FiLIP SmartWatch Helps Parents Locate Their Kids

The FiLIP smartwatch is set to come to be released on the market and it’s especially for kids. Well at least it looks that way. On closer inspection it seems to be more about the parents needs wrapped in a bright package that kids will love.

The smartwatch is simple enough and doesn’t have a ton of apps on it. However, the watch is far more advanced in other ways compared to other smart watches on the market. The FiLIP actually has the ability to be used as a standalone phone. It can make and receive phone calls without having to use a smartphone.

The Highlights

The FiLIP smartwatch for kids is hooked up to a parent’s smartphone via the app. The parent can also configure the 5 numbers that the smartwatch can be used to call and receive calls from. Thos same five numbers can send one way texts to the smartwatch.

Parents can locate their kids with the FiLIP smart watch as it has embedded location via Wi-Fi, GPS and cell tower triangulation. Parents can even set up geographical limits or safe zones for where their children can be. If the child leaves the safe zone the parent is notified and they can call the watch.

One of the best features of the FiLIP smartwatch concentrates on the child’s safety. In case of emergency, the child can press the emergency button and hold it for longer than 3 seconds. This action will trigger a chain of reactions.

1. The smartwatch will send a text to the pre-arranged 5 numbers that the parent configured with a location of where the watch is.


2. The watch will record the ambient sounds to help other people know where they are.


3. The watch will call each of the five numbers. If the fist number doesn’t answer then the watch will move on to the next. This will continue until all five numbers have been called or somebody answers the phone.


4. The phone will call the emergency services if nobody else has picked up the phone.

Where To Get One

The FiLIP smartwatch comes in 4 colors but nobody knows how much it costs or what kind of data and call plan the watch will come with. It’s thought that the watch itself won’t exceed $200 and the plans will be sensible so as not to create pressure on the family finances.

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The new HP Chromebook, made with Google

We need our computers to be as fast and mobile as we are. We want to work across multiple screens—often at the same time. We want the latest and greatest software and we want to be able to get to our stuff from wherever we are. Chromebooks offer all of that, making computers that are simpler, more secure and more affordable, for everyone.



Earlier today, HP introduced the HP Chromebook 11. Designed and built in partnership with our friends at HP, it has all of the speed, simplicity and security benefits you'd expect from a Chromebook, and some unique design elements that address many of the challenges people face with computers today.

First, a laptop should be light and mobile. So the new Chromebook is really thin with no extra fluff. It weighs in at just over two pounds—one of the lightest laptops on the market. There are also no sharp edges so nothing digs into your wrists while you type. And when you’re traveling, you don’t need to throw an extra charger into your bag. The HP Chromebook 11 is powered by a micro-USB charger, which can also be used to juice up your Android phone or tablet.



Second, a computer should look good—something you’re proud to take out at a coffee shop. So the new Chromebook has a sleek, distinctive and super simple look. The fanless design means it doesn’t need any grills for venting. And it comes in a variety of colors to match your mood (or your wardrobe).



And there are a bunch of other things that we hope will make your computing experience even more awesome:

• Brilliant display. Often when folks gather around a screen, everyone tries to gently nudge the computer in their own direction so they can see better. No more nudging. The new Chromebook's screen has a 176-degree viewing angles so you can see even when looking at it almost completely sideways. And the super bright display brings all of your favorite photos, shows and videos to life.


• Light but sturdy. We wanted the Chromebook to hold up well against everyday bumps and bruises. So it has a magnesium frame that makes it incredibly sturdy. You can hold it from a single corner without it bending or flexing.


• Finely-tuned speakers. Many computers have speakers on the bottom, which is great if you have ears in your lap. Instead, the speakers on the new Chromebook are under the keyboard, which means the sound is crisp, clear and pointed up towards your ears.


• Goodies built-in. And, of course, many Google apps come built-in, including 100GB of Google Drive cloud storage (free for two years) and a 60-day free trial of Google Play Music All Access.

This Chromebook is crafted with the same obsessive attention to detail as the Chromebook Pixel. But we worked hard with HP to keep the price low: the new HP Chromebook 11 is available for just $279.



Look for it starting today at Best Buy, Amazon, Google Play and HP Shopping in the U.S., as well as at Currys, PC World and many other retailers in the U.K. It will be available in other countries that sell Chromebooks in time for the holidays.



So if you’ve been looking for a computer that makes it easier to get stuff done (and look good doing it), we hope you give the new HP Chromebook 11 a try—or add it to your gift list this holiday season. We designed it to make computing faster, simpler and more secure, for everyone.



Posted by Caesar Sengupta, VP, Product Management





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