MUSIC INNOVATIONS AT CES 2015
Music continues to be a huge part in people’s everyday lives. We listen to music all hours of the day (car, home, work, while working out, etc.) and having different options when it comes to listening is a big plus. CES 2015 made sure to demonstrate new innovative ways to play music. • SMART WIRELESS EAR BUDS – Wireless has …
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CES 2015 TRANSPORTATION INNOVATIONS
We know that connected cars were a popular hit in the Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas. Recreational gadgets to join the transportation concept also joined the list. One way or another, transportation appears to be developing to a whole other level. • DUAL DEVICE CAR CHARGERS – It is always the case that if there is more than one …
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CONNECTED CARS
A fairly new area of technology is that of connected cars or “smart cars.” Cars just happened to be one of the main attractions at The International CES convention just this past month in Las Vegas, Nevada. WHAT IS A CONNECTED CAR? A connected car is a car that is equipped with internet access as well as a wireless network. …
Read MoreLONG DISTANCE CARE GIVING
Technology has once again expanded for the convenience and peace of mind of many. Ideally, we would all like to watch over our elderly loved ones in person on a day to day basis, but the reality is that is not likely possible. Gadgets can now aid in the monitoring of loved ones, even if they may be across the …
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SMART HOMES BECOMING THE NORM
Most people are no longer intrigued or intimidated by the idea of a smart home. In fact, it is almost becoming the norm. New builts are now adding smart home capabilities to floor plans and people are constantly adding equipment to their existing homes. Recent studies have shown that over 60% of home owners now consider making their homes “smart.” …
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SMART TECHNOLOGY PROTECTING THE ELDERLY
In an ideal situation, we would have around the clock eyes to care for our loved ones ourselves. Timing can be crucial when having to care for an elderly family member and quick response to a situation is extremely important. Even if you are able to stay home to care for an elderly loved one, it is impossible to remain …
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UPCOMING MULTIMEDIA CONCEPTS
The days of requiring high-tech systems in order to have a responsive smart home or even workplace are gone. Technology now enables many possibilities and those are only growing. As usual, always good to keep informed on upcoming trends: • DYNAMIC INTERACTIVE DESKS – Practically a touch table that can be used with hand gestures and tangible objects. It would …
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CLOUD TECHNOLOGY FOR THE HOME
Limited data seems to be a common issue nowadays with all of the technological gadgets one household can share. Cloud technology is constantly evolving for this very reason and there is a sector focused on residential capabilities. Improving lifestyles with technology is in high demand now and avoiding problems is always a desired effect. Cloud technology can cover everything from …
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HIGH TECH BRACELETS
While mobile phones seem to now be able to handle many of our tasks…we usually have to “hold” them. Well, technology is once again facilitating that for us. Hi-tech bracelets continue to evolve to cover different technological needs. Some examples: 1) MOOD MONITORING – (Product: The Smile from EmoPulse) This means the bracelet can tell the wearer when to rest, …
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SMART MAT
Everything seems to be available in “smart” format these days. Simple objects such as doorbells, locks, light bulbs and appliances have quickly climbed in popularity in order to use technology to its full advantage. One main concern for people when working away from home is the state of their home outside (ex: who is at the door at any given …
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