[ad_1] The free software is initially available in 10 languages (including Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Japanese and Korean). More are on the way, Mozilla said. This isn’t necessarily a revolution, especially if you’re content to use the regular Oculus Browser. Regardless, it’s a big deal for Quest owners and VR browsing as a whole. You […]
Category: Wearables
Nike’s Joyride shoes use tiny beads to make your runs more comfortable
[ad_1] The company told Engadget its Joyride tech has been in the works for around 10 years, and it believes that with it runners will have the “most cushioned ride we’ve ever been able to deliver.” That’s saying a lot for Nike, which already has some of the best running shoes out there, including the […]
Scientists used phone accelerometer data to predict personality traits
[ad_1] In a paper published by the IEEE Computer Society, the researchers say how quickly, how far and when we walk — and if we pick up our phones during the night — reveals telling patterns. By correlating physical activity to personality traits, the team determined that “agreeable” people have random activity patterns and are […]
Are period and fertility tracking apps effective?
[ad_1] With so many options for women to track their menstrual cycles, the question remains: Are they actually effective? Is using an app any better than using an old-fashioned calendar? Perhaps most crucially, what can technology teach women about their bodies that they don’t already know? According to the experts, it all depends on why […]
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Active 2 may have a touch-sensitive bezel
[ad_1] This could also be helpful if you tend to wander away from your phone. The Active 2 is reportedly Samsung’s first Bluetooth 5.0 watch, promising up to four times the range, support for two audio targets and lower power consumption. You might reliably receive notifications at the gym while your phone stays safe in […]
Facebook’s prototype VR bangle squeezes and vibrates your wrists
[ad_1] As explained by UploadVR, the idea is that you’d wear one Tasbi unit on each wrist, letting you get a sensation when you pick up objects, push buttons or touch a surface. Apparently, even though your fingers aren’t touching anything, Tasbi is smart enough to make you think you are. Sadly, Tasbi doesn’t do […]
A sheriff’s office in Colorado will use Galaxy S9s as body cameras
[ad_1] Using Galaxy S9s as body cameras might bring some benefits, like automatic uploads and real-time livestreams. But it’s an odd thing to tout at the moment, given all of the backlash about body cameras being worn but not turned on and growing concern about police-use of facial recognition — though Samsung did not say […]
A Bluetooth vulnerability could give hackers your location
[ad_1] The vulnerability has to do with the way Bluetooth-enabled devices pair with each other. In that relationship, one device serves as the central connection and the other plays a peripheral role. The peripheral device sends out a signal that contains a unique address — similar to an IP address — and data about the […]
Elon Musk’s plan to plug a computer into your brain
[ad_1] What does it mean to be better, faster, stronger when money is no object?The tech elite athletes use We asked five elite runners, all of whom are flush with sponsorship deals and prize money, on what they use to train, and how they protect their most important piece of equipment: their bodies. It’s like […]
The best GPS running watches for 2019
[ad_1] Lastly, I appreciate that the watch automatically detects workouts after a certain period of time. I use this feature daily as I walk to and from the subway and around my neighborhood. After 10 minutes, the familiar vibrating tick, with a message asking if I want to record an outdoor walk. The answer is […]