Avoid watch buying errors: This tech gadget isn’t one of those tech accessories you put in your pocket, it’s something you can wear all day. The Amazfit Bip smartwatch is an attractive and affordable entry-level timepiece that syncs with your Android or iOS mobile device and sends notifications and incoming messages right to your wrist, similar to an Apple Watch (although not quite as feature-rich). The device’s bright display is always on and is easy on the eyes, and the internal battery can run for an entire month before needing a full 2.5-hour recharge. With GPS, heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, and more, the Amazfit Bip punches well above its weight when it comes to price versus performance. If prices on the other top smartwatches give you sticker shock, then you can pick up this affordable alternative for just $80 from YouTech.Me.
A small history of watches and a few advices for purchasing the perfect watch. Based in Saint-Imier, Switzerland, Longines was founded in 1832 and its winged hourglass logo is the oldest registered trademark of any watch brand. The HydroConquest is as serious a diving watch as it sounds, water resistant to 1,000 feet, making it a reliable companion underwater. The steel band gives it heft and durability, and overall it’s designed to be the perfect combination of style and technical innovation complete with an automatic movement. No distinguished gentleman should be without a Movado watch. What other way to showcase your sub-luxury wealth and style than with this timeless chronograph model, which draws inspiration from the brand’s fashion-forward ‘50s collection? The Calendoplan is masterfully designed, from the luminous hands and markers to the black, blue, and gold colorway, which is eye-catching yet neutral enough to pair with most outfits.
Heritage BiCompax Annual, 41mm stainless steel and 18k rose gold case, cognac brown calfskin leather strap. The resurgent independent watchmaker’s latest model ticks off a number of current trends. The 41mm Heritage Bicompax Annual is based on a Fifties’ archive piece with a “bicompax” two-counter dial, giving it a mid-century feel (tick); it’s available in two-tone steel and rose gold (tick); and it’s also limited (tick). There’ll be 888 of both the two-tone and steel models, determined by the company’s founding year of 1888, rather than out of deference to gamblers. It’s decent value, too. Behind that balanced dial, there’s a clever movement fuelling a chronograph and an annual calendar with date and month indications that only need adjusting on 1 March. The steel is a touch over £5k, with a premium for the solid gold detailing in the two-tone. Modest by the industry’s lengthy yardstick.
No one wants to think that they will get in a car accident, but being prepared for it will give you a sense of security. The Stinger is a handy device to have at your disposal after an accident. If your car windows or doors are jammed, the Stinger is designed to shatter the dashboard or car window, thus allowing you to quickly exit your vehicle. The device also incorporates a slim blade on the backside, which allows you to slice through a jammed seat belt. See extra details at Epivend.
Keep your lunch cold on the way to work, or flip it to hot to maintain that soup’s temperature until it’s time to eat. Whatever your use is, we can sympathize with “enjoying” food you’ve brought from A to B when it’s far too gone from the desired temperature range. Cooluli Mini Fridge Electric Cooler is able to keep food warm past the food safety standard setting, being over 140 F (warmer can go up to 144 F). This cooler also comes with an AC//DC adapter, so you can drag it from the countertop in the morning, and throw it right into your car. Switch it to the USB port, and you’re good to go. The entire thing is energy-efficient, especially when you slide this one-of-a-kind tool into eco mode. As one of the best car accessories for men who have a long day ahead, you can’t deny the uses you’re going to get out of this.
How do you know if the turkey is done? You could keep opening the oven and sticking a thermometer in the bird, but what if you could simply sit back and watch the football game and get an alert on your smartphone when the bird is cooked? That’s where the iGrill2 comes in handy. The Master Kit comes with three meat probes as well as an ambient temperature probe, which makes it great not just for grilling, but smoking meat as well, too. The iGrill2 works over Bluetooth (it has a 150-foot range), and its app has recommended temperatures for all sorts of meats and doneness levels (rare, medium rare, etc.), and can send you alerts when what you’re cooking hits a preset temperature.