Have a lot of extra time on your hands (not only to install it, but to boot it too)? Then check out this installation of Windows 95 on an Apple Watch. Kiss your warranty goodbye though if you try it.
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In a huge victory for Fitbit in its ongoing battle with Jawbone, the U.S. International Trade Commission ruled that some of the crucial patents upon which Jawbone's case rested are invalid.
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Loaded with sensors and smarts, the Dash barreled into the fully wireless earbud market with all the potential in the world. But their temperamental nature gives us cause to pause.
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Smart lenses may be making headlines, but Google wants to take things a step further. The company just filed a patent for a lens that is injected in your eyeball. The device would mostly be used for vision improvement.
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12 year old Christopher Ward Jr. was born with optic nerve hypoplasia, so his view of the world ended about five inches from his nose. Luckily his mother learned about eSight glasses, and took him to Washington, DC to try them out.
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The Apple Watch can do more than just tell you the time, but mastering the various features is essential if you want to use the watch to the best of its ability. Here are 24 tips and tricks to help you out.
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Because you can't carry a regular, massive safe around to keep all your gadgets away from thieving hands while on vacation, Master Lock has come up with this ingenious, and decidedly low-tech, way of making sure your phone doesn't disappear when you're not looking.
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Musician, TV personality, tech ambassador, and entrepreneur Will.i.am hasn't given up designing wearables that no-one wants to wear. His latest endeavor is the i.am+ Dial, a standalone smartwatch with a voice-activated assistant.
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The Innovation World Cup Conference Series makes its way to Oulu once again, this time in cooperation with BusinessOulu DemoDate. Held at the Oulu City Theatre on May 4th, the event will bring together tech giants like STMircroelectronics, Telit, Gemalto, VARTA Microbattery & ARM with up-and-coming Finnish companies and techpreneurs for a full day of innovation! In addition, the WT | Wearable Technologies Innovation World Cup 2016/17 will officially kick off in Oulu! Submission for the competition opens also on the 4th of May and runs until the 17th of October, 2016. Visit http://ift.tt/1r0RuT0 for more information.
You can also join us at other Innovation World Cup Conferences in 2016. First up after Oulu is the IOT / M2M Innovation World Cup 2016/17 Kick-off in Milan, Italy, on the 11th of May followed by the Innovation World Cup Conference PARIS on June 10th and Innovation World Cup Conference NEUCHATEL on September 21st. Detailed information of all of the Innovation World Cup Conferences can be found on http://ift.tt/1r0Rt1r
Inspired by his disabled friend's difficulty with using technology, Mehmet Nemo created Glassouse, a wearable device that lets users control a cursor without using their hands.
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Rick Osterloh, former president of Motorola, is now senior vice president at Google and will report directly to CEO Sundar Pichai. Osterloh will lead a new hardware division at Google, and will be in charge of Google's Nexus program.
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If you're looking at getting your first smartwatch, you may want to hold off for a few more months -- Xiaomi will be releasing its first smartwatch later this year. Here's everything we know about the device.
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Apple has officially launched CareKit for developers to integrate into their apps. CareKit, a software framework, will make it easier for apps to share medical data with physicians.
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Bracelets, rings, and necklaces aren't the same as they once were. Check out our picks for the best smart jewelry, whether you're into notification vibrations or in-depth fitness metrics.
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They say a lot of things about how a person should act, but truthfully a person’s body can go through many phases. Some of them are not the most comfortable to talk about, even so it is important to know what your body is telling you in order to respond correctly. The best attribute of technology is engaging the mind and body into greater awareness. No longer will people have to make a doctors’ appointment to understand why their bodies are acting out-of-sync. This does not mean you do not need to have health insurance or sick days away from work, this simply means that you can be in the comfortability of your own home to collect personal data about yourself and then share that with your physician. This is all possible through metric gathering wearable tech. It is time we stepped out of our closed doors and shared the nasty side that human beings feel like. Below are a few products the help you with your bodily functions, that to some might call “unmentionable.”
Let’s start with the basics: sex. Erotica is one of the most common forms of pleasure for women. This brings a type of fantasy and thrill that can only be reached between an author and the reader. However, B-Sensory has created a vibrator works in tandem with erotica novels. You have to download their app and choose from several novels that you think are interesting. After you begin reading, you will notice that some “dirty” paragraphs are blur-out; this is on purpose. You are supposed to use this time to get your E-Sensory vibrator into the correct position. Then you tap the paragraph to continue reading. As you read the vibrations differ based off what is occurring in the novel. Sounds like fun, right? Only one way to find out, and that is to buy your own and being the journey of connected novels. WT is interested to know what y’all think.
If you are having more sex with people than a vibrator, than HOOPE is the wearable for you. This is an at-home and simple to use STD test. Note: you should go to your doctor if you have uncomfortable signs in your private part region. However, if you have responsible sex and little time to wait at a doctor’s office this could be helpful. HOOPE works but by painlessly taking a sample of your blood on their ring like wearable. They can test the blood instantly for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, and Trichomonas. Once you are aware, then you should go to the appropriate treatment center for medication.
When Playboy is excited to use a vibrator, you know that EVA is involved. DAME Products CEO spoke at our WT | Wearable Technologies Conference 2015 USA. Talk about ~awkward~ conference session. With a room fill with more penis owners than vulva owners we learned a lot about how many techies are being adventures in bed. So how does it work? EVA has little wings that hold itself in place, so there is no need for hands or straps or anything distracting. Giving you more peace-of-mind and intimacy than ever before. Unlike a penis ring, EVA is designed by women for women. It is silicone safe, rechargeable, and great for switching positions. If you need to spice up your life than WT recommends you try this lovely lady out for just over $100.
VaGenie is another product designed of women (if you couldn’t tell by the name). It is the Kegel trainer to strengthen your inner pelvic muscles. It works by placing the device inside of you, and following the coaching directions via their smartphone app. The more you practice the more bio-feedback you receive, thus giving you the results you need. If you are curious to learn how strong your pelvic floor muscle will become, get ready to watch the video below.
Similarly, Carin Wear is another device to improve your pelvic floor muscles. It differs from VaGenie by offering you protective underwear to place the Carin Wearable inside of. Next, you connect to your smartphone app and being to practice. The truth is that weak pelvic floor muscles increase the chance of accidental leakage. The protective underwear can prevent embarrassment and allows for comfortability while practicing on top of being environmentally friendly.
OK, now that we have shared the unspeakable you can see that this is the niche area of wearable tech that is directed towards women. These products do provide a helpful perspective on how to improve your private life, however it would be nice to have more wearables geared towards women. We are more simple than sparkles and sex toys. Yet, girls do know how to have the most fun. Let us know if you are working on an “unmentionable.”
Still the bane of many a haircut, but at least now smart helmets can do other things to make up for it — as if keeping you from cracking your head open like an egg wasn't enough. All of these smart helmets claim safety certifications, so they're not only smart, they make sense.
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Georgia resident Douglas Lynch filed a class-action lawsuit against Motorola, with the lawsuit asking for $5 million in damages. Lynch argues the company's customer service egregiously mishandled a claim he made regarding his Moto 360.
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What is the must-attend event in San Francisco on July besides the 4th of July? The WT | Wearable Technologies Conference in San Francisco on July 12-13th! For the fifth year we are going to host an event at the beautiful Fort Mason Festival Pavilion in San Francisco. What a better place than this to celebrate and gather technology enthusiasts, speakers, innovations, new technologies and demo some products.
If you are still wondering why you should be attending the event, we won’t tell you why. We will give you enough reasons to not only change your mind but to invite also your friends to join you in this amazing journey before the Early Bird ticket price expires on May 15th!. Here you can register for the event.
Some things you can’t miss on July 12-13th:
Want more names? Here you have the full agenda! From now and on we will be unveiling new names so stay tuned and don’t miss one of the events of the year!
You want even more? Check out the Early Birds who already booked their premium spot at the WT | Wearable Technologies Conference to showcase their latest innovations! Clear your agenda on July 12-13th to learn more about products out of this galaxy and new innovations!
Samsung's not content to lead the mobile phone-driven world of VR, and has said it's working on VR devices that may not need a smartphone placed inside to operate, meaning it'll compete with the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive.
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The world of smartphones is dominated by Samsung and Apple, and the latest data shows the two tech giants are similarly in control of smartwatches. However, the rule may not be quite so rock solid just yet.
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If you need an impartial, outside source of motivation to get fit and healthy, then Goqii's new fitness app partners you up with a personal trainer, ready to spur you on, and monitor your goals.
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After a period of absence, Samsung may be planning a return to the world of fitness wearables, after two new products -- the Gear Fit 2, and activity tracking wireless earbuds called the IconX -- were leaked.
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For the second time, WT | Wearable Technologies joins Disruptive Week. Our WT | Session takes place on May 10 from 9:30 AM – 12:00 noon at the Copernico Coworking Hub Milan.
Disruptive Week is a week of coordinated international and domestic events dedicated to emerging technologies showing how they will shape our business and everyday life. The event comprises a full week with 17 events, 295 speakers in 49 sessions and attracted 3000 participants last year.
Main Topics are Augmented Reality, IoT, Machine Learning, Drones, Robotics, and of course Wearables. The WT | Wearable Technologies Session focuses on Professional and Enterprise Use and the challenges behind.
Valérie Riffaud-Cangelosi from Epson Europe will show how their AR glasses Moverio merge reality and the virtual world and how those applications can revolutionize the workspace. Alessandra Antonetti from Aria Wearables will present the only smart insole that heats and cools your body. Fabrizio Rovati from STMicroelectronics will underline the need for smart energy solutions for wearables and will present the latest trends and approaches in the market. Samsung Design Europe will talk about the challenges of industrial design. And Simone Germani from TÜV Italia – TÜV SÜD explain the importance of safety and certification – not only but especially for workspace applications. You can also talk to Simone and the TÜV SÜD team after the event at their booth in front of the conference room.
Furthermore, you should not miss the kick-off of 5th IOT / M2M Innovation World Cup with its partners Telit, VARTA Microbattery and Gemalto in Milan on May 11th.
The leading global innovation competition is welcoming revolutionary IOT / M2M solutions from developers, innovative start-ups and researchers in six different categories, Smart City, Industrial, Automotive, Transport & Logistics & Surveillance, Smart Building & Home Automation, Healthcare and the special prize ‘Security Award’. The database will be open for submissions until the 11th of November.
Curious? Then hurry and register here. For directions and further information, have a look at our event webiste.
Apple may have posted some disappointing earnings in the second quarter of 2016, but it's not all bad news -- services, like the App Store, have hit its highest revenue ever at $6 billion, 20 percent up from last year.
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Google is out with new bands for Android Wear watches. The bands, from Hadley Roma, use a snap-and-go technology that make switching them easy and quick. Right now, there are options for genuine Italian leather and silicone bands.
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LG has trademarked a collection of interesting new product names in South Korea. They are the LG X Suit, X Slim, X Skin, and X Classic. What could they be? We've got everything we think we know about them right here.
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Nokia Technologies has purchased connected health experts Withings, in a deal valued at $191 million. The acquisition will see the French company become part of a new Nokia division later this year.
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While some don't see the Apple Watch as all that much of a success, the fact is that the watch may end up being an even bigger success that the iPhone, at least if its first year of sales is anything to go by.
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Rumors about the Apple Watch 2 are starting to heat up. Reports say it will be more independent, have better fitness support, and come in more styles. The company could introduce the Apple Watch S as a light refresh.
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Not all leaks come from secretive members of staff, or by accident, sometimes they can come from a very high-up source who doesn't mind being identified. That's the case with what could be the Xiaomi Mi Band 2, shown off by the company's CEO.
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We used to rely on molecules to alter our brain chemistry, but with transcranial direct-current stimulation, or tDCS, altering your mood or curing illness could be an electrical zap away. Is it all good?
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Samsung is apparently working on the Gear S3 smartwatch, a follow-up to last year's Gear S2, and has already commissioned luxury brand de Grisogono to make an expensive, luxurious version of the device.
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I have a confession: some days I do not wear my Fitbit because it does not look cute with my outfit. I began to think if there were ways to gain a better fashionista approach to tracking my fitness. I could buy another tracker that is more my style, but then I would have double the tech within my jewelry box. The WT | team researched a few companies that are creating cases and little charms that can fluff up the look of your plastic tracker.
Griffin Technology sells various bands for the iWatch and Fitbit Flex/Zip/One devices. Some of these bands are waterproof to enhance the type of activity one is able to do with the iWatch, while others allow the Fitbit Flex to strap onto any part of the body. The material ranges from plastic to leather and stretchy fabric. Griffin has pretty good prices, but not the best ratings. Does this mean that people are more willing to accessorize their wearable if they have a designer name attached?
Maybe not because FUNKtional Wearables sells a handful of cuff covers that can hide the not-so-pretty look of a fitness tracker. Their jewelry ranges from $16 – just under $50, which is not an abnormal price for jewelry. Most of the cuffs have a section devoted to sliding a Fitbit in order to conceal its presents. Now you can track your activity in secret. Some of their styles are fashionable and diverse, ranging from charms to simple silver bands. Their products can become a new home for the following devices: Fitbit Flex, Fitbit One, Fitbit Charge, Charge HR, Fitbit Zip, Jawbone Move, Jawbone Up, Pebble Smart Watch, Avia Aspire, Misfit Shine or Misfit Flash. FUNKtional Wearables began as an Etsy store, and has evolved to an official business in 2014. Cynthia Blais, CEO and Zumba Instructor, has proven that consumers are willing to purchase an accessory for their tracker that is not a designer name.
Cynthia Blais was an inspiration to many Etsy users, for if you search wearable accessories you will find many options. Of course, they are all hand-made and diverse in style. If you are a Fitbit user then you can find many designed on FITnessBITsy
Accessorize your #Fitness Tracker for #Summer with the Genuine Turquoise Charm! https://t.co/dn8gicZNZS http://pic.twitter.com/QsAXe4bq3r
— Funktional Wearables (@FunktionalWear) April 14, 2016
On a more pattern side of fashion, French Bull offers plastic bands for iWatch and Fitbit Flex users. Their form factor is quite simple and nearly similar to the original brands design. They different their addition of color and patterns. I am not personally drawn to the plastic band, when it comes to fashion, but the prices are budget friendly: $20 for Fitbit and $40 for iWatch.
They look like #yummy little candies! Hey stop thinking about that! #fitbitchargehr #fitbit #fitness #fashion http://pic.twitter.com/xIRbWSfrWf
— French Bull (@frenchbull) March 9, 2016
Lastly, Bytten is creating wearables in charm bracelets. Their charms can attach to the iWatch, Fitbit Flex, and Fitbit Charge/Charge HR. Surprisingly, their prices are high: $65-130. You can choose from different styles such as leaves, Aztec patterns, gems, cancer ribbon, to the OM sign. Their charms have a small space for the user to still read the screen of the Fitbit by simply sliding onto the strap.
Bytten®, Leading #WearableTech Accessory Brand, Launches Wearable Stacks™ Collection for #AppleWatch via @prweb https://t.co/yfJ7Ugxuz8
— bytten (@getbytten) April 19, 2016
I am not sold on the idea that accessorizing your tracker will make me want to wear it when I am going out to a fancy occasion. Some of these products are a bit large for my taster, on top of seeming like they might dye my skin a beautiful green color from not being made out of sterling silver. Upon second thought: if someone bought me an accessory as a gift, I might find myself covering up my tracker when I head out to the town for a night of dancing (because I am always interested in how many calories I can burn breaking it down on a Saturday night). Nonetheless it is important for designers to begin creating tech devices for women, and people who like to wear their identity. I am personally interested to see where tracking accessories extend in the market within the next 5 years.
In a recent interview, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver stated that Nike's dedication to sports science and wearable technology will do a better job as the league's official apparel provider than Adidas did.
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We are very happy to present Innovation World Cup finalist and our exhibitor at our WT | Wearable Technologies Conference 2016 USA that will be taking place on July 12 and 13 in beautiful Fort Mason Center in San Francisco. We talked to Anthony Gonazales, Executive Director at Fitguard to find out more about their product and their experiences with the wearable market.
Please explain your product to those that have never heard of it before.
We keep athletes safer, by identifying when hard hits occur. We do this through our intelligent mouthguard, which LEDs brightly illuminate when a severe impact has been registered. Paired with our mobile application and using BLE, we can identify the direction and force of an impact, as well as provide neurological exams to compare to baseline exams for identifying cognitive dissonance.
What makes your product different?
Our ondevice, instant, visual, indication allows us to quickly identify when a user might need to be removed. Being the form factor of a mouthguard, means that that sensor location is physically closer the center of gravity of the brain, and its date highly correlates to medically significant information.
You were the Innovation World Finalist! What was this experience like?
Being a part of the WT | Innovation World Finalist was a wonderful experience, we received a tremendous amount of press, and were extremely thankful to be apart of such a prestigious event.
What is the most important thing you learned while being involved in the topic of wearable technologies?
The most important thing we learned is that no one person will know how to do everything. When you’re involved with hardware, it requires a vast knowledge of different aspects and requires a full team to adequately develop all of the intricacies.
What is your favorite wearable (Besides your own)?
My favorite wearable the Feel.
Big names like Sony, Samsung and even Huawei sat out China’s first CE Week, but the smattering of smaller brands in attendance showed off an amusing array of oddities.
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Your clothes are about to get real smart. Thanks to a brand new partnership between Fortune 500 packaging company Avery Dennison and Internet of Things startup Evrythng, we'll soon be inundated with connected clothing.
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Have you been struggling with Apple Watch problems? We’ve compiled a list of the most commonly reported issues people are having and found workarounds or possible fixes to deal with them.
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Silicone bracelets à la the Livestrong era may seem like the ultimate throwback, but thanks to an injection of some pretty interesting low tech, they are now making quite the comeback.
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It may not be the most physically active sport around, but when it comes to activity tracking, the game of golf has quite a bit of technology on its side. Especially now that Garmin has unveiled its new Approach X40 wearable.
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TomTom has announced the Golfer 2, a smartwatch that wants to give you information during the game, and actionable feedback to improve your game afterwards. We got a chance to see the new watch up close.
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Iconspeak offers the "ultimate functional wear for the modern traveler," and that includes a seriously clever T-shirt that features 40 of the most commonly asked-for universal symbols when traveling in a foreign land.
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Acer has launched the Leap Fit, a new smartband that has a continuously active heart rate monitor, but without compromising on battery life. It'll also make sure you keep active with reminders.
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Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign tested ultrasound wireless transmission through beef liver and pork loin up to 30Mbps, more than enough for Netflix. The primary application will be for biomedical implant transmissions.
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A team of scientists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have shown a new type of production process for transistors, where faster and more efficient transistors are pressed onto a roll of plastic, ready to power future wearable tech.
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Virtual reality headsets like the HTC Vive are capturing plenty of headlines. However, while augmented reality may have an image problem, thanks to past misuses, it's making a strong comeback. In the near future, it's only going to get more important, too.
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Wish you could quickly and easily change out the strap on your Samsung Gear S2? Samsung has announced an adapter that will allow you to do just that. The Gear S2 Band Adapter helps you attach any 20mm strap to your Gear S2.
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The NBA playoff are well underway and the Fantasy Five bets are on. Which team will walk away with the championship? I am betting on the team that uses wearable tech in practice will show enhanced performance over their competitors. Those current NBA teams are: The Golden State Warriors, and Miami Heat.
Stephen Curry and Klay Thomson hold the NBA record in most points scored in a season. This is not by coincidence, within the past two years The Warriors have been using a two devices: Blast Motion Basketball and Shot Tracker. Even James Ennis, from the Miami Heat, has used these wearable devices.
Blast Motion is a visualizer of your movement. You clip a small sensor onto the back of your shorts or wear it on your wrist with their wristband. Then, your coach can record your movement with their phone through the Blast Motion app. Take you shot and see the physics of your ball in motion. Blast Motion can also measure your jump acceleration, vertical height, rotation, and hang time. You can compare progress in their video library and share cool videos on your social media outlets.
Blast Basketball Replay from Blast Motion on Vimeo.
Shot Tracker was already mentioned by WT in this article. Essentially, the player wears a sensor while another sensor is hooked onto the basketball net. Together the devices speak to each other to share the statistics on the physics of the player and the ball.
Maimi Heat uses a device called VERT. These guys made a scene at CES2016 with their loud music and live performance demos. Their technology measures a persons’ jump ability: G-Force, jump height, jump count, surge count and every peak G-Force measurement. They are also used in volleyball.
Catapult Sports is also making their way up from down under (bases in Australia). They create sensor for wearable sports analytics on a hole. Their sensor technology is not only improving performance and decreasing injurie, but it is heating up a debate about privacy regulations. The fear is that the stats of the game, and the health of the body can be used when trading players. However, with the proper updated policies put in places, wearable tech could soon make its way onto the court from practice to games.
Lastly, there are two competing products that are not sensors placed on the body but sensors placed on within the basketball. WilsonX and 94Fifty. WilsonX is used in tandom with headphones to your smart phone. The player will hear sounds as if they are in the game, crowds cheering and information from the sports commentators. 94Fifty is more simple in their ability to just count shots made vs. shots missed.
Let’s see where the season takes us. Innovation is only possibly with implementation. I soon hope that all the teams in the NBA are using wearable tech in enhance their performance and take the players to the next level.
Don't want to carry a battery pack for your iPhone, plus cables to charge up your Apple Watch? The Kanex GoPower is a battery pack for your Watch, that also charges up your iPhone.
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Meet the Concepter Soul, a new wearable heralded as the world's first time-tracking platform for your social interactions. You can get the same service through the free app, but the wearable is more accurate and It's now available on Indiegogo.
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The wearable market has been flooded over the past few years with devices to measure your blood, track your activity and estimate your calories. However, there hasn’t been many devices to specifically help fighters with their punches and performance. It’s worth noting that Moov’s wearable supports boxing work-out. Even though it’s geared towards helping you get fit, rather than precisely measuring your fighting capabilities. So we began to wonder if there are any devices that can help fighters? We found a few! Below is a list of our recommendation for you or your fighter friends.
Athletec provides a small pair of wireless tracker slipping onto your hand wraps named Corner. They connect to your iOS or android device. They record every punch, block or combination in real time to build a picture of your performance. With a hand-free control, you are allowed to explore specific feedback without taking off your glove to improve punch speed. Besides, Corner allows you to find your peak performance according to long term tracking. Additionally, it lets you quickly discover area of your game requiring more focus and improvement in training as well. They were our Gadget of the Month in April 2016. If you have a gadget that can change the wearable market, suggest it here.
StrikeTec is another product which will revolutionize both the boxing scene and fitness industry by allowing you to track the progress of hand speed and force. StrikeTec is either worn on in the wristband, or in the athlete’s wrist wraps. Along with the StrikeTec app, your personal training and sparring statistics are captured to help the users track and measure their training routine from your smartphone, table or PC. StrikeTec can tell you if punches are faster or harder or if your technique is improving dependent on the rotation of punches’ throw.
Hykso is not a new product. We once mentioned it here. But we would like to keep you up to date until now. Hykso is a device to slip into your hand wraps, pair them with smartphone. Your intensity, count, type and speed of your punches in real-time are ready to be tracked. The sensor include accelerometers and a gyroscope to track your workout. You’ll get 4 hours of battery life on a single charge. It also comes with a nifty charging dock to juice the battery up in an hour.
Together with wearable you take care of your body while you train. The use of wearable technology can assist you in these efforts! Have fun and stay fit!
Within the current state of the workplace combined with the technological market, people are forced to sit down and stare at the computer for long and uncomfortable duration of time. As a result, almost all people working at the office have problems with their back and even their neck. The neck has been proven to be an ideal location to measure and improve posture; therefore, designers have begun to take advantage of wearable devices worn around the neck. The products below feature our discovery.
Fineck is designed and produced by Vaeri. At first, the design process began by trying different pedometers and health trackers. However, it’s not really helpful for neck problems. Therefore, Fineck was launched. Fineck is a wearable capable of tracking subtle movements and recognizing various body positions to remind users of their health status with their necks. Moreover, these features can be used to their full potential with the addition of games built around different electronic platforms, engaging the muscles in a new ways.
It’s a fact that many office workers suffer from Forward Head Posture (FHP) or text neck. The conditions are caused by looking down at laptops, smartphones and other digital devices for extended periods. However, don’t worry! Alex wearable is here to put an end to neck pain through posture coach alongside their posture tracker function. It is the first wearable to accurately measure the angle of your neck and the position of your head. When you adopt poor posture for more than a few minutes, ALEX vibrates gently, encouraging you to improve. Besides, you can customize the exact length of time and the intensity of the vibration using ALEX’s companion smartphone app.
LG Tone Infinim is another innovation for “neckable” device featured at CES 2016. It is a stereo headset with Harman Kardon Signature Sound which delivers a high-end wireless experience. Harman Kardon Signature Sound’s style combined with an effortless ease of use and premium audio quality makes this device ubiquitous to daily routine. Plus, the easy access jog button allows for a fluid one-touch volume and music control. The ear buds are created from a gel that provides a comfortable solution for all day wear and use.
Necksound is another product that you can wear around your neck and free your ears with your favorite music. With Necksound you will have situation awareness and extreme comfort. Necksound can store 1000 songs in the 4GB internal memory or connect Necksound to your smartphone Bluetooth. Additionally, along with Necksound, you are motivated to enjoy your runs, walks or daily workouts.
Last but not least, Oxie is the first smart neck-worn air purifier. Oxie both tracks and improve your personal air quality. It put you in control of your environmental well being with the use of gas sensors. It is sleek enough to fit under your shirt collar, all while palcing you in an invisible bubble filled with purifies air against smoke, germs, allergens and more.
Some of these technologies are out there for a few years while some are still in development and are just becoming aware to the public. More innovation and functions are expected from these new neckables to define the approach of wearable technologies into daily life.
Dinosaurs are cool, and although VR is getting all the attention, AR (augmented reality) can be cool too. Put the two together and you get this amazing AR-enhanced dinosaur t-shirt that you'll want to wear right now, regardless of your age.
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Researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed a super thin digital display called an optoelectronic skin. The technology uses sensors and LEDs to show fitness tracking biometrics directly on the surface of the skin.
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Looking for some new friends? While 'LG Friends' may not give you real friends, it will offer you some 'friends' for your phone. The online marketplace is aimed at offering users G5 accessories and modules.
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The CoWatch, built by Chinese company iMCO and powered by Cronologics OS, is the first smartwatch to feature Amazon's cloud-based voice assistant, Alexa. It can pair with an Android or iOS device, and its Indiegogo campaign just launched.
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Micro mold parts can be found in micro electronics, cell phones, telecommunications, surgical tools, hearing aids, medical devices, antennas, connectors and more. We were interested in learning more about those components and the technology behind and talked to Aaron Johnson, Vice President of Marketing & Customer Strategy at Accumold. Accumold has been exhibiting with us at the 10th anniversary of our WT | Wearable Technologies Conference 2016 EUROPE in Munich this February and will also join us a the 5th anniversary of the WT | Wearable Technologies conference 2016 USA in San Francisco on July 12-13. Feel free to drop by at their booth to talk to them directly.
What is micro-molding? Can you give us a short introduction?
In simple terms micro-molding is the art of producing small and micro-sized injection molded plastic parts and components. That being said, size is only one factor when defining what we believe is true micro-molding. At Accumold we define micro-molding in one of three ways; either micro in size, micro in features, or micro in tolerances – in many cases it’s all three. True micro-molding pushes the limits of injection molding. It’s not uncommon for there to be tolerances well under 25 µ (in some cases just two or three), or geometries where there are thin-wall sections that are only a hundred microns in thickness. In fact our smallest commercial part to-date is only 800 µ at its largest feature.
What are the biggest challenges you have to face during the production process?
Because we’re dealing with such small and tiny parts handling oftentimes can be a challenge. Environmental factors like static can sometimes cause parts to float away. So you must have a very controlled environment in order to handle some of these micro parts. You also have to have some in ingenuity when designing automation systems for inspecting or handling them for packaging. It’s also very helpful to coordinate with your customer on how their incoming inspection will qualify and verify product. Correlation between measurements when you’re only dealing with a few microns becomes very critical.
Which is the best material to process? And why?
We have several materials that we like to process. It really depends upon customer’s need and the situation at hand. Material choice and future performance have a direct relationship. We have spent the last 30 years gaining experience on what materials work best in particular situations. We know for instance that a material like LCP will fill fine features and high aspect ratio geometries where material like PEEK maybe challenging to fill extremely fine features. Some of our favorite materials to process besides LCP are high flow polycarbonate, ABS and perhaps even some of glass-filled nylon’s. That being said we do successfully process a lot of PEEK, PPA, PI, PBT and Ultem® (PEI) materials for many of our customers.
What was the most challenging job so far?
That’s a really tough question to answer since most of the projects we take on are pushing limits of micro injection molding. We often tease our engineering team because they ask for simple projects and that’s just not what we do – everything we do is challenging. Some of the more challenging things we’ve taken on over the years are projects that include micro lenses for sensors or imaging optics where they have extremely tight positional tolerances (± 2 µ), material clarity and surface finish requirements that are often times on the extreme end as well.
Is there any advice you can give our clients if they need molded parts for their products?
There are three main things that we recommend for anyone designing plastic components for micro-molding. First, start with your ideal design. There will be challenges along the way and not everything that can be drawn can be made, but start with what you think you’ll need and work from there. Second, talk to your micro-molder at the concept stage. Start the DFM (design for manufacturability) process early so that you know where you can and cannot push the limits of your design. And third, always remember that the basic rules of injection molding do still apply. Even though the parts are tiny they still need a gate and ejection location, they often still require draft, and you still have to be able to open and close the mold.
What are the advantages / disadvantages of 3D printing compared to micro-molding?
At this moment in time the rapid prototyping process can’t meet the quality requirements for many of the parts that we produce in terms of positional tolerances, features sizes, and material surface. We’re excited to see where advancements in 3D printing are going because we believe it will be a great enhancement to the creative design process. At the moment, because we build hard-steel tools for our prototypes, one big advantage is knowing that your design is a production capable process and your prototypes will function at production-like levels. To-date, the rapid processes are not quite there. That being said, one big disadvantage of hard-steel prototyping is the speed and cost. Mold building requires a much larger investment in time and resources that one might find with a few 3D printed parts.
What is your favorite wearable device?
I am a techno geek. I love my gadgets. Whether it’s my fitness tracker or my smartwatch I am a big fan. But I think my favorite wearable device is one that we probably don’t think of as “wearable” … my smartphone. If you think about it, it’s on my person pretty much 24/7. I might not have it around my wrist or my lapel but it is nonetheless something that I am “wearing” all the time. If I were to pick an app it would be myfitnesspal. It works seamlessly with both with my watch and my phone and as of this writing I am on an 826 day streak of logging my diet. Which reminds me, it’s time for a snack.
Most animals aren't good at communicating when they're not feeling well. Some even hide. But they can't hide from the sensors in the PetPace collar, which acts like a Medic Alert/Fitbit combo for your furbaby. Abnormalities in the readings trigger a phone or web alert.
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In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. So much news goes on, in fact, that it's almost impossible for mere mortals with real lives to keep track of everything. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick and dirty list of the top 10 tech stories.
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Huawei has announced Huawei VR, a virtual reality headset that will challenge Samsung's Gear VR. Or will it? There are conflicting reports on how Huawei VR works, but here's what we think we know about it so far.
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OSU's incredibly thin woven circuitry could usher in the future of truly wearable technology. It can be used to create embroidered broadband antennas, so in the future our clothing could serve to boost cellular networks and internet connections.
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Now that Android Wear is compatible with Android and iOS, there's no reason every smartphone owner shouldn't consider a smartwtach for their wrist. We've picked out five of the best on sale right now, to help make your buying decision easier.
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A smart thermometer patch called the Temp Pal monitors temperature 24/7 through bluetooth connectivity. You stick it under your armpit, and it will tell you if you have a fever or are ovulating.
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Samsung's Gear S2, a round smartwatch that has a gorgeous design and an innovative control system, will soon be able to pair with iPhones. Here's everything you need to know.
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The Sensmi wristband isn't for tracking steps, it's about understanding, recognizing, and managing stress -- something it does with a special sensor that measures Galvanic Skin Response. The Indiegogo project is live now.
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Ordinarily you wouldn't want to get too close to a rocket launch, as it'd likely result in your demise. A new 360-degree video, however, offers the next best experience, allowing you to stand on a launch pad as a 22-story rocket blasts off.
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Can't stop looking at your phone, tablet, or computer at night? Is all that blue light emitted by the screen making you desperate for a decent night's sleep? You'll want these specially made glasses.
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There are a growing number of gadgets and gizmos that we can stick on our dog, but how many of them take photos and post them to Facebook? Pedigree's "Posting Vest" may only be a prototype at this stage, but we bet there's a market for it out there.
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Did you miss the keynote for Facebook's F8 developers conference? Luckily for you, we've put together a round up of every big announcement at the conference -- from 360-degree cameras to chatbots, it's all here!
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The most common tracker for collecting data on a body’s movement is designed to count our steps. This technology was first seen with a pedometer and continues to be the source of data given to consumers. Besides a major switch in form factor (from a belt clip to a wristable) most tracking devices need a bit of an extension in order to include other valuable metrics. There are tons of sensors on the market, and they are only expected to grow. Engineers are now beginning to use sensors to detect and measure heart rate, sweat, temperature, sleep, productivity, calories, GPS coordinates, blood pressure, UV exposure, and glucose levels. So what does these sensors do and what products use them? Keep reading to find out.
Heart rate
There is a simple type of hardware called a PPG that can measure blood beats under the skin. The way it works is a light sensor is placed next to a green light. When your blood pulses under your skin it changes the brightness of the green light placed next to the light sensor; that change in brightness is a signal of a heartbeat. This hardware is simple, but makes for inaccurate data. If you are a maker and bought an open source heart sensors, then you know what I mean. You can simply swipe your hand in front of the sensor and pretend to be a heartbeat. Even so, ingenious software developers have added a few features to this sensor to gain the most accurate data. This type of hardware is also used in a few smart watches, FitBit, Microsoft band 2, and others. If you ever see a green light on your wearable, don’t be scared, it is just a heart rate sensor.
Heartrate is important to measure because it can reveal a lot about your overall health. If your heart is beating too fast for your age and weight than this could mean that something is not working properly inside. Striving for a healthy life includes more than fitness and diet, it also includes stress-free lifestyle that comes with happy hearts.
Sweat
Galvanic skin sensors are able to detect the molecules within your sweat. Sweating is how a body cools off and releases toxins. With that said, sweat is a treasure chest for anyone interested in what type of data can be collected from the body. This sensor essentially takes what’s inside of you and makes the unknown available on the outside. For example, if you have been drinking a lot this weekend and find yourself rushing for the train on your way to work in the morning, you will be surprised about the secrets your sweat will reveal about your weekend consumption.
The sensor works by sending a small electrical current through your pores. If you are sweating a lot the signal will return faster than if you are not sweating.
Temperature
Temperature sensors when combined with heartrate and sweat sensors can reveal a lot about a person, the top example is their emotion. This type of computational data collection is used in Affective Computing, specifically for gaming. The idea is that the computer can know what your emotions are and react appropriately. If you are getting frustrated then your skin can get sticky, your heartrate increases (ever so slightly) and your temperature increases, with all of these data points in mind the computer can ask you to take a moment away and breath some fresh air.
Sleep
Sleep is another common feature for wearables to track, which also makes it highly diverse in its accuracy within devices. Some products just tell you how long you slept for (but don’t forget to tell it you’re falling asleep), while others know when you have fallen asleep and track your sleep cycles and heart rate. The most productive and enjoyable person is one that is sleeping enough. How much is enough will always be a stem for debate; however most people agree that 8 hours is ideal. I find that I like knowing how well I sleep. Particularly if the sensor is able to tell me when I was in RIM or deep sleep, then I know that I might have been in bed for 8 hours, but I only truly slept for 5 hours.
Calories
No longer do fit folks need to count their calories for wearable tech has taken over. Collecting data on the calories burned offers important of information. Particularly if you wish to know what activity is most effective. The hardware behind the calories burned is combined with sensors above. It’s the algorithms that make this data the most important. It’s when you get a new tracker and you see that some count how many calories you have eaten (harder to know without detailed description of the food + weight) while others are how many calories you have burned.
GPS
Several sport coaching devices have GPS integrated into the device. This is great for sharing the route traveled as well as the distance. Another great addition to tracking your location is how you see the elevation you traveled. Not all landscapes are flat; therefore including this metric along with the basic activity tracking can improve workout accuracy.
Blood Pressure
Measure blood pressure has taken a while to evolve from its original air squeezing arm-band used in doctors’ offices (a sphygmomanometer and a stethoscope). Yet, for people that suffer from high or low blood pressure, it is great to have a wireless at-home-system. These devices are not yet a wear-all-the-time wearable, however it does fit nicely into any bag that you take around. Withings has one of the better devices that can connect to your smart phone or tablet where you can share any surprising data with your doctor.
UV
We all know that the sun is getting stronger because the O-zone is getting smaller. This means that every time you visit your dermatologist, you are reminded to put sunscreen on every day on all places of the skin that are exposed. UV detection is an important metric to be reminded of. Some devices measure for your amount of time in the sun and correlate that to the age, and skin sensitivity you have to inform you when it is time to go inside. Others are able to let you know how strong the sun is and send reminders to put more sunscreen on. Either way, you need a smart phone to help translate the data into understandable information.
Glucose
Insulin measurement is critical for those living with diabetes. There are several devices that have medical approval for reading glucose. Some are chunky watches, while others are small patches the form of choice is left to be decided by the wearer. However it is important of assistive tech to be made for the person using them. It is already a hassle to worry about your health on a day-to-day level, so improving awareness while maintaining a simple lifestyle should be thought about critically.
There are more sensors in the R&D stages that will be smaller and more accurate within the next few years. As we have begun to cross the chasm, it is important for people measure more than steps and calories burned. Having all metrics can also be overwhelming. If you have a question on what device measure a metric best, shoot us an email and we will be happy to share our perspective. You can also join us in person at an event near you!
Facebook's 10-year roadmap includes a huge push into virtual reality -- but also a move into augmented reality. CEO Mark Zuckerberg gave us a peek at a normal-looking pair of glasses, that will soon offer a new way to communicate with each other.
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Now 3D printing enables very special wedding rings based on the voice waves or faces. 3D printing also may end the agonizing search for the perfect dress. Can 3D printed wedding cakes be far behind?
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New Balance will be releasing 44 pairs of the Zante Generate, the first running shoe from the company with a 3D-printed midsole. The shoes will only be sold at New Balance's official website and at the New Balance Experience Store in Boston.
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Rumors about the Apple Watch 2 are starting to heat up. Reports say it will be more independent, have better fitness support, and come in more styles. The company could introduce the Apple Watch S as a light refresh.
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Fashion, technology, and robotics are all coming together to shape the future of what we wear. These beautiful, ethereal robotic wings are the work of a Japanese engineer and designer, keen to bring her love of robots and fashion together in one breathtaking project.
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With the ubiquity of fitness trackers that promise to keep tabs on your heart rate, your sleeping cycles, and your well-being, it's no surprise that the healthcare industry has been one of the most heavily impacted by the wearable boom.
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The idea of shocking yourself to get rid of pain might sound crazy, but that's what this little gadget is designed to do. Livia is a Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) machine -- a cute, portable, and discreet one designed for ladies.
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Just like a golfing smartwatch can improve your game, or a fitness tracker can help you be more active, these smart shoes will make you a better runner. A special sensor inside the sole gives feedback that before, was only really available to pros.
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You might want to think twice about ditching that Fitbit. A man was recently rushed to hospital, where doctors were able to use data from his Fitbit to treat him -- data that may have ultimately saved his life.
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By now, I would suppose that all you have to say to those in the textile industry is “$317 million” and they’ll know what you’re talking about. Last Friday the U.S. Dept. of Defense and MIT announced a consortium including academia, industry and government established to research and manufacture advanced materials, particularly with applications for the U.S. Military.
Specifically, the announcement says that the consortium will focus on “integrating flexible fibers and yarns with integrated circuits, LEDs, solar cells and other capabilities to create fabrics that can see, hear, sense, communicate, store energy, monitor health and change color.” The technology could lead to military uniforms that regulate temperature, power equipment, or detect and warn about hazards like chemical or radioactive elements.
So, we’re talking smart fabric technology, the topic for our features in April and May. News like this doesn’t fall in an editor’s lap every day, particularly right when I plan on talking about it. If you want to get a sense of the magnitude of the announcement, beyond the infusion of capital (that is impressive, to be sure), I recommend you read Seshadri Ramkumar’s article on this site, “U.S. boosts funding for next generation textiles development.”
What’s smart?
Think of textiles along a continuum. On one end are the industrial textiles used for years in important, traditional markets (marine, tents, awnings, flexible containers and other applications). On the other end are the highly specialized and extremely technical fabrics used in hazmat suits, biomedical products, wearables and other smart technologies. Would you know where, exactly, to draw a line and say, “This is ‘smart’ technology and this side isn’t?” Furthermore, many “everyday” textiles are so high performance in terms of their capabilities that they, too, have become extraordinary.
Smart textiles, for our purposes, are those that can sense and react to environmental conditions or stimuli from mechanical, thermal, chemical, electrical or magnetic sources. That covers so much ground that I thought we better divide up the topic into two months worth of coverage. April’s features will focus on smart fabrics that do not use e-textile technology. Debra Cobb’s article “The other smart textiles,” discusses specific developments that are not just an idea in a lab, but commercialized products with serious potential to impact the market’s numbers. In May we’ll talk about e-textiles, specifically.
It’s a fascinating industry to watch, and I have to say that I’m getting an increasing number of press releases about this segment of the industry. There is so much growth—and so much more potential growth. In fact, predictions for the potential value of the smart textiles market range from $1.59 billion to $4.72 billion by 2020. This is about to be helped along by that $317 million.
Additionally, IFAI co-hosts a special Smart Fabrics Summit with the U.S. Dept. of Commerce April 11 in Washington, D.C., and, of course, I’ll have coverage of that event on this site.
Once again, good timing!
Janet Preus is senior editor of Advanced Textiles Source.
Sleep plays a vital role in good health and well-being throughout your life. Getting enough quality sleep at the right times can help protect your mental health, physical health, quality of life, and safety. The way you feel while you’re awake depends in part on what happens while you’re sleeping. During sleep, your body is working to support healthy brain function and maintain your physical health.
So what happens when you travel to different time zones? Your body goes crazy. Your biological clock that is in charge of controlling the physiological activities such as metabolic changes or sleep cycles suffers an imbalance known as jet lag. Once in the new time zone our circadian rhythms are slow to adjust and remain on their original biological schedule for several days. This results in our bodies telling us it is time to sleep, when it’s actually the middle of the afternoon, or it makes us want to stay awake when it is late at night. What can we do to fight the jet lag? Do you know any wearables to fight this? We do!
Neuroon, the intelligent sleep mask that will help you against the jet lag and help you to wake up ready to start the day full of energy. The mask looks like a regular mask that we can find out there to protect us from the light while sleeping. The Neuroon is a wireless device that connects to a mobile app to monitor your brain waves, analyze your sleep patterns, and use bright light therapy to help improve sleep quality. The Neuroon sleep mask is built around the premise that bright light therapy can help people who have difficulty falling asleep or waking up during normal hours. The light is in the mask itself, with different combinations of light coming from the white and colored LEDs inside. The light therapy programs are determined based on data collected through electrodes that touch the skin on the user’s forehead to measure the user’s pulse and body movement, brain waves, body temperature and eye movement. Depending on the user’s need and situation, the light therapy can be implemented before going to bed to ensure quality sleep, before waking up to provide a less abrupt waking experience, or during the day to either enhance energy or relieve the effects of jet lag. When the sleep mask is connected to the app, it generates a sleep analysis, for things like how long it took the user to fall asleep, sleep duration and sleep patterns. Neuroon was a speaker and exhibitor at the WT | Wearable Technologies Conference in Barcelona on Feb. 24, 2016 so had the chance to see it and test it live!
Luminette is here to give you the energy of the sun to fight the winter blues, or for people living in places where there is no sunlight for several months! The Luminette is a wearable light therapy device providing relief from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), sleep disorders, and circadian rhythm issues (jet lag and shift work). Unlike traditional light therapy devices, which require users to remain stationary in front of a lightbox, Luminette is worn like a pair of glasses that sit just above the eyes. It can be worn around the house or at work. Twenty minutes per day is enough to treat and prevent issues during months when sunlight is reduced. There’s also an app that generates biological clock rephrasing programmes. Luminette’s blue-enriched white light is output from LEDs. It hits the diffraction lens and stimulates the retina, without affecting vision. Light shines downwards into the eyes, just as sunlight naturally does. Receptors in the eye then send a signal to the body’s circadian clock regulator, stopping the secretion of melatonin, which naturally “wakes up” all body systems. You can buy now Luminette online or test it for a month at an affordable price. You might have seen Luminette (Lucimed) at our booth at MEDICA in 2014 as an exhibitor or at the WT | Wearable Technologies Conference Munich 2016.
Kokoon headphones are another approach when it comes to sleep. As finalists and winners of the WT | Innovation World Cup for the category Gaming&Lifestyle the EEG headphones monitor brainwaves to track your sleep. Equipped with electroencephalography (EEG) sensors and an emphasis on comfort, designed to keep you snoozing until the early hours and then wake you up with feedback on just how well you slept. The team has developed custom EEG sensors that sit inside the headphones. These monitor the tiny voltages in the brain of the wearer as they drift off to sleep and relay data to a companion smartphone app. Using special algorithms, the system is then able to detect when the user is asleep, lowering the volume and canceling out external noises so as not to wake them up again. Over time, the system learns what techniques are most effective and tailors its approach the next time you lay down to rest. The app offers users a sleep score, and sorts their different states of sleep into categories, such as deep, REM, light or awake.
Rythm with its Dreem headband will help people sleep better and wake up more easily through sound stimulation. The Dreem headband recognizes your sleep stage by measuring brain waves, and then plays sounds that match it. It also helps you transition to the next stage of sleep. The product’s alarm wakes you at the optimal sleep stage closest to the time you set, so your REM stage isn’t interrupted. In addition, Dreem analyzes your brain activity to measure sleep duration, time and movement.
Sleep Shepherd is another headband that uses brain-training sounds to help people get an extremely deep night’s sleep. The Sleep Shepherd Blue plays sounds called binaural beats. That are said to lull the brain into a meditative state and lower it slowly, into deep sleep. The Sleep Shepherd headband measures your brain waves as well. If it senses them speeding up toward wakefulness, it will play beats designed to guide you back to sleep for the night. The headband connects to an app that tracks your hours of sleep each night and shows you how long you spent in each stage.
Many wearable devices aimed to help us catch more Zzzzzzzs, most of them to wear while sleeping or at home. Now there are no more excuses for not being productive at work after a long trip. No more nights counting sheeps!
Apple announced its partnership with Hermès in 2015, and in early 2016, the retail store exclusivity ended with Apple selling the watch through its online store. Good news for fashion fans, but the bad news is you'll still need at least $1,100 to buy one.
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Nothing puts a cramp in your gym style like an actual cramp. Here's some of the best gear for shortening your recovery times, whether you prefer an electric muscle stimulator or cold wraps and insoles.
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An experimental bioluminescent jewelry piece by Bombas & Parr and Goldie Rox features a necklace that glows in the dark with tiny blooms of living algae in a glass vial. The glowing necklace is part of a collection called The Mermaid's Lunchbox.
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Racing horses is a challenging sport. Particularly when a horses’ body is pushed to the limit, which can unfortunately result in injuries. However, there is no need to worry because WT found a few wearables designed for the equestrian market. Whether you are an amateur rider, a professional competitor, a trainer or a boarding facility owner the wearable devices below can help to improve the health and performance of your horse.
Equisense
Equisense includes a sensor, an attachment and the charger. At the beginning of the session, Equisense sensor turns itself on to analyse the intensity, the quality of the locomotion and the time spent at each gait and lead. You can check the data at any time during your session to better adapt your workout to your horse. Every session the collected data provides you with a history of your trainings and the well-being of each horse. It also lets you know medical care history and program reminders. How can it help? Equisense offers precise analyses to help you gain an objective view of your jumping obstacles, dressage tests or any other exercise.
SeeHorse
SeeHorse is an equine monitoring device. It is designed to be placed comfortably almost anywhere on your horse. Monitoring temperature, pulse, and respiratory functions are important parameters that SeeHorse offers to the equestrian market. Knowing the normal values for these three functions and when they change can enhance a horse’s wellbeing. SeeHorse measures and scans vital signs and movement in real time, while it records and logs historical data. Additionally, SeeHorse uses wireless charging and horse’s movement to reclaim the energy back to the unit. It is called kinetic energy harvesting and produces ZERO pollution, no toxic by-products and the battery charges as the horse moves.
HorseAlarm
HorseAlarm is the device which can measure sweat as well as how often your mare is lying down. Two proven indicators of foaling or if the horse is not well. The device adjust the sensitivity of the alarms and customise them to individually suit your horse. When the levels exceed the chosen limits the alarm will sound. It monitors the state of your horse and compare current values with recent history. The receiver is portable so that it comfortably can be used wherever you are at home.
With better data from advanced wearable technology, it is obvious that horse racing season is coming safer and more competitive than ever.
Forget Google Glass. Samsung's next big thing could be a smart contact lens. According to a new patent, It has a tiny display and a camera that you can control by blinking your eye.
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Along with the P9 and the P9 Plus, Huawei has unveiled a new wearable -- the TalkBand B3, a successor to the B2 that also doubles as a Bluetooth headset. The B3 comes in three models -- the Active, the Classic, and the Elite.
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At first glance, TBS's upcoming show 'America's Greatest Makers' seems like it's just Shark Tank meets American Idol -- but after talking with one of the shows contestants, we found out that it's actually more like a televised startup incubator from Intel
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The Ampy Move wearable generates energy as you exercise, which you can then use to charge your smartphone. But unless you’re a runner, it’s not worth lugging this device around all day.
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