Updates: Japanese Pack and User Interface! Bug Fixes
We’re very pleased to announce the first public results of a longstanding project, which is to bring mySleepButton to the Japanese speaking world.
Announcements, Release notes
Announcements
Co-Founder Dr. Luc Beaudoin Will Present on Wearable Health Technologies at Engage Heart + Lung Health FEST 2018
CogSci Apps Corp. co-founder Dr. Luc Beaudoin accepted an invitation from The Institute for Heart + Lung Health (IHLH) to present on “wearables and their health value” at the 2018 “Engage Heart + Lung Health FEST”. This University of British Columbia-affiliated event will be held Feb 6-7, at Sheraton Vancouver (registration here).
Uncategorized
Using Wireless Speakers with Audio Apps to Keep Smartphones and Tablets out of the Bedroom
Many sleep experts recommend removing smartphones, tablets, computers and smartwatches from the bedroom. This is primarily because many adults and children cannot resist interacting with such devices if they are nearby. And even if these people don’t use the devices, they might unconsciously be vigilant with respect to the device, which can potentially delay sleep.
Announcements
Announcing a Major Update to the Simple Things Pack of mySleepButton® for iOS
While we are very happy with the feedback we have received about mySleepButton, we continuously strive to improve the understanding of sleep onset and our techniques to promote sleep. This leads us to update mySleepButton packs. These updates are based on user feedback, log data, developments of Beaudoin’s Somnolent Information-Processing theory, and other developments in
Known Issues
iOS 11 Sound Issues Crackling
As we have noted on our iPhone support page, ever since the introduction of iOS 11, some users report crackling sounds with some human voice packs when using audio apps, including mySleepButton. This affects some users who use human mySleepButton voice packs. Please visit our iPhone support web page for recommendations.
Announcements
New Book! Cognitive Productivity with macOS®: 7 Principles for Getting Smarter with Knowledge
One of the reasons why we value sleep is that getting enough sleep is essential to living a productive life. CogSci Apps co-founders, Luc P. Beaudoin and Brian Shi are cognitive productivity experts. Beaudoin has recently published the second installment of his second book on the subject: Cognitive Productivity with macOS®: 7 Principles for Getting Smarter
Announcements
Kids Pack: The Cognitive Shuffle and Children’s Sleep
Back to School is approaching. That means a transition in sleep patterns for children and parents alike! Many parents know all too well that insomnia is not merely an adult’s problem. Some children also have difficulty falling asleep, whether initially or after they wake up prematurely. And when kids can’t sleep, neither can their parents.
Press
About the Media Responses to the Cognitive Shuffle: Much Ado about a Research Programme
Yesterday, on CogZest’s blog, Luc Beaudoin published some thoughts about the recent media attention to his sleep onset/insomnia R&D: Media Responses to the Cognitive Shuffle: Much Ado about a Research Programme
Announcements, Opportunities
Opportunities: Ph.D. Co-Supervision; App-Developer, QA and Marketing Assistant
We have several classes of opportunities available at the moment. Please get in touch via email (see our contact page), with the email subject starting with “Opportunities:” followed by the title below. (Please do follow this format.)
Announcements, Research
Dr. Sylwia Hyniewska —Affective Scientist on Board of Advisors
CogSci Apps benefits from its collaborations with several researchers. Some of our advisors are listed on the CogZest Advisory Board web page. In this post, we would like to acknowledge the contribution of Dr. Sylwia Hyniewska.