In a recent investor call, Fitbit revealed plans to announce a new smartwatch this spring that it hopes will cater to the female market and carry more "mass appeal" than its two previous releases, the Fitbit Blaze and Fitbit Ionic.
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With yet another popular Nokia phone resurrected from the dead, a driverless car powered by a smartphone, and of course, the return of the Samsung’s Galaxy S-series, Mobile World Congress 2018 in Barcelona has been lively, packed with plenty to see and experience. Then it snowed. Like the blackout at CES this year, it’s all anyone could […]
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The SweetzPot Flow is a new wearable that not only tracks an athlete's heart rate, but also their breathing as well, providing a better sense of aerobic efficiency that improves endurance and speed over time.
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The Mobile World Congress 2018 #MWC18 had its kick-off yesterday in Barcelona and it brings once again the most innovative and cutting-edge technologies in the mobile market. Needless to say, new wearable technologies have also been revealed in these past two days. Check out the latest company´s highlights and top products we have selected for you!
Looking for some trendy and disruptive solutions? Some of the Innovation World Cup finalists (and winners!!!!) made their way to Barcelona after being part of our WT | Wearable Technologies 2018 EUROPE and they will be presenting their ground-breaking products until this Thursday. By the way, the IOT/WT Innovation World Cup Pitch & Award Ceremony will take place today at ACCIO Brokerage Event* Stand CS20 (between Hall 4-5).
Don´t miss the chance to see these start-ups on stage and also to meet them in person at their booths: TRACKTICS (Hall 8.1 Swiss Pavilion), iBreve, MagnaSCI, HawaDawa, Beexlab, TipCrop, StethoMe, MyClose, Intellinium (Innovation City) and TrackNet.
Moreover, Wearable Technologies has spotted (just in time!) big trends that promise to be the new hit in the tech market:
AI Smart Wearable “VC-NX01”, by Onkyo, is the newest neckable AI-based solution unveiled this year. It provides the user with music, but the cool thing about it is that it automatically activates when placed around the neck. Also, the user will be able to customize their preferred assistant´s voice and geographical location. Be sure to check out our article on neckables by clicking here!
Vuzix (Booth CS80) and Tooz Technologies (Deutsche Telekom & Carl Zeiss) are also present in this year´s event! Learn more about their solutions and smart glasses by clicking here!
Digitalization & Connectivity are expected to be boosted with 5G services. DOCOMO will demonstrate this year use cases for its most recent 5G technology. One of the highlights will include a live demonstration of a humanoid robot, or “5G Robot”, that is able to mirror movements and complete tasks in real-time.
Payment with wearables promises to be the big next thing in IoT. Studies suggest that at least 175 million European are predicted to use contactless payment services options by 2020. Garmin smartwatch users that integrates Garmin Pay Technology can now download their CaixaBank Visa Card and effect direct and simple payments in Spain. Garmin Pay Technology is being currently implemented in its vívoactive® 3 device and is expected to be in more than 20 devices in the upcoming months.
CaixaBank was not the only bank that Visa has teamed up in these past weeks. The National Bank of Greece has also paired up with them in order to develop a new jewellery that will enable people to make secure payments with a tap at any contactless-enabled terminal. Hopefully these new rings and bracelets will be available in the market any time soon!
New smartwatches technologies are also being featured this year! Google announced today new specific tasks in Android application with its Google Assistant. Its actions are not available in 7 languages and will be able to better understand location-based questions from their Android smartwatches users.
Moreover, Tata Communications (digital infrastructure provider) and Omate (wearables maker) are working together to gear their new Omate x Nanoblock children´s smartwatch with safe, prompt and global connectivity. Don´t miss the opportunity to check their demo at Tata Communications´booth – Hall 2 H30.
And last but not least, ASU is displaying a prototype of their Cast One smartwatch. A watch that has an embedded projector, and allows its users to have information displayed can on the back of your hand – or just like a movie – on a nearby wall!
Beyond excited with these new products and trends? We also are! Be sure to stay tuned for more news on wearables technologies coming soon!
Fitbit is back at it again with the release of its Fitbit Ionic: Adidas edition. Intended to help runner reach their peak performance, this smartwatch promises a "unique Adidas coaching experience."
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Looking for an action cam but don’t want to shell out the big bucks for a high-end GoPro? Check out these great GoPro alternatives, including some 4K-capable cameras, that won’t leave you broke.
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Cultural tourism is a significant part of the U.S. economy. But visitors to historic sites are wanting more info-tainment. ARtGlass presents more digestible and engaging content.
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Missed the January 1st to start new habits? If so, it is still not too late. Why waiting for 2019 if you can go for positive lifestyle changes right now? We know that old habits die hard, hence we have selected some new gadgets for you that will be keen to get rid of unhealthy choices as well as to improve your life. Check them out!
Did you know that tobacco up to half of its users? No exception. According to World Health Organization (WHO), tobacco kills over 7 million people on a yearly basis in the most gruesome ways, such as: lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, coronary heart disease, among many others. If you feel like your time to quit cigarettes has come you should learn more about Smokebeat. Smokebeat, powered by Somatix, is a wearable body motion detector that can track if a smoker is smoking by looking for a specific movement pattern: hand-to-mouth gestures other than eating or drinking. Its detector and share features enable physicians to passively monitor the patient, give follow up on and enhance smoker adherence with tailored cessation treatments. Moreover, Smokebeat uses big data analysis and SERF
(Social, Emotional, Rational and Financial) motivation engine to deliver different combinations of tailored CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy). According to Eran Ofir – CEO of Somatix –, when smokers are exposed to their own smoking statistics they tend to lower significantly their smoking volume.
Lack of sleep can lead to surprisingly severe effects other than fatigue. Weight gaining and even mental health issues (e.g. bipolar disorder and schizophrenia) are also linked to sleep deprivation. With RestOn you can now monitor your whole sleep throughout the night. RestOn is a non-wearable strip-like gadget that can be placed under your bedsheet and measures different sleeping patters such as body movement and breathing & heart rates. Besides that, RestOn can also keep a comprehensive score of your sleep as sleep time and duration, number of times waking up and/or turning over and leaving the bed. These when analyzed can provide the user with important information about their actual sleep quality.
Low back pain is one of the most common complaints associated with poor posture. Nonetheless, neck, arms and shoulders are also areas that can be highly affected by postural dysfunction – thus causing fatigue, numbness and pain. FitNeck is proven to correct poor posture by strengthening specific stabilizer muscles in your neck and realigning your head back over your body. The device was designed in cooperation with doctors and chiropractors and is the only home device that assists in performing cervical retraction. FitNeck was funded by Indiegogo last November and started its shipping in December – the device has two-year warranty.
There are over 90,000 deaths from alcohol-related causes every year in the US. From alcohol poisoning deaths, car accidents, accidental drowning, to liver disease and chronic pancreatitis – among many others. If you were able to keep track of the amount of alcohol you have been consuming, would you do it? PROOF is a sleek wrist band wearable that uses disposable cartridges to track blood alcohol content (BAC) levels through your skin. Alcohol molecules pass through your skin when you drink and PROOF´s technology converts these alcohol molecules into electric signals that can be measure by their application. The bracelet is embedded with LED lights that will be flashed once you have reached your individual limit, alerting you that it is time to stop. Herein, it is important to stress out that drinking and driving is NEVER a smart idea. Nonetheless, keeping real track of your actual alcohol consumption can be considered as a turning point when deciding to adopt a new lifestyle.
Check also our article on wearables that can measure your BAC levels here!
A lot of us have posture that, quite frankly, sucks. A new Kickstarter device promises to help us solve that, however, courtesy of what might very well be the world’s smartest insoles.
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Luxury brand Frederique Constant officially unveiled its latest timepiece -- the Hybrid Manufacture. The new watch is the first of its kind to merge mechanical movement with smartwatch features, and is set to launch this summer.
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It´s been 5 years since Google Glass was released in the market. Time flies, right? Since then we have stumbled upon some attempts in the smart glasses market – these somehow only had their heyday for a short-period. Anyhow, 2018 promises to be the year for smart glasses! Big names have been investing in this not so new market and their new products will have a great deal of influence on how we perceive these glasses.
Deutsche Telekom and Carl Zeiss have paired up and created Tooz Technologies, a smart glasses joint venture in which each company holds a 50 % stake. This partnership couldn´t have been any better since Carl Zeiss will provide their optical AR technology whilst Deutsche Telekom will be responsible for connectivity services. Tooz Technologies will aim at a broad variety of customer with its products and their solutions are expected to be marketed to both consumers as well as enterprise clients. According to Dr. Ulrich Simons – Head of the Corporate Research and Technology at Zeiss –, the goal is to develop glasses that can be light and design-acceptable to the industry and consumers. Namely, unobtrusive glasses that bring value and can be carried along on a daily basis.
Vaunt smart glasses, powered by Intel, have been another recent exciting release. They look like normal eyeglasses and don’t have a camera embedded, nor a glowing LCD screen or buttons. Intel´s Vaunt glasses were designed with a light plastic frame and could possibly be mistaken by a normal pair of Wayfarers. Nonetheless, these smart glasses hide something on the inside: two little modules built into the stems of the eyeglasses. These modules can project pictures directly onto the wearers Iris! The first-gen models will be controlled by simple gestures as nodding your head. Vaunt smart glasses are still in beta and there is no concrete prevision when it will come to the market.
But there is not only news for consumers on the glasses market also professional users can look forward to some new releases!
Vuzix Blade, by Vuzix, is an augmented reality smart glasses that provide the user with a smart display with a see-through viewing experience. Vuzix has other types of smart glasses launched in the market, such as Vuzix M300 and Vuzix M100 which focused more on industrial and enterprise. Vuzix Blade is the company’s try to delight the general public with its discrete design and tempting features. The wearer can access information such as mapping directions, weather information, restaurants ratings, alerts and many more without checking your smartphone. Furthermore, the smart glasses are paired with Android, iOS, and Wi-Fi. Vuzix announced earlier this month that their Blade smart glasses now have Alexa Amazon integration and according to Alex Kelly – Vuzix´s Director of Innovation & Strategic Partnerships – Alexa-enabled technologies will allow users not only to see the digital world but also to communicate with it hands-free, at any-time.
VPS 16 glasses from Viewpoint are embedded with stereoscopic cameras in the nose bridge that enables the tracking of spatial vision. Namely, the spatial plane can be precisely determined by the user. VPS 16 is equipped with 4 cameras that support different customer in different situations e.g. enhancing the visibility of road signs, supporting surgeons executing operations as well as improving athletes´ performance. Moreover, the technology behind VPS 16 allows real-time streaming of video and eye coordinates to any kind of mobiles such as laptop, tablet or smartphone. The smart glasses weigh 41-gramme, which can be the perfect fit for an everyday wear once its weight doesn´t leave the user any pressure sores.
Eager for more? You can meet Viewpoint in person at our next WT | Wearable Technologies Conference 2018 USA in San Francisco that will take place on 11th and 12th of July. Check out our 2017´s conference program and stay tuned for more updates coming soon!! You can pre-register here.
VSP Global is now rolling out Level, a set of "smart" glasses that tracks your daily activities, such as calories burned and distance traveled. The drawback is that the specs are only available through participating optometrists.
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Check out our roundup of the best new 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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Smartwatches have come a long way since their humble beginnings, and now is the time to buy one if you haven't already. We've rounded up the best smartwatch deals available right now.
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If you're ready to kick-start your fitness regimen (or just take your current one to the next level), we've created a quick rundown of the best, most current Fitbit deals to help you decide which one is best for you.
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Mechanical watches are simple compared to smartwatches; but for Swiss Reimagined they’re not quite simple enough. The team decided to do something about it. The result is SNGLRTY, a watch that accurately tells time with just one hand.
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The Apple Watch has surged to prominence in recent years. If you're in the market for an iOS wearable, we've sniffed out the best Apple Watch deals available right now for all three models of this great smartwatch.
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The Tap Strap is an amazing wearable keyboard that turns gestures into taps, so you'll never need to touch your keyboard or touchscreen to type out a text message or email again.
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The numbers are alarming. According to World Health Organization (WHO), over 177.00 million people die every year from cardio vascular diseases – basically 30% of all deaths worldwide. Heart related diseases rise steadily with age, yet younger adults are becoming more and more inclined to be at risk earlier in life. One of the main reasons for that is the high rates of obesity that have been increasing year after year. Also, high blood pressure patients are also proved to be a risk group for CVD´s.
February is the American Heart Month and we would like to raise awareness about this topic and well as to share the latest wearables and technologies that will support you in keeping good track of your heart´s health!
Scientists of the University of Tokyo have developed a second skin that is able to perform heart scans – something that is only available at hospitals. The elastic material can be stuck onto the body and is embedded with an integrated sensor system, which can wirelessly record and transmit the patient’s biometric data to a smartphone in real-time. Moreover, its breathable material with LEDs and stretchable wiring on a rubber sheet can be the best option for elderly people since it lighter and provokes less skin irritation. According to one of the developers, Professor Someya, this wearable is expected to reach the market in 2021 and will change the way we see care home systems.
The Northwestern University has paired up with Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in order to create a new type of stretchable electronic. This can be used in advanced medical care and by patients who are going through stroke rehabilitation. Herein, it is valid to mention that cardio vascular disease may harden the blood flow through the arteries – thereafter, causing the patient a heart attack or a stroke. Nonetheless, the new bandage throat sensor can capture the patient´s swallowing ability as well as his patterns of speech by measuring vibrations of the vocal cords. According to John Rogers – Engineering Professor at the Northwestern University –, these features are keen when diagnosing and treating aphasia (a communication disorder associated with stroke). Whenever patients are underperforming, clinicians will be alerted. Also, the data collected by the sensors can be displayed in a dashboard, thus facilitating analysis for both patients and clinicians.
Vital Scout, VivaLnk, is a wireless wearable patch that makes use of ECG sensors to gather Heart Rate (HR) and Respiratory Rate (RR) data with medical-grade accuracy. Its specialized algorithms enable Vital Scout to monitor physical activity, as well as stress levels and sleep quality. The wearable works like a band-aid that can be worn over the heart with electro-gel adhesives, so that users can keep up with their routine without a hassle. Its battery lasts up to 72 hours and provides the wearer with continuous monitoring and biometric feedback in real-time. One can keep track of their health status by checking the Vital Scout app, that provides the patient and physician with clear and detailed data.
Physicists at the University of Sussex designed a new kind of wearable technology: liquid-based sensors. This new technology contains graphene, a sensitive (yet strong), flexible and conductive material that is able to track vital information wirelessly, such as respiration and heart rates. Professor Alan Dalton adds that the sensor has a great potential to early detect life-threatening symptoms as cardiac arrhythmia and sleep apnoea. Moreover, graphene is an affordable material, which means that this future product will be accessible to many people.
So far as one can tell, the wearable heart device industry is driving a strong trend of R&D investments and we can´t hardly wait for the new products that are going to be the next blow in the market! Stay tuned for more news and market trends coming soon!
Fitbits are amazingly helpful tools for setting fitness goals and tracking progress. However, different activities require different metrics. We've gathered a list of the best Fitbits for running, swimming, biking, and other popular activities.
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The Fossil Q Neely is small, but this beautiful watch comes with a variety of smart functions. Track your activity, receive alerts, and calculate your commute time, all while wearing a chic-looking timepiece.
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Engineers at the University of Washington have created a wearable sensor from tissue paper that’s capable of detecting a person’s pulse, the blink of an eye, and assorted other movements.
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There's no bigger show for mobile tech geeks than Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. This is where flagship phones are born and intriguing new wearables shine. For 2018, everyone from Samsung and LG to app makers and small startups will descend on the Fira conference center from Feb. 26 to March 1 to show […]
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Wearable technologies have been evolving in the most unexpected fields, yet whenever we think about wearables the first fields that come to our minds are healthcare, fitness, lifestyle and similar areas, right? Did you know that wearables in the military force is a sector that entails an enormous load of wearable novelties since the 80´s? Moreover – as reported by Questale – its sales is expected to grow by 45% until 2022. Still, the question here is not to decide whether it will bring more goods or harms, since this discussion can get pretty tricky depending on beliefs and conviction. What we aim with this article is to enlighten our readers on how the military scenario and the soldiers of the future might look like in the upcoming years.
Curious? Then be sure to keep reading it!
According to recent studies, wearable technologies will enable soldiers to either track and be tracked in real-time and great precision – which will ensure the safety of these soldiers as well as to diminish risk of failure in high-risked operations. In this respect, developing technologies that are discreet and can be carried along the soldier can be a life changer.
Norinco, a Chinese enterprise, is now developing a new generation of military exoskeletons. These will enable soldiers to carry over 100kg of supplies without much struggle since the soldier would have its strength powered up. Yet, this exoskeleton is not based on any surreal Terminator movie. In our past WT | Wearable Technologies Conference 2018 EUROPE, Ekso Bionics presented on stage an exoskeleton for industrial applications that supports workers to achieve physical movements, which were thought to be unachievable.
A system called Arielle, by ST Engineering, has been combining elements such as helmets embedded with smart-glasses, smart-clothing, bracelets, different sensors, cameras, smartwatches, you name it. These gears will change the daily-life of thousands of soldiers when it comes to: providing soldiers with AR images that will ease communication and coordinate tracking, body temperature tracking, long-lasting batteries for the most various devices, notifying colleagues with the probability of armed conflicts as well as day-night vision.
However, it is important to point out that when it comes to military every possible data generated by these gears is extremely sensitive. Companies and developers have to be positive that their technologies are safeguarded so that the soldiers will not have their identities revealed nor spotted by the general public.
In a nutshell, these wearables are not completely estranged from the wearables we are used to see on our daily-basis. We are simply not used to seeing them on our way to work or anywhere. Mostly important here is: they are out there and have been used as inspiration for many types of wearables that are familiar to many of us. Once we have more reports and news about the military wearables we will keep you posted since they have a great potential of shaping our current technologies and how we know it. In the meantime, stay tuned for more news!
The latest smart watch from Finnish company Suunto, the Suunto 3 Fitness promises to deliver a unique approach to fitness, and claims to adapt to training rhythms in order to provide customized training regimens to boost your wellness.
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While the Olympians engaged in downhill races are doubtless some of the most talented folks in the game, the breakneck speeds they're able to reach put them even more at risk for a crash. Luckily, the D-air Ski can help.
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Smartwatches have come a long way since their humble beginnings, and now is the time to buy one if you haven't already. We've rounded up the best smartwatch deals available right now.
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As per a new report from Reuters, the Finnish gear company Nokia has begun "a strategic review of its digital health business," which includes recently acquired Withings, and may cut up to 400 jobs in its native Finland.
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These smart navigation boots can accurately track a wearer's location indoors -- no GPS technology required. They could be used by firefighters or soldiers to help them navigate better.
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One of the key aspects about wearable technologies is that they come in a wide range of products, shapes, colors, among many others. Which means, even if you are not a big fan of watches, bracelets, belts you can still savor to the most other tech gadgets, such as: rings, earrings and even neckbands! Are you a wearable enthusiastic? If so stay tuned, because we are about to share with you the coolest and newest releases on neckbands that just hit the market!
NUGUNA Neckband, by NUGUNA, assists people with hearing loss. Its technology is apt to sense sounds levels around the wearer and will inform them which kind of sounds what in their surroundings. All of that made by different vibrations from the neckband. Plus, the wearer also receives different pre-selected notifications of incoming calls, SMS, important alarms and reminders. NUGUNA is one of the only neckables that can also warn wearers on natural catosthrophes such as earthquakes and tornadoes. It weighs only 50g and comes in two different colors: white and carmine red.
FITT360, by Linkflow, works as a 360 camera that is capable of capturing your expressive reality effortlessly. With this neckable you can now have all the details that you might have missed during a trip or special moment. These moments can either be saved onto your device or be streamed in real-time through social network. Moreover, FITT360 can also be used as a Bluetooth headset to listen to your favorite soundtracks or to answer your phone calls. Linkflow´s headset is embedded with 3 HD cameras, is water resistant and heat proof – which means you will not feel your neck burning in case you are directly exposed to the sun.
Voyager 6200UC, by Plantronics, was officially released last month and it is the first neckable headset developed by the company. One of its special features is that it supports both active and passive noise cancellation and it includes four omni-directional microphones – which will cover all the surrounding sounds and give you the perfect audio experience! Voyager 6200UC´s battery-time is also another plus for this new gadget. It lasts up to 9 hours of talk time and up to 16 hours of listening time. The neckable headset comes in two different colors (black or sands) and costs $299.95.
JBL and Under Armour have paired up and developed the newest wireless neckbands-headphone: the UA Sport Wireless Flex. The neckable can be perfectly adjusted onto your neck, which means that for very active times you can simply tighten it up so it will not feel loosen or sliding off your neck. Plus, the UA Sport Wireless Flex provides the wearer with a pretty convenient feature called RunSafe: which is basically a flashlight LED safety light that can be seen even in the most darkened conditions – perfect for outdoor running and cycling. It can be rapidly charged and a full charge gives you up to 12 hours of entertainment.
A $100 bill can get you further than you might think -- so long as you know where to look. Check out our picks for the best tech under $100, whether you're in the market for headphones or a virtual-reality headset.
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The Apple Watch has surged to prominence in recent years. If you're in the market for an iOS wearable, we've sniffed out the best Apple Watch deals available right now for all three models of this great smartwatch.
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The 2018 Olympic Winter Games has officially kicked-off last Friday! As many of you might have already heard, the event can be particularly dangerous since their competitors have to push their bodies to the edge in such low and fridgid temperatures. Thus, it is no wonder that the Olympic teams have invested a great deal of effort when it comes to bringing their athletes technologies that can enhance their performance and safety throughout the next days. We have selected some of the coolest and buzzing technologies and gadgets that are being featured at this year´s games. Check them out:
Ralph Lauren specially designed a self-heating jacket for the TEAM USA athletes. Ralph Lauren´s jacket works almost like an electric blanket and its mechanism was developed exclusively for Ralph Lauren. The heating system is made from electronic printed conductive inks (in the shape of the American flag) that conducts heat and connects to a small battery pack sewn to the interior of the jackets. Moreover, the printed conductive inks are flexible and stretchable, which will allow the American athletes to perform all kinds of motion while protected from the low temperatures (until 20 below zero). This wearable is water-repellent and its battery lasts up to 11 hours.
The Halo Sport neurostimulation headset, by Halo Neuroscience, looks like normal headphones – however, its features are way beyond its design and presentation. The headset can be connected to a paired mobile application that promotes brain elasticity and development of muscle memory. According to Halo Sport, their device is the perfect choice for athletes who want to improve their training and practice. Furthermore, by optimizing your motor cortex your muscles can perform better in many ways, such as: motor skills, endurance and strength!
SmartSuit, by Samsung, is the perfect wearable for skaters who want to boost their skating performance. The gear will allow the user to track their body position metrics that will be analyzed in real-time by a coach within the accompanying application. Additionally, the suit makes use of 5 embedded sensors that measures body posture and calculates how far a skater´s hips are from the ice. If the athlete isn’t bended at an optimal level a vibration reminder will be to the skater so that he or she can correct their posture in order to avoid future injuries.
Other than sport wearables, the 2018 Olympic Winter Games is also featuring mobile payment wearables gears! Visa in cooperation with Lotte Card have developed three types of devices that will smooth the way payments are being done throughout the whole event. These come as gloves, a commemorative sticker and an Olympic pin. The question now is whether these products will sustain the momentum for other events or even become part of our routine?
In a nutshell, it is interesting to see how the winter sports wearables have been booming the market with its innovative technologies and solutions. Let´s hope that these cutting-edge gadgets will influence the upcoming new technologies that will be part of our daily lives. In the meantime – while we keep on waiting – be sure to follow all the competitions and cheer for your favorite teams and athletes!
Apple AR glasses may be closer to reality than we thought. Here is everything we know so far about the augmented reality system, including the rumored specifications of Apple's Project Mirrorshades.
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Who is the world's largest watchmaker? Swatch? Rolex? Surprise - it's none of the Swiss companies. It's actually Apple, whose line of smartwatches saw strong growth in 2017.
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Looking to buy a smartwatch for someone this Valentine's Day? If you're buying for a man, then here are our top picks out of the many available. We've selected them based on style and looks, rather than solely the technology inside.
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If you're looking to buy that special woman in your life a smartwatch this Valentine's Day, we're here to help. Here are our top picks of the best smartwatches on the market for ladies.
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Does adding Bluetooth connectivity to a watch turn it into a smartwatch? The Casio G-Shock GPW-2000 Gravitymaster connects to an app on your phone, but doesn’t track fitness or deliver notifications. We test it out to see if it’s still a smartwatch, or something different.
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The 28th WT | Wearable Technologies Conference 2018 EUROPE in Munich created lots of excitement with new ideas – and most importantly – fresh and new disruptive technologies. This year´s edition highlighted how smart sensors and artificial intelligence will hitch the sports, lifestyle, healthcare and industries of tomorrow. Attendees got the unique chance to receive high quality knowledge, inspiration and current market insights from our international speakers during two days full of inspiring talks and breakthrough solutions.
A big thank you goes to all contributors of #WTEU18 for making it an amazing event!
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The Apple Watch can do more than just tell you the time, and mastering the device's various features is essential if you want to make the most of it. Luckily, we have 31 Apple Watch tips and tricks to help you out.
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What if you could have a coach by your side 24/7? Steady human coaching is most probably out of our budget but thankfully we can still rely on the great variety of virtual real-time coaches that are out there in the market! These new coaching gadgets will constantly keep you up to date on what habits could be improved so as to support you in keeping up with healthy and enjoyable life!
How to be sure whether your running habits are doing more good than harm to your body? Many runners cause their bodies overuse injuries and finding the appropriate technique might be keen for a healthy run. Now with Runteq ZOI you can be acquainted of your running techniques and learn how to improve your running performance at a top level! ZOI is connected to a coaching app that will measure your movements and give you tailored information about your running characteristics (e.g. how much you are bouncing, how well you move in balance) as well as your injury risk level. ZOI´s sensors are lightweight and rechargeable which make it the perfect fit to use it anywhere and in every environment.
Travel much? If so, you are aware how different time zones can have a great impact in our sleeping patterns. The so called “jet lag” is not purely a state of mind, but it does affect our body´s natural biological clock. Lumos Smart Sleeping Mask may be the perfect solution for this distress! It´s technology relies on studies from the Stanford University that certifies that circadian rhythm shifts could eliminate for good the jet lag sensation. Using the Lumos Smart Sleeping Mask is easy, all you need to do it to select your favorite sleep schedule. After that, it will provide you with personalized light therapy using embedded LED bulbs that can assure you an energetic start of the day in a new country!
You might start seeing more Google Glasses around than you have ever expected! Brain Power has developed a new coach system for autism that runs on Google Glass. The Empower Me system was officially launched last month and raised over 500% of its goal in a crowdfunding campaign on its first day! Empower Me is based on brain science from MIT and Harvard and its aim is to guide children and adults with autism to better understand and interact with the world around them. By wearing the Google Glasses, one will be able to interact with social apps simultaneously with family and friends. According to Ned Sahin – Brain Power CEO – the new Empower Me has a great potential to empower parents, therapists, teachers and last but not least people on the spectrum!
The year just started and we are positive that these as well as other new and exciting coaching gadgets will be available in the market shortly! Stay tuned for more updates coming soon!
Intel's Vaunt smart glasses are more important than Intel probably even knows. They just might be the most significant AR wearable we've ever seen, and there's a simple reason for that: They're actually wearable.
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According to the latest study from Cardiogram founder Brandon Ballinger, the Apple Watch's heart-rate sensor is capable of detecting diabetes with an 85 percent accuracy rate -- but there's a catch.
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Don’t want to charge your smartwatch anymore? The Matrix PowerWatch doesn’t need a charger because it uses your body heat to stay alive. We put the device to the test in our Matrix PowerWatch review.
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Smartwatches have come a long way since their humble beginnings, and now is the time to buy one if you haven't already. We've rounded up the best smartwatch deals available right now.
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If you're ready to kick-start your fitness regimen (or just take your current one to the next level), we've created a quick rundown of the best, most current Fitbit deals to help you decide which one is best for you.
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The new Amazfit Bit smartwatch comes with an always-on display, heart rate monitor, GPS tracking, smartphone notifications, and a 45-day battery life. It also weighs just one ounce and costs $99.
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Not every wearable device aims for the kind of mass market appeal of the Apple Watch. Here are nine of our favorite from the weirder end of the wearable spectrum. Although we still love them.
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MWC 2018 won’t be the flagship smartphone shootout you’re expecting, because powerhouse Samsung is debuting the Galaxy S9, and everyone else is terrified.
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The opioid crisis brought to light a very delicate topic: millions of people are shattered by chronic pain every year. Opioid medications are extremely addictive and can lead patients to the use of other pain relief drugs, such as heroin. In the US, for example, over 20 million people are struggling from addiction. The question is: are there non-pharmacological solutions that have the potential to support patients in managing their pain?
Yes! Enter the wearable movement and learn more about the gadgets that will assist you in reducing your pain! We have selected some of the newest releases in the market, check them out:
Oska Pulse, by Oska Wellness, is a safe and handy product that will help you reduce muscle stiffness, relieve pain as well as to increase your mobility in case you suffer of chronic pain. Moreover, its pulsed electromagnetic field technology (PEMT) aids blood vessels dilatation, which will result in increased blood flow and reduced inflammation – releasing the body´s natural endorphins. Using Oska Pulse is easy, all you have to do is to place it on your knees, arms – or wherever you have the injury – and let its electrical signals promote recovery. According to Dr. Joseph Shurman (Chairman of Pain Management and Co-Chair Palliative Care Scripps Memorial Hospital), at least 70% of his patients who have been using Oska Pulse found relief for their pain.
Price: $399.00
iTENS stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation and has been prescribed by physicians as an effective way to reduce or even eliminate pain. iTENS devices work by sending small electrical signals through the skin to intercept pain signals from reaching the brain, and help release endorphins, the body’s natural pain-fighting chemical. The devices are a medical grade and FDA-cleared and lithium-ion battery provides over 24 hours of use on a single charge. Furthermore, the peel and stick gel pads are reusable and replaceable for multiple applications, which will give you the freedom to wear it at any time or place!
You can buy it here! Price: €99.16
iReliev® TENS, by iReliev, is a therapy that uses low-voltage electrical currents for pain relief. It has different settings that will allow you to properly control the intensity of stimulation by controlling the voltage, current and pulse width or duration of each pulse. iReliev® TENS can be placed directly on the skin and the electrical impulses delivered by the system will travel directly to the nerves – which will naturally inhibit the transmissions of pain signals to the brain. It is the perfect solution for people recovering from surgeries, athletes that suffer from muscle injuries and – naturally – chronic pain patients.
You can buy it here! Price: €85.13
ActiPatch® is a clinically proven drug free device in the fight against chronic muscle & joint pain. Its technology provides patients with long-lasting pain relief and the best part is: there are no side-effects! Which means, you will not have to face any rough sensation (i.e. heat and extreme vibration). Pretty convenient, right? Moreover, ActiPatch® relieves different types of pain, such as: muscle and joint soreness, strains and sprains, arthritis, fibromyalgia, and more!
You can buy it here! Price: €30.25
Other than dealing with addiction, pain management wearables can also empower your pain management tracking. That is, you and your physician can now better monitor your current status in real-time with precise and detailed information! Stay tuned for more!
The Apple Watch has surged to prominence in recent years. If you're in the market for an iOS wearable, we've sniffed out the best Apple Watch deals available right now for all three models of this great smartwatch.
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Vault is Intel's new VR glasses that actually projects lasers directly onto your retina. Even more, there's no camera or mic included. But considering what happened with Google Glass, would you actually wear these in public? Take our poll and see what others think.
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Google Glass gave AR smartglasses a bad name, but Intel aims to change all that with its recently unveiled Vaunt smartglasses. The most impressive thing about them? They don't make you look like a Glasshole.
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Most of your jewelry may do little more than sit still and look pretty, but that certainly isn't the case with invisaWear, a new line of smart jewelry and accessories that allow users to instantly contact the authorities in emergencies.
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Just because you can't get a friend to work out with you at 5 a.m. doesn't mean you have to be all alone on your morning run. Rather, you'll be accompanied by IronCloud, a new GPS sports watch currently seeking funding on Indiegogo.
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Looking for an action cam but don’t want to shell out the big bucks for a high-end GoPro? Check out these great GoPro alternatives, including some 4K-capable cameras, that won’t leave you broke.
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Out of 940 submissions the most innovative companies were chosen and awarded at the WT | Wearable Technologies Conference 2018 EUROPE in Munich. Coming from all over the world, 28 young companies and techpreneurs presented their extremely innovative and groundbreaking products on stage at the pitch and award ceremony of the IOT / WT Innovation World Cup® 2018. AI glasses assisting blind and visually impaired, an intelligent game ball improving your stress level, smart shoes saving the worker´s life, fashion headpieces capturing your brain data, and many more great solutions took the stage. The finalists of the leading open innovation competition for IoT and wearables solutions demonstrated the vitality and innovation happening today in the industry. But only seven Wearables World Champions 2018 made the race in the four categories ‘Lifestyle’, ‘Sports & Fitness’, ‘Healthcare’, and ‘Industrial’, as well as in the EBV IoT Hero Special Prize, the Geeny Connected Living Challenge and the AIQ Smart Clothing Challenge.
The Champion in Lifestyle is SimyLife Gamifaction with SimyBall (Austria):
With its mission “Play Stress Away” the SimyBall, a mobile game controller and biofeedback device in ball form, helps to better understand your body. The ball’s integrated sensors provide feedback on the personal stress level in a matter of seconds and the coaching app and corresponding gaming app enable to reducing the stress level. www.simyball.com
The Champion in Sports & Fitness is Tracktics with their TRACKTICS device (Germany):
The TRACTICKS is a football performance device, allows all football players to measure their athletic performance on the pitch, not only for professionals. TRACKTICS provides information concerning the most relevant athletic data of football players, e.g. on activity and distance, speed zone and spirits and on the tactical behavior of the player. www.tracktics.com
The Champion in Healthcare is Ayata Intelligence with ViShruti
(India):
ViShruti is a smart eyewear with assistive artificial intelligence capabilities for the blind & visually impaired. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the environment that can assist them to navigate independently, search & manipulate objects and provide facial recognition capabilities. www.ayataintelligence.com
The Champion in the category Industrial is Intellinium with IO – 4.0 safety shoes (France):
IO is a unique smart and connected industry 4.0 safety shoe. The safety-as-a-service solutions allows the worker to send and receive messages without using his hands and without the need to have a smartphone. Alerts can be sent as well as other types of messages thanks to an alphabet based on 2 characters and by using his toe foot. www.intellinium.io
The Winner of the AIQ Smart Clothing Challenge is CardioID Technologies for CISM (Portugal):
CardioID developed a technology for non-intrusive acquisition of the heart signals that enables pervasive health monitoring, emotional state assessment, drowsiness detection, and identity recognition. CardioiD Smart Monitoring (CISM) is a solution for lone worker monitoring based on AiQ Smart Shirt. www.cardio-id.com
The EBV Elektronik’s IOT HERO 2018 is Luke Roberts with their Smart Lamp (Austria):
Luke Roberts develops the world’s first smart design lamp that allows you to move the light in any direction without moving the lamp. With simple paint gestures on the phone you can have bright light on the couch for reading, dimmed light on the table for dinner and colored indirect light for relaxing. The lamp also learns from your behaviour and turns on the most likely light scene based on usage pattern, time of day and surrounding light. www.luke-roberts.com
The Winner of the Geeny Connected Living Challenge by Geeny is the Neurotech Fashion Project from Joanna Hir & MuArts (Poland):
Designer Joanna Hir and the brain-computer-interface company MuArts created accessories linking braintech with fashion design. Headpieces and earrings use EEG technology, capturing and providing the users with the information about brain data, allowing them to be conscious of their mental state in real time e.g. for reducing anxiety, depression or increasing focus or relaxation of the user. www.joannahir.com www.muarts.tech
Congratulations to all wearable winners IOT / WT Innovation World Cup® 2018! The winning teams are now part of the IOT / WT Innovation World Cup®`s Hall of Fame. Stay tuned to find out who on February 27th at The Mobile World Congress will be nominated IoT champions of the IOT / WT Innovation World Cup® as well as winners of the LoRaWAN Challenge by LoRa Alliance and of the Security Award by Gemalto. More info: http://bit.ly/IOTWTIWCpitchBCN
Tempted to buy a smartwatch? If so, then the growing number of great models available means you've got plenty to choose from. But which one should you pick? Here is our list of the best smartwatches.
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