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The Gadget Inside Me

, May 12th 2013 Discuss [0]

I am not entirely human. All of the parts of a human being are inside me, but I have a few extra bits as well, not so much floating around as firmly secured in place. In some spots, these nonhuman bits hold me together. In other spots… well, that’s a different story.

I have a couple gadgets inside of me. One was forced on me; the other I chose. I made the choice in much the same way you’d choose a computer. I tried to future-proof myself. I chose an option that I could upgrade later. In the end, I made a decision that was not entirely rational, but rather based on passion and branding and aesthetics over performance. Like I said, just like a computer.

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iPad Smart Cover magnets could affect implanted defibrillators

, May 10th 2013 Discuss [0]

It's been discovered that the magnets in an iPad Smart Cover are strong to deactivate implanted heart defibrillators, according to a 14-year-old student who discovered the findings during her science fair project. Since then, the student has received a lot of attention from medical professionals and will even speak in front of 8,000 doctors in Denver for the Heart Rhythm Society. Read The Full Story

Fitbit Flex less than three weeks away from UK

, May 9th 2013 Discuss [0]

Fitbit's Flex activity tracker has gone up for presale in the UK, the wrist-worn exercise and sleep monitor expected to arrive on British arms at the tail-end of May. Launched in the US on Monday, the Flex - which we reviewed earlier this week - is one of the more affordable of the latest batch of trackers, undercutting Nike's FuelBand and Jawbone's UP. Read The Full Story

RunKeeper Pebble support enabled in iOS and Android update

, May 7th 2013 Discuss [0]

The popular health and fitness tracking app RunKeeper has updated for both iOS and Android. One of the biggest new additions to the app is support for the new Pebble smartwatch, which now allows users to check their wrist to see if they're keeping up pace, rather than having to fish out their smartphone to check their stats while on the go. Read The Full Story

Fitbit Flex Review

, May 6th 2013 Discuss [0]

If headsets like Glass are pushing the wearable computing boundaries, then fitness monitors like the new Fitbit Flex are entry-level cyborg tech for the mass market. Announced back at CES 2013, and taking on Nike’s stylish Fuelband and Jawbone’s twice-refined UP, the Flex promises to track your performance whether you’re awake or asleep, along with real-time data transfer to your smartphone without a big hit on battery life. That’s even though the Flex is cheaper than UP, falling just under that all-important $100 boundary. Is this the health tracker we’ve been waiting for? Read on for the full SlashGear review.

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Europe’s genes reveal mysterious “genetic turnover” 4,500 years ago

, Apr 24th 2013 Discuss [0]

The origins of early Homo Sapiens in Europe have been further revealed in new DNA exploration of skeletal remains, exposing a sudden "genetic turnover" roughly 4,500 years ago that indicates a massive population change. Previously, scientists had believed European settlers had arrived roughly 7,500 years ago and modern Europeans descended from them; however, research led by the University of Adelaide indicates a mysterious event more than four millennia ago saw that group wiped out and replaced with the true European ancestors, origins unknown. Read The Full Story

HAPIfork Kickstarter campaign officially launches

, Apr 17th 2013 Discuss [0]

Way back during CES 2013 in January we took a look at an interesting piece of technology known as the HAPIfork. It's essentially an electronic fork that warns you when you're eating too fast, since that's a sign that you're consuming food at a faster rate than what you're digestion system can keep up with. The company behind the fork, HAPILABS, has officially launched the Kickstarter campaign, and you can pre-order a HAPIfork now. Read The Full Story

Researchers develop microscopic sponge to soak up toxins in the blood

, Apr 16th 2013 Discuss [0]

Researchers from UC San Diego have invented what's described as a microscopic sponge. The tiny sponge is design to circulate in the bloodstream and mop up toxins such as drug-resistant bacterium and even toxins such as snake venom. The researchers call the tiny sponge the nanosponge. Read The Full Story

Scientists create working lab-grown rat kidney

, Apr 15th 2013 Discuss [0]

There are a huge number of people all around the world that are currently very ill and in need of replacement organs. The problem is for some of these people, they will die before a donor organ is available. Scientists around the world are currently working to create alternative ways to get replacement organs for surgical procedures. Read The Full Story

Sharp offers USB-powered ion generator air purifier

, Apr 9th 2013 Discuss [0]

USB-powered gadgets tend to run the gamut from the mundane to the truly bizarre. We've seen plenty of USB-powered air purifiers over the years that aim to remove odors and pollutants from your room or office. We've also seen a number of USB devices and that remove pollen and other items from the air you breathe as well. Read The Full Story

US summer camp helps tech addicts unplug and detox

, Mar 29th 2013 Discuss [0]

Ever feel like you're glued to the computer way too much? Maybe it's distracting you from going out and meeting new people. Either way, if you're looking to change some things about your computer-using habits, a new summer camp in California looks to help you unplug and detox your brain from information overload. Read The Full Story

Withings Smart Body Analyzer scale now shipping

, Mar 20th 2013 Discuss [0]

Withings has made some interesting products over the last few years. This is the company that unveiled the Internet connected scale with the ability to share your weight via social networks to help you meet your goals. The company has unveiled its latest product called the Smart Body Analyzer. Read The Full Story
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