Gadgets for the Guru – beat-the-heat edition

Its warm, its hot, and its intolerable. We’ve heard these phrases every time summer comes around in Arizona.  Here at AZTB, we have a few gadgets to make summer just a little bit better.
 
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Dyson Cool Fan
 
Are you sick of the noise your fan makes at home? The Dyson Cool Fan is not only blade-less but also quiet. The tiny fan packs powerful airflow by drawing air through a brushless motor. The Dyson Cool Fan is not only safe but also easy to clean since there are no blades involved.  Equipped with a remote control and a sleep timer(up to 9 hours), there are also ten different airflow settings to choose from.
Available in 3 different sizes and colors, consumers can buy one for the office, the bedroom and also the living room.
$299.99 and up ( iron/blue, black/nickel, and white/silver) Dyson.com
 
 
 

iSwimband

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With summer well underway, kids are ready to head to the pool. One of the top concerns for parents is pool safety. iSwimband is a portable and personal drowning detection system for parents. Children/ toddlers will wear the Bluetooth sensor equipped iSwimband and it will alert the parents’ iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch should a swimmer remain submerged for too long a period of time, and/or if a non-swimmer should accidentally fall into the water. iSwimband works in pools, lakes, rivers, the beach, spas and bathtubs.

$99.99 (recently reduced from $149.99) Available now. iswimband.com

Watch an informational video of iSwimband here.

 
 
 
 
Peerless-AV 47in Consumer Outdoor TV
Peerless-AV 47″ Outdoor TV
It might be hot, but we still love the bbq. The Peerless-AV Outdoor TV (1080p) is a waterproof, dustproof and maintenance free TV ideal for homeowners as well as restaurants. The Outdoor TV is designed to operate in severe temperatures ranging from -24 degrees Fahrenheit to 124 degrees Fahrenheit.  Measuring 43.6” x 25.7” x 6.0” (W x H x D), the TV is constructed with an anti-reflective impact-resistant safety glass that protects the screen against damage and also an ambient light sensor that automatically adjusts brightness to best match the lighting conditions.
$2,999 Peerless-av.com 
 
 
 
 

DrySkin by Subtech Sports
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If you’re hanging out by the pool with your smartphone and tablet, you might need a Dryskin. The DrySkin by Subtech Sports is 100% waterproof screen protector for your smartphone or tablet. The DrySkin protects your phone/tablet from water, dirt, sand, snow and scratches so you don’t have to worry if you drop your device in the water. This screen protector is also only 0.2mm/0.008in thick so you don’t have to worry about a bulky phone.

The DrySkin is available for the iPhone 5/5s, Galaxy S2/3/4/5, iPad 3/4, Blackberry Bold, iPhone 4/4S and iPad 2.

Starting at $24.95  subtechsport.com

This article has been updated from its original posting