TECH News: Weekly Round Up

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Lug Loc – Luggage Locator

It has happen to us all at some point. Waiting for your luggage to come around at the airport carousel, only for it to never arrive as you watch others from your flight disappear one by one.  Well fear no more!

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Lug Loc is the worlds first luggage locator. Using GSM-GPRS connectivity the device is placed inside your luggage and can then be tracked on your mobile using the custom-built app (iOS, Android) or via your desktop browser. It also supports bluetooth for closer proximity tracking.

The unit retails at $69 which includes 15 days of unlimited traces which become active the first time you use it.  As the technology is reliant on a cellular network you do need to buy additional traces which are good for 12 months after purchase. Packages available are:

  • 5 Trace Pack @ $6.99
  • 10 Trace Pack @ $9.99
  • 1 Year Unlimited Traces @ $29.99

There is a useful video up on their youtube channel explaining how the device works, and while researching the unit it became clear their customer service is held in high regard looking at their facebook comments and the support I received using their live chat service.

We look forward to reviewing the Lug Loc soon, although that would mean losing our luggage!

Access Pack by The North Face

No sooner do we mention the “only available in the US” Access Pack in our last weekly review, than North Face post a teaser on their Instagram page.

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The text accompanying the Instagram post reads:

“The Access Pack redefines functionality with a simple click, pull and snap. The pack will be available in July on thenorthface.com and in select stores. Sign up to be notified when it will be available for purchase.”

Their bio link will take you to a custom page where you can register your interest and be notified when the Access Pack goes on sale in July.

Tom Payne
Tom, Editor. An online publication providing news & reviews on apps, gadgets and luggage for the connected traveller.

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