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IoT healing heart disease, almost as smart as a doctor
People with hypertension no longer need to rush to their doctors thanks to a new service available on their mobile device. February is known in the medical industry as Heart Month, and this year, Withings SA is raising awareness with a special offering. Withings has launched Hy-Result, a sophisticated advisory algorithm developed by hypertension specialists from ...
What you missed in the Smart World: Super Bowl holo table and more
A futuristic vision of the Super Bowl, a freshly launched security platform for the connected universe, and a strategic acquisition are only some of the recent developments from top industry players towards the Internet of Things (IoT). Every week we round up the latest developments in the Smart World, from new developer platforms to smart ...
Super Bowl wearables and other hot sports tech: Holo table, Reebok and more
The Super Bowl is known for groundbreaking commercials, but the tech involved with such a large scale event is also impressive and is certain to influence the entire sports industry. Here we take a look at the latest tech developments in sports, from interactive fan apps to wearables that track an athlete’s every movement in real ...
Data rich: More people have access to the internet than water
Have you ever wondered how much the mobile scene has changed in 15 years or what’s it going to look like in 2020? Cisco Systems, Inc. has crunched the numbers and they just might surprise you. According to the Cisco Visual Networking Index, global mobile data traffic will reach 367 exabytes per year by 2020, ...
New Fitbit is high fashion, but can’t raise stock price
You can now add Fitbit, Inc. to the list of companies offering fashion-forward fitness trackers with its new device Fitbit Alta. But can this flirty upgrade help Fitbit regain Wall Street’s support? Fitbit Alta is a slim and sleek fitness wristband that can be personalized to fit a person’s style, featuring advance health and fitness ...
How to live stream Super Bowl 50: Xbox One, Apple TV and more | #SB50
Can’t watch Super Bowl 50 the traditional way? It can be streamed live on mobile devices, set top boxes and even game consoles. Read on for more details. Super Bowl 50 (not L but 50), will kickoff at 6:30 PM ET on February 7, 2016 at the Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, CA. This year the ...
Best TV deals for Super Bowl 50: Amazon, Costco and more | #SB50
Despite popular belief, Super Bowl season is the right time to buy a new television, not Black Friday. Between January to March is the ideal time to purchase a new TV, with the conclusion of the Consumer Electronics Show where the newest television sets have been announced, prompting retailers to clear shelves of old merchandise. That ...
Nokia launches new IoT security platform
While Internet of Things manufacturers don’t seem to put security at the top of their list, Nokia Corp. has launched a new platform that delivers centralized security for vendors. Called NetGuard Security Management Center, Nokia describes it as a consolidated, easy-to-use software platform that allows an operator to monitor and control all the multi-vendor security ...
What you missed in the Smart World: Security takes a backseat to profit
In today’s connected world, is security the top priority for smart device makers, or has it become too expensive to ensure users are not exposed to malicious entities? Every week we round up the latest developments in the Smart World, from new developer platforms to smart city initiatives around the world. Here’s what you missed ...
Facebook Live vs YouTube, Periscope and Meerkat
Facebook’s live streaming service is the new kid on the block, but how does the aptly named Live service compare to YouTube’s live streaming offerings, as well as Twitter-owned Periscope, Meerkat and Zapstream? The live streaming market has grown large enough to support some impressive niche markets such as Twitch, popular with gamers (see what ...