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How to track your Sport Activity?
Activity Trackers used mainly on the
wrist have been developed in recent years from measuring a person’s movement
and even sleep patterns, to being able to track and measure the steps they have
taken, energy expenditure, relative calories and overall
day-to-day activity. By making use of activity trackers, a person might be able
to monitor the following:
Distance travelled
The steps taken
Number [...]
Which Activity Tracking Device Is Right For You?
Activity tracking has been a must have in this new
health-conscious and adventure-seeking generation. There have been an
increasing number of companies creating and recreating trackers that can be
worn on wristbands, inserts for shoes, and more! The technology is growing
strong, allowing companies that produce these products to stay competitive by
adding unique aspects to each device.
The biggest factors [...]
Five Best Home Automation Systems
Home automation systems are up and coming in this new generation, and the
growth has been exponential in the last five years. These new technological
advances have made somewhat time consuming tasks become something as simple as
the click of a button. There are many different companies that are catching
onto this idea and are bettering the simple devices [...]
Google Online Apps - Google Drive & Form
Familiar
to the entire world as the free search engine we all know and love, Google has
entered the English vernacular as a term synonymous with the phrase “to search
online.” But in recent years, the company has become known for more than it
search engine. Some of the products they have developed can be used for free on
a [...]
A 21st Century Polaroid Camera
Polaroid
cameras are generally considered a thing of the past. But could they be making
a comeback?
Whether
you are nostalgic about Polaroid cameras or just an avid photographer, the
Polaroid PIC300 Analog Instant Print Camera could be the device for you. This
camera is available in blue, red, black, and purple, and it prints out pictures
just like older Polaroid cameras. [...]
Wireless Home Automation: How To Set Up A Smart Home Automation System
Imagine
controlling most appliances in your home with the touch of a button. With the
way the tech market keeps growing, that vision will soon become a reality. In
fact, a recent article from Business Insider declared, “homes around the world
are going to become smarter and more connected over the next five years.”
A
smart home is essentially [...]
The Application and Installation of Connected Thermostats
In
a world full of smart devices, innovation has led to the creation of products
that could potentially make your entire home as smart as your phone. One
product that will surely be large part of that revolution is the connected
thermostat. A connected thermostat is a smart device that uses WiFi to connect to
your cellphone. Remarkably, it can [...]
Connected Toys, Connected Homes, Connected Cars - But What Exactly Is A Connected Device?
What is a connected device? The answer used to be relatively simple: a machine that is connected to the Internet. However, the advent of “smart” products has caused the meaning of a “connected device” to evolve. Now people consider it to encompass machines that can be linked wirelessly to other machines. Most of us would [...]
Keep Up With The Connected TV Revolution
If you're not on board with Connected TV here's some insight into what it is, how it works & what you're missing out on.
The Connected TV network offers people the opportunity to
consume a variety media according to their own individual desires and needs, such as streaming their favorite Netflix series or catching up on last [...]
Exclusive ECOVACS Sale on WellBots!
We're currently having a sale on WellBots through January 9 on all ECOVACS home robots! This translates into a ton more savings into your pocket - and we know how important saving money can mean at this time of the year. Check below for our updated pricing!
ECOVACS Deebot D77 Robot Vacuum Cleaner - $699.99 $499.99
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Some Of The Most Mind-Blowing Robots and Androids
Technology has evolved by leaps and bounds in the past few
decades and continues to accelerate its development. It seems that robots have
become so hi-tech that the fine line that separates them from humans is about
to be blurred. The robots of today are capable of expressions, humanoid
movement, and even consciousness to some extent. There is a [...]
Best Kid-Friendly Tech Gifts for The 2014 Holiday Season
As December creeps closer and closer, the world seems to be
full of toys, candy, old holiday songs, and a million dressed up Santas. There
are a number of great options you can pick from when it comes to buying
presents and cool connected devices and smart tech seem to be all the hype this
year. Let’s take a [...]
Crowdfunded & Connected: A Few More Awesome, Successful Kickstarter Campaigns
A couple months ago we had some feature posts that showcased
innovative and successful Kickstarter campaigns that helped you
stay connected to your pet or were just plain cool. It has been a while since then, and there
have been so many more awesome crowdfunded campaigns that we’ve been following
that we just had to share with you. If you’ve [...]
Sony SmartWear: Moving Towards A Smarter Life
Sony takes
another step in the SmartWear industry with the new Sony SmartWatch 3 and Sony
SmartBand Talk
With all the talk about the Apple Watch, we almost overlooked Sony and their SmartWear developments. Earlier this month, Sony recently upped their stance in the wearable tech market
by releasing successors to the SmartWatch 2 and SmartBand, the SmartWatch 3 [...]
Smartwatch Showdown: The Top Smartwatches of 2014
On the technology zodiac calendar, 2014 has proven itself to be the year of the smartwatch.
Motorola, Samsung, Apple, Qualcomm, and Asus are just a few of the manufacturers
who've released new smartwatches this year. So, which one of these smartwatches
are worth buying? Here's a roundup of our thoughts on a couple of these wearables!
Samsung Galaxy Gear [...]
Living In A Connected World - From Tracking Health To Tracking Your Home
When people think about a future where you could control
everything in your home and daily life with a touch of a button, it’s often thought of in the
far and distant future. That’s not true, if you look at modern technology and
how much connectivity is now rampant. If you have a smartphone, for instance,
you have the [...]
FAQ Friday: Do I Need A Pool Boy Or A Pool Bot?
Frequently asked questions about robotic pool cleaners If you have a pool, you know all the benefits of being a pool owner. But you also know how much of a pain it is to maintain it, as well as the costs of not taking care of it properly. According Willan Johnson, the CEO of the pool-management company [...]
Introducing Some Of The Finest Robots Of The Modern World
Earlier on our Facebook page, we introduced JIBO, the world's first family robot. Some of his features include two hi-res cameras for facial recognition and capturing photos, listening and speaking technology to communicate with his human companions, and personal assistance on tasks like playing back voicemails or ordering takeout after coming home from work. To give [...]
3 Devices To Help You Stay Connected To Your Pets In An Internet-Of-Things World
It seems like now everyone is trying to get into keeping everything connected. Just yesterday
Wink and Home Depot announced a line of Wink-enabled products such as light bulbs, air conditioners, and window shades that are available for purchase in U.S. Home Depot stores, along with the Wink HUB. Other companies like SmartThings and Revolv also aim to [...]
The Future of Lawn Care: E.zigreen, Easy Maintenance
It
seems like just yesterday that a world where robots made our lives easier
seemed far-fetched, if not a complete fantasy. Today, however, that old dream
of using robots to carry out some of our everyday chores has been fully
realized. E.zigreen has taken the dream and applied it to its line of robotic
lawnmowers, inventions that are designed to [...]
Projects Funded By The People, For The People: 3 Great Ideas To Come From Kickstarter
By now most of us have heard of Kickstarter and the great
opportunities the website has provided for entrepreneurs and creators with rich ideas, but little capital. With a mission to “to help bring
creative projects to life” through crowdsourcing projects’ finances through
supports, incentivizing them with rewards based on their contribution,
Kickstarter has become a funding platform like [...]
Father’s Day is Around the Corner: 5 Tech Gifts for Dad
“What should I get for dad this year? Another tie? More socks?”
Do you feel like you’re running out of ideas, while your dad is running out of
drawer space? Don’t worry - we got your back and made a list of tech-oriented items
that are perfect for any father!
Garmin nüvi 65LMT - $199.99
If there's one thing [...]