Travel Gadgets

To enjoy your favorite movies anytime, anywhere Lumus has introduced its new generation of video glasses Lumus PD-20 that truly delivers a big screen experience. This lightweight new generation video eye-wear displays videos by reflecting images directly in the eye’s line of sight from a Light-guide Optical element (LOE) that is attached to the frame and can be seen planted on the right hand side of the glasses. It generates a mobile movie screen experience for your favorite music video, TV shows, films, video pod and also retain the ability to see where you are heading towards when you are on the move. But no information is yet leaked about price of this transparent display panel. Via: Ubergizmo

If you are a beach bum and love surfing, here’s some great news for you. Surfing is all about riding with the ocean waves and current. But, during this process someone can drown. The new radio for surfer has an inbuilt GPS unit that provides the surfer up to the minute information about the tide. From my personal experiences, I know Mother Nature can be a moody lady. Weather conditions and waves as well as tides can change within a blink of an eye. For this reason, LenArtStudios has an excellent solution designed for surfers only. This gadget will let surfers keep in touch. It is a two way radio with a built in GPS unit. As mentioned previously, it can also provide tide information. It also has an on board display unit that gives you information on screen. No pricing information has been found yet. I know for sure that some people are purists and like to experience the water without any gear. However, I am a gear nerd. These gadgets are not only for show. They are nifty and can one day save your life in the water when things turn bad. Also, the sooner surfers install these systems in their boards, the sooner the pure surfing culture of beach blonds, and sun will be gone. Image Credit: Yankodesign Source Link: Ubergizmo

The new carbinner-styled HangTimer multifunction sports watch from the house of DropZone Corp. brings a new spin on the mechanism of classic sports watches. It is the just right measurement device for those fellows who equate defying gravity as athletic triumph. From wakeboarding to mountain biking to snowboarding, the HangTimer has the capability to computes your hangtime to the fraction of a second using a built-in accelerometer. The notable specs include a history of your last 10 jumps, best hangtime, average hangtime and a sensitivity setting from 0.25 to 2 seconds to fine-tune for sport and experience. Moreover, the HangTimer has been designed tough to survive those tough landings as it is shockproof, water-resistant and luminescent. The device can be charged with two AAA batteries. The HangTimer sports watch is priced at $107 including shipping fees.

Now you need not struggle with soggy matches or lighters in the wind when you’re out camping. Whatever be the weather, you can simply get your fire started first time. The fire starter named Swedish Firesteel developed originally by Swedish Department of Defense helps producing a powerful 3,000C spark that lasts for 3,000 – 12,000 strikes. The Swedish FireSteel is available in two sizes, the Scout model or the larger Army model. Each produces a shower of hot sparks (5,500 degrees) that will ignite your tinder, stove or lantern. The handle of this fire starter is made of FSC sourced oak. Simply strike the metal part against the FireSteel and it will create a flurry of sparks which you can use to ignite grass, moss or paper. Approved by the International Survival Instructors Association, the Swedish Firesteel is simple yet utterly reliable. Image Credit Source: Gadget Grid

Solar Sailor Holding in conjunction with Circle Line, a ferry operator that offers service to the statue of Liberty has unveiled their latest hybrid vessel known as Miss Statue of Liberty. This solar and wind powered electric green ferry uses a ‘solar sail’ enclosed in solar panels to collect energy from the sun and wind to offer some electric power for the boat. Its maximum speed is 13 knots and it accommodates approximately 600 passengers at a time to view the Statue of Liberty in New York. It is also skilled to catch the wind for forward motion. According to the officials involved in the development of this avant-garde vessel it emits almost no noise, vibration or fumes and also helps in reducing water pollution and air emissions. This new vessel is built at a cost of 8 to10 million dollars and it is expected that it will cost $2 million more than a standard ferry. The real picture of this green ferry is not yet available but we will definitely keep you posted. Via: Greenmedia

The idea to breathe underwater without an unwieldy compressed air tanks is no more a dream for science fiction writers. Now, an Israeli inventor Alon Bodner has developed a breathing apparatus that will allow user to breath underwater without compressed air tanks. This new invention comparatively extracts small amount of air that already exists in water to supply oxygen to scuba divers and submarines. It functions on a physical law known as ‘Henry law’ that describes gas absorption in liquids. It operates on rechargeable batteries and one kilo lithium battery can offer one hour diving time to diver. However, this new system is still in its early stages of development due to number of limitations as compared to existing compressed air tank underwater breathing method but it has already captured the interest of most major diving manufacturers as well as the Israeli Navy. Via: Isracast

Gail Knight, a British designer has developed two such rings that will guide the travelers in the unfamiliar places. These rings have global positioning satellite to guide the wearer. Also, there is a device controller which one needs to wear around the neck or clip on to clothing. This device controller has all the necessary electronics that could not be fitted in the rings. The eight digit display allows for a postcode to be entered. It also has an electronic compass and GPS system that powers the navigation of this device. Inside the rings there is a small vibrating motor and antenna which makes the rings buzz as soon as these receive the signal from the device controller. The rings buzz for left and right, and have different vibrations for forwards and backwards. When the wearer goes in a wrong direction both right and left buzz. So, next time you are move don’t forget these vibrating rings who knows when you are caught in a place which you are totally unfamiliar with. Source: BBC News

$250,000 may not be at all expensive while considering to buy a portable rocket pack for yourself. Looks quite amazing and a lot futuristic regarding the idea it speaks of – that is flying in air, wow. TAM Rocket Belt is the name given to this innovative and yet useful rocket pack system. A proper guidance is given to the pilot of this rocket system by the manufacturers. It has enough lifting power that can effortlessly elevate a pilot who weighs 300lbs or less, and boasts of elevating to the altitudes up to 100 feet in the air, hey it do reminds of those ‘back to the future’ movie series. Via:Technabob

The new carbinner-styled HangTimer multifunction sports watch from the house of DropZone Corp. brings a new spin on the mechanism of classic sports watches. It is the just right measurement device for those fellows who equate defying gravity as athletic triumph. From wakeboarding to mountain biking to snowboarding, the HangTimer has the capability to computes your hangtime to the fraction of a second using a built-in accelerometer. The notable specs include a history of your last 10 jumps, best hangtime, average hangtime and a sensitivity setting from 0.25 to 2 seconds to fine-tune for sport and experience. Moreover, the HangTimer has been designed tough to survive those tough landings as it is shockproof, water-resistant and luminescent. The device can be charged with two AAA batteries. The HangTimer sports watch is priced at $107 including shipping fees.

Have you dreamed of following your friends using Google Earth? Well, dream no more, the Trackstick II is here and it’s guaranteed to creep you out. You will be able to track and record all of its movement, the little device is literally a tracker you’d see in spy movies. The Trackstick II is a sequel. It’s an updated version of the original Trackstick. The gadget is a GPS data logger designed specifically with Google Earth. It can continuously record its own location history for extended period of time while running on two AAA batteries. It lets you keep a satellite scrapbook of all your travels and record your explorations. The Trackstick II records its own location, time, date, speed, heading and altitude at preset intervals. With over 1Mb of memory, it can store months of travel information. The Trackstick is the perfect tool for individuals looking for a way to track anything that moves. How it works? The Trackstick II receives signals from twenty four satellites orbiting the earth. With this information, the Trackstick II can precisely calculate its own position anywhere on the planet to within fifteen meters. Where does it work? The Trackstick II will work anywhere on the planet. Your exact location and the route travelled can be viewed and played back directly within Google Earth. Everything is included and there is no monthly fees. Use it for recording the exact routes you take when hiking, biking or vacationing. Record the location of everywhere you go, import pictures and other information into Google Earth to offer an entirely new perspective of your journey. Trackstick II’s data can be downloaded to your (Windows-only) computer via USB and viewed on Google Earth’s 3D model of the planet. Google Earth Store sells the units for $169.