Gadgets And Gizmos For The 21st Century Businessman

This is an article by our guest Editor Helen DuvalWith so many people out on the road, regularly visiting customers, sites and suppliers, making the best of the journey can be hard, particularly if it will mean all day travelling. Last year saw some great inventions launched to help make travelling a little less stressful.FIXD UK offers a range of products that help to detect or translate any technical problems that may arise during a journey. A lot of us tend to rely on the information given by mechanics and that familiar sharp intake of breath as the issues are evaluated.CarDrs are becoming very popular as they can immediately explain what is wrong with a vehicle in simple, easy to understand terms. As an on-board diagnostic scanner these gadgets plug into a car’s OBD port which then passes real time diagnostics straight into a smartphone.It links via wi-fi and gives the opportunity to have a little knowledge or at least some understanding about a technical car problem before visiting a mechanic.When it comes to navigation there are plenty of onboard GPS systems that will help us to find a new location. VIZR however is an easy to use driving display that helps to transform a smartphone into a heads up display on the dashboard.As a transparent display it doesn’t distract while driving, won’t slip off the dash and it can be used in any car or truck, working day and night in any weather conditions.VIZR products include free iOS & Android Apps so current traffic conditions, speed checks, diversions and GPS features can all be easily checked. A perfect addition for any installer or SME who doesn’t have an on-board system.Not all driving is done during daylight hours, and sometimes if at the end of a cold winter day, the journey can be made all the longer by eyestrain when the light is lost. With safety a priority, if anyone has trouble seeing clearly at night then an investment in NIGHTGUIDE products could well be a part of the solution.Many accidents are caused at night on the roads and taking risks can cause serious damage which could alter lives. Just like HD television, NightGuide HD enhances colours and clarity and they last. This type of product has been growing in popularity due to the clarity they offer drivers with tired eyes while they are driving at night.KeySmart Pro ensures that keys need never be lost again and as a compact holder it minimises the amount of space that keys take up in pockets or bags. Bulky key chains with numerous keys attached are really cumbersome to handle and they can help to tear pockets apart.This is a neat solution that is about the size of a Swiss Army Knife and will help to organise all the important keys used everyday. It can hold up to 14 keys and is made of two 3mm thick plates made from aircraft grade aluminium.A really useful location tracking system is built into the KeySmart Pro which can be paired with a smartphone. Also, should the phone get lost then this little gadget allows the owner to press its tracker button and the phone will ring via the free app. Lost keys would seem to be a thing of the past with this great little invention.Keeping up with technology seems a constant challenge, with updates continually surfacing as tech giants look to get us to invest. The lifespan of a smartphone battery varies greatly depending on the brand but it can be infuriating as the phone ages, that the life of the battery decreases rapidly.Unless phones are regularly updated it can be infuriating to see battery life diminish quickly, particularly if important calls are cut because of this. New technology is incorporating wireless charging options but unless you have the latest versions then the life of the battery will continue to diminish.Today however there always seems to be a great gadget just around the corner that can help us to save money. Universal wireless charging adaptors can now be bought which are helping to revolutionise the battery life of older phones. Companies such as Energix UK provide thin adaptors that can turn a phone into a wireless charging device. If considering buying an upgrade it may be worth checking these out first before making the investment.As the most innovative gadget-makers can be found online all these useful products can be sourced via their trade names and purchased online.