Review: Martian Passport series smartwatch

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The smartwatch segment of wearable computing is starting to explode. While everyone seems to agree that a smartwatch should have a touchscreen, a variety of apps, and the ability to change watchfaces at will, there are some manufacturers who are bucking the trend.

Take for example Martian, who makes a line of Passport watches that it says are smartwatches and which do interface with iPhones and Androids.

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Record the good times with visual journal app LifeCrumbs

Indulge your inner Pollyanna or just put things in perspective with new journaling app, LifeCrumbs. The Tomofun-made iOS and Android app turns your good and meaningful memories into a visual calendar. The official account uploads daily inspirational quotes and photos to help create a positive, upbeat online community. According to Taipei-based Victor Chang, the idea came to him after spending the summer of 2012 in the Philippines volunteering for a homebuilding initiative.  

“I met a five-year-old girl who had just lost her dad in a typhoon. When I gave her a cookie, she took that cookie, ran back to her family and split it six ways with them. Then she ran back to me, split it in half again, smiled and said thank you,” said Chang. “That changed my life because it made me realize you don't need a lot in life to be happy. That notion was so inspiring that I wanted to share it with other people.”

Source: Tech Crunch

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Want to make bedtime a bit more fun and less scary for the kiddies? Here’s a good Christmas stocking stuffer. The Boon Glo light is a three-pronged night light that can be taken out of its base and can change colors. The phosphorescent spheres do not get hot and do not contain electronics, so your little child can hold the lights in their hands. After 30 minutes, the lights from the ball will eventually fade, so it won’t keep the kids up at night. Amazon.ca is selling the Boon Glo for $69.99 and it will be available at Toys ‘R Us and Sears as well.

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