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Intel and SMS Audio to develop fitness wearables

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Sanghamitra Kar
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NEW YORK, USA: SMS Audio LLC, a premier audio headphone and accessories brand together with Intel Corporation is to develop heart-pounding personal audio system converging lifestyle and technology innovation for a fitness experience.

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The SMS Audio BioSport in-ear headphones powered by Intel will bring smart exercise capabilities to athletes of all levels later this year.

SMS Audio BioSport in-ear headphones product highlights:

It will deliver an experience while working out without sacrificing audio quality.

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The headphones will integrate biometric sensors in a custom heart rate monitor in-ear headphone to empower athletes to collect fitness data and achieve physical performance.

A patented ear-hook design and an energy-harvesting audio jack which removes the need for extra batteries or chargers.

Fusing Fitness with technology: A built-in optical sensor that continuously measures heart rate during intense exercise, states of relaxation and every moment in between - while dynamically removing noise signals caused by body motion and ambient light.

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One-Device Workout Accessory for Ultimate Comfort: A jointly developed heart rate monitor in-ear headphone will put an end to the less convenient, less comfortable chest strap-style monitor while delivering reliable and consistent heart rate monitoring to enable peak performance and progress tracking.

Tuned-in Fitness: Listen to music as a way to stay motivated and reach optimal levels of fitness while gathering useful data about the user's health.

No Batteries or Charging Required: Eliminate the need to charge the headphones with a 3.5 mm gold-plated audio jack that powers the biometric monitoring capabilities so users have the freedom of on-the-go power.

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Sweat and Water Resistant: No need to worry about working out too hard or in the rain - the SMS Audio BioSport In-Ear Headphones are IPX4 rated for protection against sweat and resistance to water.

Sync with RunKeeper: To help track your heart rate, pace, distance, elevation and calorie burn, the SMS Audio BioSport in-ear headphones will be compatible with mainstream fitness app RunKeeper, with additional application support planned in the future.

Accessories: The headphones will come with a tangle-free cord with an in-line microphone, neoprene carrying case, and three sizes of ear gels and hooks.

The SMS Audio BioSport In-Ear Headphones will be available in Q4 2014. Specific pricing will be announced later this year.

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