Wireless Wednesday for 8/26/15: Dorm Room Tech

U.S. Open tennis kicks off in New York next week.  Will Serena win the Grand Slam and why it's wide open on the men's side...

Also, "Dorm Room" gadgets this week...

Wish we had some of these "dorm room" sized gadgets when I was in college...

1. The New Powerbeats2 Wireless earphones in fun colors that match the Apple watch and take up minimal real estate in precious backpack space.

Pair and play with your Bluetooth® device with 30 foot range

6 hour rechargeable battery
Premium sound in a lightweight design with flexible earhooks
Sweat and water resistant
Take hands-free calls and adjust music with no-slip-grip RemoteTalk™ controls*
Compatible with iOS devices and more..   Designed for the athlete and the person on the move.
Also you won't keep your roommate of neighbors awake if you use these great buds.

2. Tenda AC15 Performance Router   (New to the U.S.)

Doesn't take up much space and it's a powerhouse router

 Product Highlights:
    1900Mbps Concurrent Speed Dual-band Gigabit WiFi Router
    1300Mbps 802.11ac at 5GHz and 600Mbps 802.11n at 2.4 GHz
    Broadcom dual-core processor with DDR3 memory
    Beamforming+ technology to boost range
    High powered amplifiers & three external antennas
    Smart management of WiFi schedule
    MSRP: $129.99

Available at TigerDirect and http://www.tendacn.com/en/product/AC15.html

3. myCharge’s RazorPlus

Keep your mobile devices charged is a problem for the college student. The space-saving answer is the mycharge RazorPlus. This ultra, ultra thin battery pack is crafted from anodized aluminum, the ultra-thin Razor delivers an extra 13 hours talk time for your smartphone. All for $49.99
 

 
4.  Wonder Washer

The world's smallest washing machine

Wonder Washer portable washing machine goes anywhere! Perfect for dorms, apartments, RV, anywhere space is limited. No more trips to the laundromat. Ideal for small loads and delicates. No plumbing needed! Just fill with water, detergent, and laundry and set timer for up to 15 minutes on high or low cycle. Easy tote handle. Plugs into standard outlet. Seven liter capacity, weighs only eight pounds. 120 wolts / 60 HZ / 55 watts. Plastic, 14 x 14".
Portable washing machine goes anywhere
˙Ideal for small loads and delicates
˙No plumbing needed! Just fill with water and set timer
˙Seven liter capacity, weighs only eight pounds
˙Washer size 14 x 14
 

5.  World's smallest refrigerator   .14 cubic feet.

The Koolatron Coca-Cola Personal Cooler is the stylish and fun way to keep your drinks cold or warm. The Coca-Cola Personal Cooler looks like a small refrigerator and is perfect for the car, boat or home. State-of-the-art thermoelectric cooling technology allows the cooler to operate silently. The Koolatron Coca-Cola Personal Cooler holds up to six 12 oz. cans of your favorite beverage.
    4 l capacity holds 6 (12 oz.) cans or 4 – 500 ml bottles
    Operates on DC 12-volt/AC 110-volt
    Cools up to 32 degree F below ambient temperature
    1-sliding removable shelf
    Self-locking door handle

 
 
App of the Week:

TripScout  free for iOS

- a long time in the making... TripScout finally launches
TripScout provides self-guided city tours from top local guides. We show you exactly what you should see and do, provide audio guides that teach you about the local history and culture, and have customizable offline maps with GPS so you can navigate your way around without using your data connection. All you need is an iPhone to instantly have:

1. Curated Sites: Instantly have the top sites, neighborhoods, and activities on your mobile phone
2. Audio Tours: Hear engaging stories from locals about history, culture, and food at your own schedule and pace
3. Customizable: Pin additional points of interest, like restaurant recommendations or your hotel
4. Offline Maps: Use offline maps with GPS to navigate around the city without using data or WiFi