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A Bluetooth Toothbrush is on Sale…What?

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I subscribe to the Amazon Deals of the Day, and often there is something worth considering on them. Today, the Deal of the Day is an Oral-B Pro 5000 SmartSeries Bluetooth Electric Rechargeable Power Toothbrush.

And there is the what…I get the motorized toothbrush idea…it is like having professional dental tools in your home. However…bluetooth?

“Bluetooth communication between brush and smartphone provides real-time feedback on brushing habits, helping you achieve amazing results. It acts like a dental professional in your bathroom, guiding your brushing experience and providing feedback in real-time to help you brush thoroughly and gently for the dentist-recommended 2 minutes. ”

So, my smartphone can tell me I need to brush my teeth, and I should do it better? According to the reviews, I can also monitor my brushing, shop for brush heads, get achievement badges.

I’m not sure I’m comfortable with the Quantified Self philosophy that is becoming so popular…there are some things that aren’t interesting to record.

Right now, anyone want to buy a bluetooth toothbrush…I’m predicting next I’ll be able to compete with other brushers for points…gamification is popular too.

Published on December 4, 2014
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Who Needs a Smartwatch? Why not Just a Pod?

The Ditto

When I tried out the Pebble Smart Watch, the main thing that interested me about it was the ability to know there was something that might need my attention. The vibrator in the Pebble is powerful enough to vibrate itself off my nightstand when not being worn.

The simplicity of the Pebble, compared to the increased complexity of Android Wear watches, makes it an appealing option.

But a new company, Simple Matters, led by designer Bob Olodort, is going even simpler. Olodort created one of my favorite classic devices, the stowaway keyboard…something I wish they’d remake.

The first product being released by Olodort is called the Ditto. It’s a tiny pod with an optional clip which acts as a remote vibrating notification device for your phone. You can set vibration patterns from their app.

It’s simple…it does one thing, and uses a battery that only needs replacing every 4-6 months.

The Ditto is currently in a Kickstarter, but partially, it is said, for publicity purposes. For $29, you can get a Ditto…assuming it is made and meets its $100,000 goal. The device will ultimately have a $49 MSRP.

 

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Published on November 20, 2014
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