7 products from AliExpress that many have not even heard of

1. Smart nail

NFC-enabled gadgets have made life easier for all of us: using a smartphone or smart watch, you can quickly exchange contacts or pay for purchases. JAKCOM has stepped a little further in this matter, offering ladies a manicure with NFC. The kit includes a thin chip plate and five false nails.

The manufacturer assures: the material is not afraid of water and is absolutely harmless to health. In total, JAKCOM produces three different models. N2M can replace a pass ticket, discount card or parking card. N2L with NFC on board controls the smartphone lock screen, camera, launches applications and uses any other functions - just need to be programmed.

The N2L model is only 0.1 mm thick and has an LED indicator that works in an area with a high-frequency signal. They brought the travel card to the validator - and the nail immediately signaled with a light, confirming the successful operation.

2. Smart Ring

Smart ring - the gadget is not new. Large brands have long been concerned with developing their own models. And nevertheless, they are not yet in such wide demand as, for example, smart bracelets, although the potential of the devices is great. All the same developers from JAKCOM presented affordable rings R3 and R3F - ideal for getting to know this kind of gadgets.

A complicated decoration can become a pass, a key to an intercom, a travel pass, a discount card and much more. The RF has NFC, ID, M1 chips hidden under the case, while the R3F has only two NFC chips. Both models do not need charging and are not afraid of water. Size range - from 7 to 12.

3. Projection keyboard

Another curious gadget that you may not have even heard of. The portable projector connects to iOS, Android and Windows devices via Bluetooth and projects an English keyboard onto the surface. The lack of tactile feedback will take some getting used to. By the way, the device can also replace a mouse.

The built-in battery with a capacity of 700 mAh lasts about 150 minutes of operation, and it takes about 90 minutes to recharge. The dimensions of the projector are 78 × 40 × 20 mm, and the weight is 60 g.

4. Bone conduction headphones

Bone conduction devices are widely used in medicine. They are intended primarily for patients with hearing impairments: bypassing the outer ear, sound is transmitted directly to the inner ear through the bones of the skull. This technology was adopted by the developers of headsets. It turned out that it is the best fit for drivers and athletes.

AIKSWE Bluetooth headphones hold equally well during cycling and intense jogging and let you hear what is happening around you. This, in turn, minimizes the risk of injury. The battery with a capacity of 150 mAh lasts an average of 5 hours of operation, then a break of 1.5 hours to recharge.

5. Smart mirror

Smart mirrors are frequent guests at CES and MWC. A bunch of startups annually present models with the support of personal assistants, AI-gut, a lot of intelligent settings and support for consultations of cosmetologists. But such devices are in no hurry to enter the mass market. But in the vastness of AliExpress, you can find an analogue, albeit not so smart, but certainly smarter than an ordinary bathroom mirror.

The CTL305 line of mirrors with LED illumination and anti-fog function contains models for vertical and horizontal placement. More advanced patterns display time, temperature and calendar, and also support Bluetooth connectivity.

6. Leap motion controller

In 2010, the OcuSpec team took up the design of the Leap Motion Controller with Leap motion technology and two years later presented its first prototype. The gadget replaces a computer mouse and touchpad.

It scans hand movements, capturing the positions of the wrists, palms and fingers in the air. Up, down, right, left - in this simple way you can scroll, zoom, click and move 3D objects without touching anything at all. Leap Motion 3D is compatible with Windows and macOS devices and connects via USB.

7. Printer for manicure

O'2Nails V11 will print any picture, print or photo from your smartphone gallery on the nail plate in less than 30 seconds. The gadget works in tandem with an application that contains an extensive library of ready-made images, as well as an editor for uploaded files for processing.

The package includes an SM10 cartridge, which includes all colors, UV lamp, base, protective and finishing gels, wipes for nail cleaning and gel removal, protective stickers and a liquid for cleaning the cartridge.