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Tech Capsule #1: discovering a few gadgets
· Michel Aguilera
We are going to start a new type of review: Tech capsules. The idea is to talk about gadgets that I unbox but which, on their own, would not warrant a full article. We will try to publish these articles as often as possible (your comments and suggestions are welcome).
Bluetooth and NFC, a few useful gadgets!
Having seen an advert for a new generation of business cards, I gave in to temptation, and here is the unboxing of the V1CE business card:
As you can see, this gadget makes it possible to cut down on paper business cards and allows the quick and efficient exchange of whatever information you want, with a simple tap. There is a kit with a key ring, stick-on NFC badges and even a holder with a lanyard to put the card in. Here is the promotional video from V1CE:
Did that make your eyes sparkle? Then you had better have a good pair of sunglasses. And there is nothing like the Bose Frames Tempo, whose unboxing you can see here:
In a previous article, we mentioned the earlier generation of this product. My remarks: improved audio quality, a lighter frame and more varied looks. Here is the promotional video:
And to close our capsule, we are going to talk a little about an Apple gadget, the AirTags. Announced at the Keynote on 20 April 2021, these products had been in Apple’s pipeline since last year. Why the delay? Several theories had been put forward. But the most interesting thing is that they are finally available. Positioned as competitors to Tile, Chipolo and other trackers, AirTags integrate perfectly into the Apple ecosystem. Here is a short video on the subject: