{"id":21357,"date":"2022-12-22T16:58:44","date_gmt":"2022-12-22T15:58:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcsciencefocus\/?post_type=purple_issue&p=21357"},"modified":"2023-01-03T11:24:36","modified_gmt":"2023-01-03T10:24:36","slug":"ideas-we-like-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcsciencefocus\/2022\/12\/22\/ideas-we-like-11\/","title":{"rendered":"Ideas we like\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

IDEAS WE LIKE\u2026 <\/h2>\n\n

Our pick of the month\u2019s smartest tech <\/h4>\n\n

\u2026start a radio show from anywhere <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n
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In a world where everyone thinks they should host a podcast, the Blast Mic is a dangerous but brilliant tool. A small device slapped with an aggressively neon display, the Blast Mic lets you record audio and upload it live to the Blast Radio app (for podcasts and audio shows). This cuts out all of the fiddly steps in the middle, allowing anyone to easily start a radio show without needing loads of equipment and time. It\u2019s the perfect gift for that family member who has a lot to say this Christmas, giving them a speaking platform that isn\u2019t the dinner table. <\/p>\n\n

Blast Mic $249 (\u00a3205 approx),<\/strong> blastradio.com<\/a> <\/p>\n\n

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\u2026a watch for every sport ever <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n
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Garmin\u2019s new Instinct Crossover Solar is for people who exercise all the time. It doesn\u2019t matter what sport you do, this watch\u2019s endless menus will have a mode for you. It tracks everything from your heart rate, to your sleep, and even how smoothly you ride mountain bike trails. And to help you fit even more exercise into your life, it can run using solar power, so it can stay on for an estimated 70 days without a charge. <\/p>\n\n

Instinct Crossover Solar \u00a3529.99<\/strong>, garmin.com<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n\n

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\u2026the ultimate powerbank <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n
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With the Storm 2, Shargeek has tapped into the collective hearts of nerds by making the power bank interesting. Yes, it charges up your devices on the go, but it also lets you adjust the voltage and current, so you can choose how much power is sent to each device. You can track this through a display fitted into its stylish transparent top. But it\u2019s a big spend even for those who are obsessed with optimising their charging potential. <\/p>\n\n

Shargeek Storm 2 $229 (\u00a3187 approx),<\/strong> shargeek.com<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n\n

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\u2026smart lights on a budget <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n
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Making your home smart is expensive, especially when it comes to lighting. To combat this, Wyze has created a range of budget smart bulbs, with 16 million colour options. These clever bulbs can be programmed to adjust their colour in response to the light outside, to help you stay in sync with the sunlight. You can even programme warning lights if you leave your door open. Or you could just paint your interior in an array of neon colours\u2026 <\/p>\n\n

Wyze Bulb Color BR30 $23.99 (\u00a320 approx) for two,<\/strong> wyze.com<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n\n

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\u2026dress to impress the metaverse <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n
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Although we\u2019re not quite sold on the metaverse yet, motion capture tech that can input your movements into it does sound like a lot of fun. Up until now, \u2018mo-cap\u2019 tech has been bulky, finicky or expensive\u2026 sometimes all three. Sony\u2019s new Mocopi is looking to fix this. By dotting six sensors around your body, the Mocopi will be able to accurately replicate your movements online. It probably won\u2019t be perfect, but we\u2019re sure the eight active users on the metaverse won\u2019t mind. <\/p>\n\n

Sony Mocopi \u00a3TBC,<\/strong> sony.com<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n\n

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IDEAS WE DON’T LIKE\u2026<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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\u2026EXCLUSIVE AND PRICEY SPEAKERS<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Porsche has now seemingly turned to interior design with its new speaker, adopting the unusual style of \u2018expensive car driving through your wall\u2019. The 911 Soundbar will set you back a ridiculous \u00a39,100, rewarding you with an exclusive car exhaust system strapped to a soundbar. It\u2019s not exactly a bad speaker \u2013 it has Dolby Atmos, 4K HDMI ports, and the kind of specs you\u2019d see on leading competitors. It\u2019s just that you\u2019re just having to pay a hefty amount extra for the privilege of being one of the 150 owners to get one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Porsche 911 Soundbar 2.0 Pro \u00a39,100,<\/strong> porsche-design.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2026HEATING YOUR HOME WITH BITCOIN<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWarmth never felt so rewarding\u201d say the people behind Heatbit, a heater that earns you Bitcoin while it warms your home. It\u2019s a clever idea in theory, until you realise the minuscule amounts of Bitcoin you earn \u2013 the digital currency that lost roughly half of its value during 2022. Still, small earnings are better than nothing though, right? Maybe not when the heater itself costs a whopping $1,149! You can buy one of Dyson\u2019s air-purifying heaters and have a nice holiday for that sort of cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heatbit $1,149 (\u00a3935 approx),<\/strong> heatbit.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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