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OMsignal Looks to Create a Revolution in the Field of Wearable Body Sensors

Some of the best things in life come in little black boxes, like PlayStations, XBoxes, and DISH Network (if that’s what brings ESPN to your doorstep!). Now, thanks to OMsignal, there’s one more reason to love tetragonal technology. Last year, the Montréal-based company announced the innovative development of biometric T-shirts (which subsequently debuted this spring). […]

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Technology Making Basketball Shoes More Effective and Safe for Top Athletes

In-game sneakers have evolved considerably over the years. From the earlier years where Converse Chuck Taylor and Nike Blazers were the norm and laid the blueprint for sneakers to now where Air Jordans and others offer more variety. With the use of modern technology designers are able to create footwear the adheres to individual players based on foot structure, on-court movement, and impact of movement. This personalization adds more control, strength, and power to already freakishly gifted athletes.

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Hexoskin Is the First Biometric Shirt for Movement, Respiration, and Heart Activity Tracking

Canadian crowd-funded startup, Hexoskin, promises a one-stop-shopping scenario for the wearers of their smart shirt. Which gives detailed reports about training as well as their general overall health. Neither health orientated technology nor wearable technology are new. Hexoskin joins several companies, such as the French company Cityzen Sciences, makers of Smart Sensing Shirt, in offering […]

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Wearable Technology Hits the Greens with Game Golf

These days, you can get a piece of wearable technology to do just about anything. Need something to track your steps? That’s old technology. Want a watch that tracks your sleep? No problem. Looking to track your cycling and swimming activity? Done. But one sport missing out on the wearable technology fun has been golf. […]

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