Interesting startups and gadgets

We are going to cover some of the most interesting startups and gadgets being developed by various companies around the world.
Technology is experiencing rapid changes which impact on businesses and how we traditionally do things so it is important to thus appreciate these startups and the people behind these ideas that are bound to move us forward. Through this article I would like to bring to your attention these disruptive ideas and technologies being developed by these upcoming companies and individuals.

OBDLink MX Wi-Fi

This project by OBD Solutions seeks to connect your car to your PC, smart phone or tablet and turn these gadgets into diagnostic and performance tools for your vehicle. The company asserts that the functionality of this gadget is only limited by app programmers imagination, among some of the existing uses of this gadget include

·         improve your gas mileage

·         Remote start your car (on select vehicles)

·         Create a digital dashboard or a heads-up display

·         Buy a used car with confidence

·         Lock/unlock doors (on select vehicles)

·         Clear the ‘Check Engine’ light, and investigate its cause

·         Make your phone go “Vroom! Vroom!”, in sync with the gas pedal

This gadget will not drain your car battery by going to sleep when you turn off the engine. It is highly secure by using WPA2 with AES encryption protocol to stop unwanted access to the car network. Support OBDLink startup on kickstarter.

Fly6 Cycling Accessory

This project by Andrew Hagen and Kingsley Fiegert involves use of a taillight and camera gadget combo to be used on bicycles. The camera will record a cyclist’s events on the road and this should improve on safety given that vehicles will be aware that they are being recorded.

The gadget works by connecting to the seat stem and will record events both video (HD) and audio. Support Fly6 startup on kickstarter

Glyph: An individual theater of sorts

This project by Avegant has developed a wearable gadget or personal display technology that offers sharper images and premium audio. The Glyph connects to any of your gadgets through HDMI and is good for movies and gaming. The gadget uses micro mirrors to bounce images to the back of your retina and this works to offer you vivid images and a level of realism like you have never witnessed before. Support Glyph startup on kickstarter

Sammy Screamer: keeps an eye on your belongings

This project by bleepbleeps has developed a motion alarm that connects to your smart phone. Some of the features include;

·         Movement sensor with audible alarm

·         Magnetized back and loop fixing

·         Push notification to your smart phone 

·         Bluetooth LE - up to 50 meter range 

·         Adjustable settings on the BleepBleeps app

Support Sammy Screamer startup on kickstarter

FixMeStick for Mac

This project by FixMeStick has developed a device that plug’s in and out of Apple computers to remove malware that proves elusive. This is an externally bootable device for Macs making it the first for the line. It will help cure your computer off stubborn Viruses that circumvent your anti-virus. What this gadget can do;

·         Runs from a USB device and doesn't install software to your Mac so won't slow down your computer or interfere with whatever else you’re doing. 

·         Rapid reaction to new and emerging threats with intelligent scanning that uses 3 different scanning engines in parallel. 

·         Ready to go right out of the box. No installation or downloading required. 

·         Automatic updates stored directly on the device. No software installed on your Mac. 

·         Works on wired and Wi-Fi networks.

SupportFixMeStick startup on kickstarter

The Pocket Drone: The eye in the sky

This project by AirDroids has developed a foldable drone that can carry a high powered camera. The pocket drone offers an opportunity to take breathtaking photos and videos from the sky. Key features of this gadget include;

·         Unique cutting-edge collapsible compact design

·         Easy to fly and simple to maintain

·         Lightweight with maximum payload

·         Ready to fly (RTF) with everything you need out of the box and quick to deploy

·          Advanced software and systems with autopilot and "follow me" mode

·          Longest flight time of any multicopter under $500

·         High quality materials and components

·         Upgradeable, expandable and hackable

·         Designed with multiple safety features

Support Pocket drone startup on kickstarter

MakeVR: 3D modeling and printing solution

This project by Sixense has developed a 3D modeling system that can be used by everyone. In case you want to print a complex 3D model this modeling system is well on its way to make you seem like an expert. Features include;

·         3D multi-touch interface

·         Full CAD functionality

·         Collaborate 3D

·         Create and Share

·         Primitives library

·         Virtual reality support

Support MakeVR startup on kickstarter

Ark: New age wireless, portable charger

This project by BEZALEL has developed a charger that most if not all of us need. The Ark is a drop &go type of charger and all you need to do is drop you phone where the Ark is located and it begins charging. The technology behind it also offers speedy charging capabilities. It can charge two devices simultaneously say phone and tabled although one needs to be connected via USB. Support ARK startup on kickstarter