Until now, Nintendo’s Wii has ruled the motion-controlled gaming world, as it was a great device for casual gamers who wanted to go bowling, jet skiing or golfing without leaving home. But what if you could play all these games with a controller that’s more comfortable and easy to use? And what if that controller was also more accurate in detecting precise motions and cost less than its competitors?
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A recent article in The New York Times explains the benefits of the Sensecam, a fascinating new device intended to help aging Alzheimer’s patients remember events from the past. Sensecam-based research is pretty simple yet simultaneously revolutionary: a participant with poor memory wears the Sensecam, a tiny black box around the neck. The Sensecam continuously takes digital pictures and archives audio throughout the course of an event.
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Just think how nice it would be to get all the savings of coupons without having to review, sort, cut and store them weekly. Well, Target’s taking the legwork out of these discounts by taking paper out of the equation.
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Digital camcorders combine the features of a still camera with a video recorder; we consider them to be a tremendously useful all-in-one gadget. Certain camcorders accentuate or modify specific features, which for our purposes here, leads us to a discussion of the elder friendly features we find in a digital camcorder. Because not all aging adults have the same physiological needs, we have outlined the features of a camcorder that seniors might find important.
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Elder Friendly Features: Automatic Settings
by Max Baumgarten March 4, 2010When it comes to purchasing the right electronics and gadgets for older adults, it is important to pay attention to senior friendly features. While we frequently associate senior friendly features with comfort and ergonomic designs, it is also crucial to look for devices with automatic settings.