PC Magazine July 2017

BIKI
The unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV),
aka the “world’s first bionic robot fish,”
was designed with advanced bionics tech
developed for arctic research. Boasting
automated balance, obstacle avoidance,
and a 4K camera, the fish-like device lets
you “visualize the underwater world from a
completely new perspective.” It offers 90
to 120 minutes of video capture at depths
up to 196 feet. Moving at only 1.12 mph, BIKI
looks and acts like seafood. But instead of
gills, it had a 150-degree wide-angle, 4K
camera lens, able to capture videos and
photos with the press of a remote button.
$1,024 (shipping in September),
www.mybiki.com
RIVE
Tyler Nathan, CEO of RiVE, wants to make
driving safer for everyone with a new set of
hardware and software that “eliminates the
driver’s physical interaction with the phone.”
Simply plug the device into your dashboard
USB hub and attach the charging clip to your
handset, physically blocking the home
button; an accompanying app holds all
notifications while the vehicle is in use. RiVE
still allows access to music, maps, contacts,
and 911; the system aims to prevent
distractions from popping up on screen.
$100 (shipping in November),
www.riveanddrive.com
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