Category: Health & Fitness

Why Wearables at Time can become Unbearable

I have a confession: I love watches… I know, it’s an illness that needs to be addressed, but I can’t help it. So, when I saw the Indiegogo campaign for Matrix PowerWatch, I was giddy with excitement. This watch was advertised to be powered through the wearer’s body heat, and would never have to be …

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We’re splashing a little AI on Wearables this year

Wearables for Sports have evolved  tremendously in 2019.  They have incorporated  High Tech AI Voice Technology enhancements to provide next-gen, personalized tracking and coaching. AI Technology to help you Train Harder and Smarter Created by Soul Electronics,  BLADE is the world’s first AI Professional Sport earphones for running and fitness.  BLADE is  engineered with comfortable C shaped ergonomic ear …

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Transformative Technology that will save Cyclists

Riding at night can be extremely dangerous, especially in the city. According to a Statistics Canada report, an an average of cycling 74 cyclists die in crashes every year.  Several cities have engages in strategies to project cyclists including dedicated bike lanes, traffic calming and enhanced lighting separate and protect cyclists. Staying visible especially in …

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Will you give up on your fitness wearables?

Wearables are mainstream technology.  About 12% of all Americans own a fitness band or sports watch. The overall wearables industry is expected to almost double from 113.2 million shipments in 2017 to 222.3 million shipments in 2021. However despite the hype, research also indicates that  the effectiveness of fitness wearables  is limited with one third stop using them within …

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Will AI coaching improve the way you run?

Technology enhancements with Artificial intelligence (AI),  IoT and Machine Learning have made significant improvements to everyday products. Headphones, especially runners’ headphones, have evolved over time. . Gone are the days of running while wearing those bulky, wired heavy headphones. Today you can purchase sleek and powerful wireless earphones that not only fit your personal style …

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Should you be concerned about your Safety on Campus?

Many people still believe violence on college and university campuses is rare.  A survey conducted by the Association of American Universities (AAU) indicated among female undergraduate college students 23.1 percent said they experienced some form of unwanted sexual misconduct.  Our friends at Katana are determined to change these numbers and have developed a uniquely innovative …

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The Digital Backpack that will carry your load this school year

With the new school year upon us, whether you’re a parent prepping your kindergartner for their first day, or a college student setting out on your own for the first time, in addition to buying paper, pencils and a laptop getting a good backpack will be this year’s most important purchase. While students’ may fear …

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Protect your Wearables with the Catalyst Case for the Apple Watch

Technology companies are making massive strides in the Wearable Technology market.  The wearable market is expected to jump from an estimate of 325 million in 2016 to over 830 million in 2020.   As with the evolution of wearable technology to smaller and lighter technology, product protection cannot afford to remain stagnant. Due to Wearable Technology …

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