Nasal vaccine suspends peanut allergies in mice. Could humans be next?
Imagine a vaccine that can 'turn off' peanut allergies, an allergic reaction which affects more than 3 million people in the United States alone. Thanks to research carried out at Mary H. Weiser Food Allergy Center at the University of Michigan, such a dream may soon be made a reality.
Fitbit Versa vs. Fitbit Blaze: Is the new watch worth the upgrade?
With the Fitbit Versa hitting shelves in April of 2018, the buzz around the brand's latest smartwatch hit a fever pitch. But, how does it compare to the Fitbit Blaze that came before it? We stack the two side-by-side to see which Fitbit wearable reigns supreme in this spec showdown.
Electrolux partners with Innit to streamline the meal-planning process
Thanks to a new partnership, Innit will provide the brains behind Electrolux's connected cooking experience, helping to create "personalized meal content with visual guidance," allowing home chefs to control their appliances simply by tapping their smartphone screens. Dinner just got a whole lot easier.
The wearable GoGolf GPS always knows the distance to the hole
GoGolf is a GPS sensor that pairs with a smartphone to provide accurate shot information, including distance to the pin from your current ball location. The device's can be worn on a cap and has a custom app that offers a database of more than 30,000 golf courses from around the world.
The Vicis Zero1 ranks highest in NFL and NFLPA testing for second straight year
For the second year in a row, the Vicis Zero1 helmet clinched the top safety rating after the NFL and NFLPA conducted its own independent performance tests. Now, the company can claim the top two positions among the 34 helmets tested, as last year's model also continues to rate highly in terms of safety.
Kelly Slater’s ‘Surf Ranch’ will make waves by hosting its first competition
Kelly Slater's Surf Ranch will play host to a World Sure League event with competitors riding artificial waves as part oft he competition. The Surf Ranch will plays host to a World Surf League event with five teams of five riders each taking on the artificial waves that the venue has become famous for.
The Bosch PowerTube 500 is an ebike battery in stealth mode
In the summer of 2018, Bosch brings the PowerTube 500 to North America, integrating the new battery pack into consumer models for the first time. The PowerTube puts the battery pack into the frame of the bike, allowing it to appear like a more traditional bike, but with ebike performance.
GenZe ebike 200 Series review
Sporting a price tag under $2,000, GenZe’s 200-series is one of the most cost-effective ebikes on the market. But with a range that tops out at 50 miles (at best), does this throttle-assisted electric bike have what it takes to stay competitive in a growing market? We took one for a spin around our hometown of Portland, Oregon to find out.
Grosser than ever, hot-air hand dryers spread fecal matter throughout buildings
Choose paper towels to dry your hands and don't touch any surface. University of Connecticut researchers found hot-air hand dryers spread feces particles, not only on people's hands but also on surfaces throughout entire buildings. Filters help some, but not enough for anyone to feel safe from contamination.
Runner will compete in Boston Marathon wearing 3D-printed flip-flops
Athletic footwear engineer Chris Bellamy will compete in the 2018 Boston Marathon wearing a pair of 3D-printed flip-flops that were designed and created by a shoe company called Wiivy that intends to launch an entire line of 3D-printed sandals that purportedly mix comfort and support in one package.
Tiny injectable chip could be used for long-term alcohol monitoring
Researchers at the University of California San Diego have developed a tiny ultra-low power biosensor that’s designed to be injected into the body for continuous alcohol monitoring. It could be used for long-term monitoring of patients in substance abuse treatment programs.
3D-printed wearable monitors gastrointestinal activity, if you can stomach it
Engineers at the University of California, San Diego have developed a stomach-based wearable that can monitor a patient’s GI activity from the comfort of their homes. The system records electrical activity in the stomach over a 24-hour period, using a 3D-printed portable box hooked up to ten electrodes.
Garmin Forerunner 645 Music review
Garmin’s latest wearable, the Forerunner 645 Music, is a full-featured fitness tracker that doubles as an impressive smartwatch. Featuring offline music streaming and storage, as well as the ability to make contactless payments, it’s a true jack-of-all-trades.
Oakley’s latest cycling sunglasses promise to cut down on the fog
Oakley's new Flight Jacket and Field Jacket sunglasses are designed to help cyclists eliminate the fog that comes with overheating.
The Amazfit Stratos is a GPS fitness watch with an affordable price
The Amazfit Stratos is an affordable fitness-oriented smartwatch with onboard GPS that comes at an affordable price.
Luxury on the links: Arizona course rolls out high-tech golf cart of the future
Quintero Golf Club in Arizona has unveiled a high-tech golf course with a host of features that make a day on the links more luxurious and enjoyable.
Assistive tech is progressing faster than ever, and these 7 devices prove it
From robotic prosthetics to brainwave-reading hearing aids, assistive technology has progressed in leaps and bounds over the past decade.
Antarctic scientists are growing veggies without dirt, sunlight, or pesticides
Scientists in Antarctica have successfully grown the first crop of veg without the help of earth, daylight or pesticides.
Aura fitness band rewards hard work with virtual coins to buy new sneakers
The Aura Band is a new fitness wearable available to back on Kickstarter. It has a bioimpedance sensor to truly monitor your fitness gains (or loses) and an unusual reward system that gives virtual coins you can spend on cool new sneakers.
Stanford’s rice-sized implant treats diseases by zapping individual nerves
Stanford researchers have developed a tiny nerve-stimulation implant, which could treat a wide range of different medical conditions.
Relive childhood memories with the Buzzraw E1000 ebike
Built to look like a mini-bike motorcycle from the 1970's, the Coast Cycles Buzzraw E1000 is pure modern electric bike tech wrapped up in a nostalgic wrapper.
The Electric Boda Boda ebike from Yuba is built for urban commuters
Yuba's new Electric Boda Boda is purpose-built for urban commuters looking for an ebike to commute to work and run errands around town.
Just say ‘No’ to the social media-driven condom-snorting challenge
Teens seeking social media approval for Youtube videos re-birth the painful, dangerous condom snorting challenge, stuffing opened rubbers up their noses.
8 things kids born in 2018 will never experience, thanks to technology
Here are our predictions for eight things that the class of 2036 (that’s today’s kids at 18) won’t experience.
Open Meals is teleporting 3D-printed sushi to the ends of the earth
In the wide-open market seeking to create new, affordable methods of generating nutritious food, a Japanese company is offering a new innovation: 3D-printed sushi that can be "teleported" anywhere.
The Met Grancorso is a helmet designed for the hazards of riding ebikes
The Met Grancorso is a new cycling helmet made to meet new safety standards for riding ebikes at faster speeds in Europe.
Meet Aquabionic: like ski-boot bindings for diving fins
Aquabonic delivers the first ever binding system for diving fins, creating a better fit and more flexibility for Scuba divers.
Oakley challenges amateur cyclists to ride like the pros
Oakley sportswear is challenging amateur cyclists to ride like the pros by covering the same distance as the Paris-Roubaix classic to win awesome prizes.
Under Armour: 150 million MyFitnessPal accounts were hacked
Under Armour announced a hack of its MyFitnessPal exercise application, saying that as many as 150 million user accounts were compromised. The breached data includes names, email addresses, and passwords but no financial data.
Scientists nix Alzheimer’s-causing brain plaques in mice. Could humans be next?
Mouse trial shows that it may be possible to remove the plaques which form in the brains of future Alzheimer’s sufferers.
Rad Power Bikes proves quality ebikes don’t have to be pricey
Ebike manufacturer Rad Power Bikes offers a line of electric pedal assist models that are more affordable and accessible than the competition.
Shred like a cyborg with this endurance-boosting exoskeleton for skiers
A new prototype exoskeleton, created by Roam Robotics, is designed to help wearers on ski slopes protect their joints.
Take on the toughest terrain around with the Rogue Ridge fat tire ebike
Rogue Ridge has built a fat tire ebike designed to take on the toughest of terrain, including dirt, mud, snow, and sand.
Tooth-mounted sensors track your diet and health from inside your mouth
These wireless sensors are designed to monitor health and dietary habits, relaying data about sugar, salt, and alcohol intake to a wearer’s mobile device.