Community Magazine September 2019

Gizmos & Gadgets Back to School W ith the fall term set to begin any minute (or already in motion), it’s time to think about school supplies. Whether it’s the latest gizmo tohelpyoustudyorrelax, our listof high-tech gadgets will help you make sure you’ve got all the bases covered. Lenovo Smart Clock The Lenovo Smart Clock is a minimalist, customizable smart clock that can recommend alarms based on your calendar. It comes with the full power of the voice-activated Google Assistant, so it's basically a Google Home Mini with a clock face. An interesting feature is also the most visceral – you can snooze your alarms just by whacking the thing. Rocketbook Fusion Notebook Rocketbook's line of reusable notebooks makes it easy to send notes and other jottings to your email or preferred cloud service (Google Drive, Dropbox, Slack, and Evernote). On the one hand, using the Fusion notebook is just marginally more convenient than taking a photo of any piece of paper and sending it to yourself. But the notebook has a few nice usability touches – you canmark an icon at the bottom of the page to route notes to up to seven different destinations – and the sustainability angle is compelling. Included with the notebook is anice Pilot FriXion pen (which doubles as an eraser) and a microfiber cloth that effectively wipes pages clean to be used again. Dango M1 Maverick Bifold Wallet The M1 Maverick bifold wallet by Dango Products is an everyday accessory which effortlessly combines cool design, exceptional craftsmanship and tactility, and a host of useful features. Made in the United States frommachined aluminum and genuine leather, it holds up to 12 cards and cash, as well as a duo of removable multitools. The latter has a tiny edge that's great for opening packages, a host of wrenches, and a nail prier, among many other functions. KeySmart Key Organizer KeySmart is a very useful gadget that basically organizes your keychain into one small, compact unit. No more jingling of the keys, no more spending pointless time at the door trying to get to the right key, no more massive key bulge in your pockets. KeySmart can handle up to 14 keys. The keys securely fasten in, and fold inwards (think pocket knife). Hydro Flask Water Bottle Students are aware of the benefits of staying hydrated, and many are discerning about the container they use. Hydro Flask bottles keep cold liquids cool for up to 24 hours and hot drinks warm for up to 12 hours! 72 Community Magazine