New Samsung app aims to aid social development for children with autism

A new app released by Samsung aims to improve the lives of children suffering from autism by presenting a fun, smartphone or tablet-based developmental aid. Many who have the condition struggle to convey the simplest of emotions or form bonds with others, due to the behavioral development issues that prevent simple interactions such as eye contact. The app, known as Look At Me, is targeted at improving the quality of life for those growing up with autism by aiding in the development of basic social skills. .. Continue Reading New Samsung app aims to aid social development for children with autism

Section: Health and Wellbeing

Tags: Apps, Autism, Samsung, Seoul National University

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Wearables in 2014: Nine Top Stories of the Year

Just a year ago, wearables were white-hot. Everyone was talking about them, everyone was writing about them, and they were at the tippy-top of the Gartner Hype Curve. Everyone thought they’ll change the world. They will. But not yesterday. It was impossible for the hype to measure up with reality. The hype probably funded a […]

Review: Roundflash offers an affordable and portable ring light

The RoundFlash Ring and Dish are a collapsible ring light soft-box and beauty dish that work with your speedlight and DSLR. Like the ring flashes used by fashion photographers, they produce a big round light which can be used to create shadowless images with distinctive circular catchlights. Join us as we review the affordable ring flash alternative to see whether it deserves a place in your kit bag. .. Continue Reading Review: Roundflash offers an affordable and portable ring light

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Tags: Lighting, Photography, Reviews

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Try Not to Hurl While Using This VR Program to Run

Unless you are a pair of human knees, it is universally accepted that running is great. It gets your blood flowing. It teaches you to appreciate the music on your MP3 player. It also teaches you to appreciate the food you eat after you are done. However, one downside of running is, especially for cityfolk, […]

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NASA Voyager 1 spacecraft rides interstellar tsunami wave

NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft is currently riding the wave of an interstellar tsunami, as it continues its historic march out of our solar system. The tsunami emanated from our Sun, and was the third such phenomenon of its type to be detected by the robotic pioneer. .. Continue Reading NASA Voyager 1 spacecraft rides interstellar tsunami wave

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Ferrari celebrates a lifetime of beautiful design with the Sergio convertible

The all-new Ferrari Sergio celebrates more than 60 years of collaboration between the Prancing Horse and Pininfarina, the Italian design house that has styled the majority of Ferrari's legendary road cars. While not nearly as visually radical as the original Pininfarina Sergio concept presented at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, the 458-based limited-edition Sergio production car has a distinct look and cranked up performance. .. Continue Reading Ferrari celebrates a lifetime of beautiful design with the Sergio convertible

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Queen Mary’s University showcase at The Wearable Technology Show

Students from Queen Mary University London will be demonstrating their latest prototypes at the show in March 2015. Long renowned for creating innovative technology products, the team will include demonstrations of - - A piece of wearable technology that aims to communicate through vibrations the emotions conveyed by the music in a movie, with the […]

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Evelo Omni Wheel turns almost any bike into an electric bike

Whether you cycle to work or just for pleasure, there are no doubt times when a little help wouldn't go amiss. The Evelo Omni Wheel can provide just that assistance, replacing the front wheel of most bikes to give an electrified power boost... Continue Reading Evelo Omni Wheel turns almost any bike into an electric bike

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WaterWeight stabilizes your camera gear using water

Most photographers have experienced the annoyance of having to lug heavy weights, typically sandbags, to the location of a photo shoot to help hold down and stabilize their tripod or lighting stands. WaterWeight is an new alternative which keeps your gear steady with (as the name suggests) water, and only needs to be filled when you're using it. .. Continue Reading WaterWeight stabilizes your camera gear using water

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Mercedes celebrates F1 success with a pair of 585 hp, 300 km/h SL 63 Roadsters

Mercedes dominated the 2014 Formula One season, with a one-two in the Drivers Championship and a comfortable first placing in the Constructors Championship. To celebrate its success, the German manufacturer has created two special edition SL 63 AMG Roadsters – one dedicated to Lewis Hamilton, the other to Nico Rosberg. Just 38 will be built... Continue Reading Mercedes celebrates F1 success with a pair of 585 hp, 300 km/h SL 63 Roadsters

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Subconscious Menu knows what you want – it can see it in your eyes

Choosing your own pizza toppings from a number of options might seem like a daunting task, but perhaps it isn't as hard as you think ... perhaps your subconscious already knows what you want. That's the thinking behind the new eye-tracking Subconscious Menu, which is being introduced at UK Pizza Huts. .. Continue Reading Subconscious Menu knows what you want – it can see it in your eyes

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Lively Wearable Safety Watch Addresses Needs of the Elderly

The World Health Organization (WHO) reported we are facing an unprecedented situation because the number of people aged 65 or older will outnumber children under age 5 globally. In its Global Health and Aging report, the organization estimates this older demographic is projected to grow to 1.5 billion people by 2050, almost triple the 524 million of 2010. The aging around the world is taking place along with urbanization and rapidly evolving technology, highlighting the need to provide solutions this group can integrate easily to improve their quality of life.

Plan V lets you charge your phone using a 9-volt battery

Smartphones are more powerful than ever, but they still have an annoying tendency to run out of juice just when you need them most. The Kickstarter-backed Plan V could get you out of such a fix, as it's a small and light keyring-based device that can be used to charge your smartphone from a 9-volt battery. .. Continue Reading Plan V lets you charge your phone using a 9-volt battery

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Marshall Space Flight Center: A tour through NASA's hidden gem

One of NASA’s more off-the-radar facilities is responsible for some of the organization’s most important research. Kennedy Space Center and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory may get the lion's share of attention, but Marshall Space Flight Center, in Huntsville, Alabama, is responsible for developing much of the complex inner-workings of rockets, satellites, and future technologies. .. Continue Reading Marshall Space Flight Center: A tour through NASA's hidden gem

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Developers Are Now Able to Develop Apps for Apple Watch

Once upon a time there was a sad, lonely little smartwatch industry, with nary an Apple product to call its own. The masses screamed out as one, like that one scene in Star Wars, to the gigantic multinational technology company. They wanted their iWatch and they wanted it now. Well, they got what they wished […]

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Fitbit Charge Review - Initial Review of the New Fitbit Wristband Wearable

Fitbit Charge Review
http://bestwearabletech.org/Fitbit_Charge

The fitbit charge is the 1st of 3 new wristbands announced in October 2014.  The charge is part of the Everyday Fitness line.



The charge accurately Tracks All-Day Stats including

• Steps Taken
• Calories Burned
• Floors Climbed
• Distance Traveled
• Activity Minutes
• Sleep (how long / how well)
• syncs with the fitbit Aria WiFi Scale

The fitbit charge display is on a bright OLED display which shows your:

• daily fitness stats
• time of day
• phone call notifications (when your phone is nearby)

The Monitor how long and how well you sleep and wakes with a silent vibrating alarm (good when you are trying not to wake others)

The charge (just like all other fitbit devices) syncs with the fitbit app.  Through the app you can access real-time run stats like time, distance and pace with MobileRun, log and track your food (with a library of more than 350,000 foods).

You are also able to set goals, see progress & analyze trends, share your accomplishments and compete with friends & family in challenges on the leaderboard.  You earn badges, and log food, weight and workouts. 

The charge syncs stats wirelessly and automatically to your computer and over 60 leading smartphones including iPhones ( 4s and later), iPad® (3rd generation and later) and all leading Android devices.  The app can be run on computers - Windows® Vista and later & Mac® OS 10.6 and later.

The fitbit charge comes in four colors:  black, slate, blue & burgundy.  
The fitbit charge comes in 3 sizes  Small = fits wrists 5.5” – 6.7”, Large = fits wrists 6.3” - 7.9” and X_Large (only found at fitbit.com).  When measuring leave enough room for a finger to fit between the band and your wrist.

The fitbit charge includes a charging cable and a wireless sync dongle.  It is water-resistant to 1 ATM, works in temperatures from -4° to 113° F and up to an altitude of 30,000 feet.

Fitbit recommend charging your device every few days to ensure you are always tracking.  The battery life is up to 7 days, made of lithium-polymer, and takes 1 to 2 hours to charge.

The material for the charge wristband is made of a flexible, durable elastomer material similar to that used in many sports watches and has a surgical grade stainless steel clasp. The memory of the charge tracks 7 days of detailed motion data (minute by minute), tracks daily totals for past 30 days.

Watch the video on Youtube at: review of the fitbit charge

Smartwatches Aren't Smartphones

I found this intersting article on smart watches ... where they fit into the tech scheme.

Smartwatches Aren't Smartphones

They are not smartphones, but are close enough.

I am still not sure whether I want this on my wrist.  It ties to my smartphone, so I need two devices now.

Just my thoughts ... Wally