Big things come in a small package. The Fenix LD30 Outdoor flashlight has one of the most innovative designs I have seen in a while. When ordered with the ARB-L-18-3500u 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery you unlock some very cool features. First of all the battery is recharged directly by plugging into the battery I have … Continue reading Fenix LD30 Outdoor Flashlight → The post Fenix LD30 Outdoor Flashlight appeared first on Geek News Central ....
Oct 31, 2019•4 min
MyCharge Product Reviews, I look at two products from MyCharge.com The UnPlugged 10k Wireless portable charging station priced at $69.99 with a battery capacity of 10,000mAh with two additional USB-A ports and the RazorExtreme PD 26,800mah battery capable of charging a compatible device at 45W with 2 USB-A ports, and 1 USB-C port priced at … Continue reading MyCharge Product Reviews → The post MyCharge Product Reviews appeared first on Geek News Central ....
Oct 31, 2019•4 min
broski has introduced an Indiegogo for a new set of headphones. broski lety Noise Canceling Headphones are in a price class that blows the competition away. Nearly $150.00 cheaper than a comparable product. I have been testing these headphones for over a week and I am impressed. I have used a variety of noise-canceling headphone … Continue reading broski lety Noise Canceling Headphones → The post broski lety Noise Canceling Headphones appeared first on Geek News Central ....
Sep 17, 2019•5 min
The team from Juiced System sent me a variety of products to try. All are quite straightforward and there Deca Hub is quite robust. While most will leave it on their desktop I travel with mine as it easy to hook up to various devices while I travel. Both the 10 Port and the UltraHub … Continue reading Juice Systems Product Overview → The post Juice Systems Product Overview appeared first on Geek News Central ....
Aug 28, 2019•3 min
Activity trackers with built-in heart rate monitors are incredible pieces of technology. Sophisticated electronics crammed into a tiny space at relatively inexpensive cost and generating vast swathes of data. Fantastic as these devices are, they’re aimed squarely at consumers. There’s no guarantee that a thousand steps is a thousand steps. For medical applications, a validated wearable … Continue reading Activinsights Measures Health at Wearable Technology Show → The post Activinsights Measures ...
May 24, 2018•6 min
Continuing GNC’s coverage of the Wearable Technology Show, I’m with Kenneth from G+D Mobile Security which specialise in “user and device identities”. In particular, they’re behind some of the technologies that enable wearables and mobile devices to act as ID for, say, transit or ski lift passes. The team at G+D Mobile Security work to … Continue reading Pay By Swatch with G+D Mobile Security at Wearable Technology Show → The post Pay By Swatch with G+D Mobile Security at Wearable Technology Sho...
May 23, 2018•9 min
In my experience, expecting a new baby is a conflicting mix of emotions ranging from total joy to sheer terror…and I’m the dad. For mums-to-be there’s the extra worry from carrying the baby and 78% of women experience unhealthy levels of stress and anxiety during pregnancy. These concerns are not entirely unfounded as the risk … Continue reading Rubi Pregnancy Monitor at Wearable Technology Show → The post Rubi Pregnancy Monitor at Wearable Technology Show appeared first on Geek News Central ....
May 15, 2018•4 min
When it comes to exoskeletons, many will think of Ripley’s power loader in Aliens. While that kind of machine is still a little way off, what it did get right is that exoskeletons will be used to help with work and here’s an early example from Dutch firm Laevo. I chat with Boudewijn Wisse from Laevo and … Continue reading Laevo Exoskeleton at Wearable Technology Show → The post Laevo Exoskeleton at Wearable Technology Show appeared first on Geek News Central ....
May 02, 2018•5 min
It’s stressful enough as an adult to go into hospital for an operation or procedure. Much as you know it’s for your own good and the doctors are there for your benefit, hospitals are still unfamiliar territory for most people and there are machines which you’re not quite to sure what they do and whether … Continue reading Hospital VR Experience for Children at Wearable Technology Show → The post Hospital VR Experience for Children at Wearable Technology Show appeared first on Geek News Central ....
Apr 17, 2018•4 min
I’ve been attending the Wearable Technology Show for a couple of years now and it’s been interesting to see the change in fabrics, yarns and threads. In particular, the conductive wires for LEDs have gone from being obvious to almost invisible. If the LED wasn’t powered up, it would be unnoticeable except close up. The … Continue reading Advanced Textiles Research at Wearable Technology Show → The post Advanced Textiles Research at Wearable Technology Show appeared first on Geek News Central ....
Apr 15, 2018•5 min
Laser barcode scanners have revolutionised stock management and inventory processing in a wide range of industries and they’re ubiquitous at the supermarket checkout. Many of these scanners are handheld models that are constantly picked up and put down as needed, but ProGlove offers an alternative with the barcode scanner that’s fitted on the back of a … Continue reading ProGlove Scans from the Back of the Hand at Wearable Technology Show → The post ProGlove Scans from the Back of the Hand at We...
Apr 14, 2018•4 min
At the Wearable Technology Show, there were many vendors demonstrating clothing with built-in sensors and lights – I think there was even one with a Raspberry Pi tucked away in the lining. All of them have the problem of how to get power from a battery pack to the electronics and one solution is to … Continue reading Silver Threads from Statex at Wearable Technology Show → The post Silver Threads from Statex at Wearable Technology Show appeared first on Geek News Central ....
Apr 12, 2018•5 min
When I saw the second generation of the Oura smart ring at the Wearable Technology Show, I was impressed. The Oura team has managed to cram their smart ring with everything you’d expect to find in an activity tracker – motion, pulse, temperature. What you might have expected to wear on your wrist, you can … Continue reading Get Smart about Sleep with the Oura Ring at Wearable Technology Show → The post Get Smart about Sleep with the Oura Ring at Wearable Technology Show appeared first on Geek Ne...
Apr 10, 2018•12 min
It’s well established now that blue light has a disruptive effect on sleep as it affects the production of melatonin more than any other wavelength of light but it’s not only effect of light in the hour before bedtime that’s important. Much of our day is spent indoors in often poor quality light conditions. But … Continue reading Get the Right Light with Lys at Wearable Technology Show → The post Get the Right Light with Lys at Wearable Technology Show appeared first on Geek News Central ....
Apr 08, 2018•6 min
The British National Health Service (NHS) is often thought of as a single organisation but it’s more of a Hydra-esque organism made of many semi-autonomous agencies each with their area of expertise and sources of funding. Consequently, it can be hard for entrepreneurs and startups to engage with the NHS – where do you start? … Continue reading Digital Health London Innovates with NHS at Wearable Technology Show → The post Digital Health London Innovates with NHS at Wearable Technology Show appe...
Apr 07, 2018•5 min
Specialists in wearable technology, Thrive Wearables helps companies and entrepreneurs take ideas and concepts through to finished products. At the Wearable Technology Show, I chat with Jacob, Thrive’s founder, about their design service and the challenges facing the wearable market in 2018. To understand what Thrive do, think of a big company that sells goods … Continue reading From Idea to Product with Thrive at Wearable Technology Show → The post From Idea to Product with Thrive at Wearable T...
Apr 07, 2018•5 min
While most tech shows have their headline acts like Apple and Samsung, I really enjoy talking to the the entrepreneurs, artisans and artists who come up with ideas and concepts that are unlikely to be on the shelves PC World anytime soon. Here’s a great example from the Wearable Technology Show: Thushara from Tinker Design … Continue reading Really Smart Shoes from Tinker Design at Wearable Technology Show → The post Really Smart Shoes from Tinker Design at Wearable Technology Show appeared firs...
Apr 06, 2018•4 min
Kicking off GNC’s coverage of the Wearable Technology Show, I chat to Valentina of Nomi. Their bright backpack LED display keeps cyclists safe while doubling up as a mobile billboard. The Nomi uses GPS to locate the cyclist and then show adverts relevant to the local area, with the rider earning a small commission from … Continue reading Safe Cyclists Save with Nomi at Wearable Technology Show → The post Safe Cyclists Save with Nomi at Wearable Technology Show appeared first on Geek News Central...
Apr 06, 2018•4 min
As serious wine connoisseurs know, you have to let red (and some white) wines breathe after opening, allowing them to aerate for the best aroma and taste. As a generalisation, the younger the wine, the longer it needs to rest before drinking. Very young wines might need a few hours, but half-an-hour is the minimum. … Continue reading Aveine: Breath of the Wine at CES 2018 → The post Aveine: Breath of the Wine at CES 2018 appeared first on Geek News Central ....
Mar 05, 2018•12 min
Converting a house into a smart home shouldn’t mean replacing every electrical device for a new smart model. A cheaper and greener way is to add smart features in with wireless accessories. A good example here is SkyLink Nova which adds smart capabilities to automatic garage doors at relatively low cost. Don and Frank take … Continue reading Smarten up the Garage Door with SkyLink at CES 2018 → The post Smarten up the Garage Door with SkyLink at CES 2018 appeared first on Geek News Central ....
Mar 05, 2018•10 min
The efficient use of electricity is a win-win: it both saves money and saves the planet. At home, energy-efficient LED lightbulbs have all but replaced incandescent bulbs, which means the quick wins are gone. The next step is to identify the big energy consumers in the home and that’s where Smappee comes in. Stefan and … Continue reading Get Smappee for Energy Efficiency at CES 2018 → The post Get Smappee for Energy Efficiency at CES 2018 appeared first on Geek News Central ....
Mar 05, 2018•12 min
If you want to listen to music you need to put on headphones or use a Bluetooth earphone. Both of those can become uncomfortable over time and hurt your ears. Echo Music solves this problem with their MusicLens sunglasses that use bone conduction technology. Daniele spoke with Junyi from Echo Music at CES 2018. MusicLens … Continue reading MusicLens Sunglasses Let You Listen to Music at CES 2018 → The post MusicLens Sunglasses Let You Listen to Music at CES 2018 appeared first on Geek News Centr...
Mar 01, 2018•16 min
Think about all the things you touch in a day. You might use a grocery cart, push an elevator button, open a door knob, or shake hands with a co-worker. All of these things can put bacteria onto your hands. Next, you touch your smartphone and transfer bacteria onto it. PhoneSoap can sanitize your smartphone, … Continue reading PhoneSoap Sanitizes Your Phone at CES 2018 → The post PhoneSoap Sanitizes Your Phone at CES 2018 appeared first on Geek News Central ....
Mar 01, 2018•12 min
Your privacy is important. Posting your photo, or other personal data, online can be an uncomfortable experience. How will that company use your likeness and information? Deep Force uses artificial intelligence to keep your personal information private. Daniele spoke with May from Deep Force at CES 2018. Deep Force powers artificial intelligence on devices. They … Continue reading Deep Force Empowers AI on Devices at CES 2018 → The post Deep Force Empowers AI on Devices at CES 2018 appeared firs...
Mar 01, 2018•13 min
Encrypted external hard drives and USB memory sticks have been around for at least a decade, but most of the time it’s either locked or unlocked: if you have the password, you’re in. Sergey from SecureDrive shows Scott their security solution to this common problem. SecureDrive specialise in hardware encrypted data storage. They’ve three product ranges … Continue reading Encrypted Storage with SecureDrive at CES 2018 → The post Encrypted Storage with SecureDrive at CES 2018 appeared first on Gee...
Mar 01, 2018•13 min
When you think of cameras, KODAK is likely one of the first brands that comes to mind. They have a long history of providing innovative cameras for professionals and hobbyists. KODAK PIXPRO showcased several of their next generation cameras at CES 2018. Todd spoke with Tracy from KODAK PIXPRO at CES 2018. KODAK PIXPRO focuses … Continue reading KODAK PIXPRO Showcases Next Generation Cameras at CES 2018 → The post KODAK PIXPRO Showcases Next Generation Cameras at CES 2018 appeared first on Geek N...
Feb 28, 2018•14 min
In the United States, many people make purchases with their credit card. In the UK, contactless payment is booming. Barclays has a mantra – to give its customers a choice about ways to pay. The choices include contactless payment via a chip that is located inside a common object. Todd spoke with Adam from Barclays … Continue reading Barclays Contactless Payment Possibilities at CES 2018 → The post Barclays Contactless Payment Possibilities at CES 2018 appeared first on Geek News Central ....
Feb 28, 2018•8 min
Personal digital assistants are useful, but they have their limits. Some have difficulty understanding a person who has an accent. There are tasks that personal assistants are simply not ready to do yet. This can lead to frustration. Wiidii solves this problem with the first hybrid personal assistant. Todd spoke with Anissa from Wiidii at … Continue reading Wiidii is the First Hybrid Personal Assistant at CES 2018 → The post Wiidii is the First Hybrid Personal Assistant at CES 2018 appeared firs...
Feb 28, 2018•11 min
When I watched Don’s interview with Raphael, I was transported back to my school days in the early 1980s and adventures with a BBC Micro ‘B’, Logo and a Turtle. While the user interface is definitely better, the patterns on the paper look just the same! To be fair to Raphael and Root Robotics, their … Continue reading The Turtles are Back with Root Robotics at CES 2018 → The post The Turtles are Back with Root Robotics at CES 2018 appeared first on Geek News Central ....
Feb 28, 2018•11 min
Today, families stay connected to each other through smartphones and the internet. We post family photos and videos on social media websites, and our family members who live far away can see it. Grandparents who don’t use the internet or a smartphone miss these moments. Hopen Family has a solution that will bring grandparents back … Continue reading Hopen Family Bridges Generations and Distance at CES 2018 → The post Hopen Family Bridges Generations and Distance at CES 2018 appeared first on Gee...
Feb 27, 2018•7 min
