If I ever become an old lady, I’m totally getting this. Dubbed “VITAL”, you wear it around your wrist like a watch. It monitors your vitals and syncs up information with medical staff or your physician’s office. You can measure blood pressure and temperature by swiping it across your forehead. That’s way better than a stick under your tongue or even worse, a stick up your arse!

The cool thing is all the information transmits wirelessly. Your vital readings could also indicate how your daily life affects your health. Imagine receiving customized reports on how to relax. It could tell you you’re not getting enough sleep. Most importantly if can notify someone if you’ve fallen and can’t get up.

It does all this but doesn’t tell time. Go figure. Mo’ pictures after the jump.

[Via Yanko Design] (more…)

Probably one of the last things in the world that needs to go high tech but thanks to the Chinese here it is, the world’s first simulated cigarette. The e-cigarette is a $208 battery powered device that delivers just the right amount of nicotine without all the nasty poisons. It looks like a cigarette, feels like one, the tip glows and even emits vapor. Apparently already a big hit in China, Israel and Turkey, the manufacturer is hopes to make the jump to Europe and America soon.

I gotta say, that guy looks like he’s inhaling a whole lot more than nicotine.

[Via Reuters]

Hot water bottles are so yesterday. Electric blankets confine you to an electrical outlet. The future of warmable goodies belongs to Sammy Snoozle. Made from a microwave safe material, his innards contain a magical blend of flax seeds and herbs to keep you warm for 3 hours after only 2 minutes of nuke time. Sammy Snoozle can even be frozen to ease sprains and swelling. Finding it hard to sleep? No problem, just nuke him before hitting the sack and be lulled to sleep with the soothing aroma of lavender. Best part is, he’s only $20.