Intel-powered Peak smartwatch adds advanced heart-rate monitorSeptember 15, 2014 - 13:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Intel has revealed that its next-generation Peak smartwatch will ship with an advanced optical heart-rate monitor, Digital Spy reported. Developed by the chipmaker's subsidiary Basis, the wearable will present users with a snapshot of their heart rate at intervals, helping them keep track of their fitness. "The cool thing is that Basis has been working on it [Peak] for years and we already know what works and what doesn't work - and the new product is much better than what is already shipping," Intel devices chief Mike Bell told Pocket-lint. "It's great that so many [competitors] have come to the party with optical heart rate, but we're already on the second generation when some others are just dabbling in it. "Something that gives you a [heart rate] snapshot every once in a while is kind of fun to play with but - and I heard something about the Apple Watch - that's not the same as something that can help you figure out how to change your lifestyle; to help people perform better or feel better." Basis is already shipping the first-generation model of its Peak smartwatch, with its successor tipped to make an appearance at CES early next year. Top stories Yerevan will host the 2024 edition of the World Congress On Information Technology (WCIT). Rustam Badasyan said due to the lack of such regulation, the state budget is deprived of VAT revenues. Krisp’s smart noise suppression tech silences ambient sounds and isolates your voice for calls. Gurgen Khachatryan claimed that the "illegalities have been taking place in 2020." Partner news Most popular in the section | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |