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The MyFitnessPal app can help you track your food intake and physical activity, and can even help you select and  stay on track with a fitness plan/diet if needed. 

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The MyFitnessPal app can help you track your food intake and physical activity, and can even help you select and  stay on track with a fitness plan/diet if needed. 

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Translation devices allow us to use a computer that will translate spoken language in real time, for both people in the conversation.

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Translation devices allow us to use a computer that will translate spoken language in real time, for both people in the conversation.

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One of the best things about traveling abroad is soaking up cultures that aren't your own - but language barriers can make that difficult. Luckily, you have technology on your side. The Pulomi Easy Trans Smart Language Translator Device boasts a compact design and superior voice translation capabilities: simply push the button on the device and hold it down until you've finished speaking, and it will recognize what you say and translate your words aloud. The language translator supports 52 languages, and it can also be used as a Bluetooth speaker. For travelers who aren't multilingual (yet!), but want to be able to effortlessly communicate with locals, the Pulomi Easy Trans Smart Language Translator will help you sound savvy.

Prepping for a trip to Spain, Mexico, Argentina, or another country where Spanish is the local language? The ECTACO Partner 900 PRO Spanish offers a slew of useful translation features. All you have to do is speak (or text) into the device and it immediately translates what you're saying, which is mighty helpful when you're traveling and need to be able to communicate on the fly. This handy translator device even has a hi-resolution camera with its Photo Translator program. Best of all, it's also the perfect tool for actually learning Spanish before or during your trip, since it comes with a Language Teacher program that will correct you via its advanced speech analysis system. Plus, you can use the Linguistic Crosswords feature and learn new words while you play.

You don't necessarily have to break out big bucks to be able to afford a decent digital translator. The Franklin TWE-118 5-Language European Translator contains over 210,000 total translations, and it translates to and from English and other common languages like Spanish, French, German, and Italian. And it doesn't stop there; although the TWE-118 is primarily a language translator, it can also correct spelling errors, convert currencies from the USD to the Euro (as well as 11 other national European currencies), and help you determine the proper tip to leave at dinner with the built-in calculator. Additional features include two built-in games, a metric converter, and a local/world clock. Considering the price, this Franklin translator device is a steal.

The Brookstone Passport Talking 12-Language Translator is a simple, no-frills digital language translator: it's small and sleek enough to comfortably fit in your pocket, and it's equipped with an array of cutting-edge, unique features. There are 12 languages (including Spanish, Italian, Russian, Mandarin, Japanese, and more) and eight conversational categories that allow you to find your desired phrase quickly. Plus, you have the ability to save your most frequently used phrases.

If you're heading to China, it's worth investing in the Birgus Language Two-Way Voice Translator. This supremely helpful device offers an online two-way translation with just the click of a few buttons, and the accuracy rate is as high as 98 percent (it's basically as close to having a human translator as it's going to get). In addition to Chinese, it supports seven other offline languages. The translator also supports 44 languages with its camera for online photo translation. And, you can use its recording feature to save as many phrases and words as you want. This translator device is also extremely user-friendly, with its 2.4-inch color touchscreen and sleek, lightweight design.

Get ready to have full-blown conversations in Spanish with the Ili Wearable Translator. This small, hand-held language translator has three buttons, including the power button - to translate, you hold the big button down to have the device listen and automatically translate, and tapping it again will repeat the phrase. The third button repeats back what you said (in Ili's voice), and if you hold the button down, it switches between Spanish and English (the device also offers Japanese and Mandarin). This is as close to real-time translation as is technologically possible. The Ili is ultra-portable and wearable, and it even works without an internet connection.

Seamlessly adapt to Russian culture with the Langogo Pocket AI Translator, which integrates 24 translation engines with its easy-to-use, one-button translation design. It ensures accurate translation even with different accents and dialects, which is undeniably helpful, considering how complex the Russian language is. Plus, the Langogo is more than just a mere translation tool - it's a mobile hotspot device and intelligent voice assistant. When you're traveling, this device can deliver useful information about local attractions, hotels, exchange rates, weather forecasts, and more.

The Pocketalk allows for lightning-fast communication and will help you shop, dine, and navigate your way throughout Japan. In fact, this sleekly designed two-way voice translator is the best-selling translator device in Japan. Small enough to fit in your pocket (hence the name), the Pocketalk can translate up to 74 languages, including Japanese. Equipped with Bluetooth capabilities, a large touchscreen, noise-canceling dual microphones, and powerful dual speakers, this language translator is the ideal travel companion for those who want to immerse themselves more fully in a foreign land.

You'll be eating croissants in cafes and conversing with French locals in no time when you bring the Buoth T9 Real Time Translation Device along with you on your travels to France. In addition to voice translations, the Buoth device is also a word translator - the camera supports 44 languages for seamless photo translation. Conveniently, whatever you speak will also translate on the screen (which provides a great way to actually learn the language). You can also use this device to record your words; English can be translated into French and other languages of your choice.

Our writers spent hours researching and testing the most popular electronic translators on the market. Before making their final recommendations, they considered different electronic translators overall, screened options from different brands and manufacturers, and read over user reviews (both positive and negative). All of this research adds up to recommendations you can trust.

Language Some translators can handle any language you throw at them (or, at least, quite a lot of them); others are equipped to handle one language only, like Chinese or Spanish. Be aware that the do-it-all types might not have quite the vocabulary range of dedicated models, but if you're jet setting all over, having a lot of the basics covered-versus buying a different translator for every language-might be ideal.

Cost Depending on how often you travel, you might want to weigh whether it's better to splash out a bit more on a translator that has better voice recognition and vocabulary or grab a budget model that covers the basics for a one-off adventure.

Keyboard vs. voice input Think about how you're likely going to use a electronic translator. If you're primarily trying to translate conversations, a voice-input translator might be your best bet. Conversely, a keyboard-based model might limit you when it comes to figuring out what others are saying.

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The 9 Best Electronic Translators of 2020

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One of the best things about traveling abroad is soaking up cultures that aren't your own - but language barriers can make that difficult. Luckily, you have technology on your side.

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Meditation apps allow us to have a personalized, guided meditation experience in our homes, even if we've never tried meditating before.

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Meditation apps allow us to have a personalized, guided meditation experience in our homes, even if we've never tried meditating before.

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The Best Meditation Apps to Help With Anxiety

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If you're looking to alleviate anxiety or sleep better, even if you're a beginner, these meditation apps, like Calm and Headspace will help with stress relief.

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GPS technology is a good example of human-computer interaction, because the computer uses our location to help us navigate, and we utilize the computer to give us instructions and get the data it needs from the internet. 

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"Experts from Cardiff University have shown that although we spend a varying amount of time glued to our screens, the way in which we specifically switch between our different apps is remarkably similar."

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Humans are unknowingly adhering to a universal pattern when they flick between apps on their smartphones, scientists have discovered.

Experts from Cardiff University have shown that although we spend a varying amount of time glued to our screens, the way in which we specifically switch between our different apps is remarkably similar.

In a new study published today in the journal Royal Society Open Science the team has shown that our smartphone usage is governed by a 'power law' in which our second most popular smartphone app is around 73 percent as popular as the first, and the third being around 73 percent as popular as the second, and so on. As the apps become less popular, the percentage similarity between their popularity gradually increases.

The research shows that as soon as we unlock our phones, we are likely to enter into a unique pattern of events in which we access a 'hub' of our most popular apps and occasionally switch back and forth between a much larger group of similarly unpopular apps.

The team of scientists, which also included experts in psychology, believe that this pattern is governed by the cognitive limitations of the human brain and the inability to remember all of the apps that are on our phones.

Co-author of the study Professor Roger Whitaker, from Cardiff University's School of Computer Science and Informatics, said: "We believe that the pressures of time and memory influence the results that we are seeing - we may remember and use a few popular apps, such as those that get embedded in habits, and then there is a long tail of less popular apps that we dip in and out of.

Lead author of the study, Dr. Liam Turner, from Cardiff University's School of Computer Science and Informatics, said: "It is fascinating that despite variety in our smartphone usage, our behaviour is similarly structured and driven by a handful of favourite apps, within which we have a clear ranking."

To arrive at their findings, the team monitored the app switches of 53 volunteers over a 6-week period through a bespoke app called "Tymer." Across the entire period, the volunteers made a total of 192,000 app switches on their smartphones.

On average, each of the participants had around 60 individual apps on their smartphones and made an average of 87 app switches a day.

WhatsApp was shown to be a user's most popular app, with 34 per cent of users having this as their top app, followed by Facebook with 21 per cent of users having this as second most popular app.

Following on from this study, the team are now looking at how app-switching can be related to addiction and mood.

More information: Liam D. Turner et al. Evidence to support common application switching behaviour on smartphones, Royal Society Open Science (2019). DOI: 10.1098/rsos.190018

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Humans are unknowingly adhering to a universal pattern when they flick between apps on their smartphones, scientists have discovered. Experts from Cardiff University have shown that although we spend a varying amount of time glued to our screens, the way in which we specifically switch between our different apps is remarkably similar.

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This article examines how our use of mobile apps influences our behavior on a daily basis.

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How modern mobile apps influence the human behavior

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Have you ever found yourself picking up your phone every 5-10 minutes to check if you got any new notifications? Now, pause for a moment and recall the apps for which you were looking at notifications from.

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We argue that HCI has emerged as a design-oriented field of research, directed at large towards innovation, design, and construction of new kinds of information and interaction technology. But the understanding of such an attitude to research in terms of philosophical, theoretical, and methodological underpinnings seems however relatively poor within the field. This paper intends to specifically address what design 'is' and how it is related to HCI. First, three candidate accounts from design theory of what design 'is' are introduced; the conservative, the romantic, and the pragmatic. By examining the role of sketching in design, it is found that the designer becomes involved in a necessary dialogue, from which the design problem and its solution are worked out simultaneously as a closely coupled pair. In conclusion, it is proposed that we need to acknowledge, first, the role of design in HCI conduct, and second, the difference between the knowledge-generating Design-oriented Research and the artifact-generating conduct of Research-oriented Design.

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We argue that HCI has emerged as a design-oriented field of research, directed at large towards innovation, design, and construction of new kinds of information and interaction technology. But the understanding of such an attitude to research in terms of philosophical, theoretical, and methodological underpinnings seems however relatively poor within the field.

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"This is the first book to provide a single resource through which a range of commonly used research methods in HCI are introduced."

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"Designing the User Interface provides a comprehensive, authoritative, and up-to-date introduction to the dynamic field of human-computer interaction (HCI) and user experience (UX) design."

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"Designing the User Interface provides a comprehensive, authoritative, and up-to-date introduction to the dynamic field of human-computer interaction (HCI) and user experience (UX) design."

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We argue that HCI has emerged as a design-oriented field of research, directed at large towards innovation, design, and construction of new kinds of information and interaction technology. But the understanding of such an attitude to research in terms of philosophical, theoretical, and methodological underpinnings seems however relatively poor within the field. This paper intends to specifically address what design 'is' and how it is related to HCI. First, three candidate accounts from design theory of what design 'is' are introduced; the conservative, the romantic, and the pragmatic. By examining the role of sketching in design, it is found that the designer becomes involved in a necessary dialogue, from which the design problem and its solution are worked out simultaneously as a closely coupled pair. In conclusion, it is proposed that we need to acknowledge, first, the role of design in HCI conduct, and second, the difference between the knowledge-generating Design-oriented Research and the artifact-generating conduct of Research-oriented Design.

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We argue that HCI has emerged as a design-oriented field of research, directed at large towards innovation, design, and construction of new kinds of information and interaction technology. But the understanding of such an attitude to research in terms of philosophical, theoretical, and methodological underpinnings seems however relatively poor within the field.

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VR headsets can be worn during workouts in order to workout in a completely different environment!

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VR headsets can be worn during workouts in order to workout in a completely different environment!

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VR gaming is such a high-octane fat burning, muscle-flexing exercise that fit gamers like Dusty Fohs lost 20 pounds and Oldboy67 shed 12 pounds in as little as 2 months! Virtual reality can gamify your exercise routine and it doesn't have an age cap or fitness level entry requirement. You, yes you, can jump right in!

If you want to see results in how your clothes fit, building endurance and muscle, or are on a journey to shed your winter hibernation bod, you must add these 15 VR fitness games to your workout regimen.

Keep a towel and water bottle nearby! And wear a smartwatch to track your heart rate and workout data!

is an Oculus Rift , HTC Vive, and Windows Mixed Reality game. It has an Oculus comfort rating of "Intense" and has earned 3 VR Fitness Insider - VR Fitness Awards !

2. Beat Saber

Beat Saber is a rhythm-based cube slicing and obstacle weaving VR game that's going to set your fitness tracker on fire. Players match their neon red and blue sabers to the corresponding cubes as they are moving down the illuminated platform. They then slice towards the direction of the arrow. There are 11 original songs and beat maps with more on the way for PS VR and also PC. PC Players online have modded popular songs and beat maps into the game for a custom workout.

Beat Saber is an Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Windows Mixed Reality, and PS VR game. It has a fitness rating comparable to Tennis by VR Institute of Health and Exercise!

3. Knockout League

Knockout League is an active VR boxing title that will have you punching your way towards a serious sweat session. You'll be fighting 9 opponents, earning Golden Gloves, and will get a cardio and conditioning workout at the same time. Playing Grudge Match, Reflex Alley, Focus Mitt Training, and Speed Bag will give you hours of full-body exercise. Utilize room-scale and move around with your opponent as you punch and weave to fire up the fat burn!

Knockout League is available for HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Windows Mixed Reality, and PlayStation VR. It has a VR Institute of Health and Exercise rating that's comparable to rowing.

4. The Thrill of the Fight

The Thrill of the Fight is one of the VR boxing simulation games that Tim Donahey played during his 50 Day VR Fitness Challenge . 20 minutes in this punch em' out game pushed his upper body to its limits while keeping the gloves up and turning to block noticeably worked his obliques and abs. It's rated by the VR Institute of Health and Exercise as being equal to sprinting.

5. Sprint Vector

Sprint Vector is a game for the Oculus Rift , HTC Vive, and PlayStation VR , and took home a VR Fitness Award for Best VR Arm Workout.

is an HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, and PlayStation VR game that's earned a VR Fitness Award for Best VR Competitive Fitness Game.

7. Sword Master VR

8. Superhot VR

Superhot VR is an Oculus Rift , HTC Vive, and PlayStation VR game that took home a VR Fitness Award for Best VR Shooting Fitness Game.

9. Audioshield

Audioshield is a high-energy and music-driven (add your own!) VR game that will dial up a player's fat burn up to 11. Players punch, block, and coordinate their colored controllers to the beat orbs flying towards them at varying speeds, combos, and locations. Defending yourself from the orbs is an effective upper body exercise while holding a squat or lunge as you hit can amp up the difficulty on your lower half. Virtual Reality Institute of Health and Exercise rates Audioshield as being equal to working out on a rowing machine or cycling (with )!

10. Holopoint

is a first-person, bow and arrow shooter, where players will be slinging arrows at tough blue holographic samurais, demons, and targets that shoot back. Players compare the gameplay to training in the Hunger Games with dominant upper body use and lower body anchoring. Playing Holopoint with one dominant arm is going to make for an uneven workout, so this is a good addition to an exercise lineup, rather than the main event. Virtual Reality Institute of Health and Exercise rates this game with an intensity level that rivals swimming laps.

11. Hot Squat

12. The Fastest Fist

13. Soundboxing
Did you add any of these VR fitness games to your workout? Which ones did you like the best/least? Did we miss any VR fitness games? Let us know in the comments!
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VR gaming is such a high-octane fat burning, muscle-flexing exercise that fit gamers like Dusty Fohs lost 20 pounds and Oldboy67 shed 12 pounds in as little as 2 months! Virtual reality can gamify your exercise routine and it doesn't have an age cap or fitness level entry requirement.

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Voice-activated speakers were a popular gift this holiday season. And that means in the coming year, people will not only be learning how to use these devices, they'll be weaving them into their daily lives and routines. We wanted to explore how this emerging technology is shaping consumer behaviors, so we conducted research with people who own a voice-activated speaker. Here are five things we found.

It makes life easier

Voice-activated speaker owners told us that talking to their virtual assistant-rather than having to type-helps them get things done quickly and efficiently. And that means more multitasking. Here are the top reasons people turn to their voice-activated speakers.

1. It allows them to more easily multitask.

2. It enables them to do things faster than other devices.

3. It empowers them to instantly get answers and information.

4. It makes their daily routine easier.

It's at the center of the home

People put voice-activated speakers at the center of their homes where everyone can access them. That means virtual assistants are always available for a quick answer.

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5 ways voice assistance is reshaping consumer behavior - Think with Google

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Voice-activated speakers were a popular gift this holiday season. And that means in the coming year, people will not only be learning how to use these devices, they'll be weaving them into their daily lives and routines. We wanted to explore how this emerging technology is shaping consumer behaviors, so we conducted research with people who own a voice-activated speaker.

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Voice-activated items such as the amazon echo allow us to interact with technology hands-free.

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Voice-activated items such as the amazon echo allow us to interact with technology hands-free.

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Live video chat with family or friends anywhere in the world is made possible using devices such as this echo show:

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Live video chat with family or friends anywhere in the world is made possible using devices such as this echo show:

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Real Life stories of people reporting their lives being saved by their smart watches

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Real Life stories of people reporting their lives being saved by their smart watches

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A doctor who lives in California says his Apple Watch helped him identify a heart condition that led to a life-saving bypass operation.

The doctor in question is Dr. Donald W Milne, an anaesthesiologist who works at the Antelope Valley Hospital in Lancaster, California.

He wrote to 9to5mac and Apple CEO Tim Cook, to explain the story of how an Apple Watch effectively saved his life.

Milne was working out on an elliptical trainer and noticed unusual shortness of breath, and then saw an ST depression in the Watch's Echocardiogram app's reading. This is an abnormal heart pattern, and the kind of thing an echocardiogram sensor can catch, but a normal LED-based optical heart rate monitor can't.

"I have the first generation of the Apple Watch to be able to do heart monitoring. I know that the primary intended use is to monitor for atrial fibrillation. As a 66 year old anesthesiologist I use my watch for many occasions," said Milne. "I had no history of any heart disease prior to this incident."

Apple added an electrical heart rate sensor to the Watch in its Series 4 hardware, released in 2018.

"An appointment with my primary care physician obtained a resting ECG in her office that was normal. However upon showing the tracing with the ischemia she agreed and referred me to a cardiologist at John Muir Concord hospital," says Milne.

"He agreed as well with the assessment and upon having an angiogram yesterday the finding of critical diffuse coronary artery disease was found and I am now scheduled for a 5 vessel bypass and aortic valve replacement on July 13 2020."

You might not have the same level of ECG reading insight insight as Dr. Milne, but it proves there's more to the Apple Watch's hardware than just monitoring your heart rate during a run or gym exercise.

Apple's ECG app's primary health function is to check for signs of atrial fibrillation, which results in an abnormal or rapid heart rate and increases risk of stroke and other heart-related problems.

The Apple Watch has a single-lead ECG sensor, which measures the electric signal at one point on the body, by your wrist.

A traditional 12-lead ECG uses 10 electrode pads places across the body for a more accurate and detailed reading, but a study published in the Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal in 2019 suggests a modern single-lead device is accurate enough to reliably pick up atrial fibrillation.

Other wearbles with echocardiogram hardware include the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 and Withings Move ECG. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 is also expected to have an ECG heart rate sensor.

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A doctor who lives in California says his Apple Watch helped him identify a heart condition that led to a life-saving bypass operation. The doctor in question is Dr. Donald W Milne, an anaesthesiologist who works at the Antelope Valley Hospital in Lancaster, California.