Gadget Ogling: Smart Bikes, Contactless Cards, and Roll-Up Keyboards
In our precious metal collection this week are an adapter that converts a run-of-the-mill bicycle into a smart bike.
I am interested than ever in leading a life on two wheels after discovering SmartHalo. This is a tool that attaches permanently to one’s ride and turns it into a smart vehicle. Incredible!
The “halo” part of that name refers to the circular display, which uses color and segmented lights to indicate turn-by-turn directions. “SmartHalo learns your destination through a paired smartphone app.”
The system includes a night light that switches on and off automatically, as well as a notification system for incoming calls and messages and inclement weather alerts. As is seemingly required of every gadget, it has a fitness tracker too, this feature will be needed most if the bike gets missing.
Since this is supposed to live permanently on one’s bike,save for removing it to recharge on occasion, security is a key factor. SmartHalo appears to be tamper-proof, and it has an alarm system to ward off would-be thieves or second owners. Cherry on the cake? The app can lead you to your bike if you’ve misplaced it as said earlier on.
There’s an impressive array of functions crammed into SmartHalo, and for both complete novices and experienced riders, it could prove a boon. The estimated retail price of US$149 equivalent cedis – GHC 596 seems fair for what SmartHalo can do. You can shop one online or get one from a nearby shop if available and fix it on your bike.
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