Tuesday, 3 September 2013

Micromax Canvas Fun A74 with Android 4.2 now available online for Rs. 7,749

9/03/2013 12:48:00 pm TECHNOLOGY No comments

Micromax Canvas Fun A74 with Android 4.2 now available online for Rs. 7,749

Micromax has introduced a new smartphone, Canvas Fun A74, which is now available for pre-orders at ecommerce websites Snapdeal and Infibeam for Rs. 7,749. The company has not officially launched the Canvas Fun A74, yet.

The Micromax Canvas Fun A74 comes with a 4.5 inch FWVGA display with a resolution of 720x1280 pixels. It is powered by a 1.3GHz dual-core processor along with 512MB of RAM. It sports a 5-megapixel rear camera with flash and a 0.3-megapixel front camera. It is a dual-SIM phone with support for GSM+GSM. The phone offers 1.25GB of internal storage which can be further expanded up to 32GB. It runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. The device comes with a 1500mAh battery which can deliver up to 5 hours of talktime and 155 hours of standby time. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, EDGE, GPRS, GPS and 3G.

Recently, Micromax officially launched the Canvas Doodle 2 for Rs. 19,990. The Micromax Canvas Doodle 2 features a 5.7-inch HD IPS display with a resolution of 720x1280 pixels. The device is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core processor. It sports a 12-megapixel auto-focus rear camera accompanied by dual LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. The device includes 16GB of internal storage, which is non-expandable. The Canvas Doodle 2 runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and the company claims that the device can be upgraded through FOTA(over the air). It has a 2600mAh battery that can give up to 8 hours of talk time. It is a dual-SIM device (GSM+GSM).

Mobiles launched in August 2013

Micromax Canvas Fun A74 key specifications

4.5 inch FWVGA display with a resolution of 720x1280 pixels resolution
1.3GHz dual-core processor
512MB RAM
1.25GB of internal storage, expandable up to 32GB
5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash
0.3-megapixel front-facing camera
Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
Dual-SIM (GSM+GSM)
1500 mAh battery

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Samsung Galaxy Gear smart watch pictured again, detailed specifications leak ahead of launch

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Samsung Galaxy Gear smart watch pictured again, detailed specifications leak ahead of launch

While we still wait for the official unveiling of the Samsung's first wearable tech device, the Galaxy Gear smart watch, images of one of the prototypes of the Galaxy Gear smart watch has been spotted ahead of the September 4 launch, which has now been confirmed thanks to a company official.

Venture Beat has posted some images of the alleged prototype of the smart watch that it claims are stills from the Galaxy Gear promo video that has been made by an independent team which is reportedly working closely with Samsung. It also claims to have spent some time with it.

The site informs that the smart watch is about 3-inches in size diagonally, and has a square OLED display, as reported earlier. Though, the resolution has not been revealed. The site further notes that the smart watch would come in Dark Black and Grey colours, however the final version could be different, it suggests. Earlier, it was reported that the Samsung Galaxy Gear smart watch will come in multiple colours. The site also notes that the smart watch camera would come handy in measuring the health data.

However, Gigaom claims that the final version of the smart watch is different and more finished than the device shown in the leaked image citing some sources.

Gigaom further notes some of the features of the upcoming smart watch including an OLED display which will measure around 2.5-inch diagonally and about 3-inch including the case. The smart watch is expected to be powered by a 1.5GHz dual-core Samsung Exynos 4212 processor along with Mali-400 MP4 GPU. Other features detailed include a camera, microphone and speakers integrated into the strap, NFC, and Bluetooth. The Galaxy Gear smart watch is said to run Android 4.3 Jelly Bean with the keyboard feature turned off. The site also notes that the smart watch will need a Samsung device with Companion app store to install apps on the watch. The battery backup of the device is said to be around 24 hours with normal use and 10 hours with active usage.

Earlier, @evleaks published screenshots of the alleged Gear Manager Companion app for the Galaxy Gear smart watch on Twitter.

iPhone 5S Gold and Graphite back shells leak in new videos

9/03/2013 12:46:00 pm TECHNOLOGY No comments

iPhone 5S Gold and Graphite back shells leak in new videos

Looks like Apple has not been able to prevent its upcoming devices from leaking innumerable times, ahead of their rumoured launch. The next-generation iPhone, the iPhone 5S, and the low-cost iPhone, iPhone 5C, appear online in different leaks almost every day.

In line with previous rumours that pointed to the iPhone 5S being offered in two new colours, Gold and Graphite, some new videos showcasing the back shell of the next generation iPhone in these two colours have appeared online.

First spotted by 9to5Mac, a new video by TLDToday, compares the internal structure of the Gold iPhone 5S' casing with that of the iPhone 5, noting that it's much different from its predecessor. The video reveals that the space reserved for the battery has increased, and position of the logic board screws has been changed, with the logic board and chip set being expected to take less space. So, we can expect the iPhone 5S to have a better battery life in addition to a faster processor and graphics. The video also reconfirms the pill shaped dual-LED flash as seen on previously leaked cases of the iPhone 5S.

Another video from DetroitBORG compare the iPhone 5S shell to the iPhone 5C shell noting that the 5C shell sports larger dimensions compared to the 5S. The iPhone branding is again in a thinner font, similar to past leaks.

The website also features a third video by iPhone jailbreaker Tanner Marsh of iCrackUriDevice fame, which features the back casing of a Graphite or Grey coloured iPhone 5S. The shell looks very similar to the Slate and Black iPhone 5 except that the colour is a bit lighter. However, this could also be an early prototype of the Slate and Black iPhone
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The iPhone 5S is expected to come with a brand new Apple chip, the A7, alongside 1GB of LPDDR3 RAM, retaining the form factor of the iPhone 5. A 128GB storage variant of the phone has also been rumoured. The iPhone 5S is likely to come with a larger f2.0 aperture compared to the iPhone 5, that comes with f2.4 aperture. It's also likely to sport a fingerprint reader.

Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 5S along with the iPhone 5C, the cheaper version of the iPhone, on September 10 at an event in San Francisco.

LG G PAD 8.3 tablet announced ahead of IFA debut

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LG G PAD 8.3 tablet announced ahead of IFA debut

LG has finally pulled the curtains off its long-rumoured tablet, the LG G Pad 8.3. The South Korean major has announced the tablet and revealed its specifications but said that the device will be officially launched later this week at the IFA 2013 trade show in Berlin.

The LG G Pad 8.3 comes with 8.3-inch WUXGA display with a resolution of 1920x1200 pixels and a pixel density of 273ppi. The tablet is powered by a 1.7GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor along with 2GB of RAM. There is 16GB of internal storage. The device runs on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. It sports a 5-megapixel rear camera and 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera. The tablet measures 216.8x126.5x8.3mm and weighs 338 grams. It comes with 4600mAh battery.

The tablet comes with features like Slide Aside, which enables multitasking by sliding currently running apps off to the side using a three-finger swipe, QSlide, which lets you control up to three different apps in one window with no interruption, and KnockON, which turns the device on and off by tapping the display twice. The LG G Pad 8.3 will come in two colour variants - Black and White - and will be rolled out globally in key markets starting in the fourth quarter of 2013. The company notes that the price of the G Pad tablet will be announced at the launch.

Commenting on the LG G Pad 8.3, Dr. Jong-seok Park, president and CEO of the LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company said, "Complementing our G Series smartphones, the introduction of the LG G Pad 8.3 further strengthens LG's premium line-up consisting of our most cutting-edge devices. Our G Pad is just another example of LG delivering devices with the unique selling points consumers around the world will appreciate."

LG G Pad 8.3 key specifications

8.3-inch WUXGA display with 1920x1200 pixels resolution and pixel density of 273ppi
1.7GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor
2GB RAM
16GB internal storage
5-megapixel rear camera
1.3-megapixel front-facing camera
4600mAh battery
Android 4.2 Jelly Bean

Employee referrals boost employer brand

9/03/2013 12:42:00 pm EDUCATION, JOBS No comments

Employee referrals boost employer brand

What employees say about their employer socially, defines the employer brand.

In this era of connection and communication, employees are a company’s best brand ambassadors. In the long-run, existing employees influence the quality of future talent coming into the system by means of employee referrals.

The People Connection: Referring and Engaged

Employees have access to a wider social circle therefore their referrals help build a stronger organisation by attracting, developing and retaining the best talent for the business.

According to Ashish Arora, ‎founder & managing director, HR Anexi, people respond to people, and that is why employee and candidate engagement builds a strong employer brand. When employees refer candidates to the company, they motivate and excite them by being transparent about the company culture, growth prospects and overall work environment. It serves as an incredible opportunity for organisations to communicate this through employee referrals.

“When an employee markets the job or the company to others, not only does the target see that the company has empowered the employee to bring in new talent, but it also indicates that this employee is engaged and loyal to this company,” advocated Anju Jain, Country HR Director, Caterpillar, India & ASEAN. All these put together help in creating a positive impression about the company.

Sharing a similar view, Dr. Anita Bandyopadhyay, director-corporate HR, Raymond Limited says, if an employee refers his friend or family s/he actually present the company as an employer of choice and make the employer brand stronger.

Adding to this, Anand Talwar, senior vice president and head – talent management, ITC Infotech comments that it is easy to gauge how good an employer brand is by understanding the sheer referral numbers that a company achieves in a year.

The Benefits: Better Quality and Improved Retention

In today’s time, hiring ‘quality talent’ and retaining ‘key talent’ are an HR manager’s biggest challenge. And, with an effective employee referral scheme, they can solve this problem without much effort.

Quality of a recruit is critical as the right quality and fit of an individual is directly proportional to the performance of the organisation. Conversions of profiles in initial screening phase are comparatively better in employee referrals than other channels. This helps in saving time, cost and effort for the recruiters, says Unmesh Pawar, Senior Vice President, Accenture India BPO.

“Attrition rate of employees hired through referrals is significantly lower than the other candidates. Cost and hiring lead time is reduced by approximately 60% and employee engagement level increases too when we hire through referrals,” adds Poonam Gupta, Director, HR Services, APAC, Metso.

The Flip Side

When employees refer candidates merely to collect a referral fee/reward, there could be trouble. Ideally, an organisation would want their employees to refer people because they believe in the company and its mission. If they are referring for any other reason, this could negatively impact the quality and of prospective employees.
An employee’s social and professional network could be limited, with people of similar characteristics, experiences and personalities. Employees who refer people from these networks, could negatively impact an employer brand as it could compromise the diversity of the workforce.
To avoid negative impact, referred candidates should not be interviewed by the same line manager who has referred him/ her. If he/she is a family member, then should not be in the same team or have any reporting relationship with the referral person. HR should not get any awards for referring

Interview of the day: ‘HR is moving from being transaction focused to a strategic business partner’

9/03/2013 12:41:00 pm EDUCATION, JOBS No comments

Interview of the day: ‘HR is moving from being transaction focused to a strategic business partner’

Rajeev Dubey, President – Group HR, Corporate Services, and Aftermarket Sector, Mahindra & Mahindra and National President, NHRDN.

1. As the National President of India’s largest and most influential HR network (NHRDN), what would be your top 3 priorities?

My top 3 priorities would be:

• Creating and enabling those human capital skills which would make India competitive, fair and inclusive

• Establishing thought leadership and public advocacy in matters pertaining to the HR profession

• To develop a greater connect with the society, with special emphasis on youth.

To enable this to happen, we need to focus on the following internal organisational priorities in NHRDN:

• Make NHRDN a vibrant networking and interactive platform for sharing cutting-edge / best practices in the HR space

• In addition to chapter activities catering to local needs, drive some common national initiatives across regions and chapters

• Harness the power of IT in achieving the above

2. Would you say that the role of the human resource function has evolved in the past few years? How so?

Yes, definitely. As mentioned above, HR is moving from being largely transaction focused to becoming a strategic business partner/process. This requires HR professionals to understand and seamlessly integrate with both operational and strategic business processes so that the HR levers and organisational culture become powerful platforms for achieving sustained business outperformance. The focus of HR should be totally on unleashing the full potential of human capital and systems in achieving business goals. My experience is that this new avatar of HR is becoming a reality and is acknowledged to be so by business leaders.

3. In view of the sluggish global economy, what should be an organisation’s survival strategy with respect to talent and skills?

Business strategy should drive the HR agenda, not only for creation of talent and skills but also for using all the HR levers to create a culture which results in the following three things simultaneously:

1. Sustained business out-performance

2. Extreme care for all stakeholders, starting with customers and employees but embracing community as well, while creating value for shareholders

3. Do the first two things, while nurturing and nourishing the core values of the organisation. And, the culture is nothing but the way people behave in everyday life in pursuit of organisational goals. The HR levers are the performance management system, the talent management system including recruitment and on-boarding, learning and development, reward and recognition, organisation/work design and communication. There is a paradigm shift occurring where HR is evolving from being largely transaction focused to becoming a strategic business partner/ process.

4. We have been discussing that it is essential to skill our workforce. What are the specific initiatives taken have been taken by NHRDN on this front?

In addition, to regular programs across chapters/regions where specific HR skills/issues are addressed the following major initiatives are being rolled out:

1. The HR Compass which helps creates cutting edge skills and competencies for HR professionals.

2. The National Professor Scheme where we connect and engage with HR students of category B and C business schools and train them in specialised skills, provide them learning on how to do things and work towards their up-skilling via various skills programs.

3. Webinars/detailed workshops focussed on various HR issues such as performance management, interviewing and assessment skills, compensation and benefit strategies, appraisal feedback and change management.

4. The CEO Conclave

5. The quarterly NHRDN Journal which provides in-depth analysis of chosen subjects by experts and the monthly NHRDN Newsletter which shares best HR practices

6. Study missions/visits

7. Research projects, in collaboration with the Academy of HRD, various Business Schools and professional HR Organisations in India and abroad

8. Working with the Employers’ Federation of India and other National Associations on the long term initiative for creating a workplace which will not only make India globally competitive but would also be fair and inclusive

9. Imparting relevant HR skills to NGOs.

Why a glass of milk doesn't suit you

9/03/2013 12:40:00 pm HEALTH TIPS No comments

Why a glass of milk doesn't suit you

Are you lactose intolerant? (Thinkstock photos/Getty Images)

Ways to deal with lactose intolerance

All of us grew up with our moms forcing us to drink a glass of milk but there are some of us who are lactose intolerant. Then you drink milk or eat foods with milk in them, you may get diarrhea, gas, and cramps. There's no need to drink a glass of milk and feel comfortable after that. Some dairy foods such as custard, cottage cheese, and yogurt have less lactose than milk. You may be able to eat them even if milk upsets your stomach.

If you can't eat dairy products without problems, you may have to go on a low-lactose or lactose-free diet. If you do, keep in mind that since lactose is a sugar that's also used to sweeten foods, it may be found in products that aren't milk-based. May be you should ask your physician about ways to deal with this problem. Now you can also have probiotics yogurt (beneficial bacteria that can help your body digest lactose).

What you must eat if you are lactose intolerant:
- Milk and milk products are high in calcium. So, in absence of that, eat other foods that are high in calcium. - If you're worried about getting enough calcium, try to eat more leafy green vegetables, nuts, seeds, beans and dried figs. You can also ask your physician about adding calcium supplements to your diet.
- Consider soy milk as an alternative to cow's milk. It can be good substitutes if they're fortified with calcium and vitamin D and you're getting enough protein from other foods in your diet.
- Try imitation dairy products. Try tofu and non-dairy sour cream, whipped topping, and coffee creamer instead of the dairy originals.
- Use dairy products that have cultures in them, such as yogurt, buttermilk, and some cheeses. They have less lactose, and the cultures help your body digest the little bit that's there.
- If you want your milk shake, there are restaurants now which serve vegan shakes too.
- And if you are a tea addict, don't give so much of thought to milk. The market is now full of all kinds of tea like orange-passion fruit tea, jasmine tea, tulsi-ginger tea which you can have without adding milk. And yes, Darjeeling tea tastes heavenly without milk. So, enjoy your morning cuppa even if you are lactose intolerant
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Google wants you to click “Incredible India”

9/03/2013 12:39:00 pm TECHNOLOGY No comments

Google wants you to click “Incredible India”

Google and Ministry of Tourism want you to shoot images that show the life, culture and places within India and share them on Google+.

NEW DELHI: Google and the Ministry of Tourism want you to shoot the images that show the life, culture and places within India, and share them on a Google+ page. The company and the ministry have joined hands to launch a photo contest, which invites people from across the world, and especially in India, to share their best clicks that reflect the essence of India.

The contest will run for the next few weeks and winners will be declared at the Delhi Photo Festival, which is slated to start from September 27. Sources told TOI that the contest would be formally announced in the coming days.

While there is no cash reward for winning entries, sources said that the winners would be offered a week-long trip to any location of their choice within India by the tourism ministry. It will be an all-expenses paid trip.

The official Google page for the contest is already online and accessible. To participate, contestants will have to share their images on their page at Google+, a social networking site, and tag their posts with #IncredibleIndia hashtag. Once tagged, the images will appear on a special web page created by Google for the contest.

Tourism ministry will select 10 photos that have received the highest number +1 votes on the social media site. After that it will pick three top photos from the list and declare them winners.

Google will not play any role in deciding the winners.

Acer’s new phone plays movie hall quality videos

9/03/2013 12:38:00 pm TECHNOLOGY No comments

Acer’s new phone plays movie hall quality videos

Taiwanese manufacturer Acer has unveiled its new Liquid S2 smartphone, which is capable of recording and playing 4K (movie hall quality) videos.

NEW DELHI: Taiwanese manufacturer Acerhas unveiled its new Liquid S2 Liquid S2 smartphone, which is capable of recording and playing 4K (movie hall quality) videos. This new smartphone has a 6-inch IPS display with 1920x1080p resolution and has a 13MP rear camera with LED flash. The company has announced that this handset will arrive in Europe at the end of October, though it has not revealed pricing or launch dates for any country.

The Liquid S2 is powered by a quad-core 2.2GHz processor, backed by 2GB RAM. The device comes with a 3,300mAh Li-polymer battery, runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) operating system and features 16GB on-board storage, with 128GB microSD expansion.

Acer Liquid S2's rear camera can capture panorama images of 27MP resolution. The 2MP front camera of this phone is capable of recording 1080p videos. Connectivity options in Acer's new phone include 2G, 3G, 4G, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi and microUSB.

Currently, Acer Liquid S2 is the only smartphone that is capable of recording and playing 4K videos. Sony Xperia Z1 (Honami) and Samsung Galaxy Note III, both expected to launch on September 4, are said to debut with this functionality

Microsoft to acquire Nokia's handset business for $7.2bn

9/03/2013 12:37:00 pm TECHNOLOGY No comments

Microsoft to acquire Nokia's handset business for $7.2bn

Finland's Nokia, once the undisputed leader in mobile phones, has been struggling to respond to the challenge from smartphone makers such as Apple and Samsung.

HELSINKI: Microsoft Corp on Tuesday said it would buy Nokia's mobile phone business for 5.44 billion euros, and the Finnish firm said its CEO, Stephen Elop, would join Microsoft when the transaction closed.

Finland's Nokia, once the undisputed leader in mobile phones, has been struggling to respond to the challenge from smartphone makers such as Apple and Samsung.

Analysts say Elop's bold bet in 2011 to adopt Microsoft's untested Windows Phone software has yet to pay off.

The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2014 and is subject to approval by Nokia's shareholders and regulatory approvals. Nokiapartnered in 2011 with Microsoft and uses Microsoft's Windows software to run its mobile phones.

"It's a bold step into the future - a win-win for employees, shareholders and consumers of both companies," Microsoft's outgoing CEO, Steve Ballmer, said in a statement.

"Bringing these great teams together will accelerate Microsoft's share and profits in phones, and strengthen the overall opportunities for both Microsoft and our partners across our entire family of devices and services."

Nokia said in a statement it expected that Elop, along with senior executives Jo Harlow, Juha Putkiranta, Timo Toikkanen, and Chris Weber, would transfer to Microsoft when the deal was concluded. It did not say what roles they would take at Microsoft.

Nokia board chairman Risto Siilasmaa would take over CEO duties while the Finnish firm looked for a new CEO, it said.

Elop, a Canadian hired by Nokia in 2010 from Microsoft, has been one of the favourites to take over as Microsoft chief when Ballmer steps down
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Skype sees 3D video calling in its future

8/30/2013 11:52:00 am TECHNOLOGY No comments

Skype sees 3D video calling in its future

"We know how to make it work," Microsoft exec says. In the lab, that is. Now if only the technology could be harnessed for consumer devices.

(Credit: Microsoft)

Skype is working on three-dimensional video calling, but release is hampered until camera and video capture technology catches up.

In an interview with the BBC, Microsoft's Skype vice president Mark Gillett said that the popular video chat and instant-messaging app has the potential to support 3D conversations in the future, but it may be "many years" before the technology can be launched.

"We've done work in the labs looking at the capability of 3D-screens and 3D-capture," the senior executive commented. "We've seen a lot of progress in screens and a lot of people now buy TVs and computer monitors that are capable of delivering a 3D image. But the capture devices are not yet there."

Gillet explained that in order for 3D video calling to take place, multiple cameras have to be added to a computer system where they are precisely calibrated and pointed at the right angles to take suitable images. The executive told the BBC that Skype's research and development teams have been working on this system "in the lab" and "we know how to make it work," but the current ecosystem of devices such can support 3D technology is limited.

The three-dimensional viewing format has taken a beating recently, having failed to live up to the initial excitement surrounding its arrival. The BBC has ditched its 3D channels because of poor user demand, describing the technology as "hassly." Disney's ESPN has also announced the closure of 3D cable in the US, saying that the service may be resumed in the future "if or when 3D does take off."

While Skype's adoption of 3D technology could shore up flagging consumer interest, Gillet believes that video calling is likely to be low on the list of applications used by the technology in the future.

"You'll see much more penetration of 3D on TVs, on computers and ultimately in smartphones, probably, ahead of seeing it for sending a video call," Gillet admitted.

In the meantime, the senior executive said that Skype -- purchased by Microsoft in 2011 -- is exploring how to offer 1080p resolution video calls on devices other than the upcoming Xbox One.

Microsoft makes Surface sale prices permanent

8/30/2013 11:50:00 am TECHNOLOGY No comments

Microsoft makes Surface sale prices permanent

Price cuts on the Surface Pro, Surface RT, and Touch Covers are made permanent, rather than promotional.

Microsoft has made previously temporary price-cut promotions for its Surface devices permanent.

Starting Thursday, Surface Pro, Touch Cover, and Surface RT bundle price adjustments will begin to roll out all markets where Surface and Surface accessories are currently sold.

What are these adjustments?

$100 off Surface Pro (including the 256 GB SKU). This means the entry-level Surface Pro will now start at $799.
$40 off Touch Covers. Touch Covers will now start at $79, and Limited Edition Touch Covers will now start at $89.
$50 off Surface RT bundles. Surface RT bundles will now start at $399.

Microsoft will be doing a "phased approach" to these pricing adjustments "in order to meet customer demand and retailer expectations," a spokesperson said. Users can find information on pricing changes in their specific locations via www.surface.com, a spokesperson said.

"The customer response to recent Surface pricing and keyboard-cover promotions has been exciting to see, and we are proud to begin rollout of Surface Pro, Touch Cover, and Surface RT bundles at even more affordable prices starting August 29," said a spokesperson in an e-mailed statement.

Neowin first reported that the $100 Surface Pro price cut, which originally was supposed to end today, would become permanent. WPCentral reported last week about the coming Surface RT bundle and Touch Cover cuts.

'Smart' socks that let parents track baby's health

8/30/2013 10:43:00 am TECHNOLOGY No comments

'Smart' socks that let parents track baby's health

Now you can monitor your baby's heart rate and oxygen from your smartphone!

A US baby product company claims to have created the world's first 'smart sock' that lets parents monitor their baby's vital signs through a smartphone while he sleeps.

The sock transmits a child's heart rate, oxygen levels, skin temperature, sleep quality, and sleep position (rollover alerts) to a parent's smartphone or other Internet-based device, the company said.

"Every parent knows what it's like to lay in bed and stress about whether your child is breathing," said Jacob Colvin, founder of the company.

Currently there is nothing on the consumer market that can show parents their child's heart rate and oxygen levels.

"A hospital pulse oximeter costs parents around a thousand dollars. We are so excited that we can offer peace of mind to parents at a financially feasible price," said Kurt Workman Owlet Founder/CEO of Owlet Baby Care Home.

Workman first had the idea when caring for his twin cousins who were born prematurely.

However, the Owlet Vitals Monitor is not a medical device, neither should it be used for diagnostic purposes, the company said.

The monitor is also the first "wearable technology" in the infant space and is especially unique because it applies a safe, proven hospital technology in a new way: utilising multiple sensors, so it can grow with your child.

The monitor continues to work as long as it fits the child's foot, and it has been beta tested on infants up to two years old.

Heart rate and oxygen levels are found using an innovative four sensor pulse oximeter.

"Having four sensors allows for nine different reading combinations. Hospital pulse oximeters only allow for one combination of light and sensor, making Owlet's monitor a vast improvement over current technology. The new design allows the

Owlet monitor to automatically adjust data read for foot growth, movement, and various levels of ambient light," said Zack Bombsta, Chief Engineering Officer.

Additional features include Rollover Alerts, skin temperature, and sleep-quality tracking.

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