Smart summer gadgets

FOR REAL MEN

At home, in the park or on the go – summer is finally here. We’ve found three smart summer gadgets for you to make your days unforgettable. Whether it’s breathtaking holiday snaps, the perfect cut of meat or your personal workout buddy. Be inspired!

Experience the world from a new perspective

Alone in the woods, in the mountains or even on the beach, the view is beautiful and, of course, it has to be photographed. How about an aerial shot from a drone for a bit of variety in your photo album? That way, you can see so much more and perhaps discover things you wouldn’t otherwise see – all from a completely new perspective.

Thanks to a built-in camera, the lightweight Mavic Mini from DJI delivers exciting aerial shots. The drone is easy to operate and therefore perfect for beginners. You don’t even need a pilot’s licence. This is only required for drones weighing two kilograms or more, and at just under 250 grams, the Mavic Mini is well below that threshold. Of course, you must comply with local regulations, so we still recommend taking the test.

Become a pro barbecue chef with an app

Who doesn’t dream of the perfectly grilled steak? Barbecue thermometers are a smart summer gadget for real enjoyment. Weber has gone one better and developed the iGrill. You can connect this barbecue thermometer to your smartphone and enter the type of meat you’re grilling and the desired temperature in the accompanying app. By the way, for a ‘medium’ steak, that’s 52 degrees Celsius, whilst a ‘well-done’ steak requires a core temperature of 60 degrees. Whilst the meat is cooking, you can sit back, relax and crack open your next beer. Your phone will alert you as soon as the food has reached the right temperature. This way, even complete barbecue novices can cook the perfect piece of meat. By the way: if you enjoy barbecuing, don’t miss our knife tips!

Get a beach body with your smartphone

If you’re short on time to get that beach body, you should check out activ5. This little device connects to your smartphone via an app. Once you’ve entered your details, this gadget creates a workout tailored specifically to you.

The app also makes it possible to make your workouts fun. So you can use the gadget in the park, on your way home or even at work during a short break. And with intensive workouts, you can not only maintain your beach body anytime, anywhere, but actually sculpt it further. Bring on the beach holiday!

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