Interesting & practical innovations in gadgets

Bold new features that device makers keep coming up with to differentiate from the old & existing -

* Modular smartphone add-ons that bring transformative features - Moto Mods snap onto any Moto Z phone, transforming it into a device that does things other phones can't like turning it into a projector and photo printer

* Gesture control music, camera, calls with smart band - Fastrack Reflex Wav smart band goes beyond being activity tracker

* Bluetooth enabled stylus as remote for multiple functions - Samsung's S Pen harnesses the power of Bluetooth technology, acting as a remote for Galaxy Note9. Snap photos, change slides, and pause YouTube videos with a press of the button — or set your own custom controls

* EKG/ECG - Heart-rate tracking has always been a big part of the Apple Watch and fitness trackers in general. But until now, it's mainly been used for activity tracking and calorie counting. With the update to Watch OS 5.1.2, heart rate will play a more important role on the Apple Watch as we get access to the two new FDA-cleared features - abnormal heart rhythm alert for all Apple Watches and an electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) exclusive to the Apple Watch Series 4. Both of which could help warn of potentially life threatening heart conditions - CNET

to be continued....

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