Apple Watch to Offers Health and Fitness Tracking Features
Apple has finally made its move into the wearables market official with the unveiling of the Apple Watch at an industry event in Cupertino, California on September 9, 2014. As expected, the Apple Watch is built around comprehensive health and fitness tracking features, something the company’s CEO, Tim Cook, has said is “personal” to him. […]
Entrepreneurship and the Future of Innovative Technology
Entrepreneurship has been a hallmark of progress and advancement since the Enlightenment began in the early 18th century. More than 300 years later, it persists as the fundamental building block of the future; in fact, one could argue that it is more important now than ever before. The world’s population has broken the 7 billion mark. […]
Apple iWatch NFC Integration Could Disrupt Smartwatch Market
The tech industry is abuzz with news that Apple’s upcoming iWatch will include a near-field communications (NFC) chip. Industry analysts are speculating that the NFC capability could explain the iWatch’s lofty retail price, which has been reported in the range of $400. If true, the reports reveal a vital part of Apple’s iWatch strategy. Like […]
Back-to-School Wearable Devices for Teens
For teens, the arrival of August means that the school year is fast approaching, and tech manufacturers are offering an interesting collection of affordable wearable devices. Here’s a run-down of some of the hottest items on the market: Smartwatches. Manufacturers like Martian and Pebble Steel have introduced smartwatches that allow users to get phone […]
Apple Preparing for Battle in the Wearable Device Market
In recent months, Apple has welcomed a host of new hires who are expected to make major contributions to the company’s future forays into the world of wearables. The market for wearable devices is poised to explode, and Apple has geared up for heated competition by beefing up its fashion, fitness, biometrics and medical research […]
Fitness Wearable Tech in Flux as Nike Pulls the Plug on FuelBand
According to recent reports, Nike has dismissed between 70 and 80 percent of its FuelBand department. Tech media giant CNET surmises that the move signals a shift in strategy from Nike, away from computer hardware towards computer software. The Nike FuelBand, which the company hoped would herald a successful entry into the wearables market, has […]
3D Printing Market Set to Explode in the Coming Years
When 3D printing first became a reality, some insiders dismissed it as a fad that would soon disappear. Current market trends seem to indicate that they’re wrong. At the end of 2013, the global market value of the 3D printing industry was approximately $2.5 billion, $700 million of which was generated by actual printers. An additional […]
New Smartphone Case Is Capable of Functioning as a Health Monitor
Azoi, an India-based consumer electronics manufacturer, announced the arrival of Wello, a new smartphone case, in a press release dated March 6. The Wello case offers a unique, never-before-seen functionality: the ability to monitor your vital signs and other key health indicators. The Wello case is designed to accommodate several iPhone models, including the 4S, […]
Doctors Bring Google Glass to the Emergency Room
While the new Google Glass wearable is still in its infancy, it is already proving to be a hit in the medical community. Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston recently completed a test run using Google Glass in its emergency department, and the reviews have been overwhelmingly positive. The hospital’s chief information officer, Dr. John […]
5 Big Tech Predictions for the Next Five Years
For the eighth consecutive year, IBM has released its list of five upcoming technology innovations which will make a major impact in the next five years. The 2013 edition is heavy on learning, and it’s not just people who will learn from machines; machines will also learn from people. IBM’s first prediction is that tech […]