The idea of technology serving to improve your day-to-day life is nothing new. But one company is seeking to do that in a way that you might not expect. Doppler Labs, the company behind Dubs earplugs, has developed a new product called Here. Here is a pair of small, battery-powered earbuds that contain a microphone, speaker and digital sound processor. The processor functions with virtually zero latency so that Here can affect the way we hear the world in real-time. …Read More

Sitting has certainly received a lot of attention recently. What we have long taken for granted as the standard working position has been compared to smoking and numerous studies have detailed the health risks associated with prolonged sitting. If you don’t have time to keep up on the most recent studies, but you’re still looking for some answers, TED Ed produced a video to quickly sum up why sitting is so bad for you. …Read More

We are obviously huge fans and proponents of standing and adjustable-height desks. And while we think that the benefits far outweigh any potential issues, we aren’t blind to them. That’s why we enjoyed Inc. Senior Writer Ilan Mochari’s frank assessment of working at a standing desk. Check out his article, originally published in Inc., where he lists seven things you might want to know before switching to a standing desk. …Read More

According to a study from multiple schools in Texas—and other reports from around the country—kids burn more calories and exhibit greater attention spans when given the opportunity to stand during class time. The popularity among adults has been steadily growing for standing desks and this new evidence shows that the benefits are just as notable for children. …Read More

Most people tend to agree that exercise is good for you. However, the time of day in which you do it is much more contentious. Morning workout evangelists tout the benefits of more energy and those who work out later in the day speak to bigger gains. Surely, a lot of it has to do with personal preference. If you’re not a morning person, it’s not super likely you’re going to wake up an extra hour or so earlier to get your pump on. And personal trainer and fitness coaches tend to agree that it largely depends on the individual. …Read More