Saturday, August 15, 2009

Shoes to Protect Dementia & Alzheimer Sufferers

For a one time cost 0f $200-$300 and a monthly $18 a month subscription, you can track the footsteps of your loved one suffering from dementia. The GPS electronics are hidden inside the shoe since many dementia and alzhiemer's patients may have bouts of paranoia and get rid of other gadgets located in easily accessible places (i.e. wrist,neck).



Shoes developed by GTX Corp. and Aetrex Worldwide.

Source: Washington Post 8/11/09

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Bluetooth Headset:Fashion and Phone Accesory In One

The Orb bluetooth headset has been developed by Hybra Advance Technology.


It performs double duty as a ring for your finger and a functioning bluetooth headset. Three versions are set to be released during 2010, base model version for $129. deluxe version with its flexible organic light emitting diode (FOLED) for $175, and a limited edition version incorporating precious stones.

From Gizmag:
"The Orb transforms from a ring with a simple twist to become a Bluetooth headset capable of hands-free calling. Incorporating NXT technology the Orb provides high quality bone conduction audio without the discomfort of placing a device inside the ear. A Deluxe edition also features a Flexible Organic Light Emitting Device (FOLED) screen to display caller ID, calendar reminders, and voice-to-text information for communication without taking the ring off the finger."


One will be mine!!!!!!