25 Sizzling Gadgets For The Summer

Silicon Valley Summer

Summer is here, but beachgoers and poolside dwellers may be missing that extra little technology boost to help them take full advantage of the warm, sunny vacation season.

From outdoor water-resistant speakers to jam out with at the pool or on the sand, to a Kindle to read on a peaceful afternoon beside the lake, to a new camera to capture a beautiful view from the pinnacle on a sunny mountain hike, CRN has picked out some of the coolest gadgets to make these sultry summer vacations even better.

Following are 25 cool gadgets to help get you through the sizzling heat of the summer.

Outdoor Technology Turtle Shell 2.0 Speaker

The Turtle Shell 2.0 speaker is specifically designed for the outdoors, and is perfect for around an outdoor pool or at the beach.

The Bluetooth wireless speaker system is rugged, shock-proof and water-resistant, and comes in a variety of colors, including red, purple and black. Creating a full audio experience, the speaker system connects to the user's smartphone, laptop or any other Bluetooth-enabled device to stream clear audio for a range of up to 32 feet for 16 hours on a single battery charge. In addition, the speaker system comes with built-in call, microphone and speakerphone functionality.

The speaker can be purchased on Outdoor Technology's website for $99.95.

Polar A300 Fitness And Activity Monitor

Don't worry about getting that beach body as the warm weather arrives. Shed your winter weight with Polar's A300 Fitness and Activity monitor, a smart wearable activity tracker.

The durable, waterproof silicone wristband shows your steps, distance, burned calories and achievements toward your activity goal through its complementary Polar Flow Web service and app. In addition, the wearable clocks your sleep to measure the right balance of training, daily activity and rest.

The monitor can be purchased on Polar's website for $139.95.

Outdoor Technology Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds

Summer is the perfect time for running outside, and nothing goes better with an outdoor jog in the sun than smart earbuds.

Check out Outdoor Technology's Wireless Earbuds, which contain extra-comfy foam ear tips that are resistant to sweat and water.

These earbuds come with a built-in microphone, allowing them to connect to phones for changing tracks, lowering volume and answering calls with Bluetooth 4.0. The earbuds allow for 6 hours of play time and can work in a wireless range of 32 feet.

The earbuds can be purchased on Outdoor Technology's website for $99.95.

Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX7 Mirrorless Digital Camera

Capture a view of that beautiful summer day with Panasonic's Lumix mirrorless camera.

The DMC-GX7 allows for high-quality image recording with great resolution, image rendering and color reproduction. The camera allows for HD video recording, live MOS sensors and 90-degree live viewfinder, allowing photographers to compose images through the viewfinder at any angle.

The camera also features a 1/8000-second shutter speed, creative control with 22 filter effects and a lightweight, durable magnesium alloy frame. It can be purchased for $1,079.95 on Amazon.

Kindle Voyage

The Kindle Voyage is the perfect device for a beautiful day of lounging on the beach.

The 6-inch 330 ppi display Kindle -- which comes with an adaptive built-in light to adjust the brightness of the display, PagePress sensors with haptics and WiFi -- contains high-resolution e-pages and weeks-long battery life. This Kindle opens up millions of book titles to choose from and also allows wireless borrowing from the public library and exclusive Kindle titles.

Buy the Kindle Voyage on Amazon for $199.

Outdoor Technology Kodiak Mini USB Power Bank

The Kodiak Mini is a portable, rugged and universal USB power bank that can survive any type of weather -- it is water-, dust- and shock-resistant.

The USB power bank, weighing just half a pound and small enough to slip into your pocket, contains a 2600 mAh rechargeable battery and charges products like the iPhone, GoPro and Galaxy devices. This portable device is great for charging in an emergency or during camping or hiking trips.

Purchase the Kodiak Mini USB power bank on Outdoor Technology's website for $24.95.

OtterBox Defender Apple Protective Case

Protect your phone from the chaos of the outdoor world with OtterBox's Commuter Series case for the iPhone 6.

This case, which comes in a variety of colors, is designed to protect from on-the-go issues, including dust, water and scratches. Tight-fitting plug and port covers keep grit and grime from building up in the phone's inputs, while a self-adhesive screen protector safeguards the front of the smartphone.

Purchase the protective cover on OtterBox's website for $39.90.

Outdoor Technology Bluetooth Adapt

If you are at the pool or at a barbecue, and would like to switch the music playing, try Outdoor Technology's Bluetooth Adapt. Adapt is an audio receiver that adds wireless audio and microphone functionality through its standard 3.5 mm audio jack.

The Adapt can clip on to your clothes or bag and has a rugged, rubberized coating to protect from outdoor weather. It connects with the user's smartphone, tablet or laptop, and streams up to 6 hours of audio on a single battery charge.

The Adapt comes in a variety of colors, and can be purchased on Outdoor Technology's website for $39.95.

Quad Lock Bike Mounting System

Summer is the perfect weather for long biking trips, and Quad Lock has designed the perfect technology for cyclists who want to tote along their smartphones while on the road.

The Quad Lock Bike Mount allows a rider to lock an iPhone 6 right on the front of the bike's handles, so the rider can easily track exercises, monitor messages and navigate bike paths.

The bike mount offers TPU material to guard against impact, and features a dual-stage locking system to ensure that the iPhone 6 will be fully strapped on to the bike.

The bike mounting system can be purchased on Quad Lock's website for $69.95.

iGrill

The iGrill is the perfect solution if you don't want to be stuck by the grill during a family barbecue on a warm summer day. This smart thermometer connects wirelessly to an app, allowing users to check on their steaks through smartphones and tablets.

The iGrill thermometer contains two professional-grade probes to monitor multiple temperatures.

This smart thermometer can be purchased on iGrill's website starting at $99.99.

Pool Tunes Wireless Floating Swimming Pool Sound System

The Pool Tunes wireless floating pool sound system provides wireless broadcast for up to 35 feet and is compatible with most digital music players that have standard mini-style output jacks.

Poolgoers can take a dip during the day while listening to soothing music from the pool with this sound system, or at night, as the speakers have LED pool lights.

The Pool Tunes sound system can be purchased for $69.99 on Amazon.

iSwimBand

Keep your family safe at the pool with the iSwimBand, a wearable sensor that will alert your smartphone or tablets if a swimmer has submerged beyond pre-set limits or if a nonswimmer enters the water.

The iSwimBand includes a headband goggle strap or a wristband and an iSwimBand sensor with a clip. The sensor connects to an app that is compatible with Android, iOS and Kindle Fire, and will alert concerned parents if their children who wear the band are under water too long or if a toddler enters the water.

Buy this handy band on iSwimBand's website for $59.99.

Dyson Bladeless Oscillating Fan

Dyson's bladeless oscillating fan uses air-multiplier technology to draw in surrounding air and create a fan effect, but without the sharp blades or loud noises of typical fans.

This fan is a good solution for parents who want their children to stay both cool and safe on a hot summer day.

Dyson's fan includes remote control with a lithium-ion CR2032 battery and 10 airflow settings, as well as a sleep timer to turn the fan off after a preset interval.

Dyson's bladeless fan can be purchased on its website for $399.99.

MPowerd Luci Outdoor

The Luci light is a solar, lightweight waterproof lantern that works through the combination of LED bulbs, a rechargeable internal battery and a solar panel capturing light from the sun or incandescent light.

These pretty inflatable solar lanterns are perfect for outdoor enthusiasts who love camping, boating and hiking, and is made to work in any weather. The Luci Outdoor lantern can be purchased on MPowerd's website for $14.99.

SOOT Electropack

The SOOT Electropack is a three-in-one transformable, chargeable carry-on bag perfect for staying on the grid while hiking.

This Electropack can turn into a mini messenger, commuter backpack or shoulder bag, all with easy-access, built-in zippered charging pouches, a hidden passport pocket and five utility pockets.

This handy pack stays juiced up with two unibody aluminum 10,000 mAh batteries for mobile devices, and ships in July. Preorder the Electropack on SOOT's website for $249.

GoPro HERO4 Silver

The GoPro HERO4 Silver is GoPro's durable, waterproof camera designed to get the best shot in extreme summer environments, whether at the beach or on a hike.

The product contains built-in touch display, fast, easy photo capture, and built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities, allowing it to capture high-quality photos and connect the photos to the GoPro app.

GoPro HERO4 silver can be purchased on Amazon for $399.99.

Waterfi Waterproofed iPod Shuffle Swim Kit

The waterproof iPod Shuffle swim kit lets you bring your iPod Shuffle into the water during a casual swim in the ocean or while doing laps in the pool.

This device remains waterproof down to 210 feet underwater, and includes Waterfi Waterproof short-cord headphones, letting avid swimmers catch waves while listening to their favorite tunes in the background.

Buy the waterproof iPod Shuffle kit on Waterfi's website for $155.

StickNFind

StickNFind, the indoor location beacon tag, keeps tabs on your prized possessions, like your suitcase, while you are on a vacation trip.

The beacon connects to an app that tracks where the product is, allowing travelers to keep a virtual leash on their items. The app allows users to receive notifications once their item with the sticker has been found.

Buy the beacon on StickNFind's website for $49.99.

ReVIVE PowerUP Four Port Car Charger And Adapter

Do you have a long car ride? Check out ReVIVE's four-port car charger and adapter with dual USB and DC ports to make sure everyone in the family is hooked up.

This device charges up to four phones, tablets and GPS devices through the car's DC outlet. Designed for traveling, the device features a DC barrel plug with 180-degree adjustability.

The ReVIVE PowerUP car charger can be purchased on Amazon's website for $19.99.

Fitbit Flex

The Fitbit Flex wireless activity and sleep wristband tracks activity and rest to ensure that wearers maintain a healthy lifestyle throughout the day.

The Fitbit Flex syncs wirelessly and automatically records this data onto the user's smartphone so that wearers can keep tabs on their health. This handy little gadget is also water-resistant and contains a silent alarm feature.

Purchase the Flex on FitBit's website for $99.95.

Satechi Smart Travel Router

If you are on the road to vacation and you're using your computer, bring along the Satechi Smart Travel router/adapter.

This router/adapter contains a 2.1A USB port that adapts to fit four of the most common plug configurations used around the world, and features four different modes for wireless networking needs.

The device is perfect for charging smartphones, laptops, music players, cameras, tablets and other devices on the go. Buy it on Satechi's website for $44.99.

Yurbuds Inspire Pro Earbuds

The Yurbuds Inspire Pro earbuds are perfect for hands-free listening. These earbuds are sweat- and water-resistant, and developed for training in many conditions. In addition, the earpieces contain three-button sweat- and water-resistant microphones with good sound quality and twist-lock technology, meaning that they are designed to never fall out.

The Yurbuds Inspire Pro earbuds are made for the iPhone, iPad and iPod and contain a 15 mm speaker. Buy these earbuds on Amazon for $22.53.

Nest

In the muggy days of summer, air conditioning is key. Nest, the automated thermostat, is vital to saving money and energy with your house's temperature.

This smart thermostat can be controlled from anywhere through the Nest app, and also contains an Auto-Away feature, which automatically switches the house to an energy-efficient temperature when the house owner is away.

The Nest app can be downloaded from the App Store, Google Play and the Amazon app store. Buy this smart thermometer on Nest's website for $249.

ATN BinoX-HD 4-16X

If you are on a hiking trip, bring along American Technologies Network's smart binoculars, the BinoX-HD.

These binoculars allow users to see day or night and is packed with cool features like Wi-Fi, smooth zoom, photo capture, video record, a compass and others.

In addition, the smart binoculars allow users to geo-tag in order to record and track everywhere they've traveled on a virtual map. Purchase the BinoX-HD on the American Technologies Network website for $499.

Microsoft Universal Foldable Keyboard

Microsoft's universal foldable keyboard is perfect for browsing tablets or phones while on vacation.

The portable, foldable keyboard contains a thin, lightweight design and rechargeable battery, meaning that it can be carried to airports, hotels and outdoors, and connects to devices through Bluetooth 4.0 technology.

Preorder the universal foldable keyboard on Amazon for $99.95. Microsoft will release this state-of-the-art keyboard July 20.