Important Innovations Collection

  DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF                                                                                                  By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane COULD THIS BE YOUR FUTURE FLYING CAR?                                                          Source:  Lazzarini Design Studio Renowned Italian design studio Lazzarini has unveiled a stunning, Star Wars-like jet flying concept, the AirCar 4x4 Powered by Rolls Royce jet engines, it is designed to hit speeds up to 460 mph Some aviation experts are marveling at ...

Rolling Out with Select 2020 QLED TV Source:  Samsung Health Tracking App to Get in Shape Prolonged television watching has long been associated with being an out of shape couch potato.  That doesn't need to be the case anymore.  Samsung is now rolling out a new health tracking App on select 2020 QLED TVs that started selling in April. Health Data The Samsung Health App collects and syncs an individual's health data from their smartphone, smart watch, wearables and now their Samsung television.  The App stores the data on a dashboard to view their key health metrics.  It also provides access to free workout classes and mindfulness sessions. Personalized Health Goals Using the App, you can set a daily routine, with alerts that a workout class you like is about to start and your can set fitness goals and challenges.  The App is designed to facilitate a healthier lifestyle and includes a variety of classes like yoga, dance, pilates, strength train...

NordicTrack's VR Bike Source:  NordicTrack VR Cycling This exercise bike was just unveiled by NordicTrack at the Consumer Electronics Show 2019 in Las Vegas.  PC Magazine has named it the Best Health and Fitness Device released at the CES. VR Headset The HTC Vive Focus headset lets you enjoy VR gameplay while you're burning calories peddling on the bike.  And the exercise and VR are in sync.  Uniquely, the incline on the bike automatically adjusts to the elevation of what you're seeing on the headset.  The process is automatic and in sync. VR Exercise This is a brand new, mind over matter approach to exercise. In fact, it can help you forget that you're exercising. It is pricey: $2,000 which includes the bike, headset and a 1 year membership in iFit for exercise and gaming content.  For more news stories on VR and other innovations, go to  amazon.com/author/ekane