Volterman - World’s Most Powerful Smart Wallet

    

    We now live in an age where there are smart versions our most commonly used products: smart-phones, smart-watches, smart-televisions. Now introducing the smart wallet technology by Volterman which will be officially launched sometime this year. 

Features

·         Built-in Powerbank - fully charges your smartphone on the go. Works both wirelessly and with a cable. Extremely lightweight and thin.

• Distance Alarm - Bluetooth Alarm System doesn’t only notify you every time you leave your wallet behind, it sends alarm signals when you leave your phone behind as well.

• Global GPS Tracking - Global GPS system secures you from thieves and loss. Track your wallet wherever you are in real-time using your mobile phone.

• Worldwide WiFi Hotspot - ensures you have internet, wherever you travel. The internet cost with Volterman is up to 3 times cheaper than regular roaming charges.

• Anti-Thief Camera - There’s a tiny camera in Volterman. Once your wallet is in lost mode, Volterman's camera pictures anyone who opens it and sends you the pics.

The Volterman is not the first the first smart wallet to hit the markets. In January 2016 the Cashew launched their Kickstarter campaign and was fully funded. Later that year the Walli smart wallet also enjoyed a successful Kickstarter campaign.  However, The Volterman will definitely be the most advanced version thus-far, possessing several more features than it's competitors as illustrated in the figure below. 

The Volterman smart wallet comes in three variations, the Bifold, Travel and Cardholder, each varying in size but still maintaining all features.

With 4 more days remaining on it's Indiegogo campaign, which raised over $800,000 USD , the Volterman wallet will be the benchmark for smart wallets and may serve as a catalyst for the further advancement of this relatively new concept. For more information on it's specs and pricing visit thier Indiegogo page by clicking here.

Fuze Card - The All In One Smart Card

The Fuze card, as it's name suggests, fuses all of your cards into one multi-card which has the same dimensions as a regular credit card. The card is currently being developed by BrilliantTS and is set to be released officially in January of 2018. The product can be pre-ordered at a discounted price via their IndieGoGo Campaign which has 10 days left and has already raised over US 1.4 million from over 8000 backers. All pre-orders are inclusive of the portable battery charger and card reader accessories.

How does it work?

The Fuze card features a re-writable EMV chip which can store data for up to 30 personal cards. The cards which can be stored include:

• Debit Cards
• Credit Cards
• Membership Cards
• Gift Cards 
• Electronic ID

    To store the various cards, one simply attaches the card reader to a smartphone after pairing it with the Fuze Card and installing the supporting application. The user then swipes the cards using the card reader which saves card's the data onto the mobile app and is registered onto the Fuze Card. The user can cycle through saved cards using the touch button interface and E-paper display. Once the desired card is obtained, the card can be locked and used as a regular magnetic strip card. the card can also be powered on and off to conserve battery time and set password protection for security purposes.

Features

• Stores up to 30 cards
• 30 day battery life
• Bluetooth connectivity with smart phones
• Fast wipe security
• Remote card tracking
• EMV chip
• E-Paper display
• Easy touch buttons for user interface
• Password protection

     The idea of an all in one smart card technology is personally welcomed since, with the fashion trends nowadays, it is fairly difficult to find a pair jeans with pockets deep enough to fit my wallet which is currently bulging with numerous cards. However it is recommended to wait until this product is successfully released before purchasing as similar companies have tried and failed in the past such as Coin and Plastyc. Additionally the Fuze Card features are not fully functional since agreements are still in progress with banking institutions concerning the use of the EMV chip technology with existing banking systems. Despite this, it should be noted that the Fuze Card seems promising compared to its predecessors due to its EMV technology and design which could potentially revolutionize consumers' card transaction experiences in the near future. For more information and full specifications of the Fuze Card click here.

"One card to rule them all"- Fuze Card