Essential gadgets you need for the summer holidays
13 Dec 2016
Smart suitcase
First there were smartphones, and now there is smart luggage. To improve your travel experience, the geniuses behind the luggage company, Bluesmart, have designed suitcases that will help take the stress out of your journey. Combining modern technology and sleek design, the luggage is weather resistant, charges your devices, auto-locks and even features a self-tracker, meaning that your suitcase will never be lost again.
Ebook reader
Not just a summer essential, an ebook reader allows you to bring your entire book collection with you wherever you go. The new Kindle Paperwhite is comfortable to hold and stores over 1000 books! It also features a backlight with varying degrees of brightness and a single charge can last up to eight weeks. This all-year-round gadget is perfect for overseas travel or quiet time at home.
amazon.com/Kindle-Paperwhite-Ereader/dp/B00AWH595M
GoPro HERO5 BLACK
Document the wonderful memories you’ll make over the holidays with the newest edition to the GoPro family. This high-quality camera offers clear, sharp images for both photos and video recordings. Easy-to-use, you can control it with one simple button or with the voice command feature.
jbhifi.com.au/cameras/video-cameras/gopro/gopro-hero5-black-4k-action-video-camera/316300
Selfie stick
Getting your hands on a selfie stick will take your photo-capturing skills one step further. Compatible with most cameras and smartphones, you attach your chosen device on one side and manually extend the stick to the length of your choice. Whether you’re at a top tourist attraction or simply at home with your loved ones, this self-sufficient gadget means you’ll no longer have to ask for a stranger’s help to capture that perfect group photo.
https://selfiestickstore.com.au/
Lifeproof phone cases
Go about your summer adventures worry free with a phone case from Lifeproof. Waterproof and drop proof, the cases will protect your phone from any accidental mishaps, whether it be from an outdoor activity or your grandchildren playing around with it. Available for various brands, the cases come in many designs, which means you can protect your phone without compromising its style.
Filtering water bottle
It may not be the fanciest gadget, but a filtering water bottle will ensure you stay hydrated in the heat and not throw money down the drain. Fill2Pure offer portable products that can purify water up to 99.9999 per cent while you drink, and comes in many designs to suit any member of the family.
http://www.fill2purefilters.com.au/technology
Ice-cream maker
Summer is synonymous with ice-cream, which makes an ice-cream maker the ultimate must-have. A fun activity to enjoy with little ones, having a machine at home will allow you to create your own flavours and tailor the sugar content to suit any dietary requirements. For the health conscious out there, this maker from Cuisinart allows you to make frozen yoghurt too!
http://www.kitchenwarehouse.com.au/Cuisinart-Ice-Cream-Maker-1-5L-White
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