Here is a product which might be interesting to some of you. hiku is a small Wi-Fi enabled barcode reader supporting voice recognition, which is designed to be user & kitchen friendly. It also supports integration with popular services such as Astrid, offers an open API (imagine integrating this with your favorite home automation platform), and will NOT charge a subscription fee. Some of the key features:
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The device will run $99 once it launches, but the early adopter pledge lets you get it for $79.
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- 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi
- 1D linear imaging scan engine
- Microphone
- Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
- Ultra-low power standby mode
- USB port for charging
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The device will run $99 once it launches, but the early adopter pledge lets you get it for $79.
Click here to view the article