The Prinker makes use of hypoallergenic paint and the tattoos last just a couple of days. I think this product could be great for events or a children's party, for example. Maybe face paint has had its day in the sun. The Prinker also isn't available yet but we'll let you know when we learn more.
SGNL, listen to calls through your finger
SGNL is a bracelet that turns your hand into a phone. Really. It sounds like witchcraft, but it actually takes advantage of a basic physics principle to transmit sound through a surface. This wristband works with any watch that's compatible with standard straps.
On the bracelet is a protrusion which produces vibrations, like the diaphragm of a loudspeaker. But instead of transferring these through the air, instead sound travels through the bones of your hand.
First, you need to connect your smartphone to the bracelet via Bluetooth and install the companion app, then make a call. After that, simply press a finger to your ear to hear the conversation.
This increases privacy, as nobody can hear anything but you, and a microphone inside the wristband allows you to talk back like a normal telephone conversation.
On the strap are five LEDs which display the current battery level and you can also assign frequently used numbers from the app, meaning you can make calls without removing your smartphone from your pocket.
You can read more details about the SGNL on its Kickstarter page and a $99 investment will secure you one of the units when it launches next February.
Did we miss any other weird and wonderful gadgets at IFA? Let us know in the comments.
This article was written in collaboration with Lia Martos and Luis Ortega.
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