted). Expect to see this thing land on the retail scene this summer with a price tag hovering around $250. [Via]
Hale Dreamer Alarm Clock Speaker Android Dock tell you when it’s time to rise and shine
to sleep is not always as easy as laying down and shutting your eyes.
For many, there is a bit of science to it. There needs to be little or
no light, music or silence, and your phone either needs to be set to
vibrate or have the volume turned down so you’re not woken up by every
text. There is a nighttime mode that will screen calls for you, but
there are docking systems out there that will cater to your specific
needs a little bit better.
The Hale Dreamer Alarm
Clock Android Dock is a multi-function alarm clock that will give you
the ability to do much more than just charge your phone. It has
SmartSilence, which will silence your phone unless there’s an emergency,
and it can act as a sound machine that has a optional shut-off timer
with fade-out. In addition to giving you actual buttons to press, it
plugs into your audio jack and micro USB to charge up your phone and play music through its 10w, full-range speakers.
There is a snooze button, as well as brightness and volume knobs. From
this alarm clock, you’ll be able to set everything just the way you like
it. You can choose how often you repeat your alarm, wake up to custom
tones, the snooze length, and the numeral style. This will cost you
around $80, which isn’t too bad for a docking system. The only thing it
lacks is the light coming on gradually with your alarm. [Via]
There’s really an endless number of options when it comes to sound
amplifiers for your iPhone, but when you’re looking for a passive
offering, few do it better than the Volta Sound Block. Amplifying your
iPhone’s speaker without any chargers, electronics or Blue -Tooth, this
sound block is a true work of art.
The block itself is crafted from Oregon sourced Northwest Alder, and has
been paired (through the use of super strong Neodymium Magnets)with a
fully adjustable bison horn. To ensure that your Apple device never sees
a scratch, the designers at Volta Sound have also outfitted the block
with wool lining from Pendleton Woolen Mills, and the included travel
bag lets you enjoy passive amplified sound on the road.
