If you don’t feel comfortable venturing into your local gym or be seen running the roads whilst trying to get that summer body ready, then new fitness platform Hoolio is just what you need. The new streaming service collates a wide range of fitness videos which can be found online alongside its own video content allowing users to participate in workouts of their choice from the comfort of their home. Users can filter the type of … Read entire article »

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 »

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 »

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 »

So far 2016 has been the year of the fitness trackers. Post CES we’ve seen an explosion of new products hit the market and popularity in the devices soar, almost as if nobody realised they’ve been around for years. There are some interesting new features which companies have adopted in an attempt to separate themselves from the market, however we’re still relying on heartbeat monitors and step counting readers to give us an understanding on … Read entire article »

As the average waiting time to see a GP increases to 7-10 working days , GPDQ, the UK’s first on-demand app that delivers a doctor to your door, has launched in Central London with plans to expand across the UK.                         The new GPDQ service has launched on OS and Android, allowing patients to arrange an appointment with a private GP at a location of their choice. … Read entire article »

At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this week in Vegas, the wearables space dominated many of the big brand announcements. We have to admit, not every new device announced has exactly wowed us. More often than not we’ve seen competing companies match each other in terms of offering or surge slightly ahead. However, there has been some real cutting edge tech on show so we’ve put together a round-up of the best wearable devices that we’ve … Read entire article »

HI-TEC, the global brand dedicated to sports and outdoor products today introduced the ‘TREK’ range of wearable activity devices, aimed at individuals who are passionate about the outdoors and curious about how their activity affects their health and wellbeing. As with all HI-TEC products, the TREK range delivers great technology features and offers exceptional value. The TREK range is firmly positioned at those with a love of the outdoors, who love walking, rambling, running and keeping … Read entire article »

This week Withings has announced the launch of its third activity tracking smartwatch the Activité Steel. The latest edition to the Activité range, which debuted last year, will sit in between the high end Activité $450 Swiss-made wristwatch and the budget version, the Activité Pop retailing at only $150. Priced at $170, the Activité Steel creates a great balance between the low-end cost and the luxury features demonstrated in previous products within the range. Featuring a … Read entire article »

Introducing eKuore, the wireless electronic stethoscope with a Bluetooth connection to smartphones, tablets, speakers and headphones. A new and different way to auscultate. eKuore, currently manufactured in Spain, is a wireless stethoscope that can be used in conjunction with any smartphone or audio device. It has a built-in lithium-ion battery enabling 2 hours of charge and transmits sound 20 times louder than a standard stethoscope. It can be used with any iPhone (version 5.1 or later) or Android … Read entire article »