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Innovations
Style and protection
Hartley & Marks, the brand behind Paperblanks
notebooks and diaries, has released the
eXchange Tablet Jacket System, a protective
tablet case with swappable covers featuring
some of Paperblanks’ elegant cover designs. The
collection is available in sizes to fit the iPad Mini
(£34.99) and iPad Air 2 (£42.99).
Smart hydration
The Ulla helps keep you hydrated and
productive by glowing when it is time
for you to have a drink – at least two
times an hour apparently. Ulla works
automatically with no need for a
smartphone app or user interaction. Its
movement and tilt sensors detect when
you have had a sip and set the next
reminder for 30 minutes later. A strong
silicone band secures Ulla to any bottle
or glass
Stylish laptop bag
Booq, creators of fashionable laptop bags,
backpacks and iPad & iPhone cases, has unveiled
the newest addition to its luxurious Cobra
collection. The Cobra brief has a large padded
compartment designed to fit a 15’’ Macbook Pro,
plus additional pockets for documents, tablets
and chargers. A zipped exterior pocket provides
easy access to train tickets and business cards.
The Cobra brief is available now for £220.
Hands-free
recording
Perfect for discreet, hands-free recording, the
Olympus VP-10 has a slim, pen-like design. Thanks to
built-in Anti-Rustle technology, it provides clear, 360
degree recordings even when kept in one’s pocket.
The 4GB of internal memory provides storage for
1,620 hours of recordings. If desired, recordings
can be transferred to a PC using the Direct
USB connection. The Olympus VP-10 retails
for £79.99.
Smart ring
The NFC Ring is the world’s first gesture-
based near-field communication (NFC) device
capable of unlocking a door, starting a car
engine or sharing contact details with just a
wave of the wearer’s hand. The 2016 range
has more storage and a read range three times
greater than the original design.
Antibacterial protection
Multitone’s EkoTek personal security and location
provider system protects healthcare employees
from germs as well as danger thanks to a new anti-
bacterial coating from additive coatings specialist
Addmaster. An assist button on the two-way
communication solution offers two levels of call
urgency so that the support team knows what
level of help is required.
Gyroscopic chair
Winner of a ‘Best of NeoCon’ Award for
Innovation, the Sway2 lounge seating collection
from KI features a gyroscopic motion that
rotates both front-to-back and side-to-side.
This, combined with a 360 degree swivel, gives
users complete freedom of movement. A real
conversation piece – it was NeoCon 15’s most
tweeted product, according to
Designer Pages
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Sway2 is ideal for reception areas and breakout
spaces. It is available in four base colours with
multiple upholstery options and has an optional
matching ottoman and side table.
