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Sleep tech company Lark launches Nike FuelBand rival, the Larklife

Sleep tech company Lark launches Nike FuelBand rival, the Larklife

US-based tech company Lark has always focused on products that’ll help you get a better night’s sleep and understand your snoozing habits. There’s the original Lark gadget, the company’s first product, which acts as a silent, vibrating alarm clock, then there’s the Lark Pro, dubbed a “personal sleep coach in your pocket.” Well now the brand is venturing out of the bedroom and wants to become a key part of our everyday lives with its … Read entire article »

Filed under: Fitness Gadgets, Health Gadgets

Super thin skin patches could soon monitor health and spot problems

Super thin skin patches could soon monitor health and spot problems

A team in the US has developed a skin patch that can monitor a wide range of vital signs, despite only being as thin as a human hair. At the American Chemical Society’s annual conference in San Diego this week, Professor John Rogers of Illinois University spoke about his new invention, a clever electronic patch that could revolutionise the way we monitor health and spot all kinds of problems before they arise. The small electronic patches, which have been likened … Read entire article »

Filed under: Health Gadgets

CES 2012: Video demo of the Basis health and heart rate monitor

CES 2012: Video demo of the Basis health and heart rate monitor

It seems health and fitness monitoring devices were the most popular new offerings at CES this year, but the Basis stands out because of its simple watch design and super intuitive interface. It’s basically a watch device, which measures your heart rate, steps you’ve taken, calories you’ve burned, your skin temperature and your sweat levels. You can then link the data up to your computer where you can interact with the dashboard and take a close … Read entire article »

Filed under: Health Gadgets