With advances in technology, more and more things are also getting “smarter”. Just add an electronic sensor, and the thing will instantly become a "smart" device, selling for a much higher price. Clever things certainly haven't been lacking, and your wallet is one of them.
Parliament of Ekster calls itself a smart wallet simply because of the addition of a tracking device that can track where it is. And yes, the tracking device is removable, so it can instantly go back to its old "idiot".
The tracking board is integrated with a Chipolo chip that supports Bluetooth and GPS. As such, it can sync with your mobile phone (via the Chipolo app) and can let you know where your wallet (or tracking card) is. It is also able to produce sound so you can find out where it is hidden.
What makes this tracker board impressive is the solar panel charger that doesn't even require direct sunlight exposure to charge. With some light, it can charge and power the chip. A fully charged card can last two months and only requires three hours of light exposure (It doesn't have to be sunlight. Your desk light will do.) for it to is fully charged. Imagine if your phone could also be charged this way!
On the other hand, if you have lost your phone, you can use the tracker map to track your phone. Just double tap the button in the center and your phone will ring.
The Chipolo app can also integrate with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, so you can simply use your voice to locate your wallet.
Although it is a basic wallet, 0.15″, it is also currently the thinnest smart wallet on the market. The quick access design is also quite ingenious. Add six cards (in my testing it only supports a maximum of four cards) to the open slot and pull the trigger (at the bottom of the wallet), and all of your cards will be ejected for easy access. /P>
The card slider mechanism also comes with an RFID protector, so you don't have to worry about wireless skimming and private data theft.
At $109, the Ekster Parliament + Tracker smart wallet is not considered cheap. If you are always in the habit of losing your stuff, this could be a worthwhile investment for you. Ekster Parliament + Tracker is now available for pre-order in the Kickstarter and Ekster websites.
