5 bits of tech that will make a difference to your life

5 bits of tech that will make a difference to your life

Words: Guy Aubrey Devito

The cynic will tell you that most technology creates more problems than it solves, whilst the techaholic will think entirely the opposite. Whatever side of the fence you’re on it’s undeniable that these five bits of tech can make real a difference to your life.

JAWBONE UP 3 TRACKER

TGJ – 9-1a

Jawbone’s range of UP trackers are a game changer in the wearable tech industry and are the smartest, most durable trackers available. The UP 3 can monitor your heart rate, the intensity of your jogs and workouts and your sleep cycles. In addition to this the Jawbone UP 3 has a smart coach that advises you on how much – and what type of – exercise to do based on what you’ve eaten and how much sleep you’ve had.

£149.99 from Jawbone

EPIC ZEN GARDEN

TGJ – 9-2a

Epic Zen Garden is a high concept game set in and around beautiful and surreal landscapes, inspired by the traditional Japanese rock gardens of past centuries. Although you predominantly use Epic Zen Garden to enjoy the beautiful visuals, you can interact with landscape, disturb the water of a koi pondor shake the blossom from a cherry tree. An essential, calming app for those who get stressed.

Free on iOS

ARCAM SOLO SOUNDBAR

TGJ – 9-3

As tellies increasingly get flatter and more stylish the sound quality unfortunately deteriorates, resulting in a big screen experience without big screen acoustics. The Arcam Solo Soundbar presents a perfect solution to this problem, emitting great sound from well designed speakers that won’t clutter up your sitting room.

£800 from Arcam

SWATCH SISTEM51

TGJ – 9-4

Swatch are the leaders of the affordable quartz watch market, but now they have turned heads with the Swatch Sistem51, a completely automatic watch that has only 51 parts in five modules. The watch has a staggering 90 hour power reserve, so it won’t just stop if taken off your wrist and left around for a few hours. A great multi-purpose, affordable timepiece from the distinguished Swiss brand.

Price: TBA from Swatch

PRYNT CASE

TGJ – 9-5a

Prynt Case is another Kickstarter funded initiative and gives polaroid cameras a digital makeover. Simply plug your smartphone into one of these and you’ll be able to print photos as you take them, resulting in wonderfully clear, retro photos. Prynt has rescued photography from its digital limitations and we can enjoy life like it’s 1989 once again.

Price: TBA from Prynt

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