Category: Feeling good
CES 2015: The TAO Chair is a sitting-down exercise solution
This week at CES, TAO Wellness is introducing a new product for the smart-devices-filled home: the TAO Chair. Far, far more than just a place to sit, this chair lets you work out without standing up. Yep, it looks like a normal piece of furniture but instead it lets you sit back, put the TV…
CES 2015: Sensoria’s smart socks can track your run
Why have boring stupid socks that tell you nothing when you could have smart socks that let you know how well you’re running? That’s Sensoria’s ethos, anyway, and they’re now showing off their fitness tracking socks at CES in Las Vegas. Three pads on the soles monitor stride, cadence, and speed while you run, transmitting…
CES 2015: Meridian Audio teams up with TIDAL music streaming
At CES this week, Cambridgeshire-based Meridian Audio announced its new audio music partnership with high-resolution streaming service TIDAL. The service is available from this month to both old and new owners of Meridian’s Sooloos digital media, giving them unlimited access to more than 25 million songs. All Meridian’s products use MQA (‘Master Quality Authenticated’), the…
CES 2015: Volvo’s new helmet can help cyclists avoid crashes
Cycling’s a fun and environmentally safe way to get around, but it can also be dangerous. That’s why Volvo’s developed an innovative new system that goes beyond standard safety gadgets, aiming to get cyclists and motorists in sync in order to prevent accidents. Volvo’s new XC90 already comes with the City Safety system, tech that…
CES 2015: The upcoming Anova Touch sous vide cooker will come with WiFi
Never mind slow cookers, before long sous vide could be the most popular effortless way to cook. Fans say it results in tastier meals and that overcooking is never an issue, making it pretty much foolproof. And sous vide device manufacturer Anova wants to make it even better, with its sous vide cooker with WiFi,…
CES 2015: Hands-on with the GOgroove Groove Pals animal speakers
We’re pretty sure we’ve found the cutest speakers around at CES 2015. The GOgroove animal speakers are meant for children, but us adults can have fun with them too! Editor Holly Brockwell got a chance to play with the GoGroove Panda mini speaker. However, there are two different sizes to choose from, as well as…
CES 2015: Razer launches new budget wearable, Nabu X
Razer’s just announced its new wearable at CES 2015. Called Nabu X, it’s an entry-level fitness band that provides an alternative to Razer’s higher end tracking device, Nabu, which won the CES people’s choice ‘Best in Show’ award in 2014. It might be cheaper, but the Nabu X still packs a useful range of functions,…
CES 2015: Withings launches the Activite Pop watch – one of the best looking trackers yet
When Withings first announced its great-looking Activite smartwatch we were impressed. The brand has packed best in class activity tracking and smartwatch functionality into one incredibly stylish package that blows the competition out of the water. But the one thing that puts us off is the hefty £320 price tag. So we were really excited…
CES 2015: Garmin launches stylish Vivofit 2 fitness tracker
At CES 2015 this week, Garmin is set to unveil two new additions to its Vivofit range, adding a new lick of paint and some extra functionality to its already successful fitness tracker. The Garmin Vivofit (which we reviewed last year), has had a new refresh for 2015 with the mouthy Vivofit 2 and the…
CES 2015: The Triby phone system brings clearer communication to your kitchen
The traditional home phone may have had its day, but with the Triby, Invoxia’s given it a new spin and made it relevant again – and you don’t even need a landline to use it. Announced at CES 2015 this week, it’s designed to be used in the kitchen (although you can carry it anywhere…
