Noke: The Bluetooth connected padlock will open for your smartphone

Smart devices, the Internet of Things and wearables are all getting a lot of attention but what about the most basic form of access control, the padlock?

Kickstarter project Noke (as in no key, get it?) is working to change all that with the world's first bluetooth connected padlock. The creators of this project think that Noke will solve the basic problem of locks and keys, namely "Keys have been used to open locks for centuries. But keys have the same problems today as they did back then. They are easy to lose, they can be stolen, they are a pain to share, and if you share them, you must get them back. Sharing combinations has its own set of issues." Learn more about Noke here.

Source: Engadget

Wearable tech made fashionable with BlueJewelz

It has taken some time but we’re seeing the emergence of more fashionable gadgets coming our way. A new Kickstarter project is bringing a more stylish wearable device for the fashion-conscious ladies. BlueJewelz features Swarovski crystals and precious metals. It has a Notif disc that fits securely into the jewelry. This disc will alert you of any calls or messages you get from selected contacts, will reminded you of an appointment you have, or let you know if you’ve left your phone behind or lost connection with it. The Notif disc also comes in four colours to help suit your taste.

It comes with a free app for your smartphone to help you set up your VIP groups and the vibration pattern of the device. The initial launch will bring you two pendants but new styles, such as bracelets, necklaces, and pins, will be coming in January 2015.

System D begins Kickstarter campaign for emergency water treatment system

Want to complete your emergency kits at home or just need a water purifying system while you’re out roughing it? System D Manufacturing is launching a Kickstarter campaign for its 12V O3 System Mini. Created by a 16-year-old Alaskan inventor, the O3 System works by just putting in five gallons of water and then the system sterilizes the water. You can check out the video above to see how it works. 

A projector in your pocket? TouchPico says its possible

TouchPico is a hot new Kickstarter project that hopes to create a pocket-sized pico projector that can create up to an 80-inch picture on any surface. A mini Android PC that's about the size of a Samsung Galaxy S4, the TouchPico will integrate the Android OS, a stylus that can be used to "write" on the wall. Check it out here.

Source: Mashable