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Florida-based Sharewear medical bracelets use NFC technology without apps


Florida-based Sharewear medical bracelets use NFC technology without apps

How can a fully digitized medical alert bracelet work without a phone application or monthly subscription fee? A Port Orange resident and entrepreneur has found the answer. Amanda Anderson founded her startup Sharewear in April. Its main products are medical alert bands and bracelets designed to help vulnerable populations in the community, such as the […]

Local business owner devastated after stolen food truck found empty


Local business owner devastated after stolen food truck found empty

SAN ANTONIO – A local business is in trouble after thousands of dollars worth of equipment was found in its stolen food truck. Early Tuesday morning, the manager of Cheesy Janes arrived at the location on the corner of Broadway and East Hilderbrand to find that the food truck was not there. After confirming that […]

Anova will charge customers to use its sous vide app because everything has to be a subscription


Anova will charge customers to use its sous vide app because everything has to be a subscription

Anova charges a monthly or annual fee to use the “smart” features of its well-regarded. The subscription cost begins August 21 and applies to the proprietary app that controls the wireless functionality. In other words, you can’t control the device remotely without paying for it. The subscription price isn’t exactly exorbitant at $2 a month […]

Has bicycle innovation come to a standstill?


Has bicycle innovation come to a standstill?

In this episode of Ride a bike‘s Bike Shop, Deputy Editor Tara Seplavy and Test Editor Dan Chabanov dive into Specialized’s new Crux DSW aluminum gravel bike. Then we discuss groundbreaking bikes and whether they still exist. And we finish with a question about degreasers – do you need to use a bike-specific one or […]

Fairway woods with high loft have their place, but don’t I need a 3-wood for the tee shot? | Golf equipment: clubs, balls, bags


Fairway woods with high loft have their place, but don’t I need a 3-wood for the tee shot? | Golf equipment: clubs, balls, bags

Ask: I see you’ve touted the benefits of higher lofted fairway woods, but I often prefer to hit my 3 wood off the tee. What do you think people like me should do? Answer: To be clear, some people can absolutely beat a 3-wood, so we’re by no means saying no one should use them. […]

Walmart uses AI camera technology to detect cash register thefts in 1,000 stores


Walmart uses AI camera technology to detect cash register thefts in 1,000 stores

Walmart’s early use of AI in its stores is not just for convenience. The retailer has confirmed Business Insider that it uses camera-based computer vision technology to prevent theft and losses at its checkouts (including self-checkouts) in over 1,000 stores. Simply called “Missed Scan Detection,” the program alerts staff when an item passes a scanner […]

The work of the UGA glassblower contributes to further scientific research


The work of the UGA glassblower contributes to further scientific research

Leigh Hataway | University of Georgia It all started with glass beads. These unassuming but pretty craft store staples serve as the basis for many homemade necklaces. Annalee Pickett loved the small, round pieces of glass and made all sorts of jewelry for her family and friends. When Pickett’s high school art club teacher received […]