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Kapture for Those Have To Be There Moments

We have all been there, hanging out with friends, maybe even over a few beers, when someone says something that is so amazing it has to be remembered. But, what exactly did they say? Kapture is a new wristband voice recorder that is always on and recording so you never miss a moment again. The Kapture wristband is very easy to use, just strap it on and go about your day. The device uses an omnidirectional solid-state microphone that is constantly recording the last sixty seconds of sounds and conversations going on around you. When you or someone around you stumbles on that next epiphany, just tap the bracelet and [...]

The FWD Powershot Smart Stick Insert for Hockey

Check It Out or Buy on Amazon (Paid Link) Hockey is a game that requires more than skating skill; it also requires a great amount of finesse and control. For the first time ever, players at all levels will be able to analyze their game with the FWD Powershot hockey stick insert from the Quattriuum Team. The FWD Powershot is a game-tracking device that inserts in the top of any junior or senior composite hockey stick. During a game or practice session, the device will keep track of several metrics including the speed of the stick, the duration, angle, acceleration and speed of rotation [...]

The Friends of Hue Complete Ambient Lighting Options

Check It Out or Buy on Amazon (Paid Link) LED lighting is redefining how we light our living spaces by conserving power and offering longer product life and now, the Phillips, "Friends of Hue" line is giving us more Hue lighting ambient color options. There are two new products in the Phillips Friends of Hue lighting line: the LivingColors Bloom and LightStrips. Just like the original Hue bulb, both new products connect wirelessly to a Hue Bridge controlling up to fifty lights and interfacing with your home network. Both products are compatible with the Ambilight Friends of Hue app for Android and iOS that [...]

The Emotiv Insight Headset for Better Brain Performance

Electroencephalography, or EEG, brainwave scan data can show a professional trained in their interpretation what is going on in your brain. The Emotiv Insight wireless brainwave headset is a tool the rest of us can use to understand our brains performance. The Emotiv Insight is a wireless brainwave headset that uses five EEG sensor pads and two reference pads that make contact with your head to measure your brain activity. The data the device collects is sent to a smart device and with the app, the signals are interpreted to give the user a picture of their cognitive performance. Everything from attention, focus, engagement, interest, excitement, affinity, relaxation and stress [...]

Nymi Biometric Identification and Device Authentication Bracelet

Biometrics are playing a larger role in identity verification, from fingerprint scans to retina scans usually offering only the simplist of identification. Nymi, a new product from Bionym, not only identifies you, it unlocks the devices in your world. Nymi is a thin band smart device you wear on your wrist that reads your unique cardiac rhythm for identity verification, like a badge. Using the Nymi is as easy as putting it on and holding your finger against the outer sensor. When the device vibrates and flashes it has recognized you and will keep you authenticated until you take it off. It uses Bluetooth for a proximity sensor and to [...]

Pressy Adds a Smart Button to Your Smart Phone

Check It Out or Buy on Amazon (Paid Link) When it comes to performing a task quickly, hitting a button is the way to get it done. That is the thinking behind Pressy, a very low profile button for your smart phone. Pressy is a button plugin for your smartphone's headphone jack. It does what you would expect a button to do, perform a task instantly when pressed only Pressy can be programmed for more than that. Right out of the box, Pressy when paired with the free app can do several things. Click quickly for your flashlight, long to go to silent mode [...]

Beddit for Understanding Your Sleeping Patterns

Check It Out or Buy on Amazon (Paid Link) It has been proven that getting a good night sleep has benefits beyond feeling rested; it is a key factor in your overall health. Beddit is a sleep monitoring system that will show you what you are doing with your eyes closed so you can get a better night's rest. Beddit is a sleep monitoring system that does not use the typical wearable sensors, headbands or bracelets. The system uses an ultra-thin film sensor that is placed under your sheet to monitor your body using the science of ballistocardiography. It collects biometric data including heart [...]

Go Beyond Visibility with the Fos Wearable Display System

The best way to stay safe when biking or running at night is to light yourself up. The wearable Fos fabric LED armband display system will make you visible and if you want, your message seen. Fos is a wearable fabric patch LED armband display system that uses Velcro to affix where you want it and with super bright LEDs to make the wearer visible. The Fos fabric system is designed to be very light, thin run up to 4 hours on a charge and also has Bluetooth connectivity. Using a smartphone app, wearers can take control of every pixel and animation displayed on their Fos patch. With the app, [...]

SwissPen Expands the Handheld 3D Pen Printing Movement

3D printers have the resolution to make fairly precise models and even parts, but if you just want to draw, you need a handheld 3D pen. The SwissPen gives you the freedom to express yourself in 3D. The handheld SwissPen will not give you amazing resolution, but it will give you the freedom of drawing your ideas in 3D space. SwissPen works just like other 3D printer by heating either ABS or PLA plastic and extruding it through a nozzle. The device uses a corded adapter and plugs into a wall outlet for power. Once turned on, the SwissPen takes about a minute to reach operating temperatures and will let [...]