Looking At : Oct 5, 2014
What we were talking about this week on Google+, Twitter and the Daily 'Paper'
by Scott Andrew Bird
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Tags : bioengineering, community, futurism, health, hearing, medical devices, posture, robotics, Social Media (Twitter Google+ and Facebook), studies & trials, Wearables
During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Google+, Twitter, the Daily 'Paper' and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.
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And if you've already got one - or are looking for another type of device - swing by the Straight to the Bar Store. It's all in there.
- Real-time Captioning on Google Glass : More real-time captioning goodness - this time on Google Glass.
- The Schiller X1 : You know you want one.
- A 'Smart Cushion' for Assessing Posture : Sitting up straight? The Darma 'smart cushion' can tell you.
- The Eko Stethoscope : How do you turn a conventional stethoscope into a powerful digital device? Say hello to the Eko.
- Project Underskin : A blend of temporary tattoos, NFC tags and powerful biosensors. Fantastic.
We also talked about Heated Ski Goggles (To Eliminate 'Fogging Up'), The HelloSpoon Robot To Feed Those That Can't Feed Themselves and a whole lot more. Keep up with the World of Health & Fitness in the Straight to the Bar Community on Google+.
Scott Andrew Bird is a writer, photographer and a guy who just loves this stuff. He's been at home in front of a computer for more years than he cares to remember (OK, 36) and is now making amends for years of many mistakes noted in the De-constructing Computer Guy articles (part 2) on T-Nation.
Find out what he's up to via Twitter, Facebook, the Daily 'Paper'; and of course his online home. Enjoy.
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During the past week we've discussed a number of great links; on Google+, Twitter, the Daily 'Paper' and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.
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Dullo Pillow (Neck Relief Pillow for Back, Side Sleeping)Remember the 'sleeping on your side' video from a few weeks ago?
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