Charged: The Smartest Home: A look at the future of intelligent home tech by way of five standout devices currently available

Charged: The Smartest Home


In recent years, the ways in which we as culture interact with technology has shifted. Much in the same way the iPhone completely changed how cell phones, cameras and music players are considered, devices like thermostats…

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Kennedy App: Log your life as it happens with designer Brendan Dawes’ “camera for context”

Kennedy App


Journaling is a common New Year’s resolution that always seems to creep its way back onto the list year after year—yet it doesn’t have to. Thanks to a tip from Netted, we came across …

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Basis Band and App: An easy-to-use health and heart rate tracker with advanced sleep data

Basis Band and App


The wearable activity monitor market has exploded; we saw more than 30 players at this year’s CES. Basis—an easy-to-use watch with a mobile and web app offers data more…

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Piper Smart Home System: A home automation and security device that keeps an eye on everything from light and sound to temperature

Piper Smart Home System


While the quantified self continues to be a major trend in consumer tech, the smart home sector is quickly picking up speed and attention as well. A standout among the many presented at this year’s CES was );…

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Jawbone UP 24 Data Visualization: Their VP of Data partners with NYC artist Shantell Martin to bring sleep data to life

Jawbone UP 24 Data Visualization


As noted before, not only is information useful, it’s also beautiful. Recognizing this, the recently appointed VP of Data at sleep and health data tracking device Jawbone, Monica Rogati, has partnered with artist Shantell Martin…

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Nike FuelBand SE: A review of the powerhouse’s second iteration in tracking fitness and activity

Nike FuelBand SE


Following up last year’s launch of the industry-changing Nike FuelBand, the global athletics and lifestyle force recently released their follow-up, the FuelBand SE, to a very eager market. After its high profile launch last month,…

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Rove App: A new iOS app that tracks your day, so you can enjoy it more

Rove App


A recent trip to Beijing proved the perfect opportunity to test the newly released Rove application for iPhone. Rove runs in the background—without draining too much battery—and functions as a…

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Hands On: The New Jawbone UP: The reborn wearable tracker is a significant improvement over the original

Hands On: The New Jawbone UP

Initially released this time last year, the Jawbone UP, designed by Yves Behar, made its debut as a holistic life tracker worn on the wrist 24/7. As you may remember, the bendable band syncs with an iPhone app to record bodily information such as daily activity, sleep and diet….

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