Health Tech

Vinci Reinvents Itself After Successful Kickstarter Campaign

Fresh on the heels of their fully funded Vinci 1.5 Smart Headphones from Kickstarter back in 2016, Inspero Inc. announces their Vinci 2.0, the first standalone fitness headphones that come complete with 3G, music streaming, voice AI assistant and more. A second generation device by the AI-focused company, the Vinci 2.0 is geared for every single active person you know. Weighing less than 90 grams, the VInci 2.0 is everything you could want from a pair of headphones, being both sweat proof and lightweight, they also come with 32gbs of local music storage, fitness sensors and trackers built in, but…


Connectivity Is Meeting Simplicity in Elder Care

Baby-boomers are often referred to as the “Sandwich generation”, stuck between taking care of older parents and family members as well as caring for their own children. It stretches everyone thin, and at CES 2018 we are seeing more and more technological solutions designed to give everyone a bit of peace of mind without forcing anyone to teach Grandma how an iPad works.




Cocoon Cam Clarity Will Bring Peace of Mind to Parents Everywhere

As a father of two young children, I know all too well the fear that all new parents have:  “Is my baby breathing?”  Cocoon Cam looks to ease all parents’ minds with their new innovative baby monitor, the Cocoon Cam Clarity.  The Clarity will be available for pre-order in Spring 2018 and will officially launch soon thereafter. 



Be Completely Untangled While Blow Drying Thanks to VOLO Go

VOLO Beauty, a beauty startup that’s sole focus is to create innovative hair technology for its users took to CES in Vegas to announce the VOLO Go, a completely wireless hair dryer that promises to untangle your hair — and you — from the wall. Set to be available in Summer 2018, the VOLO Go is a cordless, battery-powered solution to hair management that is the first engineered product according to Ryan Goldman, CEO of the company. “Most hairdryers are the same thing in a different package. Hair appliances are a $20 billion a year market, and yet they still require…



Snuggle-Pedic Will Cuddle Your Head to a Good Night’s Sleep!

Sleep is very important. That’s pretty much non-negotiable for just about everyone, but many of us spend more money on a phone case than we do on pillows and other sleep accessories. A good pillow is the difference between healthy sleep and a miserable night, and the Snuggle-Pedic believes it is that pillow!



Nightingale Smart Home Sleep System: Finally a Good Night’s Sleep!

Do you live on a busy street? Have noisy neighbors? Do you have a housemate who snores in an adjoining room? All of these things may be no big deal during the day, but at night, when you need to sleep, they aren’t exactly conducive to a solid 8+ hours, are they? You need the Nightingale Smart Home Sleep System.






Brooks Levitate Offer a Smooth and Comfortable Run in Style!

It’s been a few years since I have been able to really self-identify as a runner. I still love running, but after two knee surgeries, my left knee is less enthused. I am always an optimist, though, and eagerly try every new running shoe we get offered, hoping to find one that works…and Brooks seems to have come through in a big way with the Levitate! Brooks Levitate is a lightweight, cushion-y neutral road shoe. At first glance, they look almost simple — there’s a tread pattern, a sole, and a smooth upper. No fancy swirly holes, or gel-filled packs, or…




KININ Personal Aromatherapy Pens — Just Don’t Call It a Vape!

I have a love/hate relationship with essential oils. I know they can be soothing and relaxing, but often, when they’re running through a diffuser for a long time, I get a headache. We were offered the chance to review the KININ personal aromatherapy pens, which have a different approach to aromatherapy, so I thought it was worth a shot!


Quip Makes Toothbrushing As Simple As Checking Your Mail

When we received the pitch to review Quip, I immediately volunteered while thinking, “These guys are way too excited about toothbrushes!” Now that I’ve spent some time with Quip, I still stand by that — they’re way too excited about toothbrushes — but the bright spot here is that their excitement has created a truly excellent product and ecosystem!