Perfect your workouts with a swimproof Fitbit Flex 2, currently 21 percent off
If you've been considering stepping up your workout routine, the Fitbit Flex 2 is available for $79 for a limited time on Amazon.
The cure for Ebola? New research says it's horse antibodies, apparently
Scientists have developed a rapid, effective and affordable treatment for the Ebola virus, and the secret ingredient is … horse antibodies?
96 percent of the world’s genetic data is from white people — here’s how we change that
60 percent of the world’s population comprises less than one percent of the world’s genomic data. This startup wants to do something about it.
Texas A&M University's glow-in-the-dark bike line lights up cyclists
At Texas A&M University, a Dutch-style intersection has been given solar luminescent pavement markings to keep the pathways lit up at night.
Researchers build the world's smallest hammer to smash brain cells
The world’s smallest hammer has been created to study the physical, chemical, and biological effects to brain cells when we hit our head.
Strava’s Android Wear 2.0 app lets users record, upload activities without a phone
Strava has optimized its Android Wear app to make use of the latest 2.0 revamp that was officially announced this week.
Open wide! Researchers develop medical sensors powered by stomach acid
Engineers from MIT and Brigham and Women’s Hospital have harnessed the power of stomach acid to keep small ingestible sensors running.
‘Lab on a chip’ diagnosis tool costs just one cent, could save countless lives
Ultra low-cost “lab on a chip,” system promises to help diagnose diseases as broad-ranging as malaria, tuberculosis and HIV.
New ThermoNet fabrics make the versatile Buff even better
Buff is a versatile piece of specialty fabric that has become a nearly essential piece of gear in the outdoor world.
Rhino-Rack’s Hybrid Bike Carrier can safely transport any kind of bike
The Hybrid Bike Carrier from Rhino Rack is designed to accommodate any kind of bike, including road, mountain, fat tire, and kids bikes.
Gel-based 'male birth control' could enable temporary, reversible vasectomies
A new male contraceptive method involving injectable gel could lead to reversible vasectomies. Well, that's the plan at least!
Buildings that breathe: Italian architect’s ‘Vertical Forest’ to sprout in China
Some 600 tall trees, 500 smaller trees, and 2,500 plants and shrubs will sprout from concrete balconies of the vertical forests.
This breathable shirt from Phunkshun is made entirely out of old plastic bottles
Phunkshun Wear is entering the base layer market for its 2017/18 season. The Aviator shirt will be made entirely out of recycled plastic.
The Stlyish Fossil Q Founder Gen 2 smartwatch is 25 percent off on Amazon
Fossil paired style with all the technology you expect in a smartwatch, in the Fossil Q Founder Gen 2 Touchscreen Smartwatch.
A new study has fluorescent probes light up when they spot pancreatic cancer
Doctors may have a new ally in their fight against pancreatic cancer with florescent nanoprobes that light up when they meet cancerous tissue.
Improve your stand-up paddleboarding with the Smart Paddle from Quickblade
The Quickblade Smart Paddle uses sensors and tracking technology to provide real-time feedback on a stand-up paddler's technique and more.
Groundbreaking new prosthetic translates spinal cord signals into movement
Scientists at Imperial College London have developed a robot arm controlled via signals from nerves in the spinal cord.
Long-term study shows that vaping really is safer than regular smoking
E-cigarettes are everywhere, but is vaping provably any safer than smoking? According to a new in-depth study, the answer is a definite yes.
The TomTom Touch Cardio is essentially a less expensive version of its predecessor
TomTom has launched yet another fitness tracker, called the Touch Cardio -- which takes the original Touch and cuts out some features.
Scientists discover way to eliminate chemotherapy side effects in mice
Scientists may have found a way to eliminate the nasty side effects of chemotherapy, while retaining all the good stuff.
This non-contact baby monitor gives new parents some peace of mind
Meet the Raybaby, branded as the world's only non-contact health and sleep monitor. It's just started a Kickstarter campaign.
Blockchain, of bitcoin fame, may be solution for safe electronic health records
Blockchain, the bitcoin exchange technology, is the most promising solution for secure and efficient electronic health records.
Weekly Rewind: Your home tap system, pizza on Messenger, and the return of the black cab
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.
Experimental Zika virus vaccine shown to be 100% effective in animal trials
An experimental new Zika virus vaccine has a 100 percent success rate in lab tests involving mice and monkeys.
Survive an impact from any angle with innovative SPIN technology from POC Sports
A new technology from POC has been created to reduce the force from angled impacts. The innovation allows ski helmets to slide on impact.
Early trials suggest deep brain stimulation can significantly reduce heroin addiction
Deep Brain Stimulation is already used to treat Parkinson's disease, but new research suggests it could also help addicts kick heroin habits.
This packable kayak folds up as small as a sleeping bag, and only weighs 6 lbs
Justin Case Kayak has developed a foldable kayak that breaks down to the size of a folding chair. At 5.7 pounds, it's the lightest available.
Suggestic wants to use artificial intelligence to help you stick to your diet
Meet Suggestic, a new app that wants to help you keep your promises to yourself when it comes to food by leveraging AI.
Innovative brain-reading cap allows 'locked-in' patients to communicate with doctors
Researchers can communicate with completely paralyzed patients by using a brain-reading cap to decode thought patterns.
Researchers build flu detector that can diagnose at a breath, no doctor required
Researchers have developed a prototype breathalyzer-style device capable of detecting flu in its early stages.
Social coach on your wrist: MIT-developed wearable predicts the wearer's mood
MIT researchers have developed a wearable they say can predict the mood of its wearer by analyzing speech patterns and physiological signs.
The Memo Box Mini is a smart pillbox to help you take your medication on time
Meet Memo Box Mini, a new smart pillbox and app from TinyLogics that hopes to help with both tracking and managing medication use.
Survive your next avalanche with Ortovox’s Avabag
The Ortovox's Avabag is cutting down on size and weight to provide people with an improved way to survive an avalanche.
Repel water without retaining it with Flylow's newest jacket
No matter how waterproof, it's often sweat keeping you wet. The Lab Coat from Flylow is a waterproof, breathable jacket without compromise.