Biometric headphones measure a wearer's heart rate

August 15, 2014

Ever wonder what your heart rate is when you’re running while listening to music? SMS Audio’s BioSport In-Ear Headphones, announced at an event Thursday evening, will tell you. The headphones are good for people who work out as well as those who just want to check their heart rate, said Brian Nohe, president of SMS Audio, which was founded by rapper 50 Cent, who is the majority owner. 50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, wanted headphones with top-quality audio, fit, form, and functionality, Nohe said. The rapper, along with New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony,a minority owner of SMS, were scheduled to appear at the event. The headphones have sensors to measure the heart rate of users, drawing power from a smartphone through an audio jack. No batteries are required. SMS Audio is using technology from Intel in the headphones.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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