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Looking At : Mar 28, 2021
This week on Straight to the Bar…
BP Trace (Smartwatch-Based Blood Pressure Monitor)
New Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Awesome Features (Lew Later)
Looks like both the upcoming Apple Watch and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 are close to incorporation of blood glucose sensors. Fantastic.
Looking At : Mar 21, 2021
This week on Straight to the Bar…
iCARE (Health Monitor)
The iCARE is a dedicated health monitoring device, designed for regular use. Keeping track of heartrate, blood oxygen levels, blood pressure and so on – everything a fitness-focused watch typically tracks.
15 different bio-signs in total.
The Immortal Woman Who Saved Millions Of Lives (Answers With Joe)
A fascinating piece of medical history.
Looking At : Mar 14, 2021
During the past week we’ve discussed a number of great links; on Facebook, Twitter, in The Daily ‘Paper’ and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.
UCAN (Energy Bars/Powders)
These look great.
I first heard about the various UCAN energy bars/powders via Tim Ferriss wonderful newsletter, and I must admit they look ideal. A customised collection of carbohydrates with blood sugar stability firmly in mind.
Steady, long-lasting energy.
The Future of Neuralink – Where Will it Take Humanity? (Undecided with Matt Ferrell)
Yet another look at the promise of Neuralink (which I personally agree with wholeheartedly), it takes a wonderful look at the history of Brain-Computer Interfaces. Well worth a watch.
Looking At : Mar 8, 2021
During the past week we’ve discussed a number of great links; on Facebook, Twitter, in The Daily ‘Paper’ and so on. Here are a few of my favourites.