Smart gadgets for you
These smart gadgets can make your monotonous life a little more exciting, easy-going and fun
Technology has helped to make our life smarter than before. It has brought about revolutionary changes to a lot of gadgets which are influencing our habit and changed our work pattern. A few of those gadgets have made our life easier, vibrant and active.
The Business Standard has picked three smart gadgets this week that can make your life pleasant.
Polaroid Lab
Price: Tk12,990
Where to buy: Gadget and Gear, Bangladesh desertcart
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Specifications:
Dimensions LxWxH: 5.9 x 4.6 x 5.9 inches
Weight: 0.25 pounds
Even in the last era, we could not think of printing photos without having a dark place. But that era is gone now because this new Polaroid Lab has changed everything and turned into your new little darkroom. It has 100 percent real film chemistry that exposes the digital photos on your phone. So, no more storage is needed on your phone or cloud.
And just within 10 minutes, it processes those into Polaroid pictures too. To get Polaroid pictures, you must connect your phone with the Polaroid Originals companion app, which can be easily availed on the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Then, press on the red button. This device uses 600 or i-Type film and has A 3-lens system that works as a desktop darkroom and transforms digital phone pictures into real Polaroid pictures. It is possible to create collages of up to nine frames, compose in any way you like and print.
Fire HD 10 Tablet
Price: Tk14,990
Where to buy: Gadget and Gear, Ryans computer, Evaly
Specifications:
Display: 10.1" 1080p full HD display
Storage: 32 or 64 GB of internal storage (add up to 512 GB with microSD)
Battery: supports up to 12 hours
This device is Amazon's largest display in 1080p full HD. It is 30 percent faster than the previous version because it has the powerful new 2.0 GHz octa-core processor and 2 GB of RAM. Users can stream movies, watch videos, enjoy eBooks, songs or play games with its enhanced Wi-Fi.
Notably, its battery provides up to 12 hours of backup to enjoy such contents. It connects you with Alexa, using your voice, for information, entertainment or whatever to quench your thought. You can ask Alexa to play videos and music, open apps, shop online and check the weather. It can also access compatible smart home devices to call or message.
It works whenever you give a heads up saying "Alexa," even though the screen is asleep on standby. Its special feature is that it is designed to protect your privacy. Hence, one can view and delete their voice recordings or use the Alexa Hands-Free Mode on/off at any time.
It is a family-friendly device because it has easy-to-use parental controls. Eventually, you can keep track, check email, make video calls, update shopping lists and also can set reminders for special events and meetings.
JBL GO 3
Price: Tk3,990
Where to buy: Gadget and Gear, Gadstyle, Daraz
Specifications:
Dimensions LxWxH: 3.4 x 2.7 x 1.6 inches
Weight: 0.46 pounds
Bluetooth version: 5.1
Battery: Charging time 2.5 hours
Portable yet stylish, JBL Go 3 surprisingly delivers clear sound and punchy bass from its ultra-compact size. It is covered with colourful fabrics that have added a bold look to it. Its latest street fashion trends and cool design seems as great as its crystal-clear sounds.
Added to that, it is waterproof and dustproof. So, take it anywhere you want – from the pool to the park – enjoy music both when it rains and shines. It is wireless so it can stream music from the phone, tablet or any Bluetooth enabled device. Most interestingly, it can give you a worry-free minimum of five hours of playtime on a single charge.
