Tech to the rescue! Hi-tech protection for safety minded geeks
Posted by: J. McMahon on 06/27/2014 12:43 PM
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You know that they say, better be safe than sorry. In this update on the latest tech innovations that caught our eyes online we’ll be focusing on devices that keep us and our possession safe.
If you worry a lot about your safety and that of your loved ones, then you’ll definitely want to check out Safelet: a cool bracelet that allows you to send instant emergency alerts with one click.
We’ve also discovered another interesting safety idea called Skylock, the world’s first solar-powered connected bike lock. Perfect for the environmentally-friendly city traveller.
Safelet
Safelet is a security bracelet that has been designed especially to protect girls and women from being physically attacked. But it can come in handy in any situation for everyone.
This sleek and elegant device connects to your smartphone via a free app for Android and iOS which lets you set up an account to pair up Safelet with your phone.
Once that’s done, you can invite people into your ‘guardian network’; these people will be the ones to be alerted if anything bad happens. You can also enable a feature that will automatically connect with the police as well in case of emergency.
When activated, Safelet will automatically provide details of your current location to your guardian network and the police, making it easier for them to come to your assistance if you’re in trouble.
Safelet is being developed by a team based in Amsterdam. An Indiegogo campaign to fund Safelet was launched on June 10 and the device attracted over one-tenth of its $40,000 goal in only two days.
The Indiegogo campaign will run till July 24 and contributors who pledge their support can benefit from various perks, including getting their own Safelet device at a discounted price.
Skylock is the world’s first solar powered bike lock that can be controlled from your Android of iPhone smartphone and ses multi-sensor technology to provide remote monitoring and crash alerts to keep you and your bike safe.
Skylock uses a combination of solar recharging and an ultra low power design, which keeps it going for months. It provides protection against theft and can automatically alert people in your network about your whereabouts should you ever be involved in a crash.
There’s no need to worry about Skylock not having your back. If you ever find out that Skylock is running low, simply plug it in the USB charger to charge. Skylock will be up and running to protect you and your bike again in no time.
Skylock is being developed by a San Francisco-based team called Velo Labs. An Indiegogo campaign to fund Skylock was launched on June 10 and the device attracted over 60% of its $15,000 goal in just under two days.
The Indiegogo campaign will run till July 10 and contributors who pledge their support can benefit from various perks, including getting their own Skylock bike lock at a reduced price.
If you worry a lot about your safety and that of your loved ones, then you’ll definitely want to check out Safelet: a cool bracelet that allows you to send instant emergency alerts with one click.
We’ve also discovered another interesting safety idea called Skylock, the world’s first solar-powered connected bike lock. Perfect for the environmentally-friendly city traveller.
Safelet
Safelet is a security bracelet that has been designed especially to protect girls and women from being physically attacked. But it can come in handy in any situation for everyone.
This sleek and elegant device connects to your smartphone via a free app for Android and iOS which lets you set up an account to pair up Safelet with your phone.
Once that’s done, you can invite people into your ‘guardian network’; these people will be the ones to be alerted if anything bad happens. You can also enable a feature that will automatically connect with the police as well in case of emergency.
When activated, Safelet will automatically provide details of your current location to your guardian network and the police, making it easier for them to come to your assistance if you’re in trouble.
Safelet is being developed by a team based in Amsterdam. An Indiegogo campaign to fund Safelet was launched on June 10 and the device attracted over one-tenth of its $40,000 goal in only two days.
The Indiegogo campaign will run till July 24 and contributors who pledge their support can benefit from various perks, including getting their own Safelet device at a discounted price.
Skylock is the world’s first solar powered bike lock that can be controlled from your Android of iPhone smartphone and ses multi-sensor technology to provide remote monitoring and crash alerts to keep you and your bike safe.
Skylock uses a combination of solar recharging and an ultra low power design, which keeps it going for months. It provides protection against theft and can automatically alert people in your network about your whereabouts should you ever be involved in a crash.
There’s no need to worry about Skylock not having your back. If you ever find out that Skylock is running low, simply plug it in the USB charger to charge. Skylock will be up and running to protect you and your bike again in no time.
Skylock is being developed by a San Francisco-based team called Velo Labs. An Indiegogo campaign to fund Skylock was launched on June 10 and the device attracted over 60% of its $15,000 goal in just under two days.
The Indiegogo campaign will run till July 10 and contributors who pledge their support can benefit from various perks, including getting their own Skylock bike lock at a reduced price.
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