Author: Jordan Cole, iReviews

In the sport of downhill racing, crashes are a necessary evil that some would say are a right of passage. Downhill racing is a dangerous sport where every split second counts. And if you’re pushing the limits – you have no shot at keeping pace with elite skiers. Because these racers are vying for a World Championship or an Olympic medal, the stakes are extremely high. Therefore, elite athletes need equipment that protects them from horrific accidents. Introducing Giro’s Avance Multi-directional Impact Protection System (MIPS). Considered to be the world’s most advanced ski helmet on the market today, Giro engineers incorporated four impact protection technologies to safeguard alpine skiers.

The inventory of things to keep track of in our lives is growing constantly. Whether it’s a set of car keys or a new phone, there needs to be an intuitive way of tracking our belongings, especially if you’re someone always on the go. Thankfully, the powers of Bluetooth technology and GPS have given us a revolutionary tracking device that keeps an eye on your possessions. Introducing Tile Mate and Tile Slim – ultra thin tracking devices that attach to your belongings.

Whether it’s coffee spills, soda stains, sauce splatters, or scuff marks, the iRobot Braava Jet 240 uses Precision Jet Spray technology to strategically clean your floors. Armed with reusable water-activated cleaning pads, the Braava Jet can sweep a 250 square foot room and mop 200 square feet in one session.

Microsoft HoloLens is “the first self-contained computer that enables you to engage with digital content and interact with holograms in the world around you.” By combining both virtual and augmented reality, HoloLens allows you to overlay 3D holograms onto any real-world backdrop.

As gardening technology advances, year-round indoor hydroponic systems are all the rave. GrowWall, Opcom Farm’s revolutionary gardening system, is capable of growing 75 plants with a 5-tier display. Designed to harvest a full crop of fruits and vegetables in just a matter of 4-5 weeks, GrowWall’s starter kit includes seeds, nutrients, pH adjusters, and EC and pH meters.

With up to 300 million people worldwide affected by color blindness, EnChroma has created a pair of smart glasses that filter colors – making it possible for those with Color Vision Deficiency (CVD) to see red and green clearly for the first time. Considered to be the perfect combination of color vision science and optical technology, EnChroma lenses “enhance colors without compromising color accuracy.”

If you tried other diets in the past, you likely found yourself swigging chalky drinks that claimed they tasted like milkshakes or eating so-called candy bars that tasted like cardboard. Other diet plans require that you take expensive supplements and pills on a set schedule to lose weight. Noom brings something new to the table. It uses a psychological approach to eating and dieting to help you lose weight and get in shape.