We rely on phones now more than ever. Not
just for conversing, but for emails, GPS, and beating your high score on
the late Flappy Bird. How many times have you found yourself at 5% battery on your phone, and
no where close to a charger? Carbon introduces a wrist unit that can charge
your phone and other mobile accessories.
Developed by a team of neuroscience Ph.Ds., artists, and computer programmers, Glass Brain is a revolutionary way to take a peek inside your own head, and look directly at your thoughts.
Samsung recently revealed two new, "hands on", videos for their
upcoming products to give users an in-depth look at their newest technology. The Gear 2 and Gear Fit are the latest in wearable technology, and are
crammed with so many features that it seems almost unbelievable — while the
Galaxy S5 is bringing up the rear with latest innovations in smart phone
technology.
If you want to get in shape, you have to know where to start. Skulpt Aim
is a new device that gives you a good starting point. All you have to do is press this portable
device to your skin, and it measures your body composition, letting you know your
weak spots, and gives you suggestions to improve those weak spots.
I’ve always been a fan of safety devices, especially for women travelling. Cuff is a stylish safety notification device that is GPS enabled so you can alert your family and friends
to your location when you are walking or traveling alone. It comes as a bracelet, pendant or Cufflinks
(Cufflincs), and competes with a wave of fashionable GPS enabled devices that are hitting the market in 2014.
Next up for health tracking is Wello,
due to ship in the fall. Wello allows you to track your ECG, blood
pressure, blood oxygen, temperature and even lung function (Spirometry) "with clinical accuracy", while doubling as an
iPhone cover. In order to take a reading, you need to place your
thumbs on two points on the back of the case, triggering hidden sensors
to begin testing your vital signs. The goal is to help you manage your
life better over time.
With the arrival of the Samsung Gear, and the highly anticipated Google Glass on the horizon, wearable technology seems to be the new chapter in essential gadgets. Enter "The Earclip-type Wearable PC," an ambitious project that will grant users complete control of a miniature ear computer with a wiggle of the tongue, a raised eyebrow, or even clenching your teeth.
Oculus Rift, a virtual reality headset, is already changing the world and it hasn’t even gone on sale yet. Here we see what happens when The Legend of Zelda is transformed from 2-D fantasy game to 3-D epic using Oculus RIft and some clever programming techniques.
In the world of apps like SnapChat and Instagram, the selfie reigns
supreme. To prove that point, did you know that "selfie" was the word of
the year in 2013 according to the Oxford Dictionaries? For those of you
that have been living under a rock for the past five years, selfie is a
term used to describe the action taken when taking a picture of one’s
self. #TheSelfie (Hashtag included in the product name) is a
shutter controlling device to make taking selfies easier.
Samsung and LG pair fitness technology with their new smartphones. In recent years, we have see the rise in fitness technology, like heart rate monitors and fitbands. Now smartphone companies are getting involved. The Samsung Galaxy S5 and LG G Flex will soon release their own fitness gadgets. By marketing fitness technology with smartphones, more people are being exposed to technology that facillitates an active lifestyle.
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