Monday, December 9, 2013

Top 10 Tech This Week

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Technology is used, in part, to better human life. Whether it focuses on helping the sick and injured or improving our daily routines, new gadgets are making our lives increasingly easier รข€" including the innovative tech released within the past week.

Wrestling with your keys while holding groceries, small children or any number of heavy items is both difficult and annoying. But with the new UniKey, you can open or lock your door with a simple tap of your touchscreen. UniKey connects with your iPhone, so you don't even have to be next to your door to unlock it. While there are still some safety concerns, this high-tech lock can save you the time and money is costs to make copies of keys.

Have you ever missed an important package because you stepped out of your apartment at the wrong time? If Amazon has its way, you'll never have to worry about waiting for deliveries again. The company recently revealed plans to use automated drones to drop off packages to its customers. While it still needs FAA approval and to make sure the drones will be fully functional, Amazon might be at the cusp of high-speed robotic delivery.

If you've ever left a light on or forgot to turn off a curling iron, you may never have to worry about your house burning down or paying an expensive electric bill again. The Smart Power Strip prototype allows customers to switch appliances on and off from their Wi-Fi enabled smartphone. While the project has yet to reach its monetary goal on Kickstarter, there is some talk of developing the device for all types of plugs.

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Topics: Dev & Design, Gadgets, Tech, Top Ten Tech

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