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Embrace All the Gadgets: Big To Little, Human-Centric To Automated

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It’s a gadget-eat-gadget world out there, and really, we’ve got no choice but to embrace the madness. We can look at them and all of their technological glory – the big ones, the little ones, the human-centric ones, and the ones that aren’t interested in humans at all. And if we continue to expand our horizons and adjust our perspectives, all those gadgets can work for us.

We’ve got gadgets that use smaller and more powerful processing. We have gadgets that come at the behest of industrial design. There are the wearables that are taking humanity to the next level of analysis and comprehension. And then there are the gadgets that aid in automation and control. [Read more…]

Gadgets, Wearables, and Clothes: Fitting In Time For Fitness

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If there’s one type of gadget that nearly everyone can enjoy to some degree or another, it’s a fitness gadget. These can come in the form of wristbands, sensors, apps for your phone, or any combination of those together. And you don’t’ have to be a health nut to appreciate the data that these devices give you.

With a small cost and a tiny bit of effort, you can track how much you move, how much you exercise, how many calories you’re burning, and/or how well you’re performing certain physical functions. Pretty much sounds like a win for everyone! [Read more…]

Beyond AA Chips: Recovery Aids From The Tech Sector

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With each new iteration, wearables are becoming more integrating into our daily lives, and while for some this feels invasive, for others wearables have the potential to serve as a support system, holding them accountable. This is what makes sets tech like Apple’s iWatch – different from the Apple Watch – apart from other products. The iWatch is expected to monitor health factors like blood glucose and calorie consumption – but why stop there? For the functional addict or alcoholic this kind of monitor could be just the support they need to remain on the path to recovery. [Read more…]