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Smart Cycling Helmet to monitor your Heart beat

LifeBeam has created the first SMART cycling helmet which has an intergraded heart rate sensor, allowing real time, accurate, hassle-free heart-rate monitoring without using a chest sharp. We now have the heart rate monitor straps though uncomfortable to wear because they chaff and irritate the skin.

The SMART cycling helmet platform is a lightweight and incorporates a microprocessor integrated with LifeBEAM’s advanced unique sensor & algorithm, originally developed for the Air Force fighter pilots & astronauts. The technology itself is a state-of-the-art optical physiological sensor, accelerometer and full wireless communication capabilities.

The SMART cycling helmet provides highly accurate, real time measurements of heart rate under normal as well as extreme physiological conditions. In addition the information gathered by the SMART cycling helmet will appear in real time on your sport watch, mobile phone or cycling computer via ANT+ or Bluetooth 4.0. The Smart cycling helmet arrive ready-to-use with no assembly required and the system specifications are:

ü Lazer Sport GENESIS helmet integrated with LifeBEAM sensing technology ü LifeBEAM’s physiological sensor & processing unit: ü Integrated 3-axis accelerometer ü Bluetooth 4.0 or ANT+ Wireless Communication capabilities ü Rechargeable Lithium battery – at least 15 hours of continuous usage ü Weight: 50 grams (0.132 lbs.) Also with the sensor & technology integrated into the SMART platform will allow future implementation of additional sensing, sound & display features.

With just 49 days left for them to meet their target of $50,000 {£33,514.30} go over to Indiegogo to contribute for some amazing deals still left like $195 {£130.70} Gift Package that will have a personal inscription of your chose in the helmet to give to a friend or keep for yourself.

SMART cycling helmet to monitor your Heart beat

Kaboo Tablet Bag’s

In today’s world a woman’s best friends are her gadgets from smartphones to tablets. Electronic devices are getting really popular among working women and tech-savvy moms that spend around £33 billion a year on electronic gadgets. So how do you carry around these gadgets like the smartphones, Tablets and E-Readers? I guess maybe in a brief case or pouch or even your hand bag/purse/bag where it runs the risk of getting broken, damaged and scratched.

Most women carry bags designed for cosmetics and toiletries without considering their expensive gadgets which can be easily damage if not properly protected. Think about how bad you will feel when your device gets damaged. If your worried about how to protected your gadgets when on the move, think no more because a new fashion bag is available designed with gadgets in mind.

Introducing the Kaboo ™ (kah-boo) Tech Bags designed with protective pouch inside and trendy bells and buckles outside. This is a utility bag that offers stylish, device-friendly purses for today’s tech-friendly females. In Addition the bags have convenient storage for all your mobile devices such as you Samsung Galaxy Smartphone, Nook E-Reader, Apple iPad, Olympia camera and Maybelline Lip Gloss.

The Kaboo bag features a shock-absorbent tech Pouch that cradles tailored to protect your potable electronic device. Jeff Durham, President and CEO of Kaboo says “Each feature-rich bag or case is crafted to give you peace of mind, knowing that your technology is well-protected,” then he adds “For women that are passionate about style and design, these bags are a welcome splash of colour amidst a sea of conservative storage solutions.”

It’s has a funky, stylish, fun and chevron pattern design; it also has lots of pockets to put things in like you’re lip gloss, phone, iPod and camera. There are also pockets outside as well for more space.

The bags comes in different style for different needs such as THE TINA design for work bag ,The Jenna for the students, THE RILEY for busy moms, THE ROXIE to bring on a good night out, The Charlotte for a beach holiday and The Olivia for everyone else. So if you love your gadgets as a woman, I guess its time to get a new bag.