After a wonderful experience at the Quantified Self Conference in Amsterdam earlier this year, my expectations for the Global version on the big stage in San Francisco were quite high. The program looked very promising and with the arrival at the beautiful Golden Gate Club in the Presidio of San Francisco, I couldn’t wait for it to start. N=1: A “movement” of … [Weiterlesen...] Infos zum Plugin Wellness as a currency – Learnings from the 2013 Quantified Self Conference in San Francisco
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Basis Band – High-tech for your wrist
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
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
Munich for Quantified Self and Wearable Technology Enthusiasts
End of January 2012 there are some great events for Quantified Self and Wearable Technology enthusiasts. On February 1st, at 7 pm, we will have Munich's first Quantified Self Meetup in the bar Niederlassung. If you happen to be around, come and join us. From January 29th to February 1st, the International Sports Business Trade Show ISPO will be taking place in Munich. … [Weiterlesen...] Infos zum Plugin Munich for Quantified Self and Wearable Technology Enthusiasts
Fitbit Ultra – A Step Towards a Healthier Lifestyle
Fitbit Ultra, the latest update of the original Fitbit, is a step counter, which allows monitoring your overall daily activity. The current version also comes with a new stairclimb detection and has additional features such as a clock and a stopwatch. The small wearable sensor can be clipped onto your clothing or placed in your handbag. It comes with a computer connected base … [Weiterlesen...] Infos zum Plugin Fitbit Ultra – A Step Towards a Healthier Lifestyle