[ad_1] This story is just one reason he wanted to get on-stage at SXSW and deliver a speech about finding strength in any body. Across all forms of media, people with disabilities have fewer role models than the able-bodied population, and also fewer tools designed specifically for the ways they interact with their environments. Video […]
Category: Wearables
Lifting weights in a Panasonic exosuit destined for the Tokyo Olympics
[ad_1] Unstrapped, I lifted the 20-kg plates again, under my own steam. I felt a harder ‘pull’ returning — it’s not that I can’t lift the plates without the Model Y, it’s simply easier with it. While most of us can handle lifting and moving a 10kg-weight plate or two, loaders during competitions like this […]
Apple rolls out iOS and iPadOS 13.4 with trackpad support
[ad_1] There are other substantial improvements. You can finally share iCloud Drive folders (this was announced at WWDC last year), complete with real-time file updates. You can buy iOS and Mac apps in bundles. Third-party navigation apps now work with the CarPlay Dashboard if you’d prefer not to use Apple Maps. Mail has an updated […]
Wyze's Alexa-equipped fitness tracker costs $25
[ad_1] Smart home security company Wyze announced last month its plans to launch an Alexa-supported fitness tracker, among other products. Now, the wearable — simply called the Wyze Band — has arrived, and is available now as part of an early access launc… [ad_2] Source link
HP teases ‘next gen’ VR headset made with Microsoft and Valve’s help
[ad_1] The first Reverb wasn’t a revolution in design, but it did stand out with a sharp 2,160 x 2,160 pixels per eye. It won’t be surprising if HP pursues bragging rights once again, especially when its Twitter teaser claims the new Reverb is the “next benchmark” in VR gear. We wouldn’t count on Valve […]
ER docs don smart rings to better predict COVID-19 infections
[ad_1] Workers at UCSF Medical Center and Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital are wearing the devices, and Oura has asked another 150,000 users to share their data. The rings aren’t exactly comprehensive trackers, but they do record body temperature, heart rate and other vitals. In the near term, they could alert medical workers if they […]
Color Space is a VR coloring book to help you relax
[ad_1] Let’s face it: with the COVID-19 pandemic creating chaos, you’re probably looking for something, anything to shut out the outside world and help you relax. Thankfully, you might have an option if you happen to have an Oculus VR headset. Lighthaus has released a Color Space coloring book app for the Quest and Rift […]
Leak reveals Fitbit’s new Charge 4
[ad_1] Otherwise, you’ll struggle to spot the hardware differences between the two models, and it’s likely that there won’t be any big changes internally. As 9to5Mac says, the best we can hope for is the inclusion of NFC (for mobile payments) across the range, which was only available on the special edition Charge 3. That […]
Engadget Podcast: Can telehealth save us?
[ad_1] On this week’s episode, Cherlynn and Devindra explore the rise of telehealth during the global coronavirus pandemic. With Medicare expanding coverage to include telehealth, as well as the attention around Verily’s efforts to launch a screening site, the industry is gaining momentum. This outbreak could make telehealth mainstream, and we need to understand its […]
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 review: Pricey and impressive
[ad_1] Inside the Smart Control app, you can actually choose to pause the audio when you activate Transparent Hearing or keep the music going. The latter is something I used while walking down the street, for example. The software also allows you to disable features like smart pause when you take an earbud out of […]