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Low-speed street racing: A $400 Lamborghini was made for your feet

Owning a Lamborghini is outside most anyone's reach. For anyone who really loves the Italian auto manufacturer, shoes are the next best thing.
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5 of our favorite mad gadgets from the London Wearable Technology Show

Here are our 5 favorite unusual, fun, different, and downright mad new gadgets on display at the London Wearable Technology Show.
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New antivenom nanogel neutralizes snake bites, might work for spiders & scorpions too

This new procedure could make antivenom more cheaply than conventional methods, potentially saving tens of thousands of lives a year.
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Are fidget toys legitimately good for your brain, or pseudoscientific snake oil?

“Fidget” isn’t a word with the most positive of connotations. But according to a number of studies, it may actually turn out to be beneficial.
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Flo uses AI to track period-related symptoms and offer suggestions

Periods can be tough to manage, but the AI-powered Flo app for smartphones makes it a little bit easier for all involved.
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This Google algorithm can detect cancer more accurately than a human doctor

Don't look now, but a computer -- not a human -- might make your next medical diagnosis. Google has made an algorithm that detects cancer.
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Scientists say study indicates that green light may help relieve pain

A team of researchers think they may have found another use for green light -- as a potential pain reliever.
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Ruawalk fitness wearable will keep your pace by matching the beat

If you need motivation to keep your pace during a workout walk, try matching your steps to music beats with Ruawalk.
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Withings Body Cardio, now 25 percent off, will analyze your health each morning

The Withings Body Cardio Heart Health and Body Composition Wi-Fi Scale is now discounted $44 or 25 percent, available for $134 on Amazon.
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Fully customize your workout routine with the new Sworkit Workout Builder

Thanks to the new Sworkit Workout Builder, users can now build, import, and customize a workout to be fully their own.
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Carvon's next-gen electric skateboards boast all-wheel drive, can hit 35 mph

Carvon has been player in the electric skateboard game for five years, but it's raising the bar with its latest generation of boards.
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MyZone’s virtual fitness classes will make you part of the workout action

Fitness app MyZone is ready to launch a collection of virtual workout classes, designed to boost motivation for people who workout at home.
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Nanoengineers develop first biocompatible, 3D-printed blood vessel networks

A team of nanoengineers from UC San Diego have developed a new method for 3D printing biomimetic blood vessel networks.
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Fitbit's new Alta HR to bring features that will help you sleep better

Fitbit is debuting two new features -- Sleep Insights and Sleep Stages -- in its upcoming fitness wristband the Alta HR.
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Can’t sleep? Text Dirty Lemon and see if its Sleep potion will help

Meet Dirty Lemon, a new functional beverage brand based in Brooklyn that is sells its various tonics exclusively via text message.
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Dad 3D-printed arm prosthesis for his kid, now wants to share it with the world

When baby Sol Ryan had to have his lower left arm amputated, his dad developed a 3D-printed hydraulic arm to help him. Now he's sharing it.
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The ROVA is a more useful, attractive alternative to the typical walker

Th ROVA is designed to bring dignity back to assistive technology, encourage daily use, and provide convenience.
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‘Nano-warming’ technique could help eliminate organ transplant waiting lists

A massive number of possible transplant organs are wasted each year. A new nano-warming process could help change all that.
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Fluid form: Hit the trail this spring with new hydration packs from Osprey

Osprey launched a new line of hydration packs, offering lightweight designs, plenty of carrying capacity, and large water reservoirs.
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Your sleep tracker may actually disturb your sleep, study suggests

A new case series suggests that sleep trackers may induce sleep problems rather than improving sleep patterns.
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Scientists engineer a rose that can store and releases electrical energy

Scientists in Sweden have developed a method of turning roses into supercapacitors, capable of holding energy in their stems.
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Get the most out of your workout with the Garmin Vivofit 2, now $59 on Amazon

If you're on the market for an activity tracker, then the popular and highly-rated Garmin Vivofit 2 is now just $59 on Amazon.
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New gene-edited pigs may now be resistant to billion-dollar disease

Using CRISPR, scientists think they have edited susceptibility to a billion-dollar virus out of the pig's genome.
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Komodo dragons are large, scary, and their blood could save human lives

The secret to tomorrow's next-genaration antibiotics? It could be Komodo dragon blood, according to a new research project.
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Say goodbye to health and fitness brand Withings

All existing and future Withings products will be sold under the Nokia brand this summer. Nokia's also redesigning the HealthMate app.
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What to expect at MWC 2017: LG G6, Huawei P10, BlackBerry KeyOne, more

Mobile World Congress is one of the largest tech shows in the world. Here's what we expect to see from some of the highest-profile brands.
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Have a safe adventure with the Mountain Conditions Report app

The newly re-launched Mountain Conditions Report website and app provide an easy way to check on mountain conditions before an adventure.
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A new HIV vaccine therapy method lets five patients kick the daily drugs

A new HIV vaccine-based therapy has allowed five patients to ditch the daily drugs they previously needed to keep the disease at bay.
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Weekly Rewind: Insane stunt pilot lady, life beyond Earth, $700 self-driving car

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 10 tech stories.
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Can you hear me now? Researchers one step closer to reversing hearing loss

The research shows promise for restoring hearing for those of us who ignored the warnings of our mother when she said, "Turn that down!"
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Iris eTrike offers the comfort of a tiny car while remaining eco-friendly

Inventor Grant Sinclair has come up with a working design called the IRIS eTrike. This is the spiritual successor to the 1985 Sinclair C5.
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People who use these phrases are more likely to stick to their diet

In a new study, researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have shown they can predict dieting success with 77 percent accuracy.
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Get the most out of your game with Golf Pad's Link system

The Golf Pad Link is a new way to accurately track rounds of golf without needing to be tethered to your phone.
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Roam Robotics’ lightweight, affordable exoskeleton designed for everyday folks

Forget metal and motors, San Francisco-based Roam Robotics is building exoskeletons out of plastic and fabrics.