When talking about unannounced smartphones, everything is uncertain—including the name. And while it makes sequential sense that Motorola’s rumored upcoming contribution to the Nexus line would be the Nexus 6, it will likely be called something else. Because the Nexus 6 already exists.
A team of recent graduates from North Carolina State are developing a new kind of nail polish that changes color when it’s exposed to date rape drugs. Just stirring a sketchy drink with a finger could let a woman know she’s being targeted for assault. Although a little odd, it does sound like a pretty good idea.
Unless you’ve been living in a book-free cave, you may have heard that retail giant Amazon and book publisher Hachette are having a little tiff. It’s all about digital versions of books — so-called e-books — and it boils down to this: Amazon wants…
Assuming you weren’t traveling on the Carnival Ecstasy or Crown Princess, your last cruise ship probably had flushing toilets and 24/7 electricity, but not much else in the way of tech amenities. Royal Caribbean’s latest vessel, the Quantum of the…
Don’t think that widespread cellphone surveillance is the sole province of big nations like the US and UK; apparently, it’s within reach of just about any country with enough cash and willing carriers. The Washington Post understands that “dozens” of…
When you love your car but can’t draw a comic evangelizing its charms, it turns out the best way to contact Tesla CEO Elon Musk is to take out a full-page advert. A pair of Tesla Model S owners – with a car each – coughed up for a page in the Palo Alto Weekly, praising the EV but also … Continue reading
This week a set of photos of one of the latest – perhaps the final – build of the iPhone 6 alongside the iPhone 5s have been leaked. What you’ll find here is the device expanding well beyond its original bounds, taking on a whole new form with extra thinness and a much bigger body. Also it keeps the Lightning … Continue reading
When we talk about wearable technology, I would like to think that for most of us out there, two examples come to mind almost instantly – one would be the Google Glass, while the other would be the smartwatch, such as the Moto 360. However, the older people might find it rather difficult to figure out all of the nuances of such wearable technology, so is there something simpler for them to use? After all, they do have phones that have been specially fashioned out for seniors. CarePredict has come up with a sophisticated wrist worn sensor that is known as the Tempo, where it will be able to record details such as daily living activities, the quality and amount of sleep, bathing, eating, drinking, and cooking, among others.
How does Tempo work? It will function alongside room beacons and a discrete communications hub as part of its efforts to monitor location and motion. The device itself will then be able to alert caregivers whenever it figures out that something might be wrong. For instance, if mom or dad are resting in the bedroom, it will be identified as a nap, but if one were to actually be laying down on the kitchen floor, it is logical to think that the wearer of the Tempo might have fallen, as how many people do you know who actually fall asleep on the kitchen floor?
Do bear in mind that every Tempo user has a private online rhythm journal which only authorized individuals in that particular person’s care network will be able to gain access to. Tempo owners can add or remove members of their care network at any time that they like. The rhythm journal itself will log changes such as if a loved one is sleeping 40% more than average, of if one happens to be spending 30% less time in the kitchen, or if they happen to wake up several times throughout the night. Tempo would empower seniors to live an independent life, as they remain safe in their homes and gives their loved ones the comfort of knowing that help is always at hand, being just a push notification away. Those who are interested can pre-order Tempo on Fundable.com for $169 a pop.
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For anyone thinking the wonder of space travel is lost on the young, you have to check this out.
From the first “Oh my goodness!” this little girl shows out-of-this-world cuteness as she watches the launch of a space shuttle. Have you seen this, NASA?
According to the YouTube video posted by Keith Zerfas, her name is Shaylee.
May you always reach for the stars, kid.
Roughly 34 million Americans show early signs of bone loss. Here’s how to stay strong.
By Dr. Mehmet Oz
Most people don’t realize that the skeleton does more than anchor your muscles and protect your squishy organs. It actively contributes to your health by producing blood cells and storing calcium and phosphorus, two important minerals. But what really makes bones stand out is their ability to regenerate. Through a process called remodeling, your bones are constantly breaking down and rebuilding themselves, resulting in a completely new skeleton roughly every ten years. For many years, your body builds enough bone to replace what it loses—creating a sturdy scaffold of calcium, phosphate and collagen. But around age 35 to 40, bones begin to break down faster than they can be rebuilt, leading to decreased bone density and potentially, over time, osteoporosis. The good news is there are steps you can take to help your bones stay healthy.
Consume Calcium — With a Side of Vitamin D
You already know that calcium is the poster child for building strong bones, but studies have shown that the nutrient doesn’t do the body much good without its sidekick, vitamin D; calcium needs D in order to be sufficiently absorbed from the digestive tract. While some doctors recommend calcium supplements for bone health, the jury’s still out on whether they’re a healthy alternative (some studies have suggested they can harm the heart). I recommend consuming 1,000 milligrams per day through food. If you’re not a dairy lover, don’t worry: Kale, tahini and almonds are all surprisingly potent sources of the nutrient.
Drink What’s on Tap
Too much alcohol can decrease bone density, but interestingly, about one 12-ounce bottle of beer a day may actually have the opposite effect: Research has found that women who drank that much on average had greater bone mass than nondrinkers. Beer’s bone-building power may lie in its high levels of dietary silicon and phytoestrogens — both of which may protect against bone loss.
Jump!
When we were kids, we loved running and jumping. And recent research shows we should keep it up. The force from such high-impact activities actually sends a signal to your bone-building cells that it’s time to get to work. In a 2014 study in the American Journal of Health Promotion, researchers measured the hipbone density of premenopausal women over the course of 16 weeks and found that those who twice daily jumped ten times with 30 seconds of rest between each jump showed significant gains in bone density compared with those who didn’t jump at all. So get moving!
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