Smart Industry 1/2020

Mudita
A Minimalistic
Mobile Phone
There are many people
looking for ways to
reduce their onlinetime
– “digital detox”
has become a buzzword
lately. The new mobile
phone Mudita Pure
may be the most stylish
solution for anybody
who really wants to
change their habits: the
premium feature phone
was designed with
inspiration from Japanese
and Scandinavian
design traditions – the
simple and comfortable
form brings to mind the
shape of a stone. An E Ink
display with a resolution of 600×480 and PPI of 270 and support of 16-grayscale
and a customized front light make reading more natural and less straining for the
eyes. Uniform screen lighting makes the screen with its paper-like feel visible both
in direct sunlight and in the dark. A slider on the side allows users to easily change
between three customizable modes. A custom antenna was designed to massively
reduce SAR (specific absorption rate), without compromising on the signal
strength. The phone itself can (in addition to phone calls) play music and audiobooks,
send and receive text messages, and be used as a meditation timer. But
you can not add any additional apps. The GSM module covers Europe, North and
South America, Australia, Africa, and Asia and all currently used generations (2G,
3G, and LTE standards) at the same time. And if you still feel the need to go online
now and then, the Pure can be used as a data modem for a computer and can be
connected via USB-C. The phone can be preordered on Indiegogo for $295.
www.mudita.com
PowerWatch
A Smartwatch Powered
by Body Heat
Normal smartwatches will run out of power eventually – but not
this one, claims its maker Matrix Industries, a leading developer
of high-efficiency thermoelectric components. The PowerWatch
2 uses the wearer’s body temperature to keep running. It is
equipped with GPS positioning, heart-rate monitoring, gesture
recognition, and a color LCD display. The watch is controlled by
four buttons located around the bezel whose functions can be
customized through a dedicated app.
PowerWatch 2 is billed as being rugged enough to sustain intense
activity and survive its fair share of drops. It’s also water-resistant
so you can take laps in the pool or shower with it on, though
Matrix doesn’t recommend any kind of deep diving beyond 200
meters. The watch is available in three versions – standard, premium,
and de luxe – with prices ranging from $499 to $699.
powerwatch.com
Eggtronic
The Smallest Universal Laptop Charger
The manufacturer claims this stylish universal charger to be the smallest all-in-one
power source in the world. Eggtronic’s pocket-sized Sirius Universal Charger uses
power conversion GaN technology to allow compatibility with many different
devices, including laptops, smartphones, tablets, Bluetooth, and many more. The
intelligent power charger responds to USB-C devices with the advanced USB PD
(Power Delivery) output that ensures universal compatibility by automatic smart
detection of different voltages (from 5V to 20V) and current (from 0.1A to 3.25A).
While conventional laptop power adapters are bulky and heavy, this universal
laptop charger has been engineered to minimum size and weight – folding plugs
make it even more compact and easy to carry in a pocket or a purse. The device is
available for $99.
www.eggtronic.com
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