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I Spy with My Little MyEye – #CES2024
The title of this post refers to a game that helps a young child recognize objects and be observant of their surroundings. OrCam’s MyEye 3 Pro works at the opposite end of the age spectrum. It allows adults to recognize objects and people they can no longer see. This less-than-an-ounce device attaches to glasses, identifies…
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New Light on Improving Brain Function
Focus, focus, focus…Focus is challenging in a world of seemingly infinite tabs and multiple devices with their ever-distracting notifications. Enter Mendi with its neurofeedback product that promises to help its users improve their brain health. This means sharpened focus, better sleep, and enhanced mood control by improving the brain’s neuroplasticity. From Mendo’s website: “Neuroplasticity is…
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A Life Saver – Effortless Fall Detection & More
Nobi is more than just a light; it’s a guardian angel disguised as a sleek ceiling-mounted fixture. This intelligent lamp uses a combination of vision, radar, and other sensors to keep elderly users safe and independent, whether in their homes or within care facilities. Here’s how Nobi works its magic: Fall Detection and Prevention: 24/7…
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The Intersection of People and Technology – #FiberConnect2023
A Background of Innovation Chattanooga is famous for having the first community-wide fiber optic network. Its industry leadership has continued throughout the years with increasing speeds of a gigabit and, now, symmetrical connections up to 25 gigabits. The city-owned EPB fiber optic utility is at the center of a technology ecosystem. A recent example of…
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Ambient Health Monitoring and More
One problem with aging is that it tends to be gradual. To date, the slow decay brought by time has been difficult to measure on a day-to-day basis. The approach that Somalytics is taking with its prototype mat may change the immeasurable part of the decline. Using their carbon-nanotube capacitive technology, the scientists, and engineers…
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Detect with Pee Tech – #CES2022
“We designed this for a 74-year-old woman,” states Olive Sensing co-founder and CEO, Guy Goldman. Speaking at CES2022, Goldman is describing a smart toilet that promises to detect health issues before they become a problem. Early detection of urinary tract infections (UTI) is the initial target of this passive approach of monitoring one’s health. Other…
