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Apple’s Follow Up to its Watch: a Smart Ring?

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Since launching this spring, the Apple Watch’s level of success is still undergoing debate. Some say it was a flop, others say it’s too early to call, and many insist that sales were strong. Aesthetically, it’s a point of contention as well. But one thing’s for sure: it’s been… Continue reading “Apple’s Follow Up to its Watch: a Smart Ring?”

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Robots, Holograms, Wearables: Tech History Of Fashion Week

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Diane von Furstenberg. Photo: Diane von Furstenberg spring/summer 2013 Memorable moments during fashion month used to surround incidents like Anna Wintour being splattered with paint by anti-fur protesters, or Naomi Campbell taking a tumble in those sky-high Vivienne Westwood shoes. There have been incredible sets – Fendi on the Great Wall of China, everything from an… Continue reading “Robots, Holograms, Wearables: Tech History Of Fashion Week”

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Now Crowdfunding, Augmented Reality Glasses for Cyclists

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“For me, cycling is both a sport and a hobby,” said Beijing-based Li Jiwen. Twice a month he rides from downtown all the way out to the suburbs; he’s even tackled Qinghai lake, China’s largest, on two wheels even though it’s over 3,000 meters above sea level. Li has an engineering master’s degree in virtual reality… Continue reading “Now Crowdfunding, Augmented Reality Glasses for Cyclists”

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Doppler Labs Tech Will Give You Superman-Style Hearing

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Ever since Steve Austin displayed his bionic powers on The Six Million Dollar Man, we’ve been talking about adding body parts that make us superhuman. These days, the most likely body part to get upgraded by mass-market technology is our ears. Our eyes lost out when Google Glass proved to be about as useful as a… Continue reading “Doppler Labs Tech Will Give You Superman-Style Hearing”

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Health Care Tech Not Just for Doctors

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As digital health care technology becomes more advanced, there’s a growing delineation between clinical-focused technology and devices that focus on health and wellness, Vaughn Kauffman told Investment Advisor in April. Kauffman is a principal in PwC’s Health Industries Advisory Services. That’s partly down to who’s buying the devices. In the health and wellness area, it’s usually… Continue reading “Health Care Tech Not Just for Doctors”

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Energy-Generating Clothing Joins the Internet of Things

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Smart electronic devices are becoming very popular, but charging them can prove problematic. South Korean scientists say they have developed an energy-generating fabric that can power a range of devices. Just tapping the fabric – known as a wearable triboelectric nanogenerator – can power devices such as, for example, a remote control for cars or a… Continue reading “Energy-Generating Clothing Joins the Internet of Things”

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Tech Leaders See Wearables Working in the Workplace

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63 Per Cent of CIOs Agree on Adoption, but Timelines Vary TORONTO, April 22, 2015 /CNW/ – As wearables gain popularity, it’s just a matter of time before workplace applications start to emerge, research shows. In a new survey from Robert Half Technology, 63 per cent of CIOs said they believe wearable computing devices, such as… Continue reading “Tech Leaders See Wearables Working in the Workplace”