WHATS NEW IN TECHNOLOGY
<THE GADGETS 2014>
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Instabeat is the first waterproof heads-up monitor that tracks, stores, and displays instant color-coded feedback of your heart rate on your swimming goggles’ lenses to optimize your training and streamline your performance.
CITE SOURCE: http://www.triathlonbusiness.com/2013/industry-news/rush-of-blood-to-the-head-from-instabeat-swim-monitor/
SXSW
Technology has changed the shape almost everything. Now high class, trendy peoples who always seek something exciting, cool, and exotic for their unique appearance. Most of the people just want a latest gadget for showing their prominence among the crowd which has become a necessity to the some extent of everyone. Here I represent you some the gadget which are cool to wear and pleasure to be shown.
CITE SOURCE: http://www.infotales.com/the-apple-iwatch-concealed-in-speculations-and-rumors
CITE SOURCE: http://www.infotales.com/the-apple-iwatch-concealed-in-speculations-and-rumors
NASA’s Tron-like Z-2 spacesuit wins the public vote, will be built later this year (updated)
NASA has revealed its newest range of next-generation spacesuits, the Z-2. The Z series of spacesuits is a series of prototypes that NASA is working its way through, with the eventual goal of creating a suit that will be used during future space walks, deep space missions, and planetary EVAs (i.e. walking on Mars). In 2012 it was the Z-1, which bore more than a passing resemblance to Toy Story’s Buzz Lightyear (pictured below) — and now we have three Z-2 designs that are, in a word, otherworldly.
cite source: http://arstechnica.com/science/2014/04/nasa-decides-on-crowdsourced-tron-look-for-mars-z-2-spacesuit/#image-14
cite source: http://arstechnica.com/science/2014/04/nasa-decides-on-crowdsourced-tron-look-for-mars-z-2-spacesuit/#image-14
Facebook Bonds with Virtual Reality By Acquiring Oculus VR
One of the biggest and most surprising acquisitions this month was Facebook buying the recently trending virtual reality startup Oculus VR for $2 billion. In the announcement, Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg made a clear statement saying, “Mobile is the platform of today, and now we’re also getting ready for the platforms of tomorrow. Oculus has the chance to create the most social platform ever, and change the way we work, play and communicate.” The fact that Oculus is what we could perceive as the future of computing can be guessed from the marvelous success it had achieved from it’s crowdfunding campaign (raised over $2 million) and venture funding (raised over $91 million) till today.
Cite Source:
http://www.hindustantimes.com/brunch/brunch-stories/gadgets-to-buy-in-2014-and-those-to-avoid/article1-1167674.aspx
Cite Source:
http://www.hindustantimes.com/brunch/brunch-stories/gadgets-to-buy-in-2014-and-those-to-avoid/article1-1167674.aspx
Google Glass
Google Glass is a wearable computer with an optical head-mounted display (OHMD). It was developed by Google[8] with the mission of producing a mass-market ubiquitous computer.[1] Google Glass displays information in a smartphone-like hands-free format.[9] Wearers communicate with the Internet via natural language voice commands.[10][11]
cite source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Glass
cite source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Glass
The biggest smart-watch announced during CES was a Neptune Pine, pictured. It has a 2.4-inch touchscreen – roughly an in. bigger than Samsung’s 1.6-inch arrangement – runs Android 4.3 and will cost between $335 (£203) and $395 (£293) when goes on sale in a U.S. in March
cite source: http://my-techlab.com/wearable-gadgets-and-tech-is-set-to-be-2014s-biggest-trend/
cite source: http://my-techlab.com/wearable-gadgets-and-tech-is-set-to-be-2014s-biggest-trend/
I-Ring
For analysts, Apple rumor-mongering has become something of a cottage industry. The most aggressive rumor in recent months has been related to a supposed Apple smart television that some believe will be unveiled later this year. A new rumor from the analyst ranks now claims that this phantom smart television will be controlled by a piece of wearable technology called an “iRing.”
According to Topeka Capital Markets analyst Brian White, this iRing will control Apple’s rumored 60-inch smart television. White says the iRing “will be placed on a usera€™s finger and act as a navigation pointer for ‘iTV’, enhancing the motion detection experience and negating some of the functionality found in a remote.”
The report also mentions an additional piece of hardware called a “mini iTV” that would function as a second screen in much the same way as some currently use the iPad while watching television. White says, “we believe the ‘mini iTV’ screens will be able to capture content from the 60-inch ‘iTV’ across a distance of up to 200 meters, allowing a user to view ‘iTV’ content in the kitchen, washroom, garage, bedroom, backyard, etc.”
While the notion of Apple creating a wearable ring that you wave in the air to control your TV might sound a bit outlandish, we should remember that the market has been calling for new innovations from Apple in recent months as competition from Samsung and others ramps up, so anything is possible. Having said that, we’ll believe in this i-Ring when we actually see it on our finger.
cite soures: http://techhumorblog.com/rumor-wearable-iring-will-control-apples-smart-television/#ixzz312cjUsnX
According to Topeka Capital Markets analyst Brian White, this iRing will control Apple’s rumored 60-inch smart television. White says the iRing “will be placed on a usera€™s finger and act as a navigation pointer for ‘iTV’, enhancing the motion detection experience and negating some of the functionality found in a remote.”
The report also mentions an additional piece of hardware called a “mini iTV” that would function as a second screen in much the same way as some currently use the iPad while watching television. White says, “we believe the ‘mini iTV’ screens will be able to capture content from the 60-inch ‘iTV’ across a distance of up to 200 meters, allowing a user to view ‘iTV’ content in the kitchen, washroom, garage, bedroom, backyard, etc.”
While the notion of Apple creating a wearable ring that you wave in the air to control your TV might sound a bit outlandish, we should remember that the market has been calling for new innovations from Apple in recent months as competition from Samsung and others ramps up, so anything is possible. Having said that, we’ll believe in this i-Ring when we actually see it on our finger.
cite soures: http://techhumorblog.com/rumor-wearable-iring-will-control-apples-smart-television/#ixzz312cjUsnX
New Technology to Enhance Patient Care
New Technology to Enhance Patient CareShreveport – Willis-Knighton Health System has recently implemented a new device the AccuVein AV400 vein illumination system, which will make taking blood a lot more efficient in all of the nursing units at all all four of the Willis-Knighton hospitals.
The new device uses a beam of light that is projected onto a patient’s arm and will illuminate their peripheral veins making it easier for healthcare professionals to locate veins for venipuncture.
With venipuncture being one of the most common invasive medical procedures worldwide, and with up to one third of attempts to access a vein failing on the first time, the new AccuVein device is set to help improve first-stick attempts immensely at all Willis-Kingston hospitals.
“This is going to be good for the nursing staff, but even better for our patients,” says Georgia Stephens, MSN, RN and patient care coordinator for staff development. “It illuminates the arm so the veins are easy to see. The AccuVein System does not touch the patient. Its use will enhance the comfort and safety of the patient and increase nursing efficiency.”
The implementation of the AccuVein system is in accordance with the Willis-Knighton’s commitment to the adoption of technology to enhance patient care and comfort. It is meant to help make sure that all patients, especially ones who are dehydrated, obese, have low body temperature, whose veins roll or who have had frequent venipunctures, receive venipunctures quickly and without unnecessary discomfort.
cite source: http://www.myneworleans.com/Louisiana-Life/March-April-2014/Medical-News/
The new device uses a beam of light that is projected onto a patient’s arm and will illuminate their peripheral veins making it easier for healthcare professionals to locate veins for venipuncture.
With venipuncture being one of the most common invasive medical procedures worldwide, and with up to one third of attempts to access a vein failing on the first time, the new AccuVein device is set to help improve first-stick attempts immensely at all Willis-Kingston hospitals.
“This is going to be good for the nursing staff, but even better for our patients,” says Georgia Stephens, MSN, RN and patient care coordinator for staff development. “It illuminates the arm so the veins are easy to see. The AccuVein System does not touch the patient. Its use will enhance the comfort and safety of the patient and increase nursing efficiency.”
The implementation of the AccuVein system is in accordance with the Willis-Knighton’s commitment to the adoption of technology to enhance patient care and comfort. It is meant to help make sure that all patients, especially ones who are dehydrated, obese, have low body temperature, whose veins roll or who have had frequent venipunctures, receive venipunctures quickly and without unnecessary discomfort.
cite source: http://www.myneworleans.com/Louisiana-Life/March-April-2014/Medical-News/
Christie Medical Holdings Earns New Innovative Technology Designation from Novation for VeinViewer
a global leader in mobile vascular imaging systems, today announced that the company’s near-infrared VeinViewer® product, the first and only full field digital, HD imaging vein illumination device on the market, was awarded a new innovative technology designation from Novation, the leading health care supply chain expertise, analytics and contracting company for the more than 100,000 members, affiliates of national health care alliances VHA Inc. and UHC, as well as Children’s Hospital Association, and Provista.
cite source:
http://www.christiedigital.com/en-us/visual-solutions/new-projectors/Pages/Christie-Medical-Holdings-Earns-New-Innovative-Technology-Designation-from-Novation-for-Veinviewer-Vascular-Imaging-System.aspx
cite source:
http://www.christiedigital.com/en-us/visual-solutions/new-projectors/Pages/Christie-Medical-Holdings-Earns-New-Innovative-Technology-Designation-from-Novation-for-Veinviewer-Vascular-Imaging-System.aspx
FUTURE GADGETS
SMART FINGER
Go back into the history of measurements and we know that in the ancient times, body parts used to be the standard for measurements; hence ‘a foot’. The need for uniformity paved way for the metric and imperial systems that are now commonly used. However our basic instincts still make us want to use ‘a span’, ‘two finger spaces’ or ‘an arm’s length’; old habits die hard I guess! To resolve this and bridge the gap between digital accuracy and human approximations is the Smart Finger. It is a device that caps your thumb and forefinger (or any 2 fingers) and uses the signals relayed between the two finger points to calculate the measurement.
Read more at http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/09/13/my-fingers-are-so-smart-they-measure/#FbeeTKAOGpjIkC0h.99
- The Smart Finger is made from silicon to offer a comfortable fit to any finger size.
- It can help measure length, breadth, and volume in a very intuitive way through simple button operations.
- The distance (measurement) is calculated on the basis of the time taken by the signal to beam from one finger tip to the other and back.
- The measured distance is displayed through LED.
- The device sports 2 buttons that help display the measurements in different units, record and store the measurement, calculate volume and area plus view the information in text format (details on how to operate are explained in the images).
Read more at http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/09/13/my-fingers-are-so-smart-they-measure/#FbeeTKAOGpjIkC0h.99
WristPC
WristPC is a pioneering concept that combines all computer functions, capable of handling all the vital requirements of the user throughout the day. This wearable ultra-mobile personal computer plus communication device concept offers a novel experience with is great portability and innovative architecture. It can be worn like a wristwatch, allowing the user to remain connected to the web anytime, anywhere. The WristPC concept boasts a completely functional 3.5 inch touch-screen display plus a keypad onto the side of the wristband. One can position the display panels at different angels to make the screen face the user when the device is used for SMSing or GPS. The wireless earpiece can be easily detached from the wristband and can be used for making conference calls, watching videos on the move and listening to music. Well, the wristband’s rubber-feel material offers a comfortable grip for gamers.
Designers : Saharudin Busri, Mohd Nizam Najmuddin, Mohd Rohaizam Mohd Tahar, and Nuzairi Yasin
CITE SOURCE: http://www.tuvie.com/wristpc-an-innovative-ultra-mobile-personal-computer/
Designers : Saharudin Busri, Mohd Nizam Najmuddin, Mohd Rohaizam Mohd Tahar, and Nuzairi Yasin
CITE SOURCE: http://www.tuvie.com/wristpc-an-innovative-ultra-mobile-personal-computer/
MANS IRON
This iron has been designed to address male users. Common irons around are usually in round shape and white color, they only change the color into black to address male users. Nico Kläber tried to redesign our current iron into something more masculine. This concept is an example of how a real men‘s iron could look like – powerful, edged, metal-cool and no reason to hide it but much more to be proud of. It even has a practical novel functionality, users can reduce the size of the iron surface to precisely flatten shirt-sleeves. Simply use the lever to lift up the biggest part of the surface a tiny bit. Clever isn’t it?
The Mercator
The Mercator is part personal data assistant, part health monitor, part GPS, part shopping assistant, and all must-have cutting-edge technology. New nanotechnology and a tiny AMD processor chip make this functional but stylish piece come together in a way that makes us want one right now.Far from being just a wrist-mounted PDA, the Mercator – designed by Chinese UI designer Kingyo - actually uses holographic imaging to display the information you need to keep your life in order. Appointment details, information about your current vital signs, and even your grocery shopping list pop right up in front of you to keep you on track no matter where you are.The device can tell what type of store you’re shopping in (presumably with some related piece of infrastructure that’s present in the store) and presents you with recommendations and reminders based on your buying patterns and preferences.Of course, the conceptual device includes rechargeable batteries so that you can simply charge it at night along with your other daily-use electronics. The device, which will no doubt become a permanent part of the owner’s daily accessories, can be customized appearance-wise to suit the wearer’s style. While the Mercator might be a few years from realization, the technology used in the concept’s rendering seems almost close enough to touch.