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Step counters and activity trackers are ten-a-penny, but what if the tracker could show you how you run, not just how far you run? It's now a reality with smart insoles from FeetMe. Todd finds out more from CTO Andrey Mostovov and sprinter Taylor Pegram. FeetMe's athletic smart insoles, FeetMe Sport, constantly takes measurements from over thirty pressure sensors, before
Parents around the world will recognise the perennial problem of taking their child to the doctor for relatively minor ailments simply to get prescription or medication. The kid just wants to be wrapped up in bed watching TV but they've to be dragged down to the doctor for 2 minute exam to confirm it's nothing to worry about. TytoCare have
While 3D printers struggle to find a place in homes and offices, they've revolutionised the world of prototyping and the development of "one offs" within design and manufacturing. SE3D hope to push 3D printing into education and science, and Todd discusses the possibilities with Dr Mayasar Lim from SE£D. SE3D's printer differs from other devices through the substrate used for
In our previous post, we touched briefly on the latest version of Ford SYNC, and how the platform will integrate with Amazon's Echo (Alexa) service. In this video, Todd spoke with Jack from Ford who gave some more detailed information on how SYNC will be able to integrate with Echo: Voice recognition allows drivers to give hands-free voice commands using
It might seem surprising to find a car manufacturer like Ford at CES, as the convention is primarily focused on gadgets and consumer technology. But Ford has been present at CES for several years now, focusing on its Ford SYNC in-dash system. Todd met up with Stefan from Ford where Stefan showed off some of the latest developments in SYNC.
Getting enough sleep is a key part of a healthy lifestyle but for some people the problem isn't just about getting into bed early enough, it's about falling asleep. Israeli firm 2breathe has developed a smart sensor and complementary app to help those who have difficulty nodding off. Todd relaxes with Erez. 2breathe is a guided breathing system that uses
The trouble with solar panels is that they take up a fair bit of space, typically on the roof of a property, which means that those living in apartments or condos often miss out on the opportunity to generate electricity from the sun. SolarGaps have a solution to this issue, with solar panels that also work as blinds, both generating