Wearable device shipments were slow in Q1 2018 as consumers continue to shift towards smarter devices, according to a wearable devices report from International Data Corp. (IDC). Higher priced smart wearables offered by companies such as Fitbit, Apple and several fashion brands grew 28.4 percent during the same period. Worldwide, shipments of wearables grew 1.2 […]
Are Sensors Going to Revolutionize Healthcare?
The healthcare industry is evolving rapidly, and while it’s been impacted by some of the technology-driven change, it hasn’t experienced it to the extent that other industries have. However, that is going to change with the emergence of health sensors. Read more Sweat-Based Wearable Sensor May Soon Replace Blood Tests The sensor revolution is part […]
June 22, 2018
Wearables to Help You Stay Fit and Healthy
Keeping a healthy body doesn’t happen by chance, it requires, smart lifestyle choices, hard work, and maintaining regular checkups. Experts recommend 3 things: Eating healthy, Exercise and get adequate sleep. Did you know there are wearables available that can help you achieve all that? The following companies provide stunning health and wellness solutions, and they […]
June 22, 2018
L’Oreal Trying Augmented Reality to Bring the Makeup Counter Into Your Home
L’Oreal announced that it has acquired augmented reality startup Modiface, a company that helped create many custom AR beauty apps, including those from Estee Lauder and Sephora. “We acquired Modiface because we absolutely believe that services are the future of beauty,” Lubomira Rochet, L’Oréal’s Chief Digital Officer told Forbes. “People are really craving for experiences […]
June 22, 2018
Walmart Files Patent for Blockchain-based System for Accessing Medical Records
According to a recent document, Walmart is seeking to protect a method that allows a patient’s Electronic Health Record (EHR) to be obtained from a blockchain-based system even if they aren’t able to communicate. The proposed system would allow first responders on the scene to access the medical records of such non-responsive patients by using […]
June 21, 2018
Marc Jacobs’ Fashionable Smartwatch Features a Touchscreen and a Long Battery Life
The way smartwatch market is doing, it’s tough to get excited about yet another Wear OS device. But Marc Jacobs isn’t stepping back; the fashion designer has showed up fashionably late to the party. The new Marc Jacobs smartwatch has a touchscreen and runs entirely on Wear OS. Modeled off its existing Riley hybrid smartwatch, […]