Just like numerous other Quantified Self enthusiasts, I, too, have been excitedly awaiting the arrival of the Basis Band ever since its announcement in the summer of 2011: An activity monitor that, aside from recognizing movement intensity, can also register skin resistance, energy released by the body and the heart rate. The most fascinating aspect of it all is the optic heart … [Weiterlesen...] Infos zum Plugin Basis Band – High-tech for your wrist
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Talking 20 – Take a Look Inside
This is a guestpost from Winslow Strong, author of the blog Biohack Yourself. Winslow was one of the early backers of the crowdfunded startup Talking20 and describes the service and his experience of taking his blood sample. Talking20 is a recently founded direct-to-consumer biomedical testing company. Their mission is to transform useful biomarker diagnostics into … [Weiterlesen...] Infos zum Plugin Talking 20 – Take a Look Inside
Philips Airfloss – The Revolution of Dental Care
After an extremely negative experience with the Philips customer service, I promised myself several years ago never to buy another product from the Philips group. However, since Philips has meanwhile established itself as a manufacturer of highly innovative wellness products such as massage devices or phototherapy lamps, I quickly strayed from my initial intent. Philips … [Weiterlesen...] Infos zum Plugin Philips Airfloss – The Revolution of Dental Care
Fitbit Zip – A Pedometer for Beginners and Pros
Over a year after updating its last pedometer, Fitbit presented two new products – the Zip and the One. The Zip is conceived as the beginners’ model with a more narrow scope of functions and yet it offers a decisive advantage – the device runs with a battery for half a year and does not require recharging. Aside from that, the Zip behaves similar to the previous model Fitbit … [Weiterlesen...] Infos zum Plugin Fitbit Zip – A Pedometer for Beginners and Pros
Nike+ Kinect Training – Burn Fuel in the Living Room
Nike+ Kinect Training is a fitness game for Microsoft’s XBOX. It uses the cameras of the Kinect game controller to monitor the correct execution of each exercise and to turn physical activity into an interactive game. Nike’s newest product from the Nike series is a training game that uses a personal trainer and a clever game design to make athletic progress easy and … [Weiterlesen...] Infos zum Plugin Nike+ Kinect Training – Burn Fuel in the Living Room