Tech Know A weekly column in The Hindu on the devices that were arriving — wearables, drones, sensors in the home. Written between 2014 and 2016, and left as it was, which means some of these predictions have not aged well.
38 pieces, reproduced exactly as they were written. The photographs that ran with them belonged to the newspaper and are not included.
2015 New way to move around Dec 2015 This plastic-plank-on-two-wheels can propel a person along roadways and parking lots and other smooth, dry surfaces for about 10 to 12 miles. Sometimes walking can be so tedious. Feel like a Superwoman Dec 2015 The Leaf’s versatility is the best part of its design When we look at the health wearables and apps in the market, it seems that the mainstream industry has ignored the other sex. Headphones to brag about Dec 2015 A German company experiments with a smart headphone that can track movements This is the era of smart stuff — smart phones, smart watches, and even smart pants. Singlecue: Gestures to control anything Nov 2015 Singlecue takes gesture control devices in home automation to a higher level. Picture this – you are sitting in front of your television set and want to mute its volume. Fitness tracker for fashionistas Nov 2015 Created with an active woman in mind and not a hard-core performance athlete, the sleek wearable tracks only what’s important: steps, calories, distance and elevation. Tesla’s technology reinvented Oct 2015 Flyte Levitating Light combines Tesla’s technology with magnetic levitation to offer wireless power via induction. World’s first auto-follow drone for adventure sports Oct 2015 The Airdog drone allows helicopter shots with various flight modes Everybody seems to want a drone these days. This seems to be more common among videographers, and for a good reason. Motion capture potential tapped Sept 2015 Perception Neuron redefines the way you interact with games in a virtual space, with small sensors working in sync to track your movements in real time. Handy device for your sick child Sept 2015 With Temp Traq, an intelligent thermometer, one can monitor a child’s body temperature without interrupting their rest. Children fall ill all the time. A smart cup to know your drink Sept 2015 Vessyl tells you the calorific value of the beverage with a break-up of sugar, carbs, proteins and fats. Glasses that change perspective Sept 2015 Computers that can be mounted on our heads seem like a concept straight out of science fiction movies. Start with SAM Aug 2015 SAM is a wireless electronics kit that wants to make it easier for children (or, in fact, anyone who has an idea for a connected project) to get building, with the help of a series of pieces connected by Bluetooth and a drag and drop software interface that links the hardware to each other. Now a shirt that helps you stay fit Aug 2015 The biometric smart shirt gives precise feedback on your workout through sensors and suggests ways to improve OM Signal has launched a new line of biometric smartwear that is essentially a fitness-focused smart shirt that has the ability to track your performance levels and statistics accurately in real-time. Noodoe: Is this the next swatch? Aug 2015 Moving beyond functionality, the Noodoe watch emphasises self-expression and creativity through gesture controls. The Noodoe watch is the latest spin on the smartwatch concept. Meet Jibo, the family robot Aug 2015 If any of the predictions for the future of technology is anything to go by, then we should have had hoverboards, and robots that would do everyday tasks like washing the dishes, walking the dog, and always have a witty reply. Spy on online media Jul 2015 A web portal that helps you plan your media spend by giving you details about your competitors’ ads. Run smarter with this gadget Jul 2015 An anklet attached to a special running sock helps you improve your running technique. Running is a brilliantly simple and effective way to get fit. Seven sensors and a smart home Jul 2015 Sensors are increasingly making a foray into our homes in order to furnish and bring to life the concept of an automated smart home. Tool for B2B companies Jul 2015 This web application boosts your business by generating leads of the companies that visit your website along with all their details.
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