Temperature

CubeSensors are little sensor-packed devices which claim to help you become healthier, more productive and even sleep better. Gizmag spent a bit of time with the diminutive cubes to see what they are all about.

The developers of the Tagg pet tracking collar have fronted up to this week's CES with a refined version of the product, shedding a little bulk and incorporating an ambient temperature sensor. The newer model pushes notifications to the owner's phone if the pet gets a little hot under the collar.

During Abu Dhabi's winter, temperatures drop to around a comfortable 24º C (75º F) in the daytime. In summer, however, they can get close to 50º C (122º F). To combat the sweltering heat, Abu Dhabi's open air market can now close its roof.

Thermal imaging cameras tend to be bulky ... and very pricey. California-based Seek Thermal is aiming to bring thermal imaging into the consumer realm with its thermal camera smartphone accessory.

The team behind the Zen thermostat believe that most competitor smart thermostats actually end up being more complicated and overloaded with features that go unused. To that end, the Zen thermostat has been designed with real simplicity in mind, in both form and function.

IceLiners could be the perfect solution to creating ice-cold cocktails which stay almost-frozen for as long as it takes to drink them. IceLiners is simple, comprising a silicone mold used to line a glass with frozen water, fruit juice, or mixer suitable for consuming with your favorite cocktail.

The BioSkin that coats Tokyo's NBF Osaki Building in Tokyo integrates evaporative cooling to keep its surface temperature down, and having won the CTBUH Innovation Award award earlier this month, could help tackle rising urban temperatures around the world.

Australia's CSIRO has developed a prototype tool called HeatWave that is a lightweight, high-resolution 3D scanner that is claimed to be not only easy to carry, but easy to use as well.

Big Ass Fans has added its SenseME technology to its Haiku ceiling fan, which includes Wi-Fi connectivity and sensors that enable it to regulate temperature and kick into action when someone enters the room.

The eCool is an earth cooler designed to hold 24 cans of your favorite tipple. Once installed, it remains in situ all year round, and thanks to a hand crank powering the mechanism, no electricity is required.

A company called Blueforce Development aims to fix the problem of police dogs overheating in police cruisers with a sensor that alerts police when a K-9's body temperature reaches dangerous levels.

Layers of clothing that cool you down rather than warm you up can involve lugging around hefty equipment or some pretty advanced technology. The IceTee takes a more low-tech approach with strategically-placed pockets for holding gel packs to help keep you cool.