Wearables
Next gen smartwatches based on Snapdragon Wear
At IFA 2016, Qualcomm Technologies, a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, and Fossil Group announced that the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100 processor is powering the Fossil Q Marshal and Fossil Q Wander smartwatches. With this announcement, Fossil becomes the first Fossil Group brand to ship smartwatches based on Qualcomm Technologies’ next gen Snapdragon Wear 2100 processor.
Wearable tracker keeps tabs on patients
Researchers at Missouri University of Science and Technology have developed a multi-modal sensing device that can track the fine-grained activities and behaviour of people with dementia -- and it could help in Army combat training, too.
Hitting the sweetspot
The tennis performance sensor that's making a racket. Qlipp, the 'ultimate tennis sensor' offers real time analysis, that enables you to track every detail from serve to match point. Qlipp is the gadget that tennis players will absolutely love.
Fit tech and gym gadgets
With the development of apps such as ‘Pokémon Go’, technology has started to encourage tech geeks to venture outdoors and be active. But not just for the gamer, there has also been a surge in technology for fitness freaks.
The ever-changing bracelet
Hungarian company, L!Ber8 has created a wearable bracelet, the Tago Arc, which can change its appearance depending on the preferences of the user. The company develops energy harvesting solutions and creates wireless no-charge display technologies for wearables and small electronics devices.
Pet wearable to face the Dragons
UK technology start-up Pit-Pat, featured on Electronic Specifier back in June, will be facing the scrutiny of the Deborah Meaden, Peter Jones and co, as the device for the wearable pet market heads into the Dragons’ Den this Sunday, 28th August.
Contactless payment wearable for transportation in Rio de Janeiro
In partnership with RioCard, Brazil’s smart card system for transportation in the state of Rio de Janeiro, NXP Semiconductors has announced the launch of a contactless wearable – adding a new form factor to RioCard’s NXP MIFARE contactless fare collection and payment solutions.
Personalised wearable can help autistic adults manage anxiety
Reflecting back on incidents can help people manage their anxiety. However, since traditional reflection aids such as written diaries are often abandoned, wearable technology could provide the solution. Human computer interaction specialists at Lancaster University have worked with adults diagnosed with autism to create prototype personalised wristband devices called Snap that enable wearers to digitally record data when they are feeling anxious.
Gas sensors enable wristband measurement of alcohol in breath
A member of the ams group, Cambridge CMOS Sensors, has announced that Chinese wearable device manufacturer HiCling is using its ultra-low power gas sensors to enable the new Cling VOC smart fitness wristband to measure indoor air quality and alcohol in breath. The CCS801 gas sensor integrated in the Cling VOC wristband can detect low levels of VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) typically found indoors.
When to get your head out of the game
Head injuries are a hot topic today in sports medicine, with numerous studies pointing to a high prevalence of sports-related concussions, both diagnosed and undiagnosed, among youth and professional athletes. Now an MIT-invented tool is aiding in detecting and diagnosing concussions, in real time.