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July 19, 2013

Strange But True!

Q. How might your “smarty” smartphone help you control the stresses in your life?

A. You're already aware of body monitors for checking blood pressure, heart rate and more, says Dirk Trossen of the University of Cambridge's computer laboratory, as reported in New Scientist magazine. But his Android Remote Sensing App (AIRS) for smartphones goes beyond the body to track environmental changes, including surrounding noise levels, social activity, number of emails and other interruptions. It even looks at changing light levels, body movements and body postures. AIRS can record over 60 such values, giving you a quick fix on your lifestyle and the pressures you regularly face.


 
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