Blind musicians and teachers communicate through vibration using Canadian-made device

Blind musicians and teachers communicate through vibration using Canadian-made device

As It Happens5:32Blind musicians and teachers communicate through vibration using Canadian-made device A PhD student in Ottawa has developed a device that allows blind and low-vision students to feel music cues, replacing the need to see them.  Instead of having to follow a conductor’s baton, or a teacher’s hand gestures during a lesson, music learners … Read more

I tried a $130 health gadget that beats the Apple Watch in a big way

I tried a 0 health gadget that beats the Apple Watch in a big way

KardiaMobile 6-Lead MSRP $130.00 “If you want to get serious about ECG readings, the KardiaMobile 6-Lead is one of the best gadgets out there.” Pros Small, compact size Very easy to operate Six-lead EKG readings Ability to export data for clinical use Fair price Cons Extras can get pricey No free trial for optional subscription … Read more

This $350 wearable is one of the strangest gadgets I’ve ever used

This 0 wearable is one of the strangest gadgets I’ve ever used

Mark Jansen / Digital Trends Anxiety and depression are on the rise in the U.S., most likely spurred on by the global trauma of the COVID-19 pandemic but not helped by the fast pace of everyday modern life. So, when I was approached to try out the Apollo Neuro — a wearable device that claims … Read more