Friday, June 30, 2017

Here are 4 awesome Amazon Warehouse deals to brighten your weekend

Give your weekend a boost with the latest tech deals from Amazon Warehouse. We rounded up the top four discounts going right now, which can save you more than $80 brand-name gadgets including a smartwatch and Fire tablet.

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Fitbit smartwatch 2017: News and rumors

Fitbit's 2017 smartwatch will reportedly boast GPS, heart-rate monitoring, support for music streaming, and more. But production problems have delayed it significantly. Here is what we know.

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Circuit board that self-destructs when cooled is the most ‘Mission: Impossible’ thing ever

The idea of a circuit board that dissolves the moment it’s cooled totally sounds like something out of the Mission: Impossible movies. In fact, it describes the work of researchers at Vanderbilt University.

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F.lashes is the crazy piece of wearable tech no-one asked for, but everyone wants

Wearable tech doesn't have to mean a smartwatch or a fitness band. Sometimes it can mean something really, really insane like f.lashes, a pair of flashing LED eye-lashes currently taking Kickstarter by storm.

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Thursday, June 29, 2017

Xiaomi Mi Band 2 review

Xiaomi’s back with the Mi Band 2, a sequel to the well-received Mi Band, this time with a screen and a heart rate monitor fitted. Does the addition of more tech ruin the wonderful simplicity of the Mi Band?

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Tuesday, June 27, 2017

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 1200 chips have built-in LTE for always-on connectivity

Qualcomm, the hardware company that supplies the chips for hundreds of wearable Android devices, has announced a new platform -- the Snapdragon Wear 1200. It's bound for low-power, affordable devices in the coming months.

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New wearables boast always-on tracking that lasts a week - CNET

Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 1200 chips promise a new wave of kid, pet and elderly trackers, and maybe fitness trackers too.

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This sweat-powered radio could usher in a new era for activity tracking

Researchers from the University of California, San Diego have invented a smart adhesive sensor that could enable future wearable devices to be charged through the sweat of their users.

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The LumaGlo Crossbelt keeps runners and cyclists safe at night

The LumaGlo Crossbelt is an illuminated belt designed to help runners and cyclists stay more visible when working out after dark. The belt features multi-colored lights and 8 different patterns that help to enhance safety.

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Token is a ring you can use to make payments, store your passwords

Token is a smart ring that has a number of nifty features, like making contactless payments, unlocking your car, storing account passwords, replacing your NFC transit card, and more.

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Interview with Nitin Pai – Senior VP of Marketing and Strategy, Tata Elxsi

Tata Elxsi is amongst the world’s leading providers of design and technology services for product engineering and solutions across industries including Broadcast, Communications and Automotive.

It provides technology consulting, new product design, development, and testing services. Tata Elxsi also provides solutions and services for emerging technologies such as IoT (Internet of Things), Big Data Analytics, Cloud, Mobility, Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence.

We interviewed Nitin Pai, Senior VP of Marketing and Strategy to tell us more about the Tata watch and design thinking for industrial and professional wearables.

Tata Elxsi is working with customers across the world, helping them design and deliver great experiences through their products and services. What is the strategy behind your services?

Technologies such as IoT, AI, virtual and augmented reality, are enabling completely new products, services and interactions, in ways never seen before.

While these technologies bear great promise, they also generate enormous complexity both in the creation and use of these new products and services.

Consumers are demanding simple and meaningful experiences in the use of product and services, transcending underlying technologies and going beyond features and functionality.

Tata Elxsi’s consumer insights and design thinking experience that has been honed over two decades of working with leading global brands across industries, coupled with deep technology expertise and specialist digital capabilities, allow us to harmonize not just form and function, but also the physical and digital aspects, creating new and great experiences for end users.

Our integrated Design and Technology teams help enterprises reimagine their products and services – from strategy, consumer research and insights, to service and experience design, technology implementation, integration, launch and beyond, to help create great consumer experiences and exceptional outcomes for the brand and business.

Beyond the crowded consumer-fitness segment Tata developed a safety wearable watch for the workers of Tata Steel to reduce shop floor injuries. As Tata Elxsi is part of this project can you tell what makes this product stand out in the market talking about a unique selling point?

It is differentiated in its sensor capabilities which have been integrated to suit the particular needs of the workers in that industry, as well as a version that uses LoRa technology (Low Power Wide Area Network) to better address aspects of battery consumption, range, coverage area and infrastructure cost through the network of Tata Communications. Apart from monitoring the wearer’s health parameters as well as his/ her location, the watch also checks for presence of specific noxious gases in the environment and the ambient temperature, both of which have significant safety implications for workers.

What are main challenges of design thinking for industrial and professional wearables?

The key challenge is to be able to relate fully to the purpose that the wearable is required to serve, the operating environment and the context of the wearer. Just to list a few aspects, the design teams need to consider

  • key parameters that really matter in the context of that particular industry and operating conditions – this impacts everything right from what kind of sensors, connectivity protocols, and casing, to selection of components for operating temperature, etc.
  • the nature of work and workwear of the worker – this drives how and where the device should be worn to ensure effective performance. For example, workers wearing gloves cannot access or easily check typical wrist-worn devices; audio alarms may be muffled or not heard at all in noisy conditions, etc.
  • social aspects of ensuring the wearable is always worn while required, and addressing concerns of intrusion of personal space and information of the wearer. In the case of industrial or professional wearables, the information is often consumed not just by the wearer but also the supervisor/ management – this is often overlooked in design, and makes a crucial difference in acceptance and adoption

Do you have any more projects planned in the field of industrial and professional wearables?

We are working on a variety of projects – for companies who are developing wearables for specific industrial scenarios, as well as companies who have developed unique sensor technologies and want to build Systems-on-Module (SoM), develop SDKs and make these available for wearable development. Also, some interesting developments around augmented reality and related wearables for industrial applications.

Completely separately, we are currently engaged in wearables for medical and therapeutic applications which can provide continuous monitoring of health conditions and in certain cases, drug delivery too.

What is your favorite wearable device (except your own) at the moment?

The Dash Pro from Bragi, for its simplicity, form factor and ease-of-use. Of course, we have large debates on whether an earbud should be classified as a wearable J

And also the HoloLens, which we used to create a unique mixed reality experience for the launch of a new sports car for Tata Motors at the Geneva Motor Show 2017, is intriguing in the possibilities it represents for mixed reality and what will happen in this space. This has great significance for industrial/ professional applications too.

 

If you want to learn more about Tata Elxsi and design thinking for industrial and professional wearables, Mr. Pai will be speaking at the WT | Wearable Technologies Conference San Francisco July 25-26.



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Smart kid tracker Jiobit aims to help parents breathe a little easier

Jiobit, a clip-on device that uses machine learning to keep track of your kids, is one of the most advanced of its kind. It lasts as long as two months on a single charge and triangulates location by tapping multiple sensors.

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Monday, June 26, 2017

Verizon Wear24 review

Verizon has a smartwatch called the Wear24, and it runs Android Wear 2.0. How does it stack up against competition like the Apple Watch, and Huawei Watch 2? Here's our full review.

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The ‘e-Mosquito’ wearable is like an Apple Watch that sucks your blood

Fancy a wearable device that sits on your wrist and sips your blood several times a day? No? Well, researchers at Canada’s University of Calgary have built one just in case you change your mind.

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Samsung working on a way to charge a smartwatch just by touching it to your phone

Rumors are gathering about the Samsung Gear S4 smartwatch, a follow-up to last year's Gear S3. There's a chance it may arrive in September, and come with a new wireless charging system that works with a case on your phone.

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Friday, June 23, 2017

Timex is going to use micro-technology to change the way watches look and function

Timex, along with technology company SilMach, wants to change the way quartz watches are powered using micro-technology called PowerMEMS. It has the potential to allow for new designs, longer lasting batteries, and more reliability.

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Wednesday, June 21, 2017

Wearable shipments projected to grow over 20 percent this year

Analysts at IDC predict strong growth in the wearables market, fueled by affordable basic watches and innovative smartwatch software. By 2021, it projects shipments as high as 240.1 million units.

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Wearable Tech Blending into your Every Day Life

You want to make your life smarter? The companies below can help you facing this challenge. They will exhibit at our WT | Wearable Technologies Conference in San Francisco on July 25-26 and present their stunning solutions, whether smart jewelry, IoT solutions or waterproofing.

A bracelet that is not only smart but also fashionable – Ejoy, winner of the WT | Wearable Technologies Innovation World Cup 2016/17 in the category of Smart Jewelry, is an Italian Startup, aiming to combine Italian Handcraft and wearable technologies. They have created a collection of technological bracelets beautifully designed and made in Italy with Murano glass and Carrara marble, able to connect your smartphone or smartwatch to the jewel that will act as notifier. The idea is indeed to offer a user-friendly fully functional device but characterized by a beautiful and attractive design, made thanks to the collaboration with “artistic Murano glass”. Their products are even eco-friendly: some parts of the jewelry are made by recycled leather.

You are looking for a way to make things smarter and don´t know how to do it? Geeny will help. The fully end to end IoT solution and open ecosystem provides complete technology stack and a strong partner network so you can focus on what you do best. It speeds up IoT development and enables you to build ready-to-market propositions in 100 days.

HZO is the answer to waterproofing for manufacturing. HZO is a technology solutions company that provides electronics’ manufacturers and brands in a range of industries with next generation thin-film protection against damage caused by liquid submersion, corrosive environments, humidity, sweat, and debris. With an end-to-end solution that supports mass production, HZO’s patented solutions go beyond the current generation of environment protection.

Jules Borel & Co. is your source for high-end watch and jewelry equipment and supplies. They offer a comprehensive supply of watch materials including movements, crystals, case parts and watch materials, plus findings and batteries. With over 97 years of experience as a watch parts and tools supplier, they are known for their expertise in the microtechnology industry and they are the premier USA dealer for fine tools and equipment from Witschi, Bergeon, Elma, Greiner, and Roxer.

Stay tuned! There are many more exciting exhibitors presenting at our conference in San Francisco on July 25-26…To meet them in person register here: www.bit.ly/regWTUS17



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JanSport’s latest backpack is basically a giant QR code

JanSport has developed a backpack that also works as a kind of QR code. The company has made 300 of the bags, each with a unique design that offers a link to the wearer's favorite website.

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Tuesday, June 20, 2017

Fitbit wants to shine a light on sleep apnea - CNET

The wearables company is developing a device to help you detect if you’re not getting enough air while you sleep.

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SeaSeeker goggles allow Snap Spectacles to shoot underwater scenes

Royal Caribbean just designed a pair of underwater goggles that will safely house Snapchat Spectacles and sent them below the waves with three professional divers. The company expects to offer them exclusively to cruise passengers.

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Nokia retires Withings brand, introduces redesigned digital health lineup

After operating for a little under 10 years, Withings, the French digital health company, is no more. Its products, or at least most of them, will live on under a new brand -- Nokia. 

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Whole Foods pulls its app from Apple Watch and iOS 9 following update

You may love your Apple Watch, but from the looks of it, app makers aren't quite so enamored. It would seem as though a number of major apps have moved away from the wearable -- with Whole Foods now being one of them.

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Armani takes on Android Wear 2.0 with its latest smartwatch

While Fossil's Armani entered the smartwatch world earlier this year with a hybrid, the company is back with an Android Wear 2.0 watch. The device is the latest in Fossil's mission to launch 300 smartwatches this year.

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Women Deserve Smarter Technology That Gives Them the Freedom to Live Happier and Healthier Lives

Kegel training is perhaps not a glamourous topic, but it can help a lot to prevent unpleasant health conditions. We are happy to welcome Elvie at the WT | Wearable Technologies joint pavilion at MEDICA in Düsseldorf on November 13-16. Tania Boler, Co-Founder and CEO at Chiaro, explained why and how pelvic floor muscle training can have a positive impact on women’s health.

1) Can you shortly explain Elvie is about?

I launched Elvie, a cutting-edge women’s health and lifestyle brand creating innovative products that support and empower women of all ages in 2013 with Alex Asseily of Jawbone. Women deserve smarter technology that gives them the freedom to live happier and healthier lives. We specialise in ‘connected devices’ that are designed by women, for women.

Elvie’s first product, the category-defining kegel trainer, launched in 2015. Since then, it has won numerous design and innovation awards, and become a fast favorite of women, celebrities, and health professionals around the world.

2) Who should do Kegel training?

Practicing regular Kegel exercises helps strengthen pelvic floor muscles by developing long-lasting core strength from the inside out, building control, reducing lower back pain and even improving sexual sensation. So there it is something that every woman can benefit from!

One in three women experience pelvic floor issues as a result of pregnancy and childbirth, aging, high-impact sport or genetics – these challenges can affect women of all ages. Bladder control issues may not be glamorous but it is surprisingly common and can improve with regular exercise of the pelvic floor. Women with back problems often discover that they actually need to work on their pelvic floor muscles as all the core muscles work in tandem. In addition, a strong pelvic floor can help women to prepare their body for the additional baby weight during pregnancy and can help them to bounce back post-partum.

The problem is that most women don’t think about it until they are pregnant or beginning to experience health problems. While there is lots that can be done to strengthen a weak pelvic floor, prevention is the best course of action. Elvie is changing the conversation around womanhood and opening up typically taboo women’s issues. By starting a dialogue women are given the opportunity to understand their bodies better and become more aware of the importance of pelvic floor health and how they can maintain it throughout their lives.

3) How does it work?

Elvie’s award-winning kegel trainer is a small pebble-shaped pod that connects to an app via bluetooth. Using groundbreaking biofeedback the device guides women through fun, five minute workouts to build core strength, better control and even heightened sexual pleasure.  As you squeeze your pelvic floor muscles a gem on the app lifts. The stronger your squeeze, the higher the gem lifts. A system of force and motion sensors can also detect the form of contraction and alert the user if she’s exercising incorrectly.

4) Why is Elvie the best choice for pelvic floor training?

What sets Elvie’s kegel trainer apart is its unique combination of the best in medical technology with innovative design that appeals to women. The real-time biofeedback helps users to visualise an otherwise hidden muscle while the LV scoring system and tracking helps women stay motivated and see progress. Unlike any of our competitors, Elvie uses breakthrough technology to detect if you’re exercising incorrectly and helps you get it right.

Our data scientists are continuously working with our developers and health researchers to improve the app’s functionality so that our users can continue to get the most out of it. Improvements are made based on survey feedback from users, as well as insights that we gather from user behaviour and engagement patterns.

When developing the kegel trainer comfort was a key issue for the 150 women that trialed the product. Some other products on the market had hard edges which hurt when being inserted or taken out. Elvie’s kegel trainer has no edges and has a dip at the end to help with insertion. There are two sizes so that women can choose the size that fits them.

We also knew safety was really important as some exercise trainer have had waterproof problems, which is why our kegel trainer is fully waterproof with has no buttons or exposed parts and wirelessly charges in it’s case.

5) Do you have some cool new products in the pipeline? Can you give us a sneak peek?

We’re excited to launch our next product, another disruptive connected health and lifestyle product for women, in early 2018 and we plan to have four products on the market by 2020.

From pregnancy and childbirth to periods and menopause, being a woman is an extraordinary journey but much of the technology available to women isn’t tailored to our unique needs. Which is why we create products that change women’s lives for the better.

Ultimately, the vision is for Elvie to be the global hub for connected health and lifestyle products for women.

6) What is your favorite wearable device (besides your own) and why?

I’m excited about doppel which is due to launch this summer. The arm band creates a rhythmic pulse on the inside of your wrist that we naturally entrain to, so it can be used to make you feel more alert or calm you down. It’s a unique concept and a device that could have a meaningful impact on lots of people’s lives.

We warmly invite you to visit Chiaro / Elvie at the WT | Wearable Technologies joint pavilion at MEDICA in Düsseldorf on November 13-16 in hall 15.



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Saturday, June 17, 2017

The best true wireless earbuds you can buy

If you can't stand the tangle of cords, or you're just excited about completely wireless earbuds, you're going to need some help separating the wheat from the chaff. Check out our list to lan the best wireless earbuds for all your needs.

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Friday, June 16, 2017

Nadi X helps improve your yoga skills with feedback you can feel

Embedded electronics in Nadi X yoga apparel work with a smartphone app to coach you to correct yoga postures. Suggested for novices and experts, Nadi X yoga pants help with poses silently for use inside and outside.

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Thursday, June 15, 2017

A better night’s sleep isn’t a far-off dream with this sci-fi wearable

If a good night's sleep sometimes feels like a far-off dream, then perhaps you should try this cool wearable, which uses an EEG and clever audio technology to lull you into a blissful rest, and keep you there until the morning.

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Control your GoPro camera while running with the latest update to the Polar V800

Polar updated its V800 watch, adding support for remotely controlling the GoPro Hero 5 action camera as well as compatibility with Stryd, a device designed to measure power for runners during workouts.

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Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Totto’s T-Track Backpack features smart-tracking and anti-theft technology

The new T-Track Backpack from Totto offers a unique combination of smart-tracking and anti-theft technologies, mixed with modern technology comforts to meet the needs of today's business people and students.

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Tuesday, June 13, 2017

Get a good night’s sleep with the six best sleep trackers of 2017

There are a handful of different ways you can leverage today's tech to get a good night's sleep. Here, we've rounded up six of the best ways to do so, whether you prefer a bedside solution or one tailor-made for your mattress.

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Translate One2One generates spoken language translation in real time

Lingmo's Translate One2One earpiece can translate up to nine languages without an internet or bluetooth connection. The earpiece uses IBM Watson’s Natural Language Processor and Language Translation APIs to translate languages in seconds.

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Best Buy gadget rental scheme lets you try before you buy

Best Buy is about to introduce a rental scheme for popular tech products so customers can try before they buy. Cameras, fitness trackers, and audio equipment will be included in the scheme, which will reportedly launch later this month.

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Monday, June 12, 2017

Wearable system with 3D camera makes visually impaired people more mobile

Researchers at MIT have developed a wearable device designed to help users with visual impairments more easily navigate their surroundings. It can even tell them when a seat is empty so they can sit down.

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Sony’s latest watch has an E Ink band and face so you can customize every inch

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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Snap’s second-gen Spectacles will take advantage of augmented reality

Snap is reportedly planning some big changes for the second iteration of its Spectacles wearable, which is currently in development, including a greater focus on augmented reality functionality.

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Sunday, June 11, 2017

If you need an extra hand (or two) these wearable limbs can help you out

Engineers at the University of Tokyo have built a device that gives wearers an extra pair of arms. Dubbed MetaLimbs, it's controlled with a users feet and knees, enabling them to move the arms around and even grasp objects.

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Saturday, June 10, 2017

We still can’t cure Parkinson’s, but tech is making life easier for sufferers

Parkinson’s disease’s tremors can leave its victims unable to live without assistance, but new technology and talented designers are creating hardware that makes life easier for sufferers, their families, and medical professionals. It’s not a cure, but it’s the next best thing.

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Friday, June 9, 2017

Get a good night’s sleep with the six best sleep trackers of 2017

There are a handful of different ways you can leverage today's tech to get a good night's sleep. Here, we've rounded up six of the best ways to do so, whether you prefer a bedside solution or one tailor-made for your mattress.

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Interview with Thomas Felis – VP Innovation, thyssenkrupp Elevator Americas

Thyssenkrupp Elevator Corporation is a company that designs, builds, install, upgrade and maintains smart and innovative mobility systems for a wide variety of applications. Among these applications are: 

  • Passenger and freight elevators
  • Escalators and moving walks
  • Passenger boarding bridges
  • Stage systems
  • Stair and platform lifts
  • Customized service and modernization solutions
  • Innovations: ACCEL, MULTI, MAX

We interviewed Thomas Felis, Vice President of Innovation to tell us the innovations that they are using when it comes to fulfilling customers needs.

What are you going to present at the WT | Wearable Technologies Conference in SF on July 25-26?

How to create a very impactful customer experience using the HoloLens while measuring stairways.

 How can HoloLens support maintenance workers?

It allows for troubleshooting hands free while being connected to a subject matter expert.

Why did you choose HoloLens?

Because it has all capabilities of a full PC, has hands-free operations and a mixed reality display.

Is the demand/interest of wearable tech growing in the industrial sector?

As far as I know, many companies are currently exploring the use of wearable technologies to create better customer experiences or higher operating efficiencies.

What are the most important factors you have to take into consideration for wearables at the workplace? What are the challenges?

You need to have a clear strategy and commitment from leadership. Challenges are in the area of your company’s internal infrastructure not ready for it or the device not necessarily rugged enough for industrial applications.

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Thursday, June 8, 2017

If you are thinking about buying a Fitbit, these deals make it the perfect time

Amazon is offering discounts up to $60 on several Fitbit fitness tracker models. We've created a quick rundown of the discounted models to help you decide which one is best for your needs.

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Accessorize your Apple Watch with cases, stands, straps, and more

If you've already got your eye on the Apple Watch, then you might want to consider a few handy extras. Here, we've rounded up the best Apple Watch accessories we've seen so far.

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The quantified kid: Wearables for children are on the rise, for better and worse

Kiddo is a kid-focused wearable device, capable of monitoring everything from your child's skin temperature and heart rate to their nutrition. The question is whether we're ready for children's wearable devices?

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Wednesday, June 7, 2017

New Harvard-designed exosuit could take a lot of stress out of your morning run

They say that exercise is as much about your mental toughness as it is your physical endurance, and if that's true, Harvard's brains just might make your brain a bit more conducive to working out.

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These are our three favorite Amazon tech bargains today

Wednesday's Amazon Gold Box deals feature a Pebble smart watch, a wearable 4K action camera, and an indoor digital HDTV antenna. Enjoy discounts as deep as 55 percent off for savings of up to $55.

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Staying Safe and Healthy – These Wearables Will Help

Eating clean, exercising often and getting regular sleep is for sure the most basic and natural way to stay healthy. But why not getting on the next level with supporting wearable technology?! Also personal safety is a big topic in the wearables industry. The following companies provide stunning healthcare, wellness and safety solutions guiding you in your everyday life. At our WT | Wearable Technologies Conference in San Francisco on July 25-26 you get the chance to discover their technology and meet them in person.

ADAMM is a wearable technology by Health Care Originals that helps understand and monitor your asthma more easily. It is a three-part solution: a wearable to detect precursor symptoms of asthma, a smartphone app for the management plan basics and a web portal to detect the treatment efficacy. 300 Million people globally who have asthma can benefit from this wearable. The device and the app will be able to alert you when you experiencing an asthma situation, journaling, treatment plans, displays, and the tracking and information on the treating of symptoms. Health Care Originals is a leading digital health startup, integrating IoT technologies to empower everyone through improved understanding and management of their health and medical conditions. With ADAMM they have won the WT | Wearable Technologies Innovation World Cup 2015/16 in the category of Healthcare & Wellness.

Heart attacks and arrhythmias can happen in at least expected places – that is why lifesaving care demands constant monitoring of crucial vital signs, not only in intensive care units. HealthWatch, a pioneer in harnessing textile technology, developed the MasterCaution®, the first and only 3-12 lead ECG smart digital garment that is CE/FDA-Cleared. This is a non-lifestyle changing disruptive technology, based on wearable textile-electrodes and heart-sensing sensors and technologies, providing accurate digital health diagnostic services including mobile cardiac telemetry, patient monitoring tele-health services and other services that allow for in-home medical services.

Another device that can save your life is the heart monitoring smartwatch of iBeat. Equipped with medical-grad sensors the smartwatch continually monitors users’ 24-7 heart activity. In the case of a life-threatening emergency, iBeat will instantly alert the user, their loved ones, emergency responders, and their Heart Hero network in real-time, helping ensure immediate care delivery and potentially saving the user’s life. Almost 600,000 people suffer from sudden heart stoppages every year. iBeat is a technology company empowering people to be fearless, explore, and live longer lifes.

InBody is the global leader in body composition. Using direct segmental multifrequency BIA technology with InBody’s patented voltage thumb electrodes, InBody devices represent the best in body composition analysis. In 60 seconds or less, InBody’s devices can determine your body fat percentage, total body water, skeletal muscle mass, BMR, and more.

Bladder control is a common issue after having children. To help everyday women manage this issue, LifeSense developed Carin, a line of hi-tech, absorbent, and beautiful underwear allowing women to monitor urine loss throughout the day. Fitted with a sensor and accompanied by an app and exercise plan, Carin empowers women to take control of their bodies and health without sacrificing style and comfort. Lifesense brings design and tech together to revolutionize healthcare. With wearable technology we empower people to understand and work on their health independently. Carin has won the WT | Wearable Technologies Innovation World Cup 2016/17 in the category of Healthcare & Wellness.

In a bad situation, it is difficult to use a mobile phone for calling help. Wearsafe is a safety service designed to connect and protect your staff – on the road, at the office, or in the shop, you can back them up wherever you want. During an accident, incident, or crisis, Wearsafe will instantly give their selected network all the information and tools needed to send the right help, right away. Wearsafe.help makes sharing critical information with security and emergency responders easy. Combining alert management, dispatch aid, and incident reporting in a web-based central console, the device enables improved situational awareness and faster response times. Wearsafe is a great way to care for your most valuable asset, your employees.

We will introduce more interesting exhibitors of our upcoming conference in San Francisco soon – stay tuned!



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Tuesday, June 6, 2017

GoPro Hero5 Black action cam is now just $349 on Amazon, its lowest price yet

Amazon is currently offering the GoPro Hero5 Black action camera for just $349 -- its lowest price yet. The most powerful model in the GoPro family, the Hero5 Black is our pick for the best action cam available right now.

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Apple and Xiaomi trump Fitbit to become wearable kings - CNET

The wearables industry grew nearly 20 percent year-on-year, and Apple was the biggest beneficiary.

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Monday, June 5, 2017

Nutty wearable mattress straps a nap to your body - CNET

If you don't mind looking like an oddball and you really want to nap anywhere, check out Simone Giertz's idea for a portable mattress.

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Apple’s WatchOS 4.0 improves activity tracking, adds intelligent Siri watch face

Apple has launched an update to its Apple Watch operating system, watchOS 4. The update brings an intelligent Siri watch face, along with better activity tracking and updates to the Music app.

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These robotic shorts will improve your running performance

Researchers have created a lightweight exosuit capable of making the wearer run faster by applying force to their legs. The design could one day be used to help people recover after injury.

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Sunday, June 4, 2017

Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Cheap AR goggles, 3D printing on a conveyor belt

Check out our roundup of the coolest crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the web this week. You can't buy this stuff yet, but it sure is fun to gawk!

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Friday, June 2, 2017

Weekly Rewind: Apple’s Siri speaker, solar startups, Charlize Theron’s ‘Atomic Blonde’

In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. So much news goes on that it's almost impossible for mere mortals with real lives to keep track of it. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick and dirty list of the top 10 tech stories from this week.

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Snap’s Spectacles hit Europe, venture outside the U.S. for the first time

Snap's colorful smiling Snapbots are now in Europe, along with online availability overseas, reaching Snapchat's second largest user base. The camera glasses shoot 10-second videos to share on Snapchat.

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Here’s how to watch Apple’s WWDC 2017, and what to expect

Apple's 2017 Worldwide Developer Conference is nearly here. Here's all the iOS, MacBook, and iPad news we expect to see -- and some surprises that might be in store. Don't know how to watch the keynote? We've got you covered.

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Patent hints that Essential’s vision for the future could extend to AR glasses

Essential has much bigger plans than just a smartphone and smart speaker. Patents filed by Andy Rubin's startup show a Google Glasses-like device with augmented reality capabilities.

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11 new things you can do with your Android Wear smartwatch - CNET

Google's second attempt at wearables is full of new features and tweaks. Here's what you need to know.

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Thursday, June 1, 2017

Garmin wants to help you up your golf game with this GPS golf watch

This could be the summer of your golf game if Garmin has anything to say about things. The wearable maker has just unveiled its newest GPS golf watch, the Approach S60, and it'll set you back $400.

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The M.Y. Misfit lets you mix and match your favorite fitness-tracker styles

Looking to create your own fitness tracker? Misfit has launched a tool to mix and match Misfit's tracker styles, called M.Y. Misfit. The tool lets you create your own style using Misfit's range of tracker bodies, straps, and more.

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