Tech for the mind, body & soul
The tech age might have a dark side but it can also make our lives easier, safer and more fun.
By now, you’ve probably watched or heard about The Social Dilemma on Netflix, which sees tech experts sound the alarm on the dangerous impact of social media.
But what about good tech, the tech that enhances the mind, cares for the body and fulfils the soul?
Read on for some of the ways tech works for us – and fall in love again with all its possibilities.
Hair for it
With the Dyson Airwrap™ Styler Complete the mundane task of blow-drying your hair is now a pleasure, not a chore. It comes with barrels to curl or wave your hair and brushes to smooth or volumise – and all without extreme heat. So you can thank Dyson’s team of aerodynamicists for your smooth and shiny hair – isn’t engineering a wonderful thing?
Clear the air
Dyson has created an air-quality backpack that monitors sources of air pollution in real-time. A Sydney mother tried out the backpack to identify the pollutants she and her family were exposed to. As a result, she adjusted her daily behaviours, including using a purifier when cooking, dusting and cleaning. Find out more about the study and its findings at Good online bit.ly/goodmagazinewellbeing
Healthy boundaries
It’s comforting to share virtual moments with our loved ones, no matter how socially distanced we are. The recent HMD Global ANZ Smartphone and Data Security Report found that physical distancing led us to increase our phone use, to keep in touch with family and friends and on top of the news. The report also revealed that the pandemic had us thinking about our work-life balance. Eighty-five per cent of New Zealanders are open to using separate work phones to keep their professional and home phone lives apart – maybe show this to your boss?!
It’s good to talk
My doctor shared with me the joys of the latest iOS update, which has given him the ability to freely communicate with non-English speaking patients using Apple’s Translate app. It’s a beautiful thing to connect with non-English speakers and break down language barriers.
Pandemic pivot
From wearable devices to life-saving machines, during the coronavirus pandemic, Fitbit leveraged its existing infrastructure and manufacturing capabilities to design an emergency ventilator. Fitbit is now supporting the current need for ventilators in the United States and for global aid organisations. We love that!
Track record
Are you waking up feeling like you haven’t had a proper sleep in decades? The new OPPO watch provides sleep monitoring to help you figure out what’s going on under the covers, and its sleek look allows you to do this in style. The watch also monitors your heart rate, helping you to identify daily triggers that cause a fast beat. Is it caffeine, a co-worker, or the cosmos that’s causing you palpitations?
Neighbourhood watch
Just like Mark Zuckerberg, we too are curious about what’s happening inside our homes. Here’s a solid security solution: D-Link ANZ has launched a Full HD Pan/Tilt Pro Wi-Fi Camera, which uses artificial intelligence to identify human motion for your peace of mind. Other features include remote viewing and a two-way audio service (so you can train your dog to woof back at you!).