Tag: wearable technology
Wearable technologies in sports – performance vs protection
The global sports industry is worth over USD 400 billion. Athletes and players who compete at a professional level often perform under conditions of stress, overexertion and overtraining. To optimise their physical performance, the industry has adopted various technologies.
Managing risk and compliance to ensure best practice in construction projects
The tragic collapse of an apartment building in George earlier this year, which resulted in the loss of 34 lives, serves as a stark reminder of the critical importance of adhering to best practices in construction to manage risk and ensure compliance.
REVIEW | Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2
As activity bands become better at collecting health data, life insurance is catching up. When someone first coined the phrase 'grudge purchase', the description was probably most apt for insurance, of any kind: spending money 'just in case' of a damaging occurrence.
How IoT changes the insurance game
The Internet of Things (IoT) has been a hot topic for a number of years, but the pervasive and affordable connectivity required for successful deployment has held back its progress. This is rapidly changing, with the rollout of fibre to the home, 5G and even Elon Musk’s recently launched Starlink satellite.
