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Take Notes in Your Own Words: Guide

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Taking notes in your own words is a crucial skill. You can convey concepts more clearly than the original text, cut the unnecessary details, and foster comprehension. It directly impacts your success.

Like any other skill, note-taking can be learned – or improved using techniques like AI-powered dictation.

The Science & Art of Note-Taking

 

Before you attempt to take notes based on certain information, make sure you understand it. Read or listen attentively, making connections and asking questions to clarify any uncertainties.

 

Next, identify the main ideas and key details. If you have a good grasp of the material, this should not be too difficult.

 

Small amounts of information are easier to condense. Sometimes all you need is a sentence or two describing your task.

 

Large amounts of information like textbooks or long, drawn-out office meetings require more effort.

How to Take Notes in Your Own Words

 

Start with the general concepts, or the big picture. Break it down into smaller, digestible parts. Condense, generalize, think in bullet points.

 

There is no way to do the above without adding your own perspective to the mix. This is the main principle of taking notes in your own words. You present information in the way that benefits you: making it easy for you to use later on.

 

Organize notes in a way that makes sense to you. Use tags, topics, and/or keywords to structure your information.

 

Since each person has a unique way of processing information, you can tailor any material to your perception style. This will make the text more memorable for you.

 

Additionally, you can infuse your notes with personal reflections and insights. Connect the material to your experiences and understanding.

Voice-to-Text Notes For Inspiration

 

Dictation is one of the most efficient ways to create good notes. That way, there is no screen or paper to act as a block.

 

In this day and age, you no longer need a secretary to write down your musings. A speech-to-text app or device does just as well.

 

More often than not writing or typing creates an unnecessary buffer between mind and expression. It makes you overthink the sentence structure, delete and edit at a whim, and generally lose focus.

 

When taking a voice note, you can imagine retelling the information you need recorded to an interested person.

 

The rule of thumb is to forget about editing until you’re done recording.

 

After that, it’s useful to go back to your notes to review and (optionally) polish them. According to multiple studies, reviewing improves recall and retention.

 

To sum up, taking effective notes goes beyond mere transcription; it’s about internalizing information and expressing it in a way that resonates with your understanding.

 

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Wearables For Doctors: Evolving Healthcare

Wearables for doctors. Healthcare.

There has been a trend for wearables among doctors, and some wearable devices cater to doctors specifically.



The reason for this is rather obvious. Wearables are good for many things, and recording is one of them. Vitals or patient logs, you can record anything.



Wearable Tech in Healthcare: How It All Started

Wearables were initially popularized by fitness trackers and smartwatches. As the technology improved, it became more and more reliable. Eventually it found a significant place in the medical field. From ECG to breathing monitors, wearable devices have the potential to enhance patient care, streamline clinical workflows, and improve overall healthcare outcomes.



Writing on the Run

Voice-to-text conversion is a life saver (sometimes literally) for anyone working in the medical field. For one, it helps to navigate the bureaucracy. More importantly, it can be used to log patient data and streamline the workflow. Reliable speech-to-text and note taking tools provide accurate and time-saving documentation. A wearable like Senstone Scripter allows to do that with a press of a button, and AI enables it to ‘understand’ medical terminology.



Monitoring Vital Signs in Real Time

One of the most critical applications of wearable devices in healthcare is the real-time monitoring of vital signs. Devices like smartwatches, biosensors, and even smart clothing can continuously track a patient’s heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, and more. This data is invaluable for doctors as it provides a realistic view of a patient’s health over an extended period. Wearables can enable early detection of abnormalities and timely intervention.



Remote Patient Monitoring

Wearable devices empower doctors to remotely monitor patients, reducing the need for frequent in-person visits. Patients with chronic conditions (especially cardiac issues), post-surgery recovery, or those at risk of certain health issues can benefit immensely from continuous monitoring. This not only improves patient comfort but also allows healthcare providers to intervene right away in case of any concerning changes.



Enhanced Diagnostics and Decision-Making

Wearable devices can collect an extensive range of health data, which can be analysed to aid doctors in making more accurate diagnoses and decisions. Machine learning algorithms can process this data to identify patterns and trends, helping doctors detect diseases at an earlier stage and personalize treatment plans. Moreover, these devices can assist in tracking the effectiveness of treatments over time.



Augmented Reality

Surgeons are also benefiting from wearable technology. Augmented reality (AR) glasses can overlay critical information (such as patient data and 3D imaging) onto a surgeon’s field of view during procedures. This enhances precision, reduces the risk of complications, and allows for minimally invasive surgeries.



Enhanced Medical Education and Training

Wearable devices are not just for experienced doctors; they are also invaluable tools for medical students and trainees. By offering hands-on, real-time experiences and access to a wealth of medical information, these devices are helping the next generation of healthcare professionals learn and practice more effectively.



Conclusion

Wearable devices for doctors are revolutionizing the healthcare industry by providing real-time health data, allowing to record data more efficiently, enabling remote patient monitoring, improving diagnostics, and enhancing surgical precision. As technology continues to advance, we can expect wearable devices to become even more integrated into the healthcare system, ultimately leading to better patient care, reduced healthcare costs, and improved health outcomes.

As wearable technology continues to evolve, healthcare professionals and organizations embrace these innovations to stay at the forefront of patient care and medical advancements. The future of healthcare is wearable, and it’s an exciting journey filled with opportunities to improve the lives of patients and the practice of medicine itself.

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Household Robots Will Save You From Chores by 2050

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The future is full of household robots. If you think this is a sensationalist claim (“yeah, sure; moon colonies by 2030, right?”), think again. Nothing can stand in the way of human laziness– I mean efficiency.

The Domestic Robot Market Is Growing

Regular housekeeping items slowly evolve into futuristic household bots. The trend is pretty obvious. Roomba is a great example: it’s replacing old school vacuum cleaners as we speak. Recorders are being replaced by button-sized wearables that transform voice into text. Alexa and Siri handle order us food and handle calls.

The internet of things can connect all of these into one universal helper. Smart homes are a step in the right direction.

And look where we’re headed: the household robots market has grown by ~30% since 2019. It’s projected to triple by 2030.

Everybody Wants to Automate Their Chores

Okay, you’re saying, household robots are going to be popular in the future. But what if this is just a fad? What if the trend dies?

Short answer: no.

There are several reasons why household robots are what the customer needs. All of these reasons are very good. They are rooted in human nature and therefore unlikely to ever become irrelevant.

  • Domestic robots save the time spent cleaning, vacuuming, or mowing the lawn.
  • They can assist elderly people, allowing for 24/7 health monitoring and emotional support.
  • Robots don’t get paid. Human workers require a wage.
  • AI-powered devices can work while you’re away.

In other words, a domestic robot can save your money and your marriage.

So… How Long Until Household Bots Become Common?

With the recent advances in AI and mechatronics, the concept of futuristic household robots has never been closer to reality.

We already have food delivery robots zipping around big cities like London or Santa Monica.

AI chat bots entertain us with jokes, heartfelt conversations, and trivia.

We can use a phone to control our house.

Voice user interface is available for more and more devices, including cars.

All of the above illustrates some promising trends:

  • cheaper, mass-market robotic devices
  • robots are getting better at moving autonomously & navigating the world
  • organic, fast communication with AI-powered devices

And while androids are not likely to enter the market before at least 2050, by then most homes will own at least one domestic robot. At least that’s what most researchers and futurists agree on.

Conclusion

Some domestic helper bots are already available to everyone, although their functions are limited. As technology advances, we see better and cheaper robots used by companies and individuals alike. Based on market predictions, home robots will become common in the following decades.

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Wearable Technology Trends: From Pet AI to Smart Clothes

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Wearable technology trends have evolved significantly over the past few years. As wearables transcended their initial role as a fitness tracker, they now see more and more (unexpected) applications. These days, wearable tech is used for productivity, healthcare, fashion, security, gaming, learning, and even in the military.



Wearable Technology Trend #1: Productivity



Efficiency is the immortal classic of wearable technology trends. Everybody’s chasing it, and for a good reason. A couple of wearables can save you (or your company) massive amounts of time and money.



A wearable recorder like Senstone Scripter can record audio, perform voice-to-text conversion, and use AI to organize notes. Wearable assistants provide hands-free access to information and enable control of smart appliances.As a manager, you can pool the data tracked by wearables to assess your team’s progress.



(And since new productivity tech pops up like mushrooms after a rain, you can count on another trail blazer entering the market next Tuesday. God bless AI.)



Predictable Is Good: Health and Wellness



Wearable devices have moved far beyond basic step counting. Modern wearables can monitor heart rates, sleep patterns, stress levels, and even detect irregular heart rhythms and breathing patterns. With an increased emphasis on preventive healthcare, wearables with advanced sensors empower users to take control of their well-being. And since smart prosthetics technically do count as wearable tech, we’re doing a stellar job at improving those, too.



As for the health provider side, doctors, nurses, and paramedics can use wearables to log patient data. It’s faster than regular typing, and voice-to-text technology enables hands-free note taking.



Smartwatches Gone Smarter



Smartwatches have come a long way. Now they serve as miniature personal assistants, allowing users to check messages, make calls, and access a wide range of apps (and they tell the time!). A cheap wrist band has become an invaluable fitness companion, tracking workouts and helping navigate the city. Some models even offer medical-grade features like ECG monitoring and blood oxygen level tracking.



Whether you’re analyzing running form, measuring golf swings, or tracking your swimming performance, wearables can help you reach your fitness goals efficiently – and in style. Speaking of…



Wearable Is Fashionable



Fashion wearables are bridging the gap between style and functionality. Gone are the days of clunky, chunky, unattractive devices. Modern wearables include jewellery, smart clothes, designer smartwatches, futuristic wearable AI assistants, and even smart rings. They seamlessly integrate into your wardrobe, offering both utility and aesthetics. (We have dedicated a whole article to wearable art, check it out.)



Augmented Reality (AR)



Did you know F-35 pilots use an AR headset (aptly named “The Eye of God”) to see right through the plane? And it’s been old news for years.



As of now, AR is poised to revolutionize the way we interact with the digital world. By overlaying digital information onto physical surroundings, AR opens up a world of possibilities for everyone. From enhancing gaming experiences to providing real-time translation (hello, Google Lens!), AR has applications across various industries. The US army has been testing AR glasses for land warfare. Marketing agencies use AR to lure in customers. Trying on new clothes or testing hair styles in AR is becoming the new normal.



What About Wearable Payments?



Wearable payment solutions could transform how we conduct transactions. Smartwatches and fitness trackers equipped with near-field communication (NFC) technology allow buyers to make secure payments with a simple tap. Forget about physical wallets.



Conclusion



The wearable technology landscape is continually evolving. As tech continues to advance, we can expect wearables to become even more intuitive, versatile, and integrated into our daily routines. Whether you’re a CEO, a fitness enthusiast, an army officer, a fashionista, a retiree, or simply someone looking to make their life easier, wearable technology trends are changing to suit your needs.



Stay tuned for an amazing future as wearables continue to shape the way we live, rest, work, and play.

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Wearable Recording Device: Soon at Your Office

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When you hear “wearable recording device”, you probably imagine a hidden camera straight out of a spy movie. This is about to change. More and more companies adopt wearable tech to record meetings and streamline note-taking.

 

Wearable Recorders & Voice Typing

 

A wearable recording device that uses AI to capture notes is the type of wearables that we are about to see enter the office.

 

Voice technology has evolved to the point where ignoring it would be inefficient. You do not use a 1930s typewriter when there is a perfectly good laptop right in front of you. This applies to manual typing and wearable voice recorders.

Why It’s a Good Idea

 

Incorporating a wearable into the office routine is a big step. It requires planning and adaptation. And yet, it is worth the hassle in the end. Why?

 

First of all, a wearable recording device works to help the user. Actively so. It manages files, corrects grammar and spelling, adds automatic keywords and titles, even creates reminders. This saves time and money.

 

Second, wearable recorders are built to keep you focused on the task. They do not distract you and never send notifications. Senstone Scripter is a good example of this design philosophy: it has only one button and no screen at all.

 

Third, wearables recorders boost productivity. You can instantly share recordings or transcripts with other employees. When there’s a business meeting, you can actually sit and listen – and emerge with every fine detail recorded.

 

Finally, wearables give you the advantage of correct posture and normal sight. That is something that inevitably suffers from the office setting, and wearable provide additional relief (but, sadly, cannot replace a good chair).

 

What to Expect From a Wearable Recorder

 

If you’re new to the world of wearable recording devices, you might not be aware of what counts as basic features. Apart from the obvious “it can record and transcribe audio”, your wearable recorder is expected to offer the following:

 

  • support for multiple languages

  • ability to work offline

  • correct and accurate transcription (the technology is there)

  • maximum recording length of at least 1 hour

  • automatic formatting

  • sharing & export options

  • encryption

Personal Tool – Or Fit For a Team?

 

You can use a wearable recording device alone. Voice assistants like Scripter do a great job at being your personal AI secretary. But they can also be used by a team.

 

For instance, outfitting managers with a wearable voice recorder allows them to keep real-time logs and pool those logs together. Tracking performance becomes an easy task.

 

Everything depends on the company and how it operates. Sometimes it makes sense to only use wearables for a certain unit. Sometimes quantity produces quality.

 

Do You Want to Learn More?

 

Visit our homepage and blog to familiarize yourself with wearable recorders. If you are thinking about integrating wearables into your work place, you can email us at team@senstone.io. We’ve been making productivity wearables for years, and this is something we can always help you with.

 

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‘Scarily Good’: The Voice Technology Revolution

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Voice technology got impressive when we weren’t looking. Seemingly out of nowhere, cutting-edge solutions pop up one by one, and they actually work.

 

This generates a lot of discussion, which inevitably lags behind the reality: people can’t not use something this good. While tech experts argue about the ramifications of AI, the internet has a field day exploiting AI-powered voice technology.

 

And you know what? I think everyone should try it.

 

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1. Voice Typing & Transcription.

The voice transcription technology used to be hilariously bad. You had to speak in a refined TV accent, and even then you’d get gems like “cat atrophy” (catastrophe), “success exam” (6:06 AM), and “cake asked me to” (tracheostomy tube).

 

Today voice typing is at 99% accuracy. You can even buy wearables allowing you to voice type without a phone. These apps and devices support multiple languages. They ‘understand’ accents and compile your notes into neat, formatted text files. You can also browse the internet using nothing but your voice; and this used to be sci-fi.

 

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2. Voice Cloning.

One of the most controversial and flashy services enabled by the progress of voice technology is voice cloning. It’s exactly what is says on the tin: AI can copy any voice. A 30 seconds worth of audio is enough for it to pick up your speech patterns.

 

While many netizens immediately think about identity theft and scamming, imagine all the creative content that can be made using voice cloning. The audio books, the movies, the video games.

 

Voice cloning can potentially help disabled people express themselves more clearly, or even regain speech. It can assist paralysed patients, those with vocal cord issues, and other diseases.

 

Examples:

  • ElevenLabs: cutting edge voice cloning gone publicly available

3. Voice Recognition.

Voice recognition technology keeps making big steps ahead, all thanks to advancements in machine learning and NLP (natural language processing). Major tech companies like Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Apple, and IBM made a lot of progress in improving their voice recognition systems. The field is tense with competition, and for good reasons.

 

Uses for voice recognition include gadgets adjusting to your emotions, personalizing smart homes, and boosting your security with additional voice checks.

 

Examples:

  • Deepgram: commercial voice recognition & speech-to-text API

  • Beey: online voice recognition service

4. Smart Assistants & Voice Technology.

Combine the best voice technology has to offer into one and get smart assistants. As they keep getting better, expect your Alexa to be able to mimic voices, read your mood, and book appointments for you.

 

The disadvantage of such assistants is that they need a constant online connection to access all of their functions.

 

Examples:

  • Siri: app, virtual assistant by Apple

  • Alexa: physical device, made by Amazon

  • Cortana: the Microsoft virtual assistant for Windows

While some people might feel uneasy about the world changing so rapidly, ultimately the voice technology revolution is a good thing. The new tools are helpful and easy to use, and you can access them from the comfort of your home.

 

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No Going Back: Voice Input Is Set to Replace Typing

Voice technology is going to replace typing, and it’s going to happen soon. There is nothing we can do about it, but that’s a good thing.

Wait, what’s going on?

Physical keyboards (and that includes touchscreens) are about to suffer a mass extinction event by way of voice technology. It might not seem obvious, because most of the world lives in the eye of the storm. But if you look at the big picture, you start to notice the pattern.

  • Your grandma uses voice input, and so do all of her friends. She can’t type, but that doesn’t make her any less efficient. She mastered it seemingly overnight.
  • Your kids use voice input. They goad Alexa into helping them with home assignments. They make their favourite characters tell them stories, and employ black magic trickery to change how their voice sounds online.
  • More and more apps get voice-adjacent features, especially speech-to-text.
  • Said speech-to-text is nearing 100% accuracy. (We’d know, we have developed a device relying on that exact fact.)
  • Voice tech revenues.

What about those cases when using a keyboard is the only option, you ask. Like when you text your friend on the bus, quietly. Or type a report in your cubicle surrounded by identical cubicles where other reports are being typed out. What about users with a speech impairment? Strong accent? Sore throat?

 

Yeah, no.

The world secretly hates their keyboards.

 

Voice is going to replace typing. Brain chips are going to replace typing. The process has begun. Typing is going to be replaced for the very same reason why you no longer use candles for illumination. Several inventions combine, creating the suitable zeitgeist. Faster information processing is calling for faster input.

 

Typing was always a temporary crutch.

 

Entering commands letter by letter seems barbaric when you know just how fast your laptop really is.

 

It seems even more barbaric when you eventually develop carpal tunnel syndrome and scoliosis from communicating with the machine in slow-mo.

 

Now that we have better ways to talk to computers, typing is going to fade into obscurity. I like to think the invention of the computer mouse landed the first blow and broke the keyboard-centric paradigm.

Even writing by hand is better than typing.

 

I mean, it’s objectively faster and you can write on anything. Writing is closer to voice input than typing is. Think about that.

 

When?

The keyboard is going to be on its last legs by the 2030s. Most people are going to be using the combination of voice technology and predictive typing (bastardised, simplified keyboard layout). When the brain-computer interface devices become affordable and mainstream, the keyboard will disappear.

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Top 5 Unexpected Benefits of Wearable Technology

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While wearables offer many benefits we’re familiar with, like helping us stay in shape, they have some underrated, surprising advantages. Even the devices you already know and love can impact your life positively in more ways than you expect.

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Benefit #1. Improved mental health.

The overabundance of technology is often cited as a source of stress, but many wearables benefit a user by reducing their stress levels.

 

For example, wearables can help alleviate anxiety. A device like Senstone Scripter minimizes your time online without sacrificing productivity, so you can take a break from the notifications and still get things done.

 

Fitness bracelets calm you down just by providing real-time statistics on your vitals, which makes you feel in control. In the long run, they help you make better lifestyle decisions, which again impacts mental well-being.

Breathing patterns is another thing wearable tech can track and notify you about. This can be used for breathing exercise and stress monitoring.

Benefit #2. Better posture.

 

Counting steps is one thing, but did you know wearables can correct your posture? This particular market is a diverse niche that offers many good options: from a gadget that vibrates when you start slouching to posture trackers that send detailed statistics to your phone. Whatever you choose, your back is going to thank you.


Benefit #3. Enhanced learning.

Wearable technology is a boon to educators because it gives them more options. VR and AR are especially useful in the classroom. They allow for truly interactive lessons, which gives students a better grasp on scientific concepts.

Voice-to-text wearables are another helpful innovation, and we have covered them in more detail here.

Benefit #4. Healthier relationships.

 

Another benefit of wearable technology that might surprise you is this: it can help you maintain a healthy relationship.

Again, this might seem counterintuitive to some people. We are used to computers and phones taking away from our family time, and a promise to solve this problem with more technology seems suspicious. And yet, wearables have succeeded.

Some of them make communication easier. Others are designed for couples, like the device that lets you feel your partner’s heartbeat in real time. “Friendship lamps” are a thing as well, a concept that is both incredibly neat and heart-warming.

 

And, of course, we have to mention virtual reality. With VR, you get to share a virtual space with another person. You can talk, explore the interactive environment, and play video games together. Physical distance doesn’t matter.

 

Benefit #5. Environmental awareness.

 

Wearables can help our planet in a number of creative ways, raising awareness on a personal level and actually making an impact. For instance, there is a cotton apron that captures carbon dioxide. There are also CO₂ tracker wristbands, and nothing makes climate change a more pressing issue than watching your carbon dioxide meter go haywire in the middle of the street.

 

To sum up, wearable technology is expanding. It’s gone beyond basic fitness bands. Now we can use its advantages, such as mobility, to solve problems in new, unconventional ways.

 

And you know what? Unconventional is our speciality. This article has been brought to you by Senstone. Check out this homepage to learn more about cutting edge wearables. Follow us on social media or contact us at team@senstone.io if you have any questions. Stay cool!

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How Do Wearables Connect to Your Smartphone?

Have you ever wondered how wearables connect to your smartphone? How do they “know” to send data to your phone specifically? What type of connection do they use? How does it work? Read on, and we’ll do our best to answer these questions.

 

Why Do Wearables Connect to Other Devices?

 

Before we get into how wearables connect to smartphones, let’s establish why they need to connect to your phone at all.

Unlike your laptop, most wearables are highly specialized. That means they were designed to perform only a certain amount of functions. For example, Senstone is a wearable voice-to-text recorder. Its functions are: 1) record audio on demand, 2) store the recordings, 3) make sure audio is transferred to the cloud storage and processed by artificial intelligence. As you can see, step 3 relegates the data to a more generalist and powerful machine.

 

This “division of labor” is what makes wearables so efficient. They connect to other devices and access their computing power. The ability to connect is a core feature, and wearables rely on it a lot.

  • Notifications are sent and received.
  • Commands allow you to control other devices.
  • Data is collected for storage and analysis. This is how you get your activity stats in real time.
  • More functions, such as AI spell checking, can be accessed by sending the data for processing to another computer.

In short, wearables really do need to connect to other devices. And your phone is perfect for the job!

Wearables & Wireless Connection(s)

 

We’ve come closer to answering the original question: how do wearables connect to smartphones? The reason why people ask this a lot is because they cannot see a visible proof of connection, i. e. wires.

 

Wireless technology shaped wearables as we know them. There would be no wireless headphones without a way for them to receive the music they are supposed to play.

With the many types of wearables we have today, there are several different technologies used to connect a gadget to your phone.

  • Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and Bluetooth Classic. These two standards are the most common ways for your wearable to connect to your phone. Devices supporting Bluetooth connect using ultra-high frequency radio waves. You need to enable Bluetooth on  both devices and pair them so that they automatically exchange data when nearby. The BLE standard is cheaper and better suited for low-power gadgets, and this is why most Bluetooth wearables run BLE.
  • Wi-Fi. Some wearables can connect to your smartphone via the regular Wi-Fi. This allows for a greater range and faster data transfer speeds. To connect your wearable to your smartphone via Wi-Fi, you usually need to connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network and  then pair them.
  • Near Field Communication (NFC). NFC is a short-range technology that allows for contactless communication between two devices in very close proximity (4 cm or less). Some wearables have NFC capabilities, allowing you to pair them with your smartphone by simply holding the devices close together. Contactless payments is the usual reason for running NFC on a wearable.
  • ANT+. An ultra-low-power protocol. Unlike others on the list, ANT is meant for sports wearables.

Some wearables can use more than one protocol. The specific methods of connectivity will heavily depend on the make and model of wearable and smartphone, so you can always refer to the user manual for more information on how to connect your gadgets.


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Miniaturization of Technology & How It Affects You

Progress never stands still, and the miniaturization of technology is one of its most significant steps; like the Moon landing but less flashy. It has revolutionized the way we interact with the world, but a revolution can be hard to spot when you’re immersed in it.

 

In this article we will explore the ways miniaturization has changed our lives for the better.

 

What is the Miniaturization of Technology?

 

Miniaturization of technology could also be called “shrinking”. Devices shrink, that is, we successfully manufacture them to be smaller. Remember when the TV looked like a box and weighed like a small elephant?

 

 

TV sets evolved in several steps. They strived not only for image quality but also the miniaturization of the whole set.

 

  • 410 kg, or 903 lbs – weight of the first TV (try to mount that on a wall)
  • 40 kg, or 88 lbs – weight of an old 25” CRT TV
  • 5.3 kg, or 11.6 lbs – weight of a 32” QLED TV

And TV is not the sole example. Pretty much everything tech keeps getting reduced in size. Phones, personal computers, cameras, headphones, data storage devices, even cars.

 

Advances in electronics have made it possible to fit an enormous quantity of transistor nodes on a square nanometre of space. This means the actual working component can be minuscule and the body surrounding it can be scaled down and/or enhanced.

 

The Impact of Miniaturized Tech

 

Apart from the fact that the miniaturization of technology has enabled us to create new types of gadgets, it has also changed our perceptions and expectations. This effect is not very obvious, but its importance is often understated.

 

When faced with two gadgets of otherwise identical features, we are going to pick the smaller one.

 

 

No one would buy an old-school brick-like smartphone. As consumers, we steer the manufacturers with our money. We also recognise (sometimes subconsciously) the direction in which the world of technology is headed.

 

Is this a good thing?

 

Personally, I think it’s great, and I know many people would agree with this opinion. We have set the bar for portable, miniaturized tech, because it’s convenient. If you can take your whole archive of documents and fit it onto a tiny chip, there is no reason to deny yourself the efficiency. Once you get a taste of the freedom, you make it your standard.

 

But we also dream of something more. The era of wearables is beginning in earnest, with AI-powered wearable recorders and consumer-grade exoskeletons. Reduction in size combined with the increase in power seems to be one of those inspiring trends that you just hope keeps on keeping on.

 

This post has been brought to you by Senstone. As a company, we have been actively contributing to the miniaturization of technology for years. You can visit our homepage – or read another article about cutting-edge inventions and trends. Stay cool!