8 Hot Gadgets Every Geek Needs For Summer Vacation
If you're looking to beat the heat, embark on a foreign adventure, or explore your own backyard, here are some gadgets that will help you make the most of your journey.
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With August right around the corner, the apex of summer heat is nearly upon us, offering an incentive to escape to a breezy beach, secluded mountain hideaway, or perhaps somewhere more exotic. No matter where you go, there is a certain set of gadgets you should have at the ready.
From smartphones to drones, geeks on vacation usually can't completely cut the cord, and with our collective obsession with email, social media, and a general addiction to the internet, keeping yourself connected is part of the vacation package deal in this day and age.
But aside from the spare battery packs, fitness trackers, and waterproof mini boom boxes, there is a whole ecosystem of more interesting gadgets that could add to your vacation in ways you perhaps hadn't expected.
Take for example the CliMate, a pocket-sized gadget -- and successful Kickstarter concept -- that tracks the humidity, UV rays, and temperature (HUT) of your immediate environment, wherever you are, allowing you to soak up the sun -- in moderation -- without putting your skin at risk.
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If you're looking to take your vacation videos and photos one step beyond the norm, there are a variety of drones -- from compact models to 4K monsters -- that will suit your needs.
With gadgets like that in mind, we've compiled a list of eight great devices, ranging from the standard pack it in your backpack gear to some of the more imaginative inventions out there on the market.
Here's our look at some of the best we could find.
There are quite a few fitness trackers on the market, but the Fitbit Charge HR still gets some of the highest ratings, thanks to a simple, lightweight design and featuring automatic, continuous heart rate and activity tracking. You can track steps, distance, floors climbed, sleep quality and more, and stay connected with Caller ID and time of day on the display.
Price: $123.95
This lipstick-sized TP-Link TL-PB2600 portable charger works with the iPhone, Android smartphones, GoPro and most other USB-charged devices, and comes packaged in a design-conscious, wear-resistant casing. Built to last with a life cycle of up to 500 charges, it also includes an LED display to let you know how much charge you have left.
Price: $12.99
This DOSS wireless speaker is portable and waterproof. It boasts a rugged design that inspires confidence, as well as a price point that won't bust your travel budget. The dual high-performance drivers and a unique bass passive radiator ensure quality sound, matched by rechargeable battery offering up to eight hours of playtime.
Price: $34.99
Whether you're an Apple fan or an Android devotee, a smartphone is the most likely item you'll be carrying with you on vacation, and with good reason. You can book hotels, check into flights, map your location, scan the weather and -- well you know the rest. Leave the laptop at home, but don't forget the smartphone.
Hippox Bluetooth waterproof headphones let you lounge by the pool, lake, or open ocean with your tunes intact, with flexible ear hooks to keep the groove firmly implanted in your head while you are engaged in activities near the water, or if you're running in the rain. Improved battery life gives continuous audio playback for up to eight hours.
Price: $49.99
The Tile Generation 2 item finder is small enough to be attached to basically anything, from a smartphone to your kids to the luggage your airline lost on the way to your destination. Users can locate an item by sound, by seeing its last known location on a map, or by marking it as "lost" and getting an alert when it's found.
Price: $69.95
The CliMate tracks humidity, UV rays and temperature, then wirelessly syncs this info to an app on your iOS/Android device every 15 minutes. Users are then provided with interactive solutions to protect themselves from the weather. Based on pre-entered information and the readings it receives, it tells you when to put on sunscreen when outdoors.
Price: $45
The four-star geek traveler wouldn't think of leaving home without the DJI Phantom 3 4K, which features WiFi video downlink capabilities and boasts a maximum transmission distance of three quarters of a mile. The intelligent flight system means you don't have to be an FAA-regulated pilot to fly it, and the 3-axis stabilization gimbal ensures glider like smoothness.
Price: $599
The four-star geek traveler wouldn't think of leaving home without the DJI Phantom 3 4K, which features WiFi video downlink capabilities and boasts a maximum transmission distance of three quarters of a mile. The intelligent flight system means you don't have to be an FAA-regulated pilot to fly it, and the 3-axis stabilization gimbal ensures glider like smoothness.
Price: $599
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