Qardio ECG Monitor Streams Data To Your IPhone

The co founding father of Qardio Marco Peluso had a career within the finance business for fourteen years. He worked as associate agent for JPMorgan so as a partner at a hedge fund.

But things modified once his father had a stroke whereas they were talking on the phone. “I was lucky enough to grasp what was happening,” he said, memory that he quickly contacted a neighbour to require his father to the hospital. however doctors couldn't determine what triggered the minor stroke, called a Transient anaemia Attack or TIA. 

Solely six months later, his father found himself troubled to end his morning jog. “It was stunning on behalf of me to grasp that even currently, we have a tendency to didn’t have a decent approach of understanding or proving what was happening,” Peluso aforesaid.

He was compelled to go away his career to begin Qardio, that is about to launch the pressure monitor product for customers next year at a worth of $449. They even have a another product, a pressure monitor referred to as QardioArm that may retail for $99.

The electrocardiogram monitor, referred to as the QardioCore, can stream information to the owner’s iPhone and might then send the info on to a person’s health care supplier through a cloud-based service. In result it lets a doctor “see” a patient while not very seeing them personally.

Peluso says his QardioCore product is a smaller amount effort-intensive than alternative subtle monitors, which could need skin patches or shaving a person’s chest etc or even victimization adhesive gel. “It doesn’t need any skin preparation,” he said. “You place it on your chest, it switches itself on once it detects your body, then wirelessly sends signals to your iPhone, that then attend our server.” He says the 2 devices correct a significant downside in health observation as a result of they create electrocardiogram and pressure information trailing passive. this suggests that doctors will collect a stream of knowledge and place it in context rather than taking singular, natural event measurements.

Peluso and his co-founder used a team of engineers and industrial designers to figure on planning each the QardioArm and QardioCore over the past year. The producing method is in geographical region and also the company plans to retail each devices on-line and thru established physical partnerships early in 2014.

Astronaut Smartphone Stand

I care a great deal about the happiness of my iPhone. He introduced me to Angry Birds after all, so I've got a lot to thank him for. As such, I wanted to give him somewhere awesome to hang out when I wasn't using him i.e. whilst asleep and incapable of playing Angry Birds. 

As such, I opted for the utterly brilliant Astronaut iPhone Stand which will make my phone feel like a bit of a big-shot because, as we all know, astronauts are better people than you an I. Except, perhaps, that female astronaut who went rogue and try to kidnap a bunch of people or something. 

It would be one small step for my iPhone but one giant leap for my, errrrrrm, sense of self-satisfaction if I were to own this Astronaut iPhone Stand so, NASA, make it so. 

via: thatshouldbemine

Gadget Review of NAD VISO 1 Wireless Digital Music System

Key Features: 80W output (1x 50W sub, 2x 15W speakers); Direct Digital onboard amplifier; Bluetooth aptX; Locking, rotationing Apple connector; Output audio input, Component video output

Manufacturer: NAD Electronics

NAD VISO 1 Wireless Digital Music System

Hi-Fis are out, docks are in. This may be a sweeping statement, but the addition of yet another high end audio specialist into the sector only adds further proof. For 40 years NAD has been a standout name amongst audiophiles and it has now joined the likes of Bowers & Wilkins, Arcam, Monitor Audio and more by entering the incredibly competitive sector of Apple docks. 

Like its peers NAD has stuck to what it knows best, pitching the 'Viso 1' at the premium end of the market. This approach becomes clear before you switch the dock on. Out of the box it delivers a sense of déjà vu, yet somehow has a look all its own. NAD describes the Viso 1 as a 'ring design', referring to the silver band around it which contains the Apple connector. This is clearly inspired by the Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Air, but when combined with its tubular shape creates a dock that is stylish in its own right and delightfully different. 

Build quality is similarly impressive, successfully blending the piano black finish of the rear with the matt speaker covering and brushed aluminium ring. NAD takes pleasure in showing how the Viso 1 was put together too with the exposed screw at the top of the ring almost daring us to reach for our screwdrivers. Meanwhile the Apple connector itself has an industrial feel, sliding open to accept the iPhone/iPod before closing back down to hold it securely. This needs to be done as the connector can rotate 90 degrees allowing devices to be used in landscape mode. The genius of the ring design is it allows comfortable use of the device while connected, the sizeable downside is it means an iPad won't fit. 

Connectivity continues this theme and smart hit and bizarre miss. A considerable hit is the addition of component video output which allows 480p and 576p iPhone/iPod videos to be sent to an HDTV while the Viso 1 plays the sound track. There is also an optical digital input which accepts up to 24/96k music from external devices like a TV, disc player or media streamer turning it into a sound bar. Meanwhile a microUSB port is used for updating the firmware. Given this goes beyond the usual array of dock connectivity it is all the more surprising NAD has neglected to include an auxiliary 3.5mm jack. This is by far the most common connector on any music device and will leave non-Apple product owners scratching their heads. 

NAD does have an alternative: aptX. This is a proprietary audio codec which can be licensed and integrated into Bluetooth to offer significantly improved audio quality. What NAD doesn't advertise is aptX requires support not just in the dock, but the source device as well. Happily over 100 products support aptX natively, including the HTC One X, One S, and One V smartphones, Creative Ziio 7 and Samsung Galaxy 7.0/Samsung Galaxy 7.7 Plus tablets, the Motorola RAZR XT910 and even Mac OS X Snow Leopard and above. There are also numerous dongles available. What doesn't support aptX right now is Apple iOS devices which is significant as NAD has somewhat surprisingly (for a high end dock) omitted AirPlay, though it could add support through a software update at any point.

Performance & Bluetooth

So what about the audio? Here NAD brings out the big guns. At the heart of the Viso 1 is the company's top of the line 'Direct Digital' amplifier, the same amp seen in its $6,000 Masters Series M2 DAC. This bypasses the circuitry of the iPhone/iPod and takes their digital signal directly allowing it to process the audio directly. As such the Viso 1 is a bi-amplified system with digital crossover and NAD quotes the frequency response as 33Hz – 28kHz (-6dB), notably wider than the GenevaSound Model M for example. 

As for the speakers themselves NAD has fitted the Viso 1 with a 1in aluminium dome tweeter mounted coaxially in the 2.75in (7cm) midrange drivers plus a 5.75in (15cm) subwoofer. Total output is quoted at 80 watts, 15 per channel to the stereo drivers and 50 watts to the sub. This less than the competition. The B&W's Zeppelin Air and Monitor Audio's i-deck 200 manage 150W and 140W respectively, while the highly portable Arcam rCube still cranks out 90W. That said wattage can mean as much to audio quality as megapixels to photography and the Viso 1 still packs a punch. 

Bass response is what impresses most. NAD's 33Hz response figure is significant as it is a lot lower than both the Zeppelin Air (51Hz) and the i-deck 200 (60Hz) and this is noticeable on particularly bass heavy tracks where detail is retained at low volumes while it holds together without any significant distortion even at maximum volume. Equally worth of praise is the Viso 1's high range which delivers great clarity and rewards listeners of jazz and classical music in particular. 

Flaws? If anything the bass will prove a little heavy for some and on big beat tracks this can overpower the midrange robbing it of depth. For all its bass prowess the Viso 1's 80W output does come into play and it won't fill a large room like the Zeppelin Air or i-deck 200. Meanwhile stereo separation is narrow, obviously so when compared to the 45 degree tilted speakers in the rCube. Another minor irritant is the remote control, while simple and with excellent range, it makes the Viso 1 give a confirmatory beep every time a track is skipped. 

What brings the Viso 1 strongly back into our affections, however, is its implementation of Bluetooth. Granted it may not be the lossless-capable AirPlay, but even without aptX the DAC did a remarkable job of cleaning up the signal making it almost indistinguishable from being docked. Trying it with a aptX-friendly Motorola RAZR the results were astonishing and we'd challenge any audiophile to distinguish it from a wired connection. Non-Apple devices need an answer to AirPlay and for our money this is it, though a great deal of credit must go to the Direct Digital amp. We suspect the future for docks is to include both AirPlay and aptX.

Price & Verdict

All of which brings us to the ugly issue of price. On its own the Viso 1 is a fine dock with superb bass response and a wonderful DAC which performs miracles with its implementation of Bluetooth. It is also beautifully designed and looks good in virtually any setting. 

The problem for NAD is the dock market is well established and full of beautifully designed, superb sounding docks that also do battle on price. At £500 the Viso 1 doesn't get involved in the last of these and, much like the remarkable Libratone Live, this is its biggest downfall. 

Libratone priced itself out of a TrustedReviews Award for pricing the Live at £599, but it did come with AirPlay, a 150W output and some truly unique, if slightly bonkers styling (cashmere wool is a £100 optional extra). The Viso 1 lands itself in the same situation because at £500 it costs as much as the more powerful, equally stylish, AirPlay equipped Zeppelin Air. It costs £150 more than the Arcam rCube which offers proprietary lossless streaming (an iPod dongle is bundled), is portable and has a built in battery. Meanwhile the Viso 1 costs twice as much as the £250 i-deck 200 which, while lacking any form of wireless connectivity, sounds every bit as good.

Consequently, while we welcome NAD to the dock sector with open arms, we are tempted to make the analogy of a great football player joining Barcelona... they become just another good player. 

Verdict

NAD's dock debut will turn heads with its eye catching design and superb bass reproduction. It will also make friends and influence people thanks to a fantastic onboard DAC which transforms its Bluetooth connectivity into a genuine alternative to wired. If you have an aptX enabled device this leaps another level turning it into an AirPlay rival. The problem is, for the price, the Viso 1 should have AirPlay as well. It should also be louder, fit an iPad and certainly find space for a 3.5mm auxiliary jack. Its rivals do and often for a lot less.

[source: trustedreviews]

Black Hole Cell Phone - A Future Gadget

Technology is developing at an enormous speed and you never know what's next to come, say, for example, in 2020. But there are people who can visualize what the future would look like and what devices we might get soon.

One of those who like to contemplate about the future of technology is French designer Josselin Zaigouche who decided to design this incredible gadget, dubbed Apple Black Hole (and it's not because it will such Apple down if it hits the market). The name was probably inspired by the numerous applications one can find in Apple's device (such as iPhone and iPad).

The futuristic device uses holographic technology to help the user navigate through a myriad of programs. The device comes with a charging base, Prism and the Black Hole. 

Here's a short tutorial on the gadget: after opening your hand, the ball in the middle of the device starts levitating, allowing you to control different applications in mid-air. If you attach the gadget to the recharging base it automatically turns into a desktop device, which is really cool. Let's hope such technology will be available in the near future and hopefully it will be eco-friendly as well.

The iPhone Photo Printer

This is the compact, portable printer that produces photo quality pictures directly from a docked iPhone 4 or iPod touch. Also connecting to iPhone 5, Android phones, and iPads (using your existing Lightning, Micro-USB, or iPad cable), the printer requires no computer or software, and is controlled from your device via a free downloadable app.

In less than 59 seconds and without ink cartridges, it prints crystal-clear 300 dpi resolution pictures with vibrant colors, thanks to patented paper embedded with yellow, magenta, and cyan dye crystals. The printer can produce one, four, or 10 smudge- and tear-proof, fade- and water-resistant images on each 4" x 6" border-less sheet. 

It prints panoramic shots from a connected iPhone 5 and prints from Pict Bridge-capabale digital cameras. It also charges an iPhone 4, iPad, or iPod touch via the built-in 30-pin connector. Includes one thermal paper cartridge that makes 12 prints. Plugs into AC. 4" H x 7" W x 6" D. (3 lbs.)

Talk Dock Cell Phone Receiver

Let's chat! But with our mouths. The Talk Dock will help. Remember when "chatting" involved a receiver comfortably nestled between your chin and shoulder while you paced the kitchen, tethered by a springy coil that was fun to wrap around your finger?

If not, congratulations on not having eye wrinkles yet. If so, welcome back. Now you can chat just like that, but while charging up your fancy phone.

The Talk Dock is a combination phone dock, charging station, and receiver, not to mention a fantastic conversation starter.

Its charger is compatible with the iPhone 4, 4S, or 5, but any phone with a headset port can use it if you've got a 3.5mm audio jack. The receiver also detaches, like the Pop Phone Headset, so you can take it with you, avoid that pesky radiation, and reclaim your ability to chat with no hands. No batteries required.

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