The Gadget Show Live at the National Exhibition Centre delighted tech fans in the UK a few weeks ago. The UK’s biggest consumer tech show actually had its wares for sale at the event for eager attendees. Some particularly cool tech gadgets showcased at the event included: a gadget that transforms regular objects into instruments, someone who has used cardboard to make re-usable furniture, easy-to-install flood guard and an artificial gland that can deal with chronic medical conditions.
Over 200 exhibitors came to the tech gadget show – housed at the NEC– which began with Ortis Deley and hosted by Jason Badbury.
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If one didn’t get the gifts they craved over the Thanksgiving-Black Friday break, Christmas is just around the corner. This is the perfect time to get (or receive) your favorite tech gadgets. For anyone who wants to bring a bit of imagination into Christmas, the 3Doodler makes the perfect gift.
The first ever 3D Printing Pen, the 3Doodler enables the user to draw on air or surfaces. Small and easy to use, it doesn’t need anything other than a power socket. Lift your “pen” off the paper and see your drawing become a 3D object. There is no learning curve since anyone who can scribble can use a 3Doodler! Immediately trace your favorite objects on paper and soon enough you’ll be creating even more detailed objects. This is a great way of either expanding your artistic abilities or learning them. For when you’ve had enough of sitting around on Christmas day, get creative with this cool tech gadget.
You can start with flat forms and peel off a piece of paper or create freestyle 3D objects. There are many creative opportunities for anyone who enjoys a bit of art. Start with basic 3D shapes and then move on to 3D models, jewelry, pendants, decorative magnets, and more. Indeed, you can even use it to make a Christmas gift for next year for the one who gave you the 3Doodler. The possibilities are endless and it’s a great way for kids with concentration issues to really get to grips with something new and different and focus their minds on their creative capacities.
For those who like to fix things, the 3Doodler can be used for small repair work. 3Doodler “stencils” can be used to create cool objects too through the stencil kits that are available online. Print them out, and then 3Doodle each part according to the stencil and then join them with your 3Doodler. Soon enough 3Doodle will come out with tons of different ones for download free usage.
Ultimately the 3Doodler is a great way to spend Christmas and beyond.
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It used to be that it was the youngsters who were addicted to tech gadgets. But now, thanks to Iggy Fanlo, this is about to change. Co-founder of Lively – a wireless technology for the elderly and their caregivers – Fanlo points out that tech gadgets are now set to become a key item in the lives of seniors too. Rather than learning how to benefit from an iPhone, seniors can take advantage from in-home monitoring sensors; accessing medical treatment from home and all sorts of other things to make living at home much more manageable.
Developing tech gadgets for the elderly is also likely to be quite a fruitful business. According to director for the Center for Technology and Aging, David Lindeman, developing these useful devices for the elderly he believes “will have the broadest and longest-lasting social impact.” Indeed, within less than two decades, a fifth of the American population will be 65 and older. More will live longer and more independently in their summer years than any time to date. In addition, given that the national average age of nursing home entrance is closer to 90 these days than 80, tech gadgets to be used at home are becoming increasingly attractive. The more such tech gadgets that are created to help seniors, the easier life will be on their caregivers.
With Lively, one’s movements can be tracked using wireless sensors that are placed throughout the house – pill box, bathroom door etc. – so that if someone is in the bathroom too long or not taking enough medication, it is tracked and reported. Basically one’s regular routine is determined and then if something seems out-of-the-ordinary – it is tracked and family /caregivers is alerted. Such tech gadgets are a huge relief to those who felt trapped in the home caring for someone and for the person being cared for to re-develop their independence.
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