Category Archives: Health

Brainwave Duel from Mattel’s Mindflex

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Strapping on the mind control headband, Andy McCaskey goes head to head with the demonstrator in the Mattel booth at CES2011, Mattel offers a new layout for the toy that was introduced at CES several years ago. The system operates with biofeedback from the headband sensors, being directed to the control of a small fan that elevates a foam ball, and moves it along the track.

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WellDoc Smartphone Application Helps Manage Health

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WellDoc

Anand Lyer and Chris Bergstrom came on to the Live CES show to talk about WellDoc. This is the next generation of technology solutions supporting chronic disease management. Using the cell phone to monitor and coach them.

WellDoc is a company who’s software will record and report. By giving your doctor a timeline of what you have been doing, they will be able to treat better.

Think of WellDoc as a personal coach. It lets you know what you need to do. For diabetics, if your blood sugar is low, it will let you know how much sugar you really need.

Interview by Jeffrey Powers of Geekazine and Tom Newman of Fogview Podcast

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Anti Sleep Pilot for Tired Drivers

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According to a report in the British Medical Journal, a tired driver is eight times more likely to drive badly than one who is well rested. The Anti Sleep Pilot is small gadget that can help drivers stay alert and avoid drifting off to sleep. The ASP monitors your driving using accelerometers and reactions to small tests, and based on your performance recommends when you should pull over for a rest.

This could be a genuine lifesaver. Available from around $220 in the summer.

Interview by Todd Cochrane of Geek News Central

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REESE’S Minis and Chris Pirillo?

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reeses

We saw email on a big (little) announcement from Reeses before CES started. It piqued my interest, for sure. So when we saw the booth, we knew that technology has taken a turn for the better.

Smaller Peanut butter cups with no wrappings.

Chris Pirillo was on hand to hand us a handfull of the handy chocolate – Peanut buttery goodness known at REESE’S Minis. They are bite-sized and come in a big bag, so your miniature appetite can be miniaturized by the miniature goodness.

we stopped to talk to Chris, who explained why REESE’S decided to launch the Minis at CES.

Interview by Jeffrey Powers of Geekazine

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Pixel Optics Re Focus Lenses with Press of a Button

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Pixel Optics

Do you have Bi-focal glasses? Want to get rid of those pesky lines and even not have the nearsighted lens at times? All with the press of a button?

Pixel Optics has the answer. What is called “Focusing Eyeware”, with a press of the button, you can refocus  your lenses to see better. Another press and it’s back to where you started.

The battery lasts for 2 years. As long as you charge via the unit, you will be able to see properly. Best part it’s more affordable than you think.

Interview by Jeffrey Powers of Geekazine

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Movea Sensors Track Movements, Improve Golf Swing

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Motion Pod

Movea is a company where you most likely won’t hear of the name, but you use their products. Gyromouse is one of these products.

Movea takes care of the motion sensors inside some of your electronics. Screen pointers may use their technology to work. But Movea is working on some pretty cool stuff outside of that.

Imagine a golf club that you could pair with a computer to track your swing. Maybe a baseball bat, helmet, ball or other item. It could be connected to a car.

If you have an iPhone4, you can download their app ($1.99) to turn your phone into a gyroscopic mouse.

In this video, we take a look at the Motion Pod and how it could be connected to everyday items.

Interview by Jeffrey Powers: Geekazine

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iRobot Scooba cleans your Hardwood Floors

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Over the past couple of years we have watched the iRobot line of products expand. At CES 2011 they were showing off the iRobot Scooba, it essentially is a mini iRobot designed to clean hardwood and tiled floors. Specifically they showed it cleaning the bathroom floor.

I immediately wanted one. With a reservoir for cleaning solution and a separate reservoir for the sucked up dirty water this product from iRobot is the perfect cleaning device for those jobs you really hate to do.

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Spot Connects to your Smartphone CES 2011

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Spot has been a leader in satellite rescue and communication devices. With a Spot device you can send a rescue signal via satellite, for several years now you have also been able to send short text messages as well through Spot devices. Now your smartphone can interact with a new Spot device essentially turning your smartphone into a Satellite Communicator.

This will allow people to send text messages to twitter of facebook in non emergency situations to send short updates on your adventures wherever you may be. I have said for a long time that if I was a world traveler that got of the beaten path that I would never leave home without a spot device. While the new integration to your smartphone is cool. The device will still work standalone when your in trouble or if your smartphone battery has died.

You can find more info at FindMeSpot.com

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