(Amazon)
Today, Amazon officially launched a new program: Amazon Launchpad. This new venture is Amazon’s platform for cool startups. Using Launchpad, startups can market and distribute their cool gadgets and innovative products to millions of people. Launchpad is being pitched as startup-friendly, since it can help eliminate common startup stumbling blocks like lack of retail expertise and building of infrastructure from scratch.
There are lots of interesting products for sale. Many of the items are high tech, but there are also some home and personal care items that are noteworthy. Some products are definitely more exciting than others, but the cool gadgets are really cool. We’ve combed through countless listings on Amazon Launchpad to bring you five of the best things on sale right now. If you want to know why the web is buzzing about Amazon Launchpad, read on. These cool products exemplify the best things about this new Amazon venture. You can also peruse Amazon Launchpad here, and discover even more cool stuff.
1. ICE Orb Floating Bluetooth Speaker
(ICE)
We’ve written extensively about the best Bluetooth speakers, but this speaker takes things to the next level. This Bluetooth speaker not only plays your favorite music, but it also levitates in the air. The base also doubles as a charging dock, enhancing the functionality of this eye-catching gadget. With ten hours of battery life, this is a Bluetooth speaker worth splurging on. There’s nothing else on the market quite like it.
Price: $149.99
Buy the ICE Orb Floating Bluetooth Speaker here.
2. Rocketbook One
(Rocket)
Not every high tech gadget on sale through Amazon Launchpad is expensive. The Rocketbook One looks like an ordinary notebook, but its actually an advanced tool for note-taking. Rocketbook is a paper notebook that connects to cloud services, like Dropbox, using your mobile device camera. You get the comfort of writing with a pen and paper, but the secure backups and digital collaboration opportunities that only come with digital notes. If you’re heading back to school in the fall, this is an item you definitely want to buy.
Price: $19.95
Buy the Rocketbook One here.
3. Kinsa Smart Thermometer
(Kinsa)
Parents are sure to love this smart thermometer, which takes the guesswork out of monitoring a sick child. Kinsa makes it easier to get an accurate temperature reading, and gives you a nice big screen to work with via your smartphone. It automatically remembers your illness history, and helps you take action when symptoms are cause for concern. If you’ve ever been so sick at home that you couldn’t remember your last temperature, this gadget will appeal to you. This is a health care device that can be used by both kids and adults.
Price: $29.99
Buy the Kinsa Smart Thermometer here.
4. Bellabeat LEAF – Health Tracker/Smart Jewelry
(Bellabeat)
If there’s one major criticism to be made about most fitness trackers, it’s that they can be a little…well…ugly. The majority of them are worn on the wrist, look like thick rubber bands, and feel a bit stiff or sticky when you work out while wearing them. If you’ve avoiding getting a fitness tracker because you don’t want that “rubber band” look on your arm, the Bellabeat LEAF might be the tracker you’ve been waiting for.
By tracking your breathing, sleep, activity and monthly cycles through the LEAF app, you are able to monitor your activity, and also enhance your emotional wellbeing. The LEAF can be worn as a necklace, bracelet, or clipped to a shirt. The focus on breathing exercises, in addition to fitness, makes this a nice wearable for women who frequently find themselves stressed out.
Price: $119.99
Buy the Bellabeat LEAF here.
5. FOBO Tire Plus
(FOBO)
FOBO is easily one of the coolest products on Amazon Launchpad right now. This tire monitoring system is great for people who want to monitor their tire pressure in real time, but there’s a lot more going on here. Optimum tire pressure ensures optimal road holding and car performance, effective braking distance, longer tire tread life and better fuel efficiency.
The FOBO Tire Plus system monitors tire pressure and temperature, which is a nice feature to have as you embark on a summer road trip. You can also share that data, making it a nice device for parents to install in a teen driver’s car. In addition to these safety features, you also get a two-level theft deterrent locking system. If you want to feel more empowered and secure when you drive, this is a gadget worth investing in.
Price: $229
Buy the FOBO Tire Plus here.