Intel on Friday announced it is working with rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson’s SMS Audio to develop earbuds that will monitor users’ heart rates. The SMS Audio BioSport In-Ear Headphones will have an earhook and will be powered by the user’s smartphone. They will be sweat- and water-resistant. The earbuds will be available from SMS Audio in Q4. “This is a pretty unique product when compared to other earphones today, in terms of biometrics — but also [because] no battery is required,” said Intel spokesperson Bill Calder.
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To Your Health: Intel Inside Your Headphones
Posted by: Richard Adhikari August 16, 2014 07:00 AMIntel on Friday announced it is working with rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson’s SMS Audio to develop earbuds that will monitor users’ heart rates. The SMS Audio BioSport In-Ear Headphones will have an earhook and will be powered by the user’s smartphone. They will be sweat- and water-resistant. The earbuds will be available from SMS Audio in Q4. “This is a pretty unique product when compared to other earphones today, in terms of biometrics — but also [because] no battery is required,” said Intel spokesperson Bill Calder.