New Cool Up-and-Coming Travel Gadgets - September

Text your friends even when you don't have service
It looks like a wand but it is actually an antenna. Antenna that can keep you connected even in the most secluded parts of your travel.
GoTenna is a device that lets users create their own virtual network on which they can communicate with friends and family. It connects to your phone via BluetoothLE. You will have to keep it within a certain range (20 feet) of your phone for it work well. The average range for the connection to work is around 2-4 miles. You would use GoTenna's app to type out a text message or share a location. Your smartphone will send the message to your GoTenna, which will then shoot it out, via long-range radio waves. The app also offers free offline maps and full messaging capabilities.

Stay Dry in a Jiffy

Funnel Eject|Wear backpack
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/884605357/funnell-eject-wear
awesome design for travel
We got caught in a downpour while in Mykonos greek islands. Thankfully, we did have rain gear with us, which was a couple of ponchos. Though as anyone who ever used them knows, they can be quite cumbersome to put on. They stick and when they get wet its hard to put them on or takeoff. This backpack is an awesome design for travel and those situations.  with pull out jacket is a great concept for those times.

The Solar Bikini

Its summer time, the sun is out and time to lie down and get a tan while listening to music or reading and web surfing, but you run low on batteries on your device. There is now a great solution - a solar bikini.  It is covered with solar panels. These panels provide current similar to that of a USB drive on a laptop, that will provide power for iPods and other devices. The bikini will cost upwards of $1,000 and the inventor says that he is working on a version for males that will cool off beer.

Samsung Galaxy Round: World’s First Curved-Screen Smart Phone
http://www.unfinishedman.com/samsung-galaxy-round-worlds-first-curved-screen-smart-phone

Skully, The Smartest Motorcycle Helmet

Innovation on standard helmet, Skully, puts heads-up digital display in-front of the rider. Similar to display that is being slowly introduced for cars, the helmet will display GPS, rear view camera with a near 180 degree viewing angle, and may display vehicle telemetry such as speed, gear, and tachometer.
http://www.skullysystems.com

LG G Watch unveiled
http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20140628/lg-watch-unveiled/

Microsoft Smartwatch With 11 Sensors Coming This October
As per the latest, the company’s new smartwatch might be released this October.
http://www.ubergizmo.com/2014/06/microsoft-smartwatch-with-11-sensors-coming-this-october/


Chargekey Keychain Phone Charge Connector
Portable USB charging cable for iPhone and Android. It does not look like much. It actually looks like a keychain size USB drive. However, this travel gadget can assist with charging up your phone. It is not a charger in itself. Chargekey allows for charging from any USB port in place of using a long and cumbersome standard phone cable

Earin's tiny wireless earphones recharge while they're in your pocket
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1629248706/earin-the-worlds-smallest-wireless-earbuds

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Samsung's Gear S - newest & so far coolest wrist gadget

Samsung's Gear S smartwatch doesn't need a phone to get online or make calls:

Samsung Gear S, the next generation smart wearable device that expands the smartphone experience to the wrist

Features:
- 3G connectivity
- Health & fitness monitoring
- Calendar, News, GPS, Weather
- Music Player and Image Albums
- IP67 Certified Dust and Water Resistant


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Labor Day Travel Gadgets and Deals to Take with You

Labor Day Travel Gadgets and Deals to Take with You

Why We Celebrate Labor Day
- Labor Day in the United States is a holiday celebrated on the first Monday in September. It is a celebration of the American labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of workers.

Two other things that it signifies - Day off and End of Summer
It is also one of the busiest travel periods. "More people will get away this Labor Day weekend than have in the past six years" USA Today

Top Labor Day Escapes That Are TOTALLY Worth the Money
http://www.budgettravel.com/feature/budget-travel-vacation-ideas-labor-day-weekend-getaways,13035/

10 Things You Can Do to Avoid Labor Day Traffic

Cinema Seat for iPad is great gadget to take on a roadtrip for watching movies while riding in the car. It mounts on the back of the headrest and becomes instant entertainment for the passengers. Just insert an iPad with some movies and shows pre-loaded.

Labor Day Deals:

Travel Cooler

Koolatron 14-Quart Electric Travel Cooler
With cool name like Koolatron, this cooler will keep your food and beverages chilled throughout the trip. It plugs into all 12V cigarette lighters, so it is easy to power it up. Koolatron features an easy access zipper top, adjustable storage pocket, exterior beverage holder and is made of durable nylon

Celebrate Labor Day


Philips DOT Wireless Portable Bluetooth Splash Proof Speaker


Save 12% on Philips Fidelio X1/28 Premium Over-Ear Headphones


Over 40% Off JBuds EPIC Earbuds by JLab


Almost 40% Off LG Electronics Tone+ HBS-730 Bluetooth Headset


43% Off Jabra DRIVE Bluetooth In-Car Speakerphone


Save Over 30% on the Currie Men's eZip Eco Ride 2


12% Off AmazonBasics 2-Port USB Car Charger


Over 50% Off Ambient Weather WR-333 Emergency Solar Hand Crank Weather Alert Radio, Flashlight, Smart Phone Charger


Over 60% Off Pyle PWR90DBL Aqua Blast Waterproof Bluetooth Floating Pool Speaker System

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Modes of Travel Going Electric

Modes of Travel Going Electric

Did You Know?:
Electric cars have existed for almost 100 years. Detroit Electric car was made in 1916 by Anderson Electric Car Company. Production of the electric automobile, powered by a rechargeable lead acid battery, began in 1907. The cars were advertised as reliably getting 80 miles (130 km) between battery recharging (Detroit Electric, wikipedia)

100 years after the first electric cars, the production of these vehicles is back in style. Many of the major manufacturers have released their own version of the electric vehicle. However, not until the last few years have the launches been successful. The biggest success in the electric car market is the Tesla Company that produces 100% of electric only cars. The company and its founder, Elon Musk, recently made the technology news by releasing their previously proprietary blueprints for the car design to the rest of the market to accelerate the production of more efficient vehicles.

When Will You Own A Tesla?

Electric Motorcycle
Motorcycles have been one of the loudest engines on the road. For some, the louder the better. Rev up the engine at a stop and take off. Though this old image of motorcycles is changing. The electric engines are replacing the gasoline ones. This trend hit the high gear with the introduction from the iconic motorcycle company, Harley-Davidson, of their own electric powered motorcycle
Harley hits the streets with all-electric Hog

Electric Scooter
Predecessors to electric motorcycles, scooters with electric motor have been used in towns for quite some time. Since it is a scooter, it is not assumed to have great power or be able to go long distances. Hence, the introduction of electric engine was the right fit for this mode of transportation. There are now many different varieties for electric scooters from large almost motorcycle size to small kids size ones. You can see multiple types here: Electric Scooter(amazon.com link)



The 7 Best Electric Scooters

Electric Bicycle
Best-Electric-Bicycles
Bikes look the same as a regular bicycle, with an addition of a battery pack and motor that connects to the rear wheel. This pack propels the rear wheel forward without manual power. The bike can still be used as a standard bike by pushing on the pedals to make it go. Though with the boost of the electric power, you can maintain higher speeds for longer periods of time

Currie Technologies eZip Trailz Electric Bicycle

Electric Buses
These have been around for awhile. However, they have previously been confined to the cables running above. A few years ago, they have been unleashed. There are now fleets of the electric powered buses available across major metropolitan areas. Creating less pollution and exhaust idling from stop to stop.

Electric Boat
Electric boats have also been around for many years. Though a significant majority of water vessels currently are powered by diesel and gasoline engines. With electric power getting some boost and distance traveled getting longer, this type of propulsion might be on rebound.

Electric Planes
Airbus's E-Fan two-seater aircraft, which is entirely propelled by electricity, has a silent, clean test flight
Airbus electric aircraft takes to the skies

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