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Constant Medical Monitoring - The Gift Of Modern Technology

Galaxy Watch 3. I have often felt like a voice crying in the wilderness these past 7 or 8 years. While I shouted about the future of wearable computers that looked like wristwatches, my colleagues kept spending thousands of dollars for wrist machines that said only one thing. I have enough money to throw away on a wrist watch that only tells the time. In the hundreds of years since their invention, wristwatches have only managed to be differentiated by the development of better timing technology, and outward embellishments and designer labels that only increased their cost. But, I knew from the beginning that wrist computers could be so much more. When I did a medical grade ECG on my self this morning just by touching my index finger to the button on the side of my Galaxy Watch 3, and saw a message that I had a normal sinus rhythm, I realized that there is no limit to the future of these magical devices. I can monitor my blood oxygen, heart rate, heart rhythm, and much more on a continuous basis. This is just the tip of the iceberg. One day, wearable computers will be a standard accessory for every human being. If I have an arrythmia, I will be the first to know, and hopefully can call 911 before my next heart attack. These things, in addition to being productive in law practice and business, and fun when we want it, and weather and news monitors, and communication devices, can be life saving devices. This technology is available for less than $500 right now. What's on your wrist?

Medical Measurements Wherever I Am, No Hospital Needed.

Samsung Health App. Certainly, sooner or later, all of us will find our way to an ER and a hospital. However, we want to delay the final ride as long as possible. Monitoring our health measurements is a good start. This morning, I measured my heart rate, conducted a medical grade Electrical Cardiogram, measured my blood pressure, measured my blood oxygen level (97%), did a stress test, and checked yesterday's step count, all before breakfast, all with my Smartwatch. I may be performing the final act; but, I want to postpone it as long as possible. Knowing what my body is telling me is a good start.

Virtual Libraries Are The Future Of Books

Library Virtual Reality Program. Just as the Internet caused legal research on CDs to have a short life, so also will law libraries make a transition for books on paper, to CDs, to the Internet, to Virtual Reality. Even now, libraries all over the world are investing in the educational benefits that virtual reality can bring. As VR headsets get smaller and lighter, the time will come when you will have access to all the world's books just by putting a pair of VR glasses on. Imagine wandering through a virtual world of books, and being able, at any time, to stop and speak with a virtual librarian equipped to call forward anything from the human knowledge bank. Call it the democratization of knowledge. We will no longer be limited by our physical disabilites. Our world is becoming less limited by our physical limitations, as we create technology that our brains can navigate; albeit, for the time being, using headsets, and ear buds, and glasses to enhance human senses. It really is a brave new world.

All I Want For Xmas Is A Titanium SmartWatch

Galaxy Watch 3 Titanium Available October 2d In The U.S. $600 for a SmartWatch? Why not? I was at the jeweler the other day and saw a group of Rolex watches starting at $5,000. Please. In the years I have been buying and collecting Smartwatches, I haven't spent that much in total. I love my Galaxy Watch 3. It is a computer on my wrist. It looks like a nice watch, is jet black and I have added a black ceramic watch band to it. It is heavy; but, not too heavy. Is it worth another $600 to shave 10 grams off of the weight, and to get the bragging rights of owning another Smartwatch? I don't know. But, I intend to find out.

Why I Wear Bose Frames Smartglasses All The Time.

I get some pushback from earbud fanatics about my adoption of the wonderful Bose Smartglasses occasionally. They are too bulky. I have earbuds when I want to listen to music. I am an Apple person. You know the drill. Apple fans are always virtue signalling their superiority over the rest of us. This ad that ran on Conan O'Brien contains a witty response to earbud madness. Is there anyone out there who likes the feeling of little plastic plugs in their ears? Didn't think so.

Augmented Reality For Your Ears - Bose Frames

AR Audio Apps For Bose Frames Smartlasses. When I encouraged the use of Smartwatches a few years ago, many laughed. They were a fad and wouldn't ever develop long term. Now, when I talk about Bose Frames Smartglasses, I am hearing the same thing. I like my headphones, or I like my earbuds, or I wouldn't wear them all the time. Like Smartwatches, I have to defend their functionality. Wearable computing is here. Get over it. My Smartwatch can now text, email, receive and make phone calls, do the weather, notify me if someone is at my home or office, measure my heart rate, blood pressure, and EKG, play music, play games, and a host of other functions. Like Smartwatches, I predict that other wearables will continue to evolve. Now, Bose Frames can provide audio augmentation to many experiences. So, pay hundreds and thousands of dollars for headphone, earbuds, earphones, and other wireless audio connections to you Smartphone if you wish. For $199, plus another $150 if you have prescription lenses, you can experience all the audio world has to offer, and never again put something on your head or in your ear, other than the glasses you wear every day. I am getting older; but, convincing naysayers about transformative tech is getting old. First, it was the people who didn't believe that email and the Internet would revolutionize law practice. Then, it was those who thought mobile computing was impossible for road warriors. Then, it was those who laughed at Smartwatches and the early wearables. Are you willing to wager on the adoption of glasses that double as wearable computer based augmentation? Computers augment human function. Bringing those benefits to the source, be it sight, or hearing, or touch, is a no brainer. Get with the program, or get swallowed by it.

Bose Frames Updated For Turn Head Volume Control

Bose Frames Update. The Wayfarer styled Bose Frames have become my daily glasses. I wear them from the moment I step out the front door to the time I come home. I have had only two problems with them, feature wise. First, they had no volume control, and I had to go to my phone to adjust the volume of the world class Bose speakers. Second, they aren't water resistant, so I couldn't wear them in the pool. I know, first world problems. But, hey, the tech is here, use it. (He said, smiling). Today, however, my volume problem went away. I can't believe it never occurred to me to update the glasses firmware before now; but, I plead Coronavirus mind confusion. We have had more serious problems on our minds, no? But, in any event, after a ten minute download to the glasses, I am now listening to the soundtrack from my favorite movie "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly", and, when the lovely Diane brings me a cup of coffee (she is an Angel), I only have to press the little gold button and turn my head left to turn down the volume. I find myself doing it just to be amazed at the tech. Find something today to be joyous about. Your ears may not work tomorrow.

Wearable Computing Is The Future.

galaxy watch 3 ecg and blood pressure monitoring approved. I can't wait until my Galaxy Watch 3 can monitor my blood pressure and heart rhythm all the time. Heart patients are always keeping track of those things, and, while my meds and supplements control mine, it is nice to see that wearable computing is advancing in such meaningful ways. I can remember the same sort of doubts a few years ago when I predicted wearables were the future as when I argued that email would change everything 30 years ago. Technology can be misused; but, it is folly to deny that human advancement will always rely on tech advancements. The ECG and Blood pressure features have already been approved by the FDA, and we should have the updates to the Watch software before the end of the year. What's on your wrist?

Neuralink Puts A Rechargeable Computer In Your Brain.

Elon Musk's Neuralink Is Like A Fitbit In Your Brain. Science Fiction is becoming reality, thanks to the innovative Mr. Musk. In less than an hour, a battery powered device can be implanted in a brain (it is being demoed in a pig) and promises to provide immense benefits to the disabled. The device has promise to allow the paralyzed to actually be restored to movement. Watch this video.  Ultimately, we will all have wireless access to the world of information, and will be able to monitor our body and increase our capacity.

DreamGlass 4K Scheduled To Deliver In September.

DreamGlass 4K AR Headset. This is the headset I expect to receive in September. As this writer suggests, it is a better bet than most crowdfunded projects, since the company has already delivered a 2.5K version 2 years ago. Hey, everything is a risk in life, right? Here is a YouTube video showing the new version.