STACK #194 Dec 2020

LIFE TECH FEATURE

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The Active Solar Power continued

What is it? Garmin Fenix 6X Pro Solar What‘s the crack? This is the watch that Bear Grylls would pack for a weekend away in Afghanistan. The robust smartwatch is so crammed full of features and functions, it‘s practically incomparable. Alongside Solar support and a myriad of different tracking and analysing options, it has fall alert, room for 2,000 songs to listen to when you‘re hanging off a mountain, and it even has pre- set maps that include 2,000 ski runs and. wait for it, 41,000 golf courses around the globe. Who would it suit? One for the extreme athlete and adventurer with features you could only dream of having on a watch. The Fenix 6X Pro Solar is in a class of its own.

With such busy lifestyles it can be difficult remembering to keep our wearables charged, and the last thing you need during a workout is your battery to run flat. Don‘t fret; Garmin has a solution – in the shape of solar charging lenses. So whether you‘re running, cycling, sailing, or climbing Mount Kosciuszko, Garmin‘s transparent Power Glass lenses are working all the time to constantly harvest the sunshine to charge your smartwatch, extending its battery life. That is what you call sun smart.

What is it? Garmin Instinct Solar

What‘s the crack? This is the entry-level solar model, but that doesn‘t detract from the wealth of features on offer here including an impressive slew of fitness tracking and monitoring as well blood oxygen sensing. Water resistant to 100 metres, the rugged Instinct Solar comes with multi-Global Navigation Satellite Support and Corning Gorilla scratchproof glass. Throw in the solar charging support and you‘ve got the complete outdoor smartwatch. Who would it suit? Compatible with both iOS and Android, the Instinct Solar will appeal to both the hardcore athlete and casual user alike.

Stocking Filler GoCube Smart Rubik‘s Cube Gone are the days of throwing the Rubik‘s Cube at the wall – now you‘ll be able to learn how to complete it in just one hour. Tell me more, we hear you cry! The Rubik‘s Cube here connects directly to your smart device and every move is tracked in real time, leading you to completion. Once you‘ve nailed that, you can take the challenge online to compete with others. This is the ideal education pressie that will force you to use the grey matter.

What is it? Space Talk Life Seniors Smart Watch What‘s the crack? Given the separation many of us have experienced this year, the Space Talk Life Seniors is an excellent proposition for the older members of

What is it? FitBit Charge 4

What‘s the crack? The Charge 4 is Fitbit‘s inaugural tracker with built-in GPS. Simply unlock the in-app Workout Intensity Map, which plots your exercise route while overlaying your heart rate and pace, for granular insight on your workout. There‘s also tracking of floors climbed and, when tethered to a smartphone, you can access music streaming via the Charge 4. It also delivers up to seven days of battery life. Who would it

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the family. There‘s 4G talk functionality onboard, GPS location with permission of the user, an SOS function at the press of a button that will alert predetermined contacts, programmable reminders for medicine or appointments, and a step counter to encourage activity. Who would it suit? The Life Senior is perfect for staying in touch with parents or grandparents and great safety peace of mind for them.

suit? If you‘re looking to get in shape this summer, then the Charge 4 with its GPS tracking is a great accompaniment.

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