Wednesday, 29 April 2015

Mother's Day gifts with a technology theme

It's amazing what technology can do these days. These gift ideas for Mother's Day (Sunday, May 10, 2015 in Singapore) are all designed to make life easier:  


Source: Nespresso.

Coffee to start the day 
Create and indulge in the Nespresso experience with the red Inissia – the lightest and most compact machine in the range. A promotional price of S$248 is in force up to 30 June 2015.

Source: Hyper.

Extra power for the afternoons
Hyper’s Pearl (S$49.90) is a compact mirror with an integrated power bank. The circular case comes in red, silver and gold.

Source: OPPO.

Multitasking help
The S$349 OPPO Mirror 3 functions as a universal remote that allows the user to control a variety of household electrical appliances, all from one device, while its LTE-compatible SIM-card slots will help mum keep in touch. The phone launches in May.

Source: New Balance. The REVlite 890v5.

Staying visible on the run
Playing on the balance of light and darkness that occurs when the earth, moon and sun are aligned in a straight line, New Balance's the Solar Eclipse Pack consists of the REVlite 890v5, Fresh Foam Boracay and Fresh Foam Zante. All three running silhouettes, each of which is sold separately (S$169 to S$179), feature reflective properties for day and night runs, with reflective taping used on the heel.

Source: PowerDot.

Working out with PowerDot
The world’s first portable muscle stimulator, PowerDot (S$239), is another potential add-on to a fitness regime. Muscle stimulators are used to 
improve muscle strength and tone.