Fitbit could be looking to get into the blood sugar tracking game
Fitbit has just invested for the first time in a start-up, dedicating more than $6 million into a company called Sano.
The Roadster ebike does its best to hide that it carries an electric motor
With its new Roadster model Riese & Müller used "e-stetics" to design an electric bike that looks like a traditional urban cruiser.
Ditch the gym and fulfill your New Year’s resolutions at home with Aaptiv
Fitness goals were likely part of your New Year's Resolutions, but getting fit doesn't mean going to the gym. Not if Aaptiv is involved.
Get fit on a budget with the Vivo app and its army of personal trainers
Thanks to Vivo, you'll be able to access thousands of workout classes and a veritable army of personal trainers and nutritionists.
New DNA vaccine could lead to a one-dose universal vaccine for the flu
Researchers at the University of Washington have developed a DNA vaccine, which could have the makings of one-dose universal flu protection.
Listening to their own brain waves could help PTSD sufferers battle affliction
PTSD can be debilitating. Researchers have found a new way to help treat it -- by letting patients listen to their own brain waves.
While Nike dominated the sneaker industry, hip-hop allowed Reebok to stay relevant
Reebok Classic head Todd Krinsky and rapper Cam'ron break down how hip-hop helped Reebok stay relevant for more than 15 years.
Instead of stealing jobs, what if A.I. just tells us how to do them better?
The 20th century theory of Taylorism suggested a workforce could be made more efficient through science. Now A.I. is picking up that mission.
Weekly Rewind: The best of 2017, the truth on eggnog, the future of photography
In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick and dirty list of this week's top tech stories.
Bikesharing has existed for a century, but tech is making it massive
Bicycle sharing programs have been around for decades, but have always been plagued by theft and vandalism problems. Now with phone-based apps and GPS tracking, bikeshare systems can provide ready human-powered transportation with accountability.
New disease-finding electronic nose sniffs poop so scientists don’t have to
Your physician may soon have impressive new tech for diagnosing colon-related illnesses. The secret? An electronic nose to sniff your stool.
Standing desks are so 2017 — the Deskcise Pro is a biking desk
FlexiSpot Deskcise Pro is a desk that doesn’t just get you on your feet, but has you working out while working.
The next thing for treating Parkinson’s symptoms could be … laser shoes?
It may sound unlikely, but special shoes equipped with laser pointer guides can help patients with Parkinson's disease to get moving ahead.
Backcountry skier covers 2.5 million vertical feet in a single year
In 2016, backcountry skier Aaron Rice set a new record for skiing uphill by covering more than 2.5 million vertical feet in a single year.
The Apple Watch gets serious — may soon be able to serve as an EKG
According to a new Bloomberg report, Apple is hoping to develop an advanced heart-monitoring feature for upcoming models of the Apple Watch
With CRISPR, geneticists have a powerful new weapon in the battle against ALS
Researchers have been able to disable the defective gene that triggers ALS in mice. Could human treatment be next?
Bad habits? This tech predicts impulsive behavior, zaps your brain to stop it
Impulsive behavior? Researchers at Stanford have come up with a solution -- and it's a jolt of targeted electricity to the brain.
Luxturna becomes first gene therapy approved to treat an inherited disease
The FDA hasapproved Luxturna, a form of gene therapy that seeks to treat retinal dystrophy, a rare eye condition.
Innovative robotic harness helps Parkinson’s patients battle mobility issues
Researchers at Columbia have developed a smart robotic harness that can help train people with Parkinson's disease to improve their balance.
Hijacked sperm in magnetic harnesses could be the next weapon in war on cancer
An unorthodox cancer treatment involves hijacking sperm with magnets, and then using them as guided drug-delivery vehicles. Yes, really!
New 3D printer will combine all your medications in one personalized pill
AutoCompounder 3D printer can print custom pharmaceutical pills in a third of the time it would take a pharmacist to fill a capsule by hand.
Get a great price with the best sport headphone deals for intense workouts
Sports headphones are designed to handle your rigorous activities while still providing ample music. Take a look at the best headphone deals.
Ingenious wound-scanning tool makes infectious bacteria glow in the dark
The MolecuLight i:X is a handheld imaging tool which can help spot harmful bacteria in wounds by causing it to glow in the dark.
New microscope uses A.I. smarts to diagnose deadly blood infections
Researchers have developed a microscope that uses machine learning to diagnose potentially deadly blood infections, potentially saving lives.
If you ever wanted to crush QBs like J.J. Watt, try Reebok’s Hydrorush shoe
With its liquid-foam midsole, the Hydrorush absorbs heel strike impact, providing comfort and protection during training.
Radius is a smart device that acts like a force field for mosquitoes
Radius is a new Kickstarter smart device that promises to act like a force field against mosquitoes. No bug spray necessary!
Hate needles? Poke-free injector blasts drugs into your body at Mach 0.7
No one liked injections. A spinoff startup from MIT is here to help -- via smart injection technology able to inject drugs minus the needles.
In just a few minutes, this software can verify your identity from a bit of DNA
A simple blood test can now be used to analyze a person's DNA and verify his or her identity, which may make research more cost-effective.
MediaTek’s Sensio module will let you track health data with your smartphone
MediaTek Sensio is a module that's embedded into a smartphone to track health data like ECG, PPG, heart rate, blood pressure, and more.
LifeStraw delivers clean drinking water to children in developing areas
LifeStraw's "Follow the Liters" program delivers 1 year of clean drinking water to a child in a developing country for every product sold.
A.I. algorithms study brain waves to predict seizures
Using deep learning to analyze the electrical activity of a patient's brain, the researchers improved seizure prediction by 69 percent.
Man plays piano with a bionic hand better than Skywalker slays with a lightsaber
Researchers at Georgia Tech have developed an impressive new bionic hand, driven by ultrasound, which allows amputees to play the piano.
Good news: ‘Super Mario 64’ could help save your brain from Alzheimer’s
Researchers may have found a way to help fight Alzheimer's in old age. That secret? Nintendo's classic 3D platformer 'Super Mario 64.'