As I write this article, everyone in St. Louis is experiencing the summer’s extreme temperatures, which means it’s the perfect time to talk about the hottest tech gadgets on the market. Here are some of my favorites.
air tv
If you haven’t heard, cable TV providers are looking for new ways to let us watch our favorite shows and movies. AirTV Play (airtv.net/store) is a streaming TV product offered by Dish Network and Sling to keep you as a customer. The main feature is an adaptor that allows you to connect an antenna to watch local digital channels. As people look to cut the cord, devices such as Roku, Apple TV and AirTV are evolving on the technology front.
monoprice
3-D printers are now at price points that make it possible to own one. Monoprice (monoprice.com) has the three best-selling 3-D printers on Amazon as of June. The trick to this kind of printing is creating 3-D models on your computer. HP’s Sprout Pro G2 is made for scanning 2-D and 3-D objects. The touchpad has a pressuresensitive pen that makes editing scanned objects a snap.
creative toybox
LEGOs were my boys’ favorite toys, and I still have containers full of bricks. LEGO is coming out with its BOOST Creative Toolbox (lego.com/ en-us/boost) in August, which allows you to build, code and play with your LEGO creations. The first launch has five multifunctional models that include a LEGO Move Hub, Interactive Motor, and a Color & Distance Sensor. This creative toy is sure to encourage the inner engineer in users of all ages.
here one
If you are like me, you have several pairs of headphones, but never where you need them! Wireless headphone technology continues to improve and now, wireless earbuds are hot. Here One (hereplus.me) is a brand of wireless smart earbuds. Key features are smart noise filters; speech amplification; smart, assistant-ready, bluetooth connectivity; and real-world volume control. This technology allows you to keep the earbuds in while talking to people and is great for those with hearing loss.
Sheila Burkett is an information technology expert and CEO of Spry Digital, an interactive design agency delivering smart digital solutions. Follow Spry Digital on Twitter (@sprydigital), Facebook (facebook.com/SpryDigital), Instagram (@sprydigital) or LinkedIn (linkedin.com/company/spry-digital-llc).