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This sweat-powered, stretchable battery could revolutionize wearables

Scientists at Binghamton University have developed a stretchy, bacteria-powered bio-battery which could one day power wearable devices.
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Felix Gray’s new anti-glare specs make you look good while protecting your eyes

Eyewear maker Felix Gray has introduced a new pair of anti-glare computer glasses that shun the unattractive yellow-lens design you hate.
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Raleigh Electric gears up for big on- and off-road bike releases in 2018

Raleigh Electric has revealed six new ebikes for 2018, including the Magnus iE fat bike model and five e-mountain bikes.
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Jabra Sport Pulse Wireless Special Edition review

The Sport Pulse Wireless get a “Special Edition” moniker as Jabra rectifies the original model’s lackluster audio performance while adding fitness extras.
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Don’t put glue in your eyes — unless it’s this superglue for punctured eyeballs

Scientists at the University of Southern California have developed a temperature-sensitive gel for plugging wounds in injured eyeballs.
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MuscleSound uses ultrasound to help athletes perform at their peak

Meet MuscleSound, a Colorado-based company that is using ultrasound imagery to non-invasively measure muscle health.
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Weekly Rewind: Best products of 2017, Google vs. Amazon, Facebook’s top issues

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.
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This smart bike light adjusts its brightness based on your speed

The Radius F1 smart bike light automatically adjusts its brightness based on your speed, increasing its illumination when going faster.
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It’s alive! These ‘living tattoos’ may someday monitor your health

These 'living tattoos' are layered to create three dimensional and interactive structures that can signal the presence of specific compounds.
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Develop better hydration habits with the DrinKup water bottle

The DrinKup water bottle actually keeps all hydration statistics handy within the bottle itself. Just tap the lid to see your stats.
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This app will track disease-carrying mosquitoes by listening to their buzz

Researchers have developed an app that promises to identify breeds of disease-carrying mosquito, based on their acoustic signature.
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The Coros Omni smart helmet makes cycling while listening to tunes safer

The new Coros Omni smart helmet uses bone conduction to allow cyclists to listen to music, take calls, get navigation cues, and more.
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Lyft-Circulation partnership takes the hassle out of your doctor visit

Starting December 5, Circulation users can schedule Lyft rides through Circulation's digital transportation platform.
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Doctors will help end hearing loss by 3D printing tiny prosthetic ear bones

Researchers are doing their part to end hearing loss by using a 3D printer to fabricate prosthetic copies of the tiny bones in the middle ear.
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The Nova illuminated smart jacket will help you run safer at night

With built-in active illumination, the Nova smart running jacket will help runners stay more visible and safer at night.
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Will Amazon soon sell you generic prescription drugs?

Amazon is looking into entering the healthcare field, as reports come in that the retailer has been in discussion with drug companies.
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Comfort or performance? Under Armour’s high-tech foam gives runners both

At its new Portland, Oregon headquarters, Under Armour and its group of athletes and Olympians unveiled the new Hovr running shoe.
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KardiaBand helps the Apple Watch inch closer to becoming a medical device

The line between wearable and the real thing is blurring, as the FDA has approved the KardiaBand as a medical accessory for the Apple Watch.
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Noninvasive RFID tag measures your vital signs without body contact

Cornell researchers have developed a touch-free monitoring system that can track a person's vital signs using just an RFID tag.
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VascoPillow wants to take the pain out of traveling with massage and heat

Meet Vasco's innovative VascoPillow, featuring both massage and heating modes to soothe the weary traveler.
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A.I.-powered Ara electric toothbrush keeps track of how well you’re brushing

The Ara is a new AI-powered toothbrush that claims to help your teeth stay on the nice list for your dentist this holiday season.
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Sleep apnea patients may find some relief with the Go2Sleep wearable

You can now monitor the quality and quantity of your sleep yourself with the Go2Sleep, a new "home sleep management device."
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Prevent turkey tummy with this personal trainer subscription app

In order to keep on track through the coming months, Aaptiv is a personal trainer app that helps people workout on their own terms.
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Robotics startup could fight Zika by dumping mosquitoes from a drone

Researchers want to fight Zika by breeding sterile mosquitoes in captivity, and then dispersing them via drone.
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A saliva test can diagnose a concussion and tell you how long it will last

Researchers have discovered that a saliva test can accurately diagnose concussion, and also shed light on how long the effects will last.
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Next-gen cochlear implant restores hearing by shining a laser beam in your ear

Could focused laser light be used to help deaf people hear again? A futuristic cochlear implant certainly suggests so.
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Nonprofit’s cruelty-free, therapeutic VR experience lets you swim with dolphins

The Dutch government is sponsoring the work of an organization using VR to re-create the therapeutic experience of swimming with dolphins.
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Amazon Echos given to people in need to reduce demands on caregivers

Innovative trial taking place in the U.K. is giving Amazon Echos to people with learning disabilities to see if they can help.
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Kevlar finds a use beyond bulletproof vests — as a cartilage replacement

As per new research from the University of Michigan, we may soon be padding the insides of our bodies with "Kevlartilage."
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Try these accessible tech teaching tools on your next dream golf vacation

Golfers have always loved gadgets, but now you can use the latest tech used by tour pros to help improve your game.
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Weekly Rewind: Bill Gates’ smart city, a robo pillow, our Black Friday favorites

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.
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New brainwave-reading technique may unlock ‘locked-in’ patients

Brain-computer interface allows patients with locked-in syndrome to communicate answers to questions using nothing more than their thoughts.
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The X1 Explorer folding ebike can take you 37 miles on a charge

The X1 Explorer ebike is a compact and lightweight folding model with a top speed of 19 miles per hour and a range of 37 miles.
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Samsung Gear Fit2 Pro review

Sleek and stylish in design, Samsung’s latest wearable improves its impressive Gear line of fitness trackers, and our Gear Fit2 Pro review explains how.