The ZOMM Wireless Leash Plus is a Bluetooth device that pairs up with your smartphone and creates a connection between the two devices. The ZOMM Wireless Leash Plus will vibrate, flash, and sound an alarm if you walk away from your phone, or if it has been stolen from you. The gadget works in conjunction with the myZOMM iPhone app, allowing you to change settings wirelessly, locate your keys, and even geo-tag the location of your car or other items to easily find later. The ZOMM Wireless Leash Plus is now available for $79.95 each. [Ubergizmo]
Cobra Electronics Corporation today released the Cobra Tag tracking and loss prevention system for car keys, smartphones, laptops, and other valuables. Powered by the Phone Halo technology, the device is a brilliant alarm and loss prevention system consisting of a smartphone app that is paired via Bluetooth to a small key fob device. You can download the Cobra Tag app to your smartphone and attach the Cobra Tag device to any item you wish to protect, such as car keys, a purse, or laptop bag. The Cobra Tag system monitors the distance between the phone and tagged item and produces an audible warning if the two items become separated. In the event that a valuable possession is left behind, the Cobra Tag app will record the GPS location and time of day the item was lost, and will send this information to a pre-configured contact list via email, text message, or even to a linked Facebook or Twitter account. The Cobra Tag is also a 2-way finder. Tap the button on the Cobra Tag tag to ring your smartphone. If you are looking for your Cobra Tag protected item, use the phone’s application to make the Cobra Tag ring. If you are interested, you can purchase the Cobra Tag for $59.95. [Cobra]
The Arrow Revolution Touchscreen Deadbolt is an electronic, touchscreen door lock that comes with 25 different access code options and voice-guided programming in English, Spanish, or French. This weather-resistant touchscreen door lock sits in a housing that can be added to a standard, prepared door in less than 15 minutes. Its batteries can last for a year. What’s more, this touchscreen door lock has a key override option for emergency. The Arrow Revolution Touchscreen Deadbolt will be launched in July 2011 for around $250. [CNet]
NEC has announced the commercial launch of the HS100-10, the world’s first scanner that can simultaneously acquire fingerprint and finger vein characteristics without having to touch your finger. Since the scanner scans both fingerprints and vein characteristics, this technology is more secure and harder to cheat. The device combines a conventional optical sensor with the company’s original finger data capturing method. The NEC HS100-10 will be exhibited at Pulse 2011 in Las Vegas this weekend, and will start shipping in May 2011. [NEC]
Samsung Techwin America has rolled out the BabyVIEW product line at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. The next-generation line of video baby monitors is designed for today’s tech-savvy parents, making it easy for them to keep their baby safe and secure. Using the Samsung BabyView series, parents can share audio and video of their baby or infant with friends and family via social networking web sites such as Facebook and Twitter. These video baby monitors also support a built-in SD card slot that allows video captured from the monitor to be easily uploaded. All products also provide a wide range of advanced features such as night vision, two-way talk, sound and vibration alerts and remote nightlight. Additional features include utilizing a pure digital frequency for a private, interference-free signal. The Samsung BabyView series of video baby monitors will be available in Spring 2011 with prices ranging from $199 – $299. [Press Release]
The Thanko USB Notebook Crime Prevention Sensor will protect your computer when left alone. You just need to plug the sensor crime prevention into your computer USB port. If anyone tried to take it out, the alarm will alert everyone around. The gadget is priced at 2,400 Yen or equal to $26. [GeekStuff4U]
3 Digits Combination USB Flash Drive Security Lock is a physical lock for your USB Flash Drive. It allows you to set your own 3 digits code and prevents your flash drive to insert into another computer without the correct code. The lock should be available in mid-September for $10, or you can pick up 2 for $15. [Brando]
Designed by Adam Harvey, the Anti-Paparazzi Clutch Bag is designed to deter photographs by reporters or paparazzis. When the device detects camera flash, it will send out a brighter flash to blind the camera with its built-in LED flash. The sensor can register flash fired from up to 45 degree angles from any direction and works effectively at up to 1/125 shutter speeds. Read more
by Nicole on November 26, 2007
Protect your house against thieves with the Home Guard camera security system with motion sensing camera and DVR recorder running off of either AC or 4 AA batteries. Stick this anywhere 3M stick area from your kitchen to bedroom, bathroom, etc. The 2GB model runs at $240 and 4GB is $350.
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