Just What IS Wearable Technology?

Just What IS Wearable Technology?

In the parable of the six blind men and the elephant, the lesson is that your view of an object is greatly influenced by your perspective. So it is with “wearable technology;” the term means different things to different people. We’re still more or...
Another Concussion Sensor Detects Jolt to the Head

Another Concussion Sensor Detects Jolt to the Head

Does the world need another concussion tracker? The founders of a new company, Jolt Sensor, seems to think that there is still room in this increasingly crowded field. The company launched a Kickstarter campaign this month, and has already raised almost 25% of their...
Nothing but Net with Shot Tracker

Nothing but Net with Shot Tracker

Wearable technology is transforming the world of sport, for both professionals and amateurs. A new product is coming that is designed to help basketball players practice their shots more effectively by documenting their practice sessions. The ShotTracker is a...
How Do You Know It Works? The Certification Conundrum

How Do You Know It Works? The Certification Conundrum

When it comes to sports, from amateur to professional, concern about brain damage due to concussions and blows to the head are reaching a crescendo. Manufacturers have responded with a variety of products designed to monitor impact forces on a player’s head, but...
Biometric Shirt Lets You Ban the Band

Biometric Shirt Lets You Ban the Band

The bracelet/watch model for a fitness tracker makes for a convenient device, but it has its limitations. To monitor heart rate, many require that you wear a separate chest band, for example. While not a new product, the Hexoskin shirt provides a different approach to...