Sphero's new battle-weathered BB-8 and a new wearable remote to control it are here at last and pretty darn fun.
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Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Leaking? There is a Wearable for That.
As you know by now, WT loves wearable tech. We search the entire world to find up-incoming devices to solve problems of daily life. Now, I know we have all been there at one time or another.. but isn’t it embarrassing when you are in public and all of a sudden have to “shart” or pee. Then you can’t help your body – it’s like it turned against you AND all of a sudden a little bit goes into your underwear. Little to fear, this is a common occurrence with most people. So, do not feel ashamed! Instead, learn how to better understand your body with …(you guessed it) wearables!
Netherlands is the home of Lifesense Group. A company that is devoted to solving minor pee leaks. Their device, Carin, is small and comfortable. With the help of Carin, you are able to have better control over your pelvic floor exercises. Carin is your right hand training coach to become more comfortable with your bladder. Learn more from the creators themselves on October 12th at the meeting ground of wearables in Asia: WT | Wearable Technologies Conference 2016 Asia.
Incon-sense is a new wireless wetness and moisture monitoring system. It is perfect for detecting when a diaper, bandage, or even urine bag is almost full. Incon-sense is great of hospitals and caregiving centers, as well as at home. The company is searching for partners and developers to bring their sensor to life. However, we are confident that Icon-sense will impact the wearable wellness market like no one has done before.
D Free is a product from Japanese Company, Triple W. They are on a mission to have all people feel comfortable with their body’s ability to poop. Yep, discarding waste is not easy for everyone. D Free is designed to help children, people with disabilities, constipation, Irritable Bowl Syndrome and more to monitor their poops. The device is small and discrete. It works by sticking onto your belly – just below the belly button, and sends ultra sound technology to monitor your digestion. Your phone will tell you when is a good time to hang out in a location with a toilet, before continuing on for the day. D Free is not yet for sale, but you can sign up for their newsletter to stay up-to-date on their progress.
Embrace the craziness of your body, yet use the tools available to better understand what is happening. Wearables are your friends, and the WT team is here to share all the latest news with you.
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The biggest tech expo in Europe is happening now! Here’s what to expect
Germany's IFA in Berlin is one of the largest and oldest tech shows in the world. This year, we expect to see a ton of new devices from Samsung, Huawei, ZTE, Sony, Intel, Panasonic, and many more. Here's what's coming.
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Garmin debuts the Forerunner 35, a $200 fitness tracker that lasts nine days on a charge
Garmin's new Forerunner 35 fitness tracker delivers heart rate monitoring, GPS tracking, and a water-resistant design for $200. It's one of the company's most affordable wearables yet.
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Trust your gut with Welt — a new smart belt from Samsung
Trusting your gut just got a whole lot easier. Meet the new smart belt from Samsung. Welt is a fashion accessory that happens to double as a fitness monitor, because sometimes, your waistline knows best.
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Hands on: Samsung Gear S3 Classic and Gear S3 Frontier
Samsung has two new smartwatches to show off in 2016: The Gear S3 Classic and Gear S3 Frontier. We go hands on with these two new masculine, traditional-looking smartwatches.
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Wool you look at that: Sheep lure Google Street View to the Faroe Islands
The Faroe Islands' tourism branch made some noise when it launched Sheep View 360, a project that mapped the islands via cameras on sheep. Google was so impressed it sent over a Trekker and a team to better equip the project.
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Asus unveils the all-new ZenWatch 3, featuring a sleek, circular design
After two models with a distinctive rectangular screen, Asus has switched to a circular design for the all-new ZenWatch 3, which was unveiled at IFA 2016. The device features up to 2 days of battery life and some fitness tracking capabilities.
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Corning’s new Gorilla Glass SR+ might be headed to an Apple Watch near you
Corning announced Gorilla Glass SR+, the company's latest glass composite that promises to be as tough as sapphire while being thinner and allowing more light to shine through than the latter.
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Tuesday, August 30, 2016
Pebble 4.0 smartwatch update revamps Health app and quick launcher
Pebble's introducing a massive software update with a new Pebble Health app, revamped Timeline interface, slicker launcher, and more in tow. It's scheduled to hit the Pebble time, Pebble Time Steel, Pebble Time Round in the coming days.
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Smart sensor and machine learning could help diagnose voice disorders
A smart sensor and machine learning algorithms could help the 1 in 14 working-age Americans who suffer with damaging voice disorders, claims a fascinating new research project from MIT.
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Xiaomi’s newest smartwatch offering is the $120 Amazfit
Xiaomi's newest high-end smartwatch, the Amazfit, sports GPS, a heart rate tracker, a dual-core processor, and notification features at a palatable price point. It's launching in China later this year.
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Omate Rise to feature Alexa integrations so you can control your home from your wrist
You can now talk to Alexa from your wrist. It's all thanks to a limited edition smartwatch from Omate that will feature an integration with Amazon's popular voice assistant, available in September for pre-order.
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Apple’s Tim Cook responds to European Commission’s $14.5 billion fine
Apple has to pay Ireland $14.5 billion in back taxes, a European Commission investigation has concluded. Apple's Tim Cook has responded via an open letter, saying the decision has "serious, wide-reaching implications."
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Monday, August 29, 2016
What to expect from the epic tech extravaganza about to open in Berlin
Germany's IFA in Berlin is one of the largest and oldest tech shows in the world. This year, we expect to see a ton of new devices from Samsung, Huawei, ZTE, Sony, Intel, Panasonic, and many more. Here's what's coming.
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EyeForce headset doubles field of vision offered by Oculus, HTC Vive
New Kickstarter project EyeForce wants to beat the established giants of virtual reality by doubling the field of vision offered by headsets from Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. Can it do it? Its creator sounds confident.
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Sony’s FES Watch U brings e-ink displays to both the watch face and band
The e-ink FES Watch U from Sony is undergoing innovations and renovations yet again. Now, an update to the FES shows that this pretty little wearable features both an e-ink display and an e-ink band.
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Inkjet Printing of Graphene – Interview with Flextrapower Founder Linh Le
Linh Le recently started Flextrapower to bring innovative sensing technology into clothing and more. You can meet Linh at the WT | Wearable Technologies Conference 2016 ASIA on October 12 in Hong Kong. Find out more Flextrapower in our interview:
First of all congratulations to your groundbreaking development. How did you come up with the idea in the first place?
During my graduate work, I have always been interested in carbonaceous material for electronic applications. Early 2010, I was introduced to a fairly new nanomaterial called graphene and I was amazed by the great mechanical and electrical properties graphene has. I started to investigate the application of graphene flexible electrode for energy storage system, such as battery and supercapacitor using the inkjet printing technology as the main fabrication method. Later I quickly found out several other new applications as sensor element with slight modifications on the original invention.
Your development can currently measure Body Temperature, Breathing Rate, Pulse, Steps, and Sleep. However, the website indicates that you are looking into measuring even more. Can you disclose some of the features you are looking into for the future?
Yes, we’re investigating some more physiological indications including blood pressure and EMG, EKR, EEG capability. We started with individual resistance based sensor for body temperature and breathing rate so the integration with clothing step is not too complicated. In the future, we’ll also look into incorporating both sensor matrix as well as non-analog sensor once we better understand the technical difficulty from clothing brands and customer need from consumers.
There is quite a hype around graphene. In your opinion what makes it great for wearable applications?
Graphene has been named “wonderful” materials for the last 5 years, however, I think that technology will need again 4-5 years for technical maturity and supply chain to bring to end user. In my opinion, current wearable applications were identified roughly as gadget-type devices, which using conventional electronic components with some limited application such as step count and activity level. Graphene has great potential to play a very important role in the overlapping between fabric industry and electronic industry as the most flexible yet strong material. We think that our invention really set a small stepping stone in deposit graphene material into fabric swatch. Now we call it smart fabric, but it will be normal fabric in a very near future. I do believe that wearable technology should be incorporated into clothing as a true wearable form that so people can wear every day comfortably.
Learn more about Graphene and Flextrapower’s first product line “Bonbouton” at WTASIA16 !
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Hands on: Fitbit Charge 2 and Flex 2
Fitbit has announced two new devices to its portfolio of fitness-tracking wearables -- the Charge 2 and the Flex 2. The Flex 2 is Fitbit's first waterproof device, and the Charge 2 has a screen that's four times larger than its predecessor.
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Fitbit wraps the Alta and Blaze in gold
Fitbit has got more than two new wearables today. Aside from the new Charge 2 and the Flex 2, you can also buy the Alta and Blaze in gold. The company is also unveiling a new mode in the its app called Fitbit Adventures.
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What is going on at the Google X moonshot factory?
The Alphabet company that’s supposed to create new Alphabet companies is struggling to get them out the door.
Google's famed corporate research lab, first launched as Google X, was a sandbox for the company founders and its band of experimental scientists. When Google became Alphabet, the lab announced a sparer name and a leaner mission: To transform those sandbox projects into real commercial operations.
On paper, that is happening. News came out on Friday that the unit had hired a seasoned online travel exec for its self-driving car team. A few days earlier, it recruited a broadband veteran to head its Project Loon internet balloon initiative.
But the reality is murkier.
Several people who have recently left X and those close to it describe the Alphabet unit as sputtering, unable to bring projects to life. They say the issues at X aren't technical hurdles, but a combination of red tape and knotty internal politics. Rather than accelerating the “moonshot factory,” sources say the Google-to-Alphabet reshuffle has clogged it up.
The Alphabet company that is meant to create new Alphabet companies is struggling to get them out the door. And I have heard repeated talk of a coming shake-up at the division.
A rep for X declined to comment.
In the past, Alphabet had budgeted more than $1 billion a year for X, according to one high-level source*. Most funds went to its car project, now seven years old, and Google Glass, the much-hyped wearable that fizzled in its first incarnation and left X last year.
But hiring slowed to a crawl when the Alphabet reorganization arrived, sources said, part of a drive to evaluate spending on the company’s ambitious offshoots.
And people started leaving. The most high-profile exit was a cadre of self-driving car engineers who formed the startup Otto earlier this year, then sold it to Uber this month.
Multiple people who have left X told me that the inability to ship products was a leading reason for the departures. X set up a “rapid evaluation” unit to fix this, but people who worked there said that group has not solved the problem.
Multiple people have also told me that Astro Teller, the longtime X chief, is increasingly frustrated. Sources describe most of X’s public projects — Project Loon, drones, robotics and wind energy kites — as rudderless.
X still employs many gifted roboticists, designers and engineers. Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin are both actively involved with the teams, sources said. They moved their Alphabet offices to the third floor of the X building, according to one source.
“It’s Sergey’s Batcave,” said one former employee.
The Batcave has produced spinouts that stuck around, including the Google Brain research unit and its Verily life sciences arm.
Many other projects won't see daylight, but that's partly by design. Racking up failed projects is the modus operandi of X. Before the Alphabet reorg, Teller implemented a bonus system rewarding employees for nixing their own projects, designed to funnel resources to feasible efforts.
But people who have left said projects are more likely to die because of organizational inertia — not because their leaders kill them off themselves. They also complain about constant changes in direction from different project leaders. Mike Cassidy, who stepped down from Loon, ran the team “like a fire drill,” a former employee said.
Some frustrations coming from X echo those across the Alphabet companies, such as connected device maker Nest.
There’s no clean, simple playbook for trying to birth entirely new things, especially when extremely intelligent and passionate people are involved. (See: Google’s unwieldy robotics team or any messy startup story.)
“The moonshot factory is a messy place,” Teller has written and said multiple times.
And while the car project under Teller has lost several critical members and faces criticism for dawdling, it is expected to “graduate,” X’s parlance, soon.
X is still tinkering with moonshots. I reported that the unit phased out one virtual reality headset, but others have reported, and I can confirm, that another VR thing is in development.
I wish I had could tell you more. But X remains opaque — to outsiders and insiders. Rank-and-file Googlers cannot even use their company badges to access the X offices.
Besides, the entire lab more or less shuts this coming week. Virtually all the execs go to Burning Man.
* Operating losses for the Alphabet parts outside of Google topped $3.5 billion last year.
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Sunday, August 28, 2016
The connected cow business is about to jump over the moo-n
When the Internet of Things goes to the farm, the result is the connected cow. Cows with wearable tracking and health tech will stay productive longer. Managed mating promises to keep cows pregnant despite a short insemination time window.
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Saturday, August 27, 2016
You could design the next Android Wear watch face design
Thanks to a new partnership between Paper and Android Wear, you'll be able to partake in a social media competition that involves a "global search for unique watch face designs" for the Android Wear watch.
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Friday, August 26, 2016
Update on Sleep Tracking Wearables
Are you sleeping enough to be the most productive today? Seems like acquiring enough sleep is one of the biggest health problems we face today. Scientist have spent a long time researching the value of sleep and how to ensure the best quality. Wearables have been the tech device to go to when providing a solution. For the past 10 years, WT has witnessed the sleep tracking market rapidly increased. Every few months a new product is released. Here is a brief overview of 3 new devices to watch out for.
Emfit address sleep in many form factors. They have devices to serve athletes, families and caregivers. Emfit OS ($299.00) has a heart variability sensor that shares data of sleep quality, stress level and progression of recovery. With this data can help an athlete is able to recognize if they are fit to work out hard or to take a rest for the following day. Emfit MM ($549.00) detects tonic-clonic seizures and muscle jerking. This device is not a wearable, but a sensor that slides in between your mattress and box spring. This is great for families that wish to know more information about their loved one’s sleep, as well as caregivers. Emfit MM will alarm the family member or caregiver to respond in real-time to an onset seizure. Similarly, Emfit MM can monitor muscle jerking for spasms that last longer than 10 seconds. Emfit MM is safe an accurate for any body type – guaranteeing no false alarms. To learn more stop by their booth at the 4th annual WT | Wearable Technologies Conference 2016 Asia this October 12th.
Elf Emmit help a very successful crowdfunding campaign that reached 250% of their goal. That is great feedback from backers. The device is a headband that wraps around the back of your head and hooks onto the top of your ears. Elf Emmit is able to calm you down with pulse electromagnetic technology to match you mind activity with your determination to complete a task. It does this by targeting the cerebellum and enhancing its ability to speed up or slow down. There is still 15 days left in supporting this project. Check it out here.
Sleepman is a wristable that helps track your sleep and activity. It can detect fatigue, as well as track you sleep cycles. Sleepman will wake you up when you are mentally ready to wake up. Another cool feature with Sleepman is their InsomniZap. This features trains kids and adults to fall asleep faster and combate insomnia. How is Sleepman so accurate? It uses a heart rhythm monitor, EDA monitoring and bio-smart alarm, all wrapped into seamless software. Sleepman is ideal for long time driver, people who take frequent naps and are searching for a non-invasive way to monitor your sleep. With 8 features you will be more aware and better prepared for a long and productive day.
Don’t forget how valuable sleep is. Take a time away from your screens at night and allow your mind and eyes to rest. Feel your dreams come to life and your next day productivity level increase with wearables as a tool. The WT hopes to see you at one our next events either in Hong Kong or MEDICA.
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30 of the juiciest portable battery chargers money can buy
Battery life still tops the polls for smartphone concerns. If it’s bugging you, then maybe it’s time to snag yourself a portable charger. Come on in, put your feet up, and allow us to show you round the wonderful world of external chargers.
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Samsung is launching an iOS beta test for the Gear S2 and Gear Fit 2 in South Korea
Samsung is finally bringing Gear S2 and Gear Fit 2 compatibility to Apple's iPhone, but only as part of a limited beta in South Korea. The testing period ends late next month, on September 19.
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Thursday, August 25, 2016
Garmin combines luxury and sports tracking for the Fenix Chronos sports watch
Garmin combines luxury and sport with its latest smart watch, the Fenix Chronos, which features an ultra-sleek look, yet still carries the features would expect from a sports watch under the hood.
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Interview with MEDICA exhibitor Raiing
The biggest medical fair of the world is coming up soon and we interviewed one of the exhibitors that will be there to present their new products. The MEDICA fair in Düsseldorf on Nov. 14-17 won’t only attract all kinds of people related to the medical field but also innovators showcasing the latest news on healthcare like the ones we will have under our Wearable Technologies booth. One of those innovators is Raiing, that will present the iThermonitor and iFertracker among other upgraded products. To know more about their products we interviewed them.
1.How did you come up with the idea of measuring temperature, and therefore creating the iFertracker and iThermonitor?
For the private healthcare solutions at this age, no matter according to the demands coming from the consumer or clinic medical care, to utilize the wearable technology combined with big data management is the trend of the development for the entire industry. Sometimes, married couples need a smart fertility tracker to automatically take the measurements of the BBT and provide in-time prediction; and also sometimes, parents need a wearable thermometer with a mobile app which could make it easier to simply monitor and manage the children fever at home in real time.
iThermonitor and iFertracker are born for these.
Furthermore, Raiing’s goal is to create an ecosystem based on the open platform of hardware and software, and to collaborate with health IT innovators to integrate its technology into solutions for providers, payers, pharmaceutics, and consumers.
2.How are the products working?
For the measuring and monitoring operation, switch the thermometer on and stick the thermometer in the user’s armpit. The thermometer will make a Bluetooth connection between the thermometer and the receiver automatically (users should set up Bluetooth properly on the receiver – smartphones or tablets). Then the thermometer starts to measures the body temperature by means of testing the NTC resistor’s resistance value and calculates the body temperature continuously and sends the temperature data to the receiver through Bluetooth connection.
3.Are they FDA approved?
iThermonitor is FDA 510K approved, while iFertracker is exempted from FDA.
4.What’s your favorite wearable?
Certainly the iThermonitor and the iFertracker – also, the other new and upgraded products which would be released at the Medica 2016. Would you like to know more? Please come to the show and visit our booth!
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Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Want a HUD in your motorcycle helmet? Livemap survives where Skully crashed
Are connected motorcycle helmets the future? After the disaster that was Skully, a Russian inventor may have a better way to see the road ahead for riders. We took a look at his latest prototype.
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Why the first Apple Watch RPG isn’t worth your time
Cosmos Rings, an Apple Watch exclusive role-playing game from the makers of Final Fantasy, doesn’t play to the platform’s strengths.
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Fitbit can keep operating in U.S. after judge rules it did not steal trade secrets
It seems as though Fitbit will continue to be able to sell fitness trackers in the U.S. A judge has ruled that Fitbit did not steal trade secrets from Jawbone in a case that has lasted over a year.
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Wearable Sensors to improve your Tennis skills
Nowadays, tennis players have a lot of different opportunities to analyze and improve their game. The problem for most consumers is finding the perfect tracking device for them. Some devices are better in providing detailed data and analysis of your performance during games, while others inform you of simple statistics like how fine your strokes were. There are many different wearable devices that can help each individual overcome their different weaknesses. Overall, we have two general types of wearables for tennis players; beginning with simple trackers (used to monitor fitness facts) and special sensors which record all kinds of statistics (like the hardness and precision of your strokes). Below is a detailed description of three different wearable devices which should help any level tennis players to improve their game.
Babolat, one of the leading companies for Tennis and Badminton, is based in France. They created the first connected rackets that has special handle embedded with a sensor. It is called “Play Connected Babolat”. The software makes it possible to chart progress towards various skill levels or comparing your performance in the community. The racket connects to any smart device via Bluetooth, and to any computer via a USB charging cable. Players have different categories to digest when tracking their performance, such as time, the longest rally, shots per minute, and an estimation of energy spent. You can also review individual strokes like forehands, backhands, serves, and smashes to better understand how many times you hit. The data collected can dive even deeper with stats on your power, spin, and proficiency. Currently there are three different rackets you can buy. Babolat Play Pure Drive, Babolat Aero Pro Drive and Babolat Pure Drive Lite.
KITRIS, domiciled in the Zurich Highlands (Swiss), is a startup company, which develops and distributes soft and hardware products especially for tennis. With the similarly named product, KITRIS launched the only ITF (International Tennis Federation) approved match tracking system worldwide that can be used in official matches. The system is based on a consistent analysis and evaluation of training sessions and matches that are provided for players and coaches. The Tracker enables tennis players to quickly and effectively improve their skills. You can find out how many minutes you have spent on the court, the number of forehand and backhand strokes and services, and where you stand compared with other KITRIS users. Furthermore you can analyze individual matches and learn everything about your performance – from match duration and direct winners to rally lengths and individual strokes. Share individual training sessions and all matches of your last competition with your coach and analyze each match development with them.
Smash is a lightweight band that you wear on your wrist, which uses a unique blend of technology and tennis expertise. Smash uses precise sensors, which when combined to an app provides easy access to technique analysis and personalized recommendations. Smash is capable of measuring and calculating the accuracy and the method of the player. There are various challenges which should motivate players to complete their target, resulting in the improvement of performance. The Smash app delivers focused tips and practice paths based on your ability. It provides specific goals to unlock and achieve, all designed to make practicing & playing more rewarding. The band is not only packed with processing power, it has been designed to be simple, lightweight and unobtrusive. Smash is crafted from materials perfectly suited for tennis. From the forehand through the volley, it takes hundreds of measurements every second to create an incredibly accurate picture of your game.
Pivot, from Silicon Valley startup TuringSense, is a multi-sensor and high-speed motion capture and analysis system designed to improve the Tennis-Game and even prevent injuries. Available in two versions, PIVOT challenger pack with four sensors and PIVOT Grand Slam Pack with 14 Sensors, the coaching and monitoring system has been developed in partnership with Hall of Fame coach, Nick Bollettieri. Pivot promises to improve a player’s game by recording 360 degree motion, preventing injuries and recording statistics on a wide range of performance metrics (including footwork, body position, elbow bend or knee bend). Pivot is cool because you don´t need a camera. In fact, there’s a hub that records all the biometric data each sensor sends – up to 1,000 data samples per second are sent from the accelerometer, magnetometer and gyroscope. You can re-watch the action and see the movement analysis on the companion app. While current products attach one sensor to a tennis racquet, PIVOT uses multiple sensors to recreate joint and body movements. Check out how it works.
Beyond the well-known Fitness-Trackers, these wearable devices are the perfect amendment for tennis players. Fitness trackers are great for everyday people who like seeing their fitness stats. Yet, with new innovations like Smash, Babolat Play Connected and Pivot, that record more than movement and relay important tennis facts are ideal for those dedicated to their sport. These devices can help Tennis-Players to achieve personal perfection. It is interesting how the wearable market especially in tennis will develop in the next few years. By now, we got some interesting innovations which now have to establish.
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With Tesla's bigger battery, the Model S shoots from zero to 60 in 2.5 seconds | Recode Daily: August 24, 2016
The 100 kWH battery also extends the car's range to 315 miles on a single charge.
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Pinterest
By Kurt Wagner
Pinterest will keep Instapaper as a standalone app.
Alphabet
By Mark Bergen
Tom Moore, an SVP from ViaSat, is taking the reins.
Transportation
By Mark Bergen
What makes this big rig chug along all alone?
When they're not reading your email and listening to your phone calls, the folks at the NSA like to concoct brain teasers, and the agency posts one each month on its Puzzle Periodical page.
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Tuesday, August 23, 2016
Fitbit didn't steal Jawbone trade secrets, ITC judge rules - CNET
A finding of trade secret theft could have led to a ban on importation of Fitbit's wearable devices into the US.
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Would you wear a gaming smartwatch? Acer may think you do
Acer is rumored to introduce a smartwatch in the near future, and to make it standout, it'll be one made for gamers. Exactly what that means isn't known, but here's what we think we know about the watch so far.
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Monday, August 22, 2016
The Smart Hats
While most activity trackers come in the form of wristbands or smartwatches, there are also activity tracker devices that sit on your head like a normal hat. They are smart caps which are developed to overcome the limitations of monitoring technologies.
Smartcap
Each SmartCap is a piece of headwear that is fitted with a sophisticated removable sensor. It is a fatigue monitoring tool for drivers or operators of heavy vehicles that provides real-time measurements of fatigue based on direct physiological measurements rather than estimation. The SmartCap is capable of reading electrical brain activity (EEG) and processing that information to determine an individual’s fatigue level. The data is transmitted from the SmartCap to an in-cab display via Bluetooth.
LifeBEAM
The lifeBEAM smart hat is an intelligent choice whether you go for a run, play sport or even go hiking. Why? Because lifeBEAM is a wearable fitness tracker which can measure your heart rate, cadence and calorie consumption, then transmit your performance to your favourite smartphone app or fitness watch. The optical heart-rate sensor is seamlessly integrated into the hat, therefore, there is no chest strap required. Another impressive thing is the long battery life of 17 hours of continuous use.
LifeBEAM smart hat also comes as the LifeBEAM smart visor which is exclusively for women.
Spree Smartcap
The Spree Smartcap is a revolutionary on-the-go fitness monitor. Spree uses biometrics with medical grade technology to measure heart rate, movement and body temperature. It syncs with your smartphone to track your workouts, showing the progress toward your fitness goals in real-time. Using a plethysmograph, Spree measures heart rate with a non-visible light that views the change in the size of blood vessels through the skin. Moreover, Spree is designed to streamline your workout so you get closer to your goals faster and making calorie counting easier. A plus for Spree is that you can customize your look with both the SmartCap and Headband.
At around $100, the smart hat is relatively less expensive than some wristbands and smartwatches out there that mostly offer the same features. The crucial point is that the smart hat offers a new way for active people to track their stats by wearing a hat that looks like a normal baseball cap, but offers all of the features of a pricy fitness wearable
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Sunday, August 21, 2016
SmartCap makes wearables to protect your noggin (and the rest of you, too)
SmartCap Technologies promises to provide “accurate and truly predictive information that enables the elimination of microsleeps, the number one cause of driver accidents in the workplace.”
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Seven easy ways to track your sleep habits with technology
There are a handful of different ways you can leverage today's tech to get a better night's sleep, so we rounded up seven of the best ways to do so. Read on to get the lowdown on the best sleep-tracking tech around.
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Saturday, August 20, 2016
From mini jackets to wearable coolers, if you dream it, DevisePDX can build it
In our first episode of Got It Made, host Ezra Cimino-Hurt checks out the unusual projects of DevisePDX, from crafting action-figure jackets to insulated soccer bags.
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Friday, August 19, 2016
How to Solve Pain, an Interview with Hivox-Biotek
Pain ranges in places and strength. The complexity of pain has resulted in a handful of solutions, however there aren’t many options for people who want a non-invasive and medicine-free option. That is, until now. Hivox-Biotek has created several “stickable” devices that can minimize your pain. We will dive a bit deeper into what Hivox-Biotek is doing to change lives. Yet, if you would like to demo their products, be sure to stop by their booth at the WT | Show MEDICA 2016 November 14-17th.
How is Hivox-Biotek changing the future of Healthcare?
It all based on our slogan “Innovation for better living”. We focused on the most common health issue, “Pain”.
There are more than 70% of people living with pain all over the world. So we dedicate to create products that can easily be used for everyone in order to improve people’s living quality.
What products do you offer? What do they do?
Painpad: TENS machine for Pain Relief
Spopad: EMS for Muscle Training
Why does Hivox-Biotek create biomedical electronics in the form of wearable technology?
Traditional medical device were too heavy and complex that can only use in certain environment. Wearable is not the word we meant to be at the very first time. We just want to create a smarter and smaller device that can help everyone to deal with their daily problem anywhere, anytime.
Why are you excited to exhibit your work at the WT | Show MEDICA 2016?
WT | Show MEDICA 2016 is a great union that combines all the best wearable medical products together. We can show our best idea to the whole world through the show.
What is your favorite wearable?
Our very own : Pennypad
Thank you Hivox-Biotek for sharing your work. See you at MEDICA 2016 to learn more about how the healthcare industry is being disrupted by wearable tech.
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The Galaxy Note 7 is just one of six devices Samsung is launching today
If you thought today was just the launch of the Galaxy Note 7, you thought wrong. Samsung is launching five other devices as well, including the Gear 360, Gear VR, Connect Auto, Level Active, and IconX.
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Thursday, August 18, 2016
‘Interscatter communication’ could help your brain implant talk to your iPhone
Researchers at the University of Washington have created a way of letting next-gen wearables and implants communicate with the outside world using 10,000 times less power than regular Wi-Fi.
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Catch up on all the Apple Watch 2 rumors and news
Rumors about the Apple Watch 2 are starting to heat up. Reports say it will have GPS, a faster processor, and come in more styles. The company could also upgrade the original model and lower the price.
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Mobile brain-scanning helmet will allow subjects to be studied while on the go
Scientists have developed the world’s first wearable PET scanner -- making it possible for them to analyze the inner functions of the brain while subjects are on the go. It could help probe the mysteries of the human brain.
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Beach Bag Essentials
As temperatures rise and the summer season approaches, everyone will undoubtedly head out to the beach. WT | Wearable Technologies would like to recommend that you make over your beach experience with wearable technologies. Of course, no one wants to look like a Tech Geek, that’s why we suggest 5 fashionable wearables which are essential for your beach bag this season. Let’s dive into it.
JUNE Bracelet
It is of great necessity to protect our skin from the sun at the beach to avoid aging and skin cancer. JUNE bracelet will definitely be the perfect jewellery for you to get a healthy tan. Along with UVA and UVB sensors, JUNE measures your sun exposure precisely. The App computes the data and gives you the UV index in real time. Considering your skin type and UV exposure, JUNE gives you your sun dose and if you reach 100%, sun burn will appear. Therefore, JUNE will send you notifications to protect your skin so that you never reach that level. Moreover, JUNE will notify you when you need to apply SPF, which level of SPF you should use and if you need sunglasses or a hat.
Vodafone – Smart summer
Not only women but also men care about their skin health and while JUNE is a little too feminine, Smart summer swimmer by Vodafone is an ideal solution. The Vodafone smart summer bikini and men’s swim shorts are equipped with UV sensors that track exposure to sunlight through the day. There’s a smartphone app which notifies you when they have too much exposure to UV light. Moreover, Vodafone provide a child’s sun hat in the smart summer line which contains UV sensors plus a low-powered Vodafone SIM and tracking device which sends a warning message to parents’ smartphone if children wander beyond a pre-determined distance on the beach.
Stelle Audio – Mini-clutch speaker
The mini-clutch speaker offers the best in sound quality and design. It includes a powerful six-watt stereo digital amplifier that delivers optimal audio performance. It effortlessly pairs with any Bluetooth-enabled device. Additionally, it has a built-in speakerphone for hand-free calls, opens to reveal a mirror, and has a pocket for daily use. Moreover, in case your phone is running out of battery, it can also charge any USB enabled device. A plus is that the mini-clutch speaker has a long battery life within 15 hours. Can we say it is one of the beach essentials?
Instabeaton
If you still want to keep track of your heart and your swimming on the beach, Instabeaton is for you. It attaches to the straps of any type of swimming goggles. It is able to read your heart rate from the temple artery and displays the info under lenses as a colour code. What makes Instabeaton cool is no chest belt is needed, which makes it more easy and comfortable for the swimmer. It also measures your calories, number of laps, flip turns and syncs all the data to your personal dashboard to track your progress over time. Isntabeaton keeps track even when you are in the water! Other water buddies can be seen here.
GoPro
GoPro is an action camera that you can use to capture your fun moments even under the water. It can capture the most natural memories when they matter most. GoPro Hero4 has two editions: Hero4 Black and Hero4 Silver. Hero4 Black is the most advanced model with a maximum resolution of 4K at a rate of 30fps. Or you can choose Hero4 Silver which doesn’t offer quite the same level of video quality (1080p at 60fps). However Hero4 Silver is the first GoPro to offer an integrated LCD Screen.
At WT | Wearable Technologies, we have found many wearables for the summer. You can click here for more suggestions for your summer from us and we hope you will enjoy your summer time in techy style!
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Get customized 3D-printed soles with your shoes thanks to SOLS and Ryka
Your foot is unlike anyone else’s, so why wear a shoe meant for anyone else? That appears to be the question driving the new partnership between footwear technology company Sols and women’s athletic footwear brand Rykä.
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Asus Zenwatch 3 smartwatch news and rumors
After two models with a distinctive rectangular screen, Asus may switch to a circular screen for the Zenwatch 3, according to early rumors. Here's what we think we know about the new smartwatch.
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Wednesday, August 17, 2016
Polar A360 review
We’re getting pretty picky when it comes to fitness devices, and the A360 is as close to perfect as Polar has ever come.
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Early Detection of Cancer through the Power of Wearables
Healthcare is changing fast these days. The future of wearable technology is fought for by its ability to capture data from the body and provide insight into an individual’s strengths and weaknesses. Outcomes are looking sharp based off of today’s news and developments. The WT team thinks that Healthcare Wearables will be the long-standing category in highest sales, revenue and providing importance for our future. One of the most funded research projects today is in finding a cure to cancer. Wearables have high hopes to catching cancer early. Take a look at what the trusted WT | Team has found:
Breast cancer has many forms. If you find the cancer cells early the chances of a speedy recovery are a lot higher. Early detection can also reduce the amount of time and type of treatment. Cyrcadia Health is has developed sensors that you can place inside of any bra. Their goal is enlightened greater awareness. They accomplish this by sensing the wearer’s temperature to study patterns in circadian cellular baselines. The user can wear iTBra for 2 to 12 hours in the comfort of your home. If anything “weird” seems to be happening, Cyrcadia’s team will notify your doctor and you. Today, iTBra is patent pending and is under-going clinical testing.
Detecting prostate cancer has historically been an unpleasant experience for patients. The need for improving test and comfortability has lead two companies into the wearable space. The first is Vylvy, smart compression shorts. Vylvy does not detect cancer, but it can help prevent it. How? By teaching men how to train their Kegels. This not only strengths your prostate, but it enhances your intimacy stamina. Vylvy is currently accepting pre-orders.
The second is ScanMed. Their device is used for detecting prostate cancer by physicians. Their Prostate Pelvic Coil, SemiFlex, provides high-quality images of the reproductive area. SemiFlex looks like it would feel like putting a diaper, even so, it is preferred over other methods. The technology enhances MIR findings by acting like an antenna. The device is not limited to men, but it is proven to provide great insights to prostate cancer.
Boy, was this summer filled with strange weather patterns. The predictions of a shrinking Ozone layer seem more and more real. This means that the sun feels like it is getting stronger. Skin cancer will become a bigger and bigger problem, particularly if you are not careful. This has also opened up a need in the WT market for UV sensing wearables. Patches are becoming a real hit. MC10 and L’Oréal were the first to make it possible with My UV Patch. You can find My UV Patch at any La Roche-Posay store or online.
Violet by Ultra is a clip-on UV detection wearable. It is great for showing you on the device that you have reached your maximum time in the sun for the day. Contrary, it will also tell you when you need to go outside and soak up some Vitamin D. Violet is safe for people of all ages and for any activity.
Strokes are not always caused by cancer. However, cancer patients are at a higher risk for strokes. There is still much research under way – so the topic is debatable. Yet, if you have experienced a stroke, Novocure is the company for you. Their FDA approved Optune System is not the most glamorous, but can easily be disguised by a wig or hat. You place their electrode patches onto your head and connect it to their blackbox system, which can fit in a handbag. The system uses Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) technology. TTFields is a low intensity, alternating electric fields within intermediate frequency range. Essentially, it sends small electric fields into the skull to active cell activity. The results are stunning! Novocure sells the Optune System to patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals.
Stay healthy and happy with wearable technology! Don’t be afraid of asking your doctor if you have any concerns. Please confide in them if you considering the use of wearables. Technology does not take the place of your doctor, instead it enables them with more information about your daily rituals.
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This might be what the Fitbit Flex 2 and Charge 2 look like
We know Fitbit is working on the next generation of its Charge and Flex wearables, and now we might have our first look at them too. These supposedly leaked slides give us quite a good look at their aesthetics and features.
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Tuesday, August 16, 2016
McDonald’s makes bid to ‘get kids active,’ puts step tracker in every Happy Meal
McDonald's, the world's largest fast-food chain, is attempting to chip away at its unhealthy image by packing a pedometer -- the Step-it -- in Happy Meals. It's a limited-time promotion geared to coincide with the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio.
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Oculus finally opens pre-orders for the Rift headset outside the U.S.
For everyone who lives outside of the United States, the wait for the Oculus Rift has been long and fraught with frustration. But no longer. Today, Oculus announced that pre-orders for the Rift opened in markets outside the U.S.
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How can the car industry benefit from Wearables?
Recently, the car industry is using the full transformative potential of wearables in research projects and pilot programs. Wearable devices like smart glasses and smartwatches are mainly used to enhance the driver’s experience and improve safety. More specifically, Mercedes, BMW and Nissan have built special applications that monitor speed, fuel efficiency and even the driver’s fatigue level via heart rate sensors. In general there are three categories that wearable devices are used in the car industry. Beginning with the “Behind-The-Scenes Operations” (like the design process or the manufacturing assembly line), the employee and consumer interactions (like worker safety and automotive retail process) and, lastly, the costumer´s driving experience. However, new technology can assist in many ways. Big car makers see a big chance in optimizing the planning and building processes of cars. Today, BMW, Volkswagen, Tesla, Volvo and Ford are the market-leading companies for smart connected driving.
Last year, VW (Volkswagen), one of the the biggest German car makers, began rolling out smart glasses as standard equipment for their factory workers. With the help of smart glasses, workers were able to improve their day-to-day tasks by seeing a list in their right field of vision. The information provided includes part numbers and stored locations. Also, a special touch and voice control allows for efficient, hands-free operation. The embedded camera serves as a barcode reader ensuring that the correct parts are selected from around the factory. Similarly, Daimler has used smart glasses for quality control inspections on its assembly lines. Furthermore, BMW carried out a successful Google Glass pilot program at its plant in Spartanburg. The goal was intended to analyze the profit of smart glass technology for quality assurance in pre-series vehicle inspections.
A short while ago, Ford, the American automaker, opened a wearables research lab housed in Dearborn, Michigan. Here specialists examined the potential to link vital health information into vehicle technologies. In November 2015, Volvo and Microsoft announced their high-profile collaboration with the first automative application using HoloLens technology. HoloLens is the world´s first untethered holographic computer. Using HoloLens could redefine how costumers first encounter, explore and even buy cars. Now, both companies are delivering remote voice control for Volvo cars to jointly develop next generation automative technologies. At CES 2016 (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas, Volvo introduced a voice control system which allows Ford drivers to talk to their car via Microsoft Band 2. It makes it possible for them to instruct their vehicle to perform tasks like setting the navigation or even the heater. Furthermore, Volvo drivers will be able to lock the doors or flash the lights via Volvo´s mobile app “Volvo on Call” when connected to a wearable device.
From now on, wearable tech will allow the car industry to enhance worker’s safety and the Automotive Retail Process. BMW, the German luxury automaker has supposedly tried out a new wearable device known as the Chairless Chair among its factory workers. Created by Swiss startup Noonee, this wearable lower-body exoskeleton is designed to provide seated support, comfort and flexibility for individuals working on manufacturing lines. It was constructed to diminish the physical stress of workers typically associated with the standing for long periods of time. The CEO and co-founder of Noonee, Keith Gunura, told CNN, “The idea came from wanting to sit anywhere and everywhere, and from working in a U.K. packaging factory when I was 17.” And the device itself only weighs about 4.5 pounds. So on the Chairless Chair is still a prototype which will be developed the next few years, but it has big potential to influence the car industry.
To sum up, the car industry is already influenced by wearable technology and connected smart IoT devices. In the next few years, this tech will blast off into the next big innovative market. Furthermore, car makers and drivers will benefit from the new developments in terms of safety and life-style happiness. It is exiting to learn which new innovations will be presented in the next few years..
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Monday, August 15, 2016
Next version of Google Glass could be powered by AA batteries, patent shows
According to Google's latest patent, the next version of Glass could have a number of significant changes, such as a touchpad for easier control and the ability to power the device with AA or AAA batteries.
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Timely cross-promotion: Flag-themed Apple Watch bands debut for Olympics
Apple has launched a series of flag-themed Apple Watch bands to coincide with the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio. It's an apparent attempt to subvert rival Samsung's sponsorship of the events.
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We have seen the future and it is wearable (infographic)
Adoption of wearable technology has more than doubled in the past two years, thanks in large part to the rapid-fire spread of fitness trackers.
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Cooler than the other side of the pillow: 7 awesome alarm clocks
People have vastly different sleeping preferences. Some individuals sleep more deeply than others, while others prefer to snooze before starting the day. Thankfully, there's an alarm clock for just about every sort of lifestyle. Here are six of our favorites.
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Sunday, August 14, 2016
Wearables for Climate Control
Have you ever felt like you could never find an equilibrium in regards to your body and the surround temperature? Everyone, at some point, might think of an idea where our clothes adjust to the weather without any hassle or risk. Engineers and inventors have tried their best to bring this idea into reality. It’s such a good news that WT| Wearable Technologies detects some new and available products below.
Omius
Omius Tech has studied the phenomenon of how a plant can stay warm or cold without clothing in any condition for years. Their idea is to incorporate this concept into a mixture of robotics and textiles. The clothing is allowed to recognize when the body is hot or cold and adjust the airflow accordingly. They recently tested their jacket on Ingrid Drexel, Olympic Cyclist. They also spoke at the recent WT | Wearable Technologies Conference 2016 USA.
Clim8
Clim8 is also another revolution for textile technology. Their product is intelligent enough to regulate your temperature and of course, enhance your comfort. Clim8 integrates sensors in the garment monitoring your skin temperature. As the temperature changes, the shirt also changes to meet your needs. The advanced body mapping concept ensures you retain warmth in specific areas where you are most sensitive. The Clim8 app lets you calibrate the heating, track your activity or assess your energy levels. According to the official information on website, the Clim8 is launching in 68 days.
Wendu
Wendu is a uniquely innovative piece of apparel that is making a revolutionary break into the world of wearable technology. It is a smart shirt that can regulate your temperature via your smartphone, tablet or smartwatch. Essentially, anytime you feel hot, you can opt for it to cool sensation, and anytime it’s too cold, you can make it warm. How can Wendu do it? With the help of thermal conduction technology, Wendu can switch temperatures from 15 to 35 degrees Celsius in just a couple of minutes. You may not control the weather around you – but you can maintain optimal temperature at your ease and comfort.
ClimaWare
The ClimaWare is a new line of clothing by India’s Dhama Innovations which is supposed to keep you comfy no matter what the thermometer says. It is designed to flip from 0 to 100 degrees at a push of a button. The clothing features 8 levels of heating and cooling to cope with unpredictable weather, extreme temperatures and hostile environments. The technology is based on the form of heat exchange that keeps laptops and other electronic devices from overheating.
As the climate becomes increasingly unpredictable, a climate-control wearable can be the best solution for the shifting temperatures we encounter through the day.
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Your flash tattoos could control your phone with DuoSkin from MIT
There's both form and function built into these new flash tattoos from the MIT Media Lab. DuoSkin temporary tattoos usher in a new generation of wearables that behave almost like a second skin.
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IFA 2016
CES may be the largest consumer electronics show in the U.S., but IFA owns bragging rights as the largest CE show outside of the states. The show runs Sept. 4 to 7, and because of its timing (just in time for buyers to place Christmas orders), IFA frequently plays host to several first-time product unveilings, many of […]
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Friday, August 12, 2016
Apple’s next wearable might be able to monitor your heart rhythm
Apple is reportedly sourcing parts for a futuristic wearable that's capable of much more sophisticated health monitoring than the Apple Watch, including glucose and blood oxygen levels. It could debut as soon as next year.
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Gather ’round — the next Zenwatch from Asus may have a circular face
After two models with a distinctive rectangular screen, Asus may switch to a circular screen for the Zenwatch 3, according to early rumors. Here's what we think we know about the new smartwatch.
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Join the inaugural MEDICAL FAIR ASIA MEDICINE + SPORTS CONFERENCE, for free!
The MEDICAL FAIR ASIA MEDICINE + SPORTS CONFERENCE is getting closer day by day, we are now less than 3 weeks away from this inaugural event! The conference will take place on the 1st of September at the Sands EXPO & Convention Centre in Singapore, during MEDICAL FAIR ASIA, the leading medical trade fair in the region.
You now have a chance to join the conference completely free of charge! By sending your name and contact details with the subject “ WT VIP” to m.posio@navispace.de, you are in the running to win a free ticket to attend the conference! Please send in your info by Friday August 19th. (Tickets are valued at €200 / SGD300)
The conference will host International as well as regional, top sports medicine experts, coming together to present and exchange on the latest approaches and innovations in sports medicine. Themed with the role of physical activity in healthcare and innovations in sports medicine, the conference program will tackle these topics in four insightful sessions:
Session 1 – How to Create and Implement Health Guidelines
The aim of this session is to enlighten the importance of Exercise Medicine, the role of physical activity in healthcare as well as the development of suitable health & fitness guidelines. This will be done by keynote presentations and a panel discussion with industry experts. Topics brought up include “Are the Healthcare and Fitness Sectors Doing Enough to Promote Physical Activity?” and “Physical Activity and the World Health Agenda”.
Session 2 – Training Programs & Equipment – New Findings
Session 2 is all about creating the right activity programs for athletes and non-athletes. Presentations like “Muscle Training Impact on Health” and “Performance Optimization in The Heat”, among others, will dive into individual programs for training and regeneration, personalizing medical products and equipment and hybrid personal coaching and training.
Session 3 – Latest Innovations in Monitoring Vital Data and Sport Performance
Vital data and performance monitoring, new approaches and trends in monitoring as well as the best practice in monitoring corporate health are topics which are in the fore front of this session. “Monitoring Exercise and Stress in Consumer Products, Professional Sports and Preventive Healthcare” and “The Effect of Alterations In Effective Seat Tube Angle On Cycling Performance”, for example, give insights to this area of sports medicine.
Session 4 – Digital Innovations in Recreational and Elite Sports
The conference presentations conclude with innovative digital systems in elite and recreational sports, wearable technologies, monitoring different like vital data and the measuring and training of cognitive and emotional parameters. Among the presentations are “Mood Mapping Sensor: More than Skin-Deep” & “Cycling Analysis: Technology and Protocols”.
Download the detailed conference agenda here!
These exciting topics are discussed as well as presented by world renowned experts. Speakers include:
- Ben Tan | Chief, Department of Sports Medicine Changi General Hospital | Chairman, Exercise is Medicine Singapore
- Raymond So | Director of Elite Training Science and Technology, Hong Kong Sports Institute | Corresponding members of the Education Commission, FIMS.
- Cormac O’Muircheartaigh | Medical Director, The Sports Medicine Lab Singapore |
- Sports Medicine Association Singapore
- Jason Lee | Head of Human Performance Laboratory, Defence Medical & Environmental Research Institute, DSO National Laboratories
- Steve Leftly | Director, MYOVOLT
- Timothy Lim | Head Bikefitter and Engineer, LOUE Bicycles
- Malia Ho | Principal Podiatrist, Singapore Sports Medical Centre
- Joni Kettunen | CEO, Firstbeat
- Ping Kow | Director, Well Being Digital Limited
- Visit Thaveeprungsriporn | Executive Director, Zensorium
- Alexis Zervoglos | Chief Business Officer, Qardio
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Together with these sports medicine experts, the conference in Singapore will bring forward an established ecosystem and the interdisciplinary exchange between international sports medicine experts, professional athletes, the sporting goods and healthcare industry. The key is to support new cooperation and activities, and foster innovation in the sport medical field to tackle the most prominent healthcare challenges.
As mentioned, if you want a chance to join the conference free of charge, send in your name and contact details with the subject “WT VIP” to m.posio@navispace.de, by Friday, August 19th.
For further information, head to medicine-and-sports.com.
We hope to see you in Singapore 1st of September! For any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us!
Contact – MEDICAL FAIR ASIA MEDICINE + SPORTS CONFERENCE:
Program Management
Dr. Sonja Sulzmaier | s.sulzmaier@navispace.de
Conference Organization & Partnerships
Matias Posio | m.posio@navispace.de
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Thursday, August 11, 2016
Trouble in Paradise
It is not all peaches and cream in the wearable tech world. Back in May, we made a short recap of companies that are no longer with us due to lack of funds, poor management skills or products simply not ready for the millennials. Recently we heard another two different stories from companies whose “game is over”.
Skully was a promising startup funded in 2013. After a successful Indiegogo campaign with $2,446,824 USD raised the San Francisco company has recently shut down all their operations. The question now is, what happened? Was the product too expensive for consumers to afford? Were the founders wasting the money of the backers? (Rumours says so) or was simply a nice product idea but difficult to produce? The startup’s troubles have been brewing for several months but it wasn’t until now when Skully’s board forced founders Marcus and Mitch Weller out of their own company. Days later most of the employees, were let go and website sales for Skully’s much-anticipated augmented reality helmet were shut off.
Again rumours say that the startup had run out of money and that a number of disputes, including the possibility of an acquisition, how the founders were spending money and several manufacturing issues, caused a rift to form between the founders and investors. Skully says it is now filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, which also means customers likely won’t be getting a refund on pre-orders for the $1500 AR helmet Skully was working on.
Another company in trouble is Basis, the Intel company recently made a safety recall of their Basis Peak watches. The reason why Basis is taking this risk measurement is due to the reports of overheating in their watches. In their website, you can read in several languages that the overheating of the Basis Peak watch could result in burns or blisters on the skin surface. They urge you to stop using your watch immediately and return it. But this is not the first time a known company has to recall a product…..Fitbit also had a safety recall of their Fitbit Force due to some allergic contact dermatitis back in 2014. Based on an investigation they conducted, they found out that users who experienced allergic contact dermatitis likely reacted either to very small levels of methacrylates, which were part of the adhesives used to manufacture Force or, to a lesser degree, nickel in the stainless steel casing.
It seems for some companies it is a total game over and for others like Fitbit a bump in the road. Truth to be told is that Fitbit already had a wide product range of wearables back in 2014 while Basis only had their Peak watches. We will need to wait to see if Basis can recover from this bump.
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Apple files patent for wearable health device - CNET
The ECG-based device could take the form of a watch, a ring, a brooch or something else entirely.
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Eww: data could let makers of smart vibrator know when, and how often, it’s used
It's natural to worry about data privacy, but we tend to do it about banks, passwords, and email accounts. A hacking team now says we should be concerned about the things smart sex toys reveal about our intimate lives as well.
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Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Blocks modular smartwatch lets you be the designer
The Blocks modular smartwatch is the only device that lets you be the designer. The $220 smartwatch can be upgraded with additional modules that add everything from NFC capabilities to full-on smartphone functionality thank to a SIM add-on.
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Apple’s next wearable might be able to monitor your blood sugar level
Apple is reportedly sourcing parts for a futuristic wearable that's capable of much more sophisticated health monitoring than the Apple Watch, including glucose and blood oxygen levels. It could debut as soon as next year.
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Samsung Gear S3 News and Rumors
Samsung is apparently working on the Gear S3 smartwatch, code-named "Solaris," and has already commissioned luxury brand de Grisogono to make an expensive, luxurious version of the device. It may be packed with outdoor-specific features.
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Gather round, Asus next Zenwatch may have a circular face
After two models with a distinctive rectangular screen, Asus may swap to a circular screen for the Zenwatch 3, according to early rumors. Here's what we think we know about the new smartwatch.
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Can tech really solve SIDS? It's not so simple - CNET
How flawed data and a sensitive subject might be leading us to the wrong conclusions about wearable baby monitors.
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Wearable Sports Data: The future of TV coverage?
The NFL, the national football league of America is probably the best example to show the possible influence of sports data monitored by wearable devices and used for TV coverage. Last year the NFL announced to equip all 1696 players of the 32 Teams with a set of RFID chips. These special chips are capable of sending back all kinds of statistics and facts like position, distance travelled or acceleration in real time. The NFL decided to allocate different data of player’s like speed, runs or even exertion. These facts and statistics were sent to the broadcasters especially for the improvement of the TV coverage and the fans amusement. The new season 2016 will show how the usage of wearable sports data from different broadcasters like NBC or ESPN will develop.
In this context, soccer the biggest sport in the world still lags behind. For years now the players have been wearing all kinds of tracking devices to show their state of fitness. So the coaches can see who is ready for the season and who’s not. But these devices aren’t allowed in competitive matches. The only person on the field to wear wearable devices is the referee. However the introduction of goal line technology marks a big step for the wearable market in football. The biggest European football leagues like the German Bundesliga or the English Premier League already use the technique of wearable technology to arrange a fair game. But all statistics from the players like the distance covered are still registered by companies like Opta und Prozone. They send different data to the broadcasters with the help of on-pitch sensors und video footage. So the most famous sport in the world still has a disadvantage compared to American Football. But this might change soon.
The International Football Association Board, the body in charge of changes of football rules has already discussed introducing wearable devices during competitive matches. The teams of the English Premier League are allowed to wear wearables during the friendly games in the pre-season. It´s still in test stage, but what would an introduction mean for TV coverage and fans? For the different broadcasters the usage of wearable devices to chart data would be a big step. Instead of companies like Opta and Prozone the broadcasters could use live stats from each player to improve the TV experience. Especially for the fans it would be an unbelievable experience to see live data from their favorite players during the game. So let´s see how the usage of wearable data in sports coverage in America will develop. Maybe someday fans will be able to note the heart-rate of a player to shoot the deciding penalty in the world cup final. For soccer this is quite far away still but the technology and capabilities are here today. Check out what Red Bull did and what is already possible today:
This video was shown as part of Red Bull Media House CTO Andi Gall’s presentation at the WT | Wearable Technologies Conference 2016 USA this past July.
Apart from that Denver Broncos player Russell Okung recently mentioned in his keynote at the same conference that athletes might not want to be monitored all the time. The data gathered by wearables and other devices is not owned by the player but team owner. So the player not only does not earn money with wearing a device but also the team owner sees all the data and how good the player is in shape. A player might not necessarily want the team owner to know that they are having a slow month or that they are not on the peak level of their performance. This is only applicable for some sports but still might be a pitfall in terms of adoption by the players. But we reckon there will probably no more contracts in the future without players having to agree to being monitored…
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Tuesday, August 9, 2016
Ready to become a cyborg? This dermal implant will give you a sixth sense
The international team of activists, technologists and body-hackers known as Cyborg Nest has invented a device called North Sense, which vibrates when you face north. It's step one on the journey to making you into a real-life cyborg.
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Smart GPS Gadgets Guide People by Vibrating
Travelling in a foreign country is much simpler with a trusty navigation on hand. However, many of us spend so much time looking down at our phone that we miss the sights all around us. At WT | Wearable Technologies we hold a strong belief that wearables entering the market to change the situation and bring us even more convenience. Let’s get started on revealing new developments in GPS devices!
Vibygo
Vibygo provides the best solution for traveling or even sport training with the best outdoor and street map to serve your travelling independence. Vibygo is a revolution wearable bracelet system that uses a unique worldwide patented haptic feedback system. Vibygo guides the users through vibration sequences on the wrist. It means you can get gentle yet clear instructions on running, biking and travel navigation. Additionally, Vibygo is programmed to suggest the best route based on your health condition and to guide you to your target.
GPS Jacket
Wandering around foreign streets with your head buried in a map can be a thing of the past because a GPS jacket by WE:EX can guide you to your destination. By using subtle vibrations, it helps the wearers navigate the city by indicating when to turn left or right. The frequency and intensity of each vibration changes based on the intended instruction: soft left, merge left and hard left each differ in body placement and intensity.
Wearable Experiments: Navigate from Wearable Experiments on Vimeo.
Super Shoes
Super shoes – a pair of enhanced insoles that let your toes do the navigating while you enjoy the sights. Each insole has a Bluetooth radio and a microcontroller. There are three coin cell vibrator motors as an output device under the small toes, while there is a capacitive touch pad under the big toe handles input. You just need to set the destination on your smartphone. Then the shoes would then tie in to your smartphone’s GPS and map application. If the toes on your left foot vibrate, turn left. Vibration on the right foot indicates a right turn.
SuperShoes – tickling shoes that facilitate urban rediscovery from Dhairya Dand on Vimeo.
Haptic vibrations are built into a full physical language of navigation to enhance your experience when exploring a new wonder land. Get out and see the world with these awesome directional devices!
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Video game developer takes a real-time virtual bike tour of the U.K.
To prove just how rewarding a VR-based cycling trip can be, video game developer Aaron Puzey is looking to "ride" across all of the United Kingdom using a stationary bike, Google Maps Street View, and a Samsung Gear VR.
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You can pre-order Fossil’s new Q Wander, Q Marshal smartwatches as of Friday
Fossil announced the Q Wander and Q Marshal earlier this year, and the two devices are finally going on sale this week. The watches will be up for pre-order on Friday and in stores August 29.
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