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Strava Posts

Strava is now a full-fledged social network with addition of ‘posts’ feature

With the addition of "posts" to an athletes profile, Strava has become a social network for athletes looking to share tips and stories.
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Curious what traits your unborn child will have? Send HumanCode your spit

BABYGlimpse is a DNA-powered service which promises to let couples discover the traits their unborn child may inherit for just $349.
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Senhance System is a robotic assistant that can help doctors perform surgery

On Friday, the FDA gave clearance to a robotically-assisted surgical device (RASD) called the Senhance System.
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Looking for a Lululemon alternative? You might be able to look to Amazon

Amazon is said to be in talks with some of the world's largest athletic wear suppliers to launch its own brand of active clothing. 
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Unleashing hungry bacteria on our landfills could produce tons of natural gas

A new approach to breaking down landfill waste could not just help the environment, but give us a new source of natural gas, too.
FitOn

The FitOn is an affordable smartwatch that promises full functionality

Meet the FitOn, the decked out smartwatch you can buy for less than $50 as an early backer on Kickstarter. 
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Have a sore back? Emma the robot masseuse can help you feel better again

Have a sore back? If you live in Singapore, you can now treat it by getting a massage from a cutting-edge robot masseuse called Emma.
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Understand your body better via the QardioBase and MyFitnessPal

Here to help your body reach its full potential is a new partnership between fitness app MyFitnessPal and QardioBase.
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Tooth Cracker 5000 is a device for splitting teeth and extracting stem cells

Researchers discovered a new way of harvesting stem cells -- by extracting them from teeth using a terrifying looking device.
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Gene-edited corn has nutrients usually found in meat — here's why that's huge

Scientists at Rutgers University have come up with a way to improve the nutritional value of corn using smart gene-editing technology.
Fitly Running Backpack

This backpack was specifically designed for use on short, intense runs

Fitly is a small backpack built to carry everything a runner needs for short and fast runs, including cell phone, keys, and a rain jacket.
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This shape-shifting wheelchair transitions from seated to standing positions

Laddroller is a futuristic shape-shifting wheelchair that’s able to neatly transition between seated and standing positions.
Nokia Go Review

Nokia Go review

In our Nokia Go review, we discover a stripped-down wearable that’s still capable of tracking a variety of health and fitness metrics.
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New medical superglue seals large wounds almost instantly, prevents scars

New hyperelastic surgical superglue could be used as an alternative to staples or sutures -- minus the scarring risk.
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Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Treepods, robot cutters, Firefly flints

Check out our roundup of the best new crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the web this week.
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Self-disinfecting door pad could help break the spread of germs in hospitals

Replacing the aluminum door plate in busy public spaces with a self-santizing pad could help halt the spread of germs.
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Weekly Rewind: Translating headphones, tech flops, Tesla trucks, 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.
Beeline Smart Compass

Turn a regular bike into a smart one by attaching this gadget to the handlebars

The Beeline is a smart compass that can be added to the handlebars of any bike. When paired with a smartphone, it provides GPS navigation.
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New type of microscope can peer into the brain of a living, moving creature

Researchers have developed a new microscope that could help shed more light on how our brains turn thoughts into actions.
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Leave the car behind with this commuter-focused ebike from Gazelle

The Gazelle Avenue is an ebike designed for comfortable commutes through urban settings using an advanced Shimano STEPS drive system.
adore ai smart scale

Adore smart scale claims to use A.I. to give you a better sense of your body

Adore is an artificially intelligent scale that promises to provide a holistic view of how your body is performing at any given time.
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$70 Huawei Band 2 Pro shows the right stats to measure your fitness progress

Huawei has taken the excellent fitness features from the Huawei Watch 2 and squeezed them down into a fitness band, the Huawei Band 2 Pro.
Simple Habit Relax App

Ultimate stress test? Simple Habit mindfulness app gets pitched on ‘Shark Tank’

Simple Habit is a mindfulness app that promises to help you cope with the stresses of everyday life through a series of guided programs.
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Weekly Rewind: Amazon's new product lineup, the Levi's smart jacket, the Chrome competitor

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.
Cobi Bike System

Bosch acquires smart bike startup Cobi to deliver a better ebike screen

Bosch eBike Systems has acquired startup Cobi to integrate smartphones with ebikes to deliver a smarter dashboard and screen.
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Diabetics can stop pricking their finger thanks to the FreeStyle Libre

The FreeStyle Libre Flash Glucose Monitoring System lets patients check glucose levels "with a painless, one-second scan."
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CRISPR’s latest achievement? Taking the gluten out of wheat

A team of researchers in Spain have used CRISPR gene-editing technology to eliminate the majority of gluten allergens in wheat.
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Facebook is making it easier for people in India, and elsewhere, to donate blood

It can't do much to assuage your fear of needles, but Facebook can help you address a growing need the world over -- blood donations.
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Suunto combines heart rate monitor and barometric sensor in latest Spartan watch

The new Suunto Spartan Sport fitness watch features a built-in heart rate monitor and barometric sensor to track workouts.
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Reebok and Huntsman are crafting the ultimate athletic supersuit

Altra Torin IQ review

Altra Torin IQ hands-on

The Altra Torin IQ smart running shoe provides real time analysis of a runner’s technique, making suggestions on how to improve their form.
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Seed Pod is a light and sound-filled sanctuary from the world

Everyone needs their own space away from the world, and that's the idea behind the Seed Pod, a sanctuary filled with ambient light and sound.
Fitness AR

Fitness AR uses Strava and ARKit to share your workouts in augmented reality

Fitness AR is an augmented reality app that uses workout data collected by Strava and Apple's ARKit to display a run or ride in a new way.
microneedle

A microneedle skin patch could help melt fat right off of us

The microneedle skin patch deliver a fat-shrinking drug to specific regions that are a bit more thick than desired.