Motorola Skip Unlocks + Bonus 6 Waterproof Speakers for Bathtub Divas

Motorola Skip Unlocks Your Phone With Just a Tap



Believe it or not, the average smartphone user unlocks his device 39 times a day. If we're talking about a power user, make that 100 times.




Motorola released a tiny gadget called Motorola Skip on Friday for its new Moto X smartphone that lets you unlock the device without typing in passcodes. Since it takes about 2.3 seconds to unlock your phone each time, this thumb-sized clip could save you a handful of minutes throughout your day.





Motorola Skip, which comes in gray with a black accent for now (more colors will be added in the fall), unlocks the Moto X smartphone in just a tap.

The device can be clipped to your shirt, belt loop or anything else you keep handy, such as keys. The only downside: You must keep track of the tangible gadget, which is programmed specifically for your phone. Motorola didn't detail how the technology will work, but one can assume it will use sensors and near-field communication (NFC) technology similar to Samsung's existing TecTiles stickers.

"Our smartphones are central to our digital lives ... the keys to our friends, our finances, and a lot of our personal information," the company said in a statement. "Security is increasingly important, but it shouldn't be irritating."

Each Skip comes with three Skip dot stickers, which can be placed throughout the house, car or workplace to unlock the Moto X. The Skip will be included for free with all orders of the Moto X. Pricing for additional Skip dot stickers has not been revealed.

The move shows that Motorola is making an extra effort to stay relevant and competitive in the smartphone market. The Moto X will come to five carriers in the United States at the end of the summer. It aims to pinpoint your preferences more than any other mobile device by capitalizing on voice-recognition technology and other features.

Bonus:-

6 Waterproof Speakers for Bathtub Divas

1 : ION Audio Sound Splash

Designed to hook over your showerhead or sucker to your bathroom wall, the rechargeable "Sound Splash" will stream music from any Bluetooth player. Thanks to the built-in mic, it also doubles as a speakerphone, so you can answer calls mid-shower, if that's your wish.

Cost: $69.99

2 : iDuck

You can plug any music player into the iDuck's egg-shaped wireless transmitter and the audio will be broadcast to the floating yellow speaker. Perfect for kids -- and big kids too!

Cost: $29.99

3. iShower

The battery-powered iShower will pair, via Bluetooth, with up to five devices, so it's perfect for busy family bathrooms. The useful clock display means you can keep an eye on the time whilst bathing too.

Cost: $99.99

4. Hipo by Ivation

This shower-friendly speaker boasts up to 25-hours of battery life, meaning you should be able to croon along to a fair few albums between charges. With speakerphone capabilities, there's also the option to answer calls while you're lathering up.

Cost: $99.99

5. Blue Splash Shower Tunes

Another speakerphone-slash-music-speaker, this rotund Bluetooth device boasts easy-to-use buttons for simple music control or call answering. If you're not feeling the blue hue, it's available in a range of bright colors.

Cost: $59.95

6. ION Audio Water Rocker

With a 100-foot range, you can place your iPhone safely in the Water Rocker's dock and enjoy streaming music from the fully waterproof, floating speaker. As an added bonus, the Water Rocker also offers a built-in FM radio.

Cost: $79.99

7. Kohler Moxie Showerheads

Finally, if you want to go all-out, consider the Moxie showerhead speaker system. The special showerhead docks a pop-out, rechargeable Bluetooth speaker so you can immerse yourself in your choice of audio as you shower.

Cost: From $199

Whether you like singing shanties in the shower or bellowing ballads in the bath, we have found the perfect gadget accompaniment with our selection of 7 waterproof speakers.

Boasting the ability to either pair with your iPhone or other Bluetooth-enabled gagdetry, or to wirelessly stream your audio from a docking device, nabbing one of these speakers will mean you'll be enjoying tunes in the tub in no time.