Oregon Scientific Debuts 'Smart Living' Holiday Gadgets To Help Home Chefs Grill, Kids Learn, And Weather Buffs Explore

Lineup includes interactive smart globes for kids, projection clocks for home as well as Bluetooth-enabled weather stations and wireless BBQ thermometers for parents

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Sep 30, 2014, 08:05 ET

TUALATIN, Ore., Sept. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Oregon Scientific, a leading designer and global manufacturer of personal electronics, announced its 2014 line of 'Smart Living' holiday products at Pepcom Holiday Spectacular. Gift givers shopping for foodies, kids and even techies will find a range of products offered by Oregon Scientific this year, including a wireless home weather station, Bluetooth-enabled grilling thermometer, stylish projection clocks and interactive globes that unlock fun geography facts and secrets of the ancient world, constellations and more.

"At Oregon Scientific we strive for out-of-the-box thinking, which allows us to develop innovative products that fit seamlessly into our lives, helping us live each day smarter and easier," said Ryan Else, General Manager for North America. "Our range of Smart Living products are versatile, easy-to-use and just plain fun. As we head into the holiday season, we're excited to offer something for everyone – kids, the aspiring chef, weather enthusiasts and even grandparents."

New Oregon Scientific Smart Living products showcased at Pepcom Holiday Spectacular 2014 include:

PRYSMA Projection Clock Collection with Weather Forecast
Add a bold touch of color and splash of style to the home with this series of multifunctional avant-garde projection clocks that make a daring design statement in glossy and matte textures. In addition to telling time, this collection's AM/FM clock radio fills the home with music and the clock displays indoor/outdoor temperatures, so users can dress for rain or shine. View information on the clock screen or project it on the wall or ceiling for easy viewing day or night. There are three vividly colored models to make any decor pop, including primary red, festive lime green, and vibrant blue. The PRYSMA Projection Clock Collection ranges from $79.99 to $99.99 and will be available November 2014 at oregonscientific.com/us.

SmartGlobe Infinity
With the SmartGlobe Infinity kids can travel millions of miles with the touch of a Bluetooth SmartPen and learn about our world. Packed with more than 30 fun and educational activities, the SmartGlobe Infinity covers all sorts of topics such as countries, currency, languages, capitals, population, history and more. Kids can connect wirelessly and download iOS or Android apps for even more activities and games. Best of all, the globe's content is updatable, offering the most current information. The Infinity Globe can even be replaced with a themed globe such as SmartGlobe Mysterious World or SmartGlobe Star (each sold separately), which reveal secrets of the ancient world and constellations. The SmartGlobe Infinity is $99.99 and is currently available for order on oregonscientific.com/us and will be available at Costco in October 2014.

AW133 Grill-Right Bluetooth® BBQ Thermometer
Ditch the tongs and grill with a Smartphone! From chicken to tri-tip, the thermometer features dual-action probes that wirelessly connect to a smartphone device via the corresponding Grill Right mobile app and sends an alert when your meat reaches the perfect temperature. Choose from eight pre-programed entrees or preset a target temperature, you can even keep a record of all meal preparations and share pictures of the final feast on social media. The Grill-Right Bluetooth BBQ Thermometer is currently available for $59.99 at oregonscientific.com/us.

Weather@Home Line
The new expanded line of at-home weather stations offers easy-to-use tracking solutions that let you view reliable up-to-the-minute climate updates at a glance. It also eliminates the hassle of having to search TV listings or the web to obtain an accurate forecast. With three models to choose from, these space-saving home weather stations offer the added convenience of App connectivity so users have the option to view weather updates on the main unit or via a Bluetooth-enabled smart device, like a tablet or phone. Weather alerts include 12-hour forecast, barometric pressure, indoor/outdoor temperature, humidity and even the changing phases of the moon. The Weather@Home Line models range from $29.99 to $69.99 and can be purchased at oregonscientific.com/us.

Information about Oregon Scientific's full line of product offerings can be found at oregonscientific.com/us.

About Oregon Scientific
Oregon Scientific was founded in 1989 in Portland, Oregon, a place buzzing with ideas and invention. Backed by IDT International Limited - one of the world's leading electronics manufacturers, Oregon Scientific is renowned for its technological innovations, design excellence and investment in research and development.

The company creates lifestyle electronic products that fuel people's desire for "SMART LIVING". Its products reflect the highest pursuit of technology and design, harmoniously blending fine aesthetic values with a keen appreciation for our natural surroundings.

Building on the success of its hallmark Time & Weather collection, Oregon Scientific has extended its product offerings that now include Sport, Fitness & Health, Wellness & Beauty, and Electronic Learning collections. All are designed to meet today's lifestyle needs and enhance the way we live, work and play.

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