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Take the Work Out of Labor Day with These Tech Gadgets & Apps​

Make the Long Weekend More Fun with These Tech Products and Apps.

With Labor Day weekend on the horizon, and the long, lazy days of summer drift away, most of us are making plans to fit in one last vacation before the hectic demanding fall schedules take over. Whether you’re planning to fill up your gas tank and take a road trip, fly to a sunny and hot locale, or ‘staycation’ in our beautiful city, there are many tech products and apps that are sure to make your weekend more fun, relaxing, safe, and stress-free.

Pick up any of the below tech products and apps from AT&T for your holiday weekend:
Boom Swimmer Duo Bluetooth Speaker—For long days at the beach, lake, or pool, a portable waterproof speaker is a must-have accessory, especially for music lovers. The Boom Swimmer Duo Bluetooth speaker provides the perfect combination of flexibility and powerful, clear sound. What more, the speaker is waterproof and durable, pairs with your mobile phone, and its attachment accessories, the detachable flexible tail and the suction cup, allow the speaker to adapt to virtually any setting.
Case-Mate Rebecca Minkoff Notification Bracelet—Labor Day weekend is all about relaxing, spending time with friends and family and most of all, disconnecting. Now you can tuck your smartphone away, while staying connected with this stylish wearable notification bracelet from Rebecca Minkoff. The notification bracelet notifies you about things that matter most, right on your wrist, while also matching you stylish holiday outfit. The bracelet is also the perfect road trip companion, as it will notify you of important calls or messages, and you can decide if you need to pull over and respond.
Samsung Gear S2—The holiday weekend is all about disconnecting.Now you can completely leave your mobile phone behind when going for a swim, a run, a hike, or an adventure with the Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch. The stylish, sleek head-tuner connects the mobile phone number to the smartwatch, enabling users to call, text, and receive notifications. Bonus: users can also navigate through apps, check their pulse, and count steps with this wearable device.
Powerbeats2 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones—If you’re looking for premium and clear sound quality for a variety of purposes, the Powerbeats2 Wireless Bluetooth headphones are just the right accessory for you. Whether you want to enjoy an audiobook while relaxing by the pool or at the beach, listen to music to propel your through your workout, or make a call poolside, the Bluetooth connection of the Powerbeats2 lets you keep your phone in your beach bag, safely tucked away from sun, sand, or water.
DriveMode App—Talking on the phone, or texting while driving is dangerous, and when a text or a call comes in, it is difficult to not respond. If you’re behind the wheel this holiday weekend, use the free DriveMode app. The app silences text message alerts so users can stay focused—and safe—while driving. Keep your eyes on the road, not your phone this holiday weekend, and always.

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