SmartWorld Weekly: Ninjas + Robots Invade Homes, Cars Get Removable SIMs + More
If you missed this week’s SmartWorld Series, here’s your chance to catch up on the exciting developments happening in the connected world. Each week, we round up the best of apps and services for health and fitness, smart homes, smart cars and anything related to the Internet of Things.
This week’s SmartWorld Series features ninjas and robots that are invading your homes, tracking devices for kids and the elderly, removable SIMs on cars, and the slimmest portable speaker available in the market.
Ninjas and Robots Invade Your Smart Home
SmartHome Monday featured the Ninja Blocks, a home automation solution that monitors your home inconspicuously; the iRobot Braava, an automatic floor cleaner that dry or wet mops your floor to keep sparkly clean; and the Kickstarter project Petcube, which keeps you and furry pal in close contact even when you’re miles apart.
Sense-U Monitors the Old and Young for Safety + Posture
Quantified Self Tuesday featured the Sense-U clip-on device that not only tracks your physical activities but is also a great device to monitor your posture, as well as a the elderly; the Amiigo tracking bracelet that monitors your heart rate, blood oxygen levels, skin temperature, overall activity level, and calories burned; and the Sliders app, which helps you keep track of your activities without having to purchase an additional tracking bracelet, as it relies on your iPhone’s sensors.
Removable SIMs to Appear in Audi SmartCars + More
SmartCar Wednesday featured Audi’s plan to equip its cars with removable SIMs so drivers can choose the best network provider for LTE; Nissan and General Motors’ pledge to deliver fully automated vehicles by the end of this decade; and Ford’s acquisition of Livio to accelerate an industry standard as well as bolster its own “infotainment” system to allow for seamless in-car connectivity.
Slimmest Portable Speaker, Smallest GPS Tracker + More
And finally, SmartDevice Thursday delivered DASH7, Soundmatters’ slimmest wireless pocket-portable Bluetooth soundbar and speakerphone with omnidirectional sound; LoccaMini, an Indiegogo project that touts itself as the world’s smallest GPS tracker; and the BluFit smart water bottle that aims to get people to drink the right amount of fluids throughout the day to keep them hydrated, no matter the weather.
Tune in next week for more interesting stories, discoveries, and innovation in the world of smart and connected things.
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