26 May 2015
By Belle
Apple Watch vs. Pebble Time, EEG headphones for sleeping, and more: Quantified Self weekly links
Products
Kokoon, Kickstarter, funded
Kokoon is a set of wireless, Bluetooth headphones to help you sleep. The headphones include EEG sensors to track your sleep patterns and play audio based on your sleep patterns. They also promise to wake you up at the most appropriate point in your cycle.
- ReVault: smartwatch with wearable wireless storage, Indiegogo, funded
- Pulse Play: wearable to keep track of tennis scores, Indiegogo, not funded yet
- Swimmo: smart swim watch, Kickstarter, funded
Software
Fitmeal, Web, SMS
Fitmeal lets you send in text messages to describe your meals rather than tracking exact calorie counts. The app uses keywords in your descriptions to visualise your food data and help you make better eating decisions.
- Netflix-O-Matic: browse bizarrely specific film and TV genres, Web
- Thyme: time your tasks, Mac
News and articles
Pebble Time v Apple Watch: The iPhone compatible smartwatch fight
The Apple Watch is more fun, looks better, and has the potential for experiences through apps that genuinely excite – but now it comes with serious compromises in terms of battery life and usability.
The Pebble feels more mature and grown up. It does less, and tries less hard, and with its battery life, it works for you. But you’ll never feel proud to show it off to friends.
What’s more important? That’s for you to decide.
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