Category: Health & Fitness

Next-generation #AI #SmartGlasses for the blind and visually impaired

Dealing with sight loss, already, is a challenge in itself. However, those in the blind and low-vision community face new challenges navigating a world with COVID-19. “Vision loss is a disability of access, it disconnects you from the environment around you,”, said Daniel Norris, supervisor of adult services with the Vermont Association for the Blind …

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Wearables to champion Women’s health

On International Women’s Day 2022, we are aware that women are more vulnerable to numerous health issues due to too many responsibilities at multiple fronts, gender discrimination, domestic violence, and countless other factors. Technology has the ability to capture and provide some improvement to these challenges. As a result of its size and light weight, …

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Steam up your lunch, Slow down your day

  Is our lifestyle killing us?   Our fast paced  day in the 21st century. means that we are always in a hurry. We do not stand still.  We cook our food quickly and eat on the run. Researchers have estimated the impact of poor eating contributes to approximately 11 million deaths each year globally due …

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LG redefines the consumer viewing experience at #CES2022

LG provided us with an insight into  technology that gives consumers hope at its #CES2022 press conference. Tagged ‘The Better Life You Deserve‘, the LG press conference showcased a lot of transformative technology and a little bit of  philosophical optimism for consumers. A world with much more personable, inclusive and sustainable technology. LG tailor fits …

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Urban Bike Tech to keep you Safe

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, more Canadians now bike or walk to work than take public transit. Whether it’s Calgary, Toronto or Halifax, bike shops are slammed with the increase in demand that started in March 2020 and has not let up. However as most of us know, biking in major cities can …

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Music and Fitness to Motivate Mom #MothersDay

For the mothers who in 2021 not only work from home but assume the role of part time educators, house cleaners and motivators. Exercise can be an enhancer, physically, mentally, and emotionally. However, the unfortunate truth for moms is that they are often challenged with not having enough of time. WIth the additional workload, every …

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A Breath of Fresh AirPop for Protective Wearables

Low and high tech wearables (face masks) have become a visible sign in society over the last year.  However, the reality is that these devices have provided consumers with a level of protection long before the emergence of the global pandemic.    Face masks will no doubt remain a fixture for consumers, to protect us …

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Can your Smart Phone withstand major and minor impacts ?

There are many innumerable benefits of a smart phone including higher efficiency and productivity in our personal and professional lives. However, how often we purchase a new cell phone typically is related to the frequency we use this device.  In the US, the average lifespan (replacement cycle length) of smartphones has increased from 2.58 years …

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