Tropic The Ultimate Travel Shoe

When it comes to innovation in shoe manufacturing, it often seems that everything there is to see has been done. Some shoe companies try to strike it big with bold claims of a unique design that is unlike anything else. Tropic’s Ultimate Travel Shoe claims it is among the interesting choices when it comes to true versatility.

FrontRow

Capable of live streaming on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, FrontRow captures your day-to-day life using a front 8 MP camera and a rear 5 MP camera. Roughly the size of a large pendant (slightly bigger than a necklace or chain), Ubiquiti Labs’ FrontRow measures 59.8 mm (2.4 in) tall and 70.3 mm (2.8 in) wide. The 1.94-ounce pendant comes with a 1.96-inch display that strategically sits above the rear camera unit – hidden from onlookers yet giving easy access to FrontRow’s user-friendly interface.

TAG Heuer Connected Modular 45

TAG Heuer’s first customizable smartwatch has over 4,000 different variations. Powered by the Android Wear 2.0 Operating System, this high-end Swiss modular watch includes WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, and NFC for payments. With the goal to personalize the smartwatch, TAG Heuer designed a waterproof, luxury device that is sealed by the covenanted “Swiss Made” label.

Embr Wave Thermal Wristband

With a mission to “harness the power of temperature to improve personal comfort,” Embr Wave has created its very own body thermostat. The cutting-edge wearable is co-founded by three MIT scientists and is backed by Bose Ventures and Intel Capital. The device is now available in a much smaller and stylish 2.0 model, which resembles a standard wrist watch.

QuietOn

Capable of reducing low-frequency noises up to 40dB, QuietOn earplugs block distracting noises like the hum of an airplane or the heavy bass of a snore. Ideal for traveling, work, studying, meditating, or simply a moment of relaxation, QuietOns are ergonomically designed and super easy to use. With 50 hours of use on a single charge, these versatile earplugs are perfect for motorcycle rides, the morning commute, students having difficulty concentration, and even for people suffering from noise sensitivity disorder.

Google’s ATAP Lab Unveils its ‘Connected’ Levi’s Jacket

All it takes is a split second and you could end up flying over your bike’s handlebars. No one can question the dangers around answering a call or looking at a text while riding a bike – especially while commuting alongside traffic. The only solution is to get rid of the temptation altogether. After about a year’s worth of anticipation, Google has introduced their ‘connected’ denim Levi’s jacket. Powered by Jacquard technology, Google’s smart jacket is fully equipped with gesture-based sensors – allowing bike commuters the ability to answer incoming calls/text messages hands-free – reducing the risk of roadside distractions. Always a good thing.

HAIYU Smart Translator

Let’s face it – when you’re traveling overseas whether it’s for business or pleasure – the biggest obstacle you can face is the language barrier. It’s extraordinarily difficult to communicate with foreigners outside of the basics and it’s frustrating for both parties if both people are relying on a smartphone to do the translating. Thankfully, technology – in the form of wearable devices – has come a long way since Google Translate launched its groundbreaking software. Introducing HAIYU – the smart translator device that hangs around your neck and makes the flow between two languages a seamless experience.

Noise Cancelling Helmet Boosts Office Productivity

Even though you may look like the third member of Daft Punk, Hochu Rayus’ futuristic noise-cancelling helmet is guaranteed to boost office work productivity. The ‘Helmfon’ device completely drowns out distracting background noise notorious for disrupting employee concentration. Still, in development, Ukrainian design company Hochu Rayu hopes its revolutionary prototype shakes up the entire smart office industry.

New Rotational Keyboard Simplifies Smartwatch Texting

Walmart wants to make sure you’re happy when you’re shopping in their store. They’re developing facial recognition technology that detects unhappy or frustrated customers. The technology uses security cameras to watch customers’ facial expressions and movements while they’re at the checkout lines. From there, the technology will attempt to identify varying levels of dissatisfaction to make a decision.

NakeFit

When patents are pending for really cool products, there’s a mixed feeling of both excitement and trepidation. We’re hoping for only excitement around this innovative wearable. Introducing NakeFit – a pair of hypoallergenic adhesive pads that stick to the bottom of your feet – making them impervious to hot surfaces all while offering heightened grip across rough pavement.