Fitness trackers are one of those gadgets that sound really great on paper; they will motivate you to move by telling you how sloth-like you are! Some people swear by them. Others think they’re a gadget destined for the fad junk drawer. Unfortunately, even if they have staying power as a trend, a new study indicates they probably aren’t helping you lose weight!
One of the complaints I’ve heard many times about smartwatches is that they’re too thick, too large, or they look too masculine. That’s understandable, especially when the one complaining isn’t a larger person. Options have been somewhat limited for those who’d prefer a less massive watch with smart features, but now there’s Ticwatch, and it’s surprisingly impressive.
Thanks to a combination of genetics and medications I take I developed high blood pressure a few years ago. It is generally controlled through medication, but I do need to check it regularly. The MOCAcuff from MOCACARE is a fast and convenient way to check it regularly.
I love being barefoot. I work out barefoot, and in the spring and fall I wear Vibram FiveFingers when I need shoes and flip-flops in the summertime. While being barefoot is free, minimal shoes tend to be really, really expensive, as well as really polarizing in appearance. Fitkicks Shoes handily solves one of these issues!
Jabra is an audio company that is known for their high-performance premium headphones. And a lot is the same with their Jabra Elite Sport earbuds, a competitor in the completely wireless headphone market looking to take down Apple’s Airpods. We had an opportunity to check them out, so let’s see if they can compete with the Dash and Airpods.
It’s hard to imagine that a product commonly called “the best vaporizer in the world” would need much of an upgrade, but just as most products can use a bit of incremental improvement, the PAX 3 Vaporizer is the upgraded and latest model in an already strong line.
The Reliefband is a wearable technology that has been FDA cleared and clinically proven to treat nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness, pregnancy, and virtual reality gaming all without the need for medication. This anti-nausea device sells for $94.99 and a tube of replacement gel sells for $14.99 on the company’s website.
Consuming your daily intake of water can be quite a task if you aren’t drinking specifically out of a bottle measuring them. Sure, you can drink multiple 16 ounce plastic cups daily, but what if you wanted a more accurate estimation of how much H20 you drink? There’s a smart bottle on the market that might be able to help.
The Nightingale was one of many highlights at CES, even more so at Showstoppers yesterday, and for good reason. The successfully funded Kickstarter product hopes to be THE sleep system you choose to purchase in 2017.
Announced at Showstoppers here at CES in Las Vegas, HomeAdvisor, an operating business of IAC announced that they will be integrating with Honeywell’s Home Comfort products to give the user more on-demand home services.
CES always has a few wacky gadgets that make you do a triple take, and this year Withings stepped up to the plate with their “Hair Coach” device, aka a connected hairbrush. Yes, you can now track your hair brushing, and get a full report on how dry/oily/split your hair is that day. No word on whether it also tracks your calories from brushing, however.
QurdioCore is the first wearable electrocardiogram monitor. The $449 device records more than 20 million data points, streaming the user’s live medical data to their smartphones. It is the first monitor to be IP65 certified making it splash and rain resistant.
Yes, Apple might be doing their best impression of dental floss with their AirPods, but there’s nothing like the real thing. Flosstime is another idea brought to you by a Stanford Biodesign class that is designed to improve oral health.
Fitbit hardware has only gained in popularity in recent years. The company is on a roll and is now making their wearables even more powerful through new software tools. These tools deliver personalized insights, smarter guidance and more motivation to people rocking a Fitbit.
Ushering in a new year in Vegas here at the Consumer Electronics Show for Samsung, spirits were high going into their live announcements that were live blogged, live-tweeted and even now are being described as a Christmas come early for techies. At every twist and turn, Samsung wowed, and with such a big event, there’s so much to cover. Let’s start.
At CES 2017, HiMirror, one of the top 3D print companies announced several new products that deal with 3D printing, smart home, robotics and more.
As I have previously posted, I’m a fan of Active Edge products. I started as a skeptic, but my personal experience has turned me into someone who wears one of their products on a daily basis. I was thrilled when they came out with the Active Edge Leather Mariner. It took the Active Edge technology and packaged it into something that is also refined. Fast forward, and they have done it again with the new Active Edge Leather Wrap Bracelet.
Announced at ShowStoppers at CES 2017 is the Hello Egg, an ultimate kitchen solution you should be checking out today.
Announced today at CES by Reliefband Technologies is the Neurowave, a highly touted, FDA-cleared band that is geared to help those who suffer nausea feel a bit better. The wearable offers up a drug-free relief from nausea and vomiting caused by morning sickness and motion sickness. If you flew in to Vegas this week, some of you might’ve needed this as well! Priced at $150 the Neurowave is designed to not only be functional for its purpose, but gives a portable option for those of you who travel frequently the ability to travel without fear of having to grab a…
At CES Unveiled in Vegas, Sleep Number introduced their Sleep Number 360 Smart Bed, one of the biggest innovations in the company’s 30-year history.
Bloomlife, a company that designed the first and only wearable for pregnancy announced today at CES that it will have iOS compatibility, and finally coming out of beta, making the product available for expectant parents. If you are an expecting mother who seeks a bit more information about your body during pregnancy, or just want peace of mind in order to make confident decisions, the Bloomlife promises to provide a clinically-validated second opinion to help you understand what contractions feel like, and for the first time ever track changes in contraction patterns throughout the third trimester to see how your…