Keychain device warns of dangerous allergens in your food before you eat it
Worried about food allergies? Harvard researchers have developed a smart keychain analyzer that acts as a portable detector for allergens.
How Vicis developed Zero1, the high-tech helmet that could save the NFL
Vicis hopes to drastically reduce concussions in football with its helmet, the Zero1. We went behind the scenes to see innovation in action.
Forget biopsies — this smart pen identifies cancerous tissue in 10 seconds
Researchers from the University of Texas have developed a device called the MasSpec Pen, which is capable of detecting cancer in seconds.
Save the Earth (and yourself from restaurants) with Terra’s Kitchen
Meet Terra's Kitchen, a new solution for home cooks that differentiates itself with its environmentally friendly delivery.
BMC Speedfox AMP is a mountain ebike that doesn’t look like one
BMC's Speedfox AMP mountain ebike features a Shimano E-8000 electric drive, a carbon frame, and specially designed geometry for trail riding.
New gene editing tech promises to be even better than CRISPR
Just when we were getting used to the CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing revolution, a new “fourth-generation” DNA base editor has come along.
New medical imaging camera in the U.K. can see through the human body
Scientists have developed an amazing new imaging medical camera that’s capable of seeing through the human body to detect light sources.
The ‘e-skin’ connected shirt promises to turn your body into a controller
With this connected shirt, researchers have turned the human body into a controller for virtual, augmented, and mixed reality experiences.
MIT researchers built an algorithm that can predict how much pain you're in
Researchers at MIT developed a machine learning algorithm that’s able to predict how much pain a person is in by looking at an image.
Light-controlled nanoscale buzz saws kill cancer cells by drilling holes in them
Nanoscale motorized molecules act like tiny buzz saws by drilling holes in the membrane of individual cells -- either to kill or save them.
Polar M430 fitness watch now offers 24/7 heart-rate monitoring
A new update for the Polar M430 fitness watch gives the GPS enabled device the ability to continuously track the wearer's heart rate.
New bioengineering method repairs donor lungs, permitting transplantation
New bioengineering research from Columbia University can repair donor lungs which would otherwise be rejected for transplant.
Garmin reveals Vivoactive 3, introduces Garmin Pay
Garmin added three new smartwatches to its lineup of wearables at IFA 2017. Most noteworthy is the Vivoactive 3 equipped with an updated look. the company also announced the stripped-down Vivosport and fashion-focused Vivomove HR.
Dodow helps you regulate your breathing to ease you into sleep
With Dodow, French company Livlab claims it can help people fall asleep faster, by tapping into one of the body's natural mechanisms.
Brush your teeth the way your dentist intended with the Oclean One
The Oclean One is a new sonic smart toothbrush that claims to allow the user to "fully customize his or her experience."
Reach your health goals and the QardioBase 2 smart scale will smile up at you
Health and fitness company Qardio's QardioBase 2 smart scale motivates you to hit your goals by smiling up at you when you've been good.
Man somehow plays sax solo following brain surgery, for science
Thanks to 3D-brain mapping, surgeons recently performed brain surgery on a musician, without harming the musical part of his brain.
Mobile app can screen for pancreatic cancer when users snap a quick selfie
Researchers developed a smartphone app that is capable of screening for pancreatic cancer by asking users to snap a quick selfie.
Smart first-aid kit uses algorithms to explain how to prioritize emergencies
The Comprehensive Rescue System is an “intelligent” first-aid kit that uses a tablet and smart algorithms to help you deal with injuries.
Leave the chest strap at home with Polar's OH1 heart-rate monitor
The Polar OH1 is a lightweight and compact heart rate monitor that can be worn on the upper or lower arm, rather than the chest or wrist.
Test your blood from the comfort of your home with Athelas
Meet Athelas, an instant, at-home blood diagnostics system capable of testing for diseases like the flu, infections, and even cancer.
The new Fitbit Flyer headphones allow you to jam out without a smartphone
Fitbit has announced the Fitbit Flyer, wireless in-ear headphones that are designed to pair with its new Ionic smartwatch.
Fitbit takes on Apple and Google with the Ionic smartwatch
The upcoming smartwatch from Fitbit boasts GPS, heart-rate monitoring, music streaming, and more — and it'll be available in October.
Lend researchers computing power and they’ll use it to study your microbiome
IBM has teamed up with medical researchers to form the Microbiome Immunity Project, which borrows your computing power to study your insides.
Yankee outfielder sports cool ‘Destiny 2’ gear during Players Weekend
Yankee outfielder Aaron Judge wore some colorful Destiny 2 gloves and cleats during the first Players Weekend.
Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Smart soccer balls, vibro razors, drum rings
Check out our roundup of the best new crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the web this week.
Robotic exoskeleton can improve how kids with cerebral palsy walk
Researchers from NIH have developed a robotic exoskeleton, designed to help kids with cerebral palsy improve their walking.
Forget floss, this dental procedure rejuvenates your teeth with a laser
Gum disease has been linked with a host of nasty diseases. This innovative laser surgery, which removes damaged tissue, could help.
Weekly Rewind: Apple AR goggles, Fisker’s Tesla killer, tiny robot surgeons
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.
Eye-Sync brings concussion detection into the spotlight with Iowa State deal
Iowa State University brings Eye-Sync, a VR headset that can detect a concussion in less than a minute, to its sports programs
Shaveman transforms any disposable razor into an electric shaver
Shaveman is a compact "razor vibration applicator" that promises to turn any disposable razor into an electric razor.
Recover from your workouts more quickly with the Powerdot
The Powerdot is an electric muscle stimulation device that promises to activate your muscle fibers before, during, or after your workout.
One of the ingredients in poop could make you fitter and healthier
It may sound counterintuitive at first, but exposure to one of the compounds found in poop could help make you healthier.