Category: Consumer Electronics

The comfort of everyday life comes in many forms. Sometimes we may underestimate the importance of some seemingly insignificant detail that does not affect our well-being in the most obvious way. The RYSE team invites us to assess how much a simple window shade, or more precisely, the possibility of smart control of the shades, can change. The compact and affordable device developed by the company goes beyond providing personal comfort, having a positive impact on the environment. The experts at the World Future Awards appreciated this innovative solution, and this year, RYSE was named the WFA winner in the category of Best Window Shade Automation Platform.

World Future Awards is a global award selecting, recognizing, celebrating, and promoting the best products, software, and services that will transform the global economy and define the landscape of the future. The organization researches inventions across all categories, including technology, beauty, health care, food, home, and entertainment, that are making the world better, smarter, or even a bit more fun. By transforming your home or office into a more comfortable place to live and work, RYSE uses high technology to benefit the community according to strict criteria for the selection of World Future Awards winners.

Every home has window shades, but not always there are conditions for the full realization of their potential and benefits. Controlling the position of shades manually is not convenient, and replacing them with new motorized shades is an exceptionally expensive procedure. The solution to this problem is the RYSE SmartShade, a compact smart device that automates conventional shades for greater comfort and energy savings. It sets curtains in motion by controlling them with chains or cords. Its installation in the window frame requires no special preparation and takes minutes.

Users can control the shades with the RYSE SmartShade via a smartphone, voice speakers, or a timer. It is also possible to configure shade control based on weather sensors. In this case, they will automatically open when it is necessary to harvest daylight and reduce artificial light or close to reduce the cooling load on the room.

The life of a modern person living an active life is inextricably linked to mobile devices, and often literally depends on them. In turn, the operation of mobile devices is closely related to the ability to charge them in various conditions. This issue is particularly relevant when it comes to the scenario with the simultaneous use of 2-3 devices, which is a common case today. The multidisciplinary team of PITAKA enthusiasts has developed a neat solution that will help you stay connected at all times. Not surprisingly, their MagEZ Slider won the World Future Awards in the category of Best Charger.

World Future Awards is a global award selecting, recognizing, celebrating, and promoting the best products, software, and services that will transform the global economy and define the landscape of the future. The organization researches inventions across all categories, including technology, beauty, health care, food, home, and entertainment, that are making the world better, smarter or even a bit more fun. The expert panel of the World Future Awards praised PITAKA’s innovative product for incorporating the latest technological advances and sophisticated design solutions that not only increase the level of comfort in people’s lives, but also bring touches of style to their everyday experience.

The MagEZ Slider is a wireless charger for multiple MagSafe and Qi Wireless Charging compatible devices. The charger is the size of a mug and can charge up to 4 devices simultaneously. It is equipped with a mobile power pack, which must be installed in a specific slot of the device. The iPhone 13/12 and Samsung Galaxy S22 can be placed on this power pack, which will be held there by magnets. If necessary, the power pack can be removed from the charger and used as a battery to charge the phone on the go.

On the other side of the MagEZ Slider, there is a pad to which the magnetic stand attaches for charging AirPods and other Qi-powered headphones. The charger also has a USB-C port to which you can connect a Power Dongle (purchased separately) and use it to wirelessly charge the Apple Watch.