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Me-Mover takes steps towards reinventing the bicycle

Me-Mover takes steps towards reinventing the bicycle

Me-Mover is the revolutionary new take on the bicycle (or tricycle) that uses a stepping motion to generate forward momentum. Well we say revolutionary, there are many who have attempted this brave push into the market before, however we still remain in a world dominated by bicycles. So why will Me-Mover be any different? The Danish team of designers looked specifically at skiing and running to come up with a concept said to offer 40% more … Read entire article »

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MedWand – Doctor McCoy’s Tricorder will see you now Jim

MedWand – Doctor McCoy’s Tricorder will see you now Jim

MedWand is one of the latest in multi-functional medical scanners (i.e., tricorders), combining a thermometer, heart rate sensor, pulse oximeter, otoscope for hearing examinations, and digital stethoscope all in one handy device. It also has the capability to support third party Bluetooth-enabled devices like glucose monitors or blood pressure monitors. MedWand also puts together all of the measurements taken into a comprehensive and secure Electronic Patient Record, permitting a clinical quality telemedicine experience for patients and … Read entire article »

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Meet Alta – Fitbit’s latest wearable

Meet Alta – Fitbit’s latest wearable

The wearables are coming thick and fast from Fitbit. The latest addition to the line up is Alta, a fashion focussed device that, based on its advertising campaign, has its sights set firmly on the female fitness market. Available to preorder directly from the company for $129.95, Alta comes in black, blue, plum, or teal. The fashion focus is evident once again with users able to swap bands, including $60 leather versions and a $100 stainless steel metal … Read entire article »

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Football gets smart, keeps kids active!

Football gets smart, keeps kids active!

INSIDECOACH is a smart technology inside of a football. It detects the force of impact, the spin, the position, the trajectory among other variables, and provides positive reinforcing coaching cues to the user. The football functions and looks like any other football except for its sleek design; oh and it’s smart like you. This sensor-laden football could be your best chance to improve your skills, making you the quick-footed, sharp-shooting, perfect-passing player you always wanted to … Read entire article »

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