Gadget Inspector
The Apple Watch Texts and Tells Time
Apple recently released its newest iDevice, the Apple Watch, which looks similar to a standard watch but does much more than just tell you the time or date. The Apple Watch runs a brand new carousel-based operating system, which reduces app icons to small representative circles. The Watch must be paired with an iPhone to get the most use out of its features, but once the watch and phone are connected, a user can perform many tasks from the watch without reaching for his or her iPhone. With the Apple Watch, users can make calls, read texts and emails as well as send them which can be done through dictation track their heart rates and other fitness data, browse websites and more. The timepiece is available in three styles and many different watchband styles are also available for purchase.
For more information, visit apple.com/watch. Starts at $349.
The Zolt Laptop Charger Plus is a more elegant power solution
Zolts Laptop Charger Plus looks to replace the brick most laptops use for power with a much smaller portable device. According to Zolt, their charger is four times smaller and three times lighter than the average laptop charger. It plugs directly into a wall socket and features three USB slots for charging (so you can charge your phone or tablet in addition to your laptop). Sporting a sleek metallic finish and octagonal shape, the 3-inch long, 1.3-inch diameter charger is very stylish. It comes with adapter power cables that Zolt says will work with all major PC brands.
For more information, visit gozolt.com. $99.99.
Hooks app makes sure you stay alert
The Hooks Alerts for Everything app allows you to set alerts on your phone for just about anything. This differs from your phones built-in reminders or alerts system because Hooks can create alerts for almost any contingency. Want to be alerted when its raining near your office or when a stock reaches a specified price? These alerts are pre-programmed into the Hooks app. In fact, the creator of Hooks claims that if a particular alert that a user would like is not available, they will build it into the app for free.
For more information, visit gethooksapp.com.
Free in the iTunes store.
