Back in 2016 we first heard about the Bluetooth-equipped Coros Linx bike helmet, which streams audio from the user’s smartphone to bone conduction transducers in the head straps. Well, Coros is now trying something different and reportedly better, with its SafeSound line. Bone conduction transducers work by converting sound waves into vibrations that pass through the user’s cranial bones, bypassing […]
Helmet Audio
Samsung Notebook 9 Dos More
Today, Samsung announced two premium 2-in-1 convertibles aimed at creative types. Available in 13.3 and 15 inch display flavors, the Notebook 9 Pen models come with an 8th Gen Core processor, Gigabit Wi-Fi and can run for up to 15 hours between charges. And as the model name suggests, they both rock an S Pen that slots into the […]
5 Best Practices for Inventory Control
Inventory control can be costly when done incorrectly and catastrophic when the right parts are lacking. The risks may be minimal for a clothing store or some other venture in which customers expect product to be out of stock occasionally, but the threat is dire in the automotive, medical or pharmaceutical fields. Being unaware of which stock you have on […]
How to Leverage the Cloud to Grow Your Business with a Call Center
Companies around the world are quickly discovering that the cloud is allowing them to serve their customers better than ever before — and saving them big money in the process. While there are countless mega-corporations leading the charge, smaller players are also finding their niche by “targeting enterprise companies seeking reliable places to host high-end software tools and startups looking […]
Medicated Nets To Get Rid Of Malaria?
Although killing mosquitos is certainly one way of keeping them from spreading malaria, the pests can unfortunately develop a resistance to insecticides. Scientists from Harvard University are therefore looking at another approach, in which live mosquitos are made malaria-free simply by landing on a treated surface. Atovaquone is a chemical that’s already used in medications to treat and prevent malaria […]
Seeing Cherry Blossoms In The Best Way
Springtime in Japan is exciting and ephemeral. The pastel-pink sakura (cherry blossoms) hold a special significance in Japanese culture as they epitomise the fleeting nature of life and the natural world’s delicate beauty. They mark a time of celebration, with cherry blossom festivals occurring from March to May in towns, cities and islands in bloom. During the peak flowering period […]
Smart Bandage For Eyes
Nottingham University researchers have received £902,524 funding from the Medical Research Council to develop the smart wound dressing that uses the sensors to assess whether affected tissue is healing well or is infected. The dressing could have a significant impact on patient care and healthcare costs for wound management, which stand at £4.5-£5.1bn a year, which is over four per […]
App For Customized Insoles
In the United States, the name Dr.Scholl’s makes one immediately think of shoe inserts to make walking a bit more comfortable. But, if you remember, the company has had foot scanners at Walgreens and other pharmacies for many years before the terms “personalized medicine” and “3D scanning” were common terms. The company, a part of Bayer, now offers 3D printed […]
Micro Laptop?
Remember netbooks? Small-screened internet machines that, for the most part, were woefully underpowered but supremely portable. A Chromebook waiting to happen, kind of. The GPD Pocket 2 sees a return to the once popular format, but with a little more power under the hood. It marries the touchscreen of a 7-inch tablet and the traditional keyboard of a laptop, packs […]
Casio Pro Exceeds Standards
If you’re after a Google-powered smartwatch, and you need a wearable that can cope with everything the great outdoors can throw at it, the new Casio Pro Trek WSD-F30 could be the perfect fit. We’ve been spending some time with the watch, and here’s our verdict. The look of the Casio Pro Trek WSD-F30, with its 2.12-inch by 1.93 inch […]