MSM tech
TECH By Eric Nathal
R eady to spend some of
your hard earned cash on
cool gadgets and tech but
looking for something unique?
In the ongoing quest for the
coolest tech, we sifted through
the best gear out there and
narrowed it down to our top
picks. Enjoy!
Voice Control
Amazon is heating up the streaming box market with their new Fire TV. Similar to
Apple TV and Roku - the device streams movies, TV shows, and music from various
providers like Pandora, Netflix and Hulu. Several ingenious features set it apart
from the competition; it uses voice commands to search for content, allows you to
play video games and for the first time you can watch Showtime on a streaming
device. Amazon Fire TV is extremely easy to use, set up takes less than 3 minutes
and at $99 it’s a bargain; amazon.com
Remote Viewing
Rugged Hi-Fi
Touted as the world’s first true indoor-outdoor rugged Hi-Fi speaker, the BRAVEN
BRV-X truly delivers. This is the sort of speaker you can confidently bring the
beach, camping or even kayaking. It’s IPX5 water-resistant rated and with its
rugged design it can withstand drops, bumps, rain and anything else you can think
of. One of the really cool features is BRAVEN’s TrueWireless™ technology; it allows
for easy wireless pairing with a second BRV-X for a true left and right stereo sound
using two BRV-X speakers. The BRV-X allows for over 12 hours of continuous HD
sound on a full charge, has a built-in speakerphone for calls and can charge USB
devices such as smartphones, cameras and tablets; $199.99; braven.com
Ever been away from your home or
office and wish you could peek in and see
what’s going on? Stem Innovation’s new IZON 2.0
Remote Room Monitor is a simple and inexpensive
solution. Setup is extremely easy - within minutes you
can create a free, private Stem account that provides
secure access to streaming video from IZON. The IZON
App supports real-time video on local networks to let
you see what’s happening, while it’s happening.
You can even set up push notifications that will
send alerts you to your mobile device when
there is motion or noise; $129.95;
steminnovation.com Vintage Tech
For decades, Marshall has been world-renowned for their guitar amps but after reviewing the Stanmore, it’s clear that
they’re a force to be reckoned with in the crowded Bluetooth speaker space. Marshall Headphones, the consumer
branch of Marshall’s audio division, rolled out the Stanmore, a wireless speaker that delivers crisp room-filling sound
in a very unique package. The Stanmore has the look and feel of a legendary Marshall guitar amplifier - complete with
vintage-looking fret, gold details, iconic gold piping and script logo; You can connect to your smart device wirelessly
via Bluetooth, use the RCA input to plug in your vinyl player or simply connect the coil cord that’s included to your
phone using the 3.5mm auxiliary input; $400; marshallheadphones.com
Game Changer
Eric Nathal is a Miami-based consumer
electronics expert & consultant. He
covers startups, personal technology, and
trends in innovation. He’s currently an
Account Executive at Max Borges Agency;
MaxBorgesAgency.com. Looking to improve your game? Zepp Labs 3D Multi-Sport
Motion Sensor has you covered. The sensor easily attaches
to any baseball bat, tennis racket or golf glove and allows you
to review and replay your swing in 360º. It captures 1,000
data points per second and transfers all of this data to your
smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth. Want to see how you fare
against the big leagues? You can compare swings to pros and
even share your swing data with others; $149.99; zepp.com
