Filter promises to let you drink from almost any water source — even urine
FIXT Nomad is a water filter device that promises to let you safely drink out of any non-salt water source, including public toilets.
Don’t hold your breath: Tiny PocketLab sensor tells you when air quality is poor
PocketLab Air is a multi-sensor device that lets people gather and share ultra-localized information about climate change and pollution.
Flywheel wants you to sweat your ass off in the comfort of your own home
Flywheel is launching Fly Anywhere, an at-home version of its studio biking experience and a streaming content platform with live rides filmed in Lincoln Center. Tech makes the whole sweaty thing possible.
Your baby deserves a meal kit, too, and Little Spoon offers a nutritious option
Little Spoon's new platform Blueprint hopes to optimize nutrition in order to aid in a child's crucial development stages.Â
The $180 Nokia Steel HR hybrid smartwatch is back, but numbers are limited
The Nokia Steel HR hybrid smartwatch was held back from launch earlier this year, but is now up for sale on Nokia's website for $180.
AllTrails real-time air quality data helps outdoor enthusiasts avoid pollution
AllTrails Pro now offers pollution information in the form of map overlays displaying accurate air quality data.
Strava’s Global Heatmap shows a billion workouts from across the globe
Strava's Global Heatmap feature gives users an interactive look at all of the workout data coming in from around the world.
You’ll be flossing all your teeth at once with Blizzident’s customized 3D-Flosser
Blizzident's 3D-Flosser uses a 3D scan of your mouth to create a wireframe for dental floss. The result? Tooth flossing in five seconds flat.
Award-winning device catches skin cancer early by monitoring temperature of moles
Engineers have developed a noninvasive diagnostic tool that measures the heat of moles and skin lesions to look for signs of cancer.
Long-haul flights will just fly by with these gadgets and tips
Traveling, especially when on a long-haul flight, doesn't have to be a nightmare. Fill the time using the best luxury travel tech.
New augmented reality ‘coach’ aims to help autistic people build life skills
The Empower Me system is hailed as the world’s first wearable smart glasses platform that's designed explicitly to help autistic people.
Tweet-analyzing algorithm can detect depression sooner than a human doctor
A new algorithm suggests the language we use on Twitter could help reveal early warning signs of mental health issues, such as depression.
Augmented reality glasses could soon help return sight to legally blind people
Researchers have developed a pair of augmented reality glasses that will soon help thousands of legally blind people to see again.
The Waggit fitness collar will help track and improve your dog’s health
Waggit is a comprehensive fitness wearable for dogs that helps track resting vitals and alert you when something is wrong.
Want to be immune from the flu forever? This new vaccine might do the trick
Researchers from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln have invented a four-in-one flu vaccine which they hope may offer lifelong immunization.
Epson ProSense is the new running watch built for long-distance runners
The Epson ProSense line of running watches are built with ultramarathon runners in mind, offering exceptional battery life with GPS tracking.
The Sensoria Smart Running Shoes bring high tech to your feet
The Sensoria Smart Running Shoes have a microelectronic component called Sensoria Core, which detect key metrics for biometric feedback.
The world’s most precise scale can measure the exact weight of individual cells
Want to know the weight of life? Researchers have invented a smart scale that's capable of measuring the exact weight of individual cells.
A language for legumes: Can the Internet of Food help us know what we eat?
Dr. Matthew Lange explains the Internet of Food and how it’s connecting everything in the food supply chain.
Work up a sweat with Samsung’s Gear Sport, IconX earbuds, and Gear Fit2 Pro
Samsung's Gear Sport is a cross between a smartwatch and fitness tracker, and it's not the only wearable in the company's lineup.
Reebok’s new Stranger Things × Ghostbusters sneakers are nerd-tastic
In promotion of Stranger Things' second season, Reebok is releasing a limited edition sneaker based on the Netflix series.
Address your neck pain and even insomnia with the Neck Hammock
If you suffer from neck pain, stiffness, tension headaches, or poor posture, and even insomnia, the Neck Hammock could be for you.
The Misfit Vapor smartwatch will finally be available on October 31
Misfit's first smartwatch is called the Misfit Vapor. For $200, you get an Android Wear smartwatch that is water resistant.
Heli-biking is the newest extreme sport to hit the Alaskan mountains
Alaska's Tordrillo Mountain Lodge has become the first resort in the U.S. to offer heli-biking, using helicopters to ferry riders to trails.
5 minutes is all you need to check for allergens with AbioScope
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has just approved what is being heralded as the "world's most rapid" allergy test - AbioScope.
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Ultra-grippy socks and dirt-cheap 3D printers
Check out our roundup of the best new crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the web this week.
When protecting medical devices from hacks, is the cure worse than the disease?
Pacemakers and other medical devices are at risk for being hacked, but the solutions often cause problems of their own.
Weekly Rewind: The new Moto, a 12-year-old’s lead-detection invention, and more
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.
SpeedGrip Socks create better traction for improved speed and control
Rather than being knit like traditional athletic socks, SpeedGrip Socks use moisture-wicking compression fabrics that are sewn together.
Fitness app Studio will bring a group running class to your living room
Meet Studio, the fitness app that hopes to bring the benefit of group classes focused on running into your home.
Middle school student wins $25k award for device that detects lead in water
Gitanjali Rao won the designation of America's Top Young Scientist, thanks to her water-testing device that detects dangerous lead in water.
This smart bike lock will automatically unlock when you're ready to ride
Bisecu is a smart lock that connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth and can automatically lock and unlock as you approach or walk away.
Google Maps turns off its controversial calorie feature after backlash
Google's calorie counting feature on Maps was not well received by iOS users, and as such, has been discontinued.
Diabetics can control their blood sugar with a smartphone and artificial pancreas
The latest innovation in diabetes is an artificial pancreas, which allows patients to control their insulin levels with a smartphone.