eHealth, Fitness Trackers, Home Automation, VR
It seems that Sony advises against playing games on PlayStation VR for children of twelve years or younger. Samsung has set the same minimum age of at least thirteen years for the use of the Gear VR headset. PlayStation VR is suitable for thirteen years and older So far there is little mention of the … Read more
Apple shows for years to create the best devices in the field of smartphones, smart watches, and tablets, but in the field of virtual reality, the company remains somewhat behind. There are some simple options to introduce iPhone users with virtual reality, including the Google Cardboard but it’s not of real quality. It is certainly … Read more
Samsung Gear VR has received support for multiplayer. Oculus announced this via their blog. Oculus, therefore, has put two games into the Oculus Store, which you now can play together with friends in virtual reality. This is slightly different than a normal game. Multiplayer for the Gear VR Playing a game in virtual reality can … Read more
Sony has stated in an interview that the PlayStation VR is eventually replaced with a successor, but only when the time is right. The headset is not seen as a one-off project. Successor to PlayStation VR Although the PlayStation VR virtual reality glasses have yet to be released, there is already talk now about a … Read more
Apple is working on a new feature for the Apple Watch, making the smartwatch automatically call the emergency services if the owner gets involved in a car accident. In such emergencies, the Apple Watch may instruct the connected iPhone to dial 911 or family to report that there’s been an accident. If you’ve been involved … Read more
Microsoft has released an update for the Microsoft Band2. This gives the fitness tracker a much-improved battery life. Four hours more The battery life can be extended for four hours while cycling or running. All this is the result of a new power saving mode to the GPS. In place of the Band 2 continually … Read more
At the CES in Las Vegas, not all manufacturers of smart home products adopt Apple Homekit or Samsung Smart Things, but we saw a number of notable products. First Alert, known as a manufacturer of smoke detectors, has a safe which you can connect to Homekit. The Onelink connects via wifi or Bluetooth and you … Read more
Jawbone UP2 with jump rope fitness bracelets are often expensive devices, you do not want to lose them. Jawbone, therefore, proposes Activity Clips, in order to prevent the jawbone UP slipping off so that the bracelet don’t get lose. They take such action after complaints from users because the lock on the gym armband came … Read more
Smart Watch manufacturer Pebble has launched its own health platform that allows users to monitor health data. Previously, third-party applications had to be used to keep track of fitness data on the Pebble. With Pebble Health, it is possible to track the number of steps taken in a day and also – if the smart … Read more
Apple will eventually release a new Home app, designed to control your home automation. It’s the app that will control all equipment which is adapted for HomeKit, like garage door openers and smart thermostats. To use it, you need accessories that support HomeKit so that they can work together. To operate, you need a Home-app … Read more