Grindr is successfully convincing gay men to get tested for HIV, study shows
A new study suggests that Grindr could be an effective medium for getting black and Hispanic men to try home HIV testing kits.
After 10 years of development, Dean Kamen's futuristic prosthetic arm is now available for pre-order
From moving by leaning to creating artificial limbs that extend an amputee's bodily functions, the segway inventor's prosthetic arm is coming this year.
Genetically modified mice could help us sniff out explosives and diagnose diseases
Genetically-modified mice could be used to sniff out everything from landmines to diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
Weekly Rewind: ‘Inception’ is real, new iPhone 7 rumors, and life beyond Earth
In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. So much news goes on that it's almost impossible for mere mortals with real lives to keep track of everything.
Awesome tech you cant buy yet: Solar hot dogs, dive cams, and crazy keyboards
Check out our roundup of the coolest crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the web this week. You can't buy this stuff yet, but it sure is fun to gawk!
COBI, the future of biking takes routes in a whole new direction
Biking navigation systems are multiplying, but few are also a basic e-bike panel, bike light, and app aggregate, and they don't handle routes like COBI.
Seagull drone ‘poops’ sunscreen on kids playing at the beach
Nivea designed a drone designed to look like a seagull and poop sunscreen on kids who need it. The drone uses UV cameras to identify kids without sunscreen
Bragi Dash vs. Samsung Gear Icon X: Battle of the earbuds
These futuristic earbuds can play music, track your workout, and filter ambient sound in and out -- all without wires. But which smart 'buds are the best?
The crazy fixed gear bike that drifts without turning is up on Kickstarter
The Trocadero Fixie's frame disarticulates on the downtube, allowing the rear of the bike to twist side to side while shrinking the turning radius.
Researchers developing 3D-printed tissue for facial reconstruction
Researchers are developing durable 3D-printed tissue that's capable of being used in a variety of ways as part of facial reconstruction.
Multitasking backfires, leads to less, not more productivity, study finds
Becoming habituated to multitasking ends up leaving you less productive, exhausted, and maybe a little neurotic. It's much better to focus on one task.
Nike’s futuristic LunarEpic Flyknit running shoe gets a low-cut makeover
Nike's LunarEpic Flyknit may have been "the future of running," but not everyone was enamored with its high cut. Thankfully, now there's a new Low version.
MIT researchers are designing programmable RNA vaccines to combat diseases
Two MIT researchers have teamed up to program RNA to create disease-specific proteins and customize nanomaterials that were big enough to carry the RNA.
Samsung Gear Fit 2 vs Fitbit Blaze: Which tracker is the fittest?
There are a ton of fitness trackers out there, but two of the best known have to be the Samsung Gear Fit 2 and the Fitbit Blaze. But which is better?
A coin-sized device could have big effect on treating cancer with electric fields
A new device developed by a team of researchers at MIT's Singapore research center seeks to test the effect of electric fields on the spread of cancer cells
A perfect fitness match: Polar, TrainingPeaks join to help users reach endurance goals
If you're a Polar fitness tracker user training for an endurance event, you can now sync your Polar Flow data with TrainingPeaks.
Researchers just improved the camera that shoots a billion frames per second
Three billion times faster than an iPhone, the compressed ultra-fast photography (CUP) scientific camera could be used to capture how nerves work.
Tomorrow's doctors will learn to check prostates using a robotic anus
Two doctors have invented a new robotic rectal technology that’s designed to help students brush up on their prostate-checking technique.
Trying to get pregnant? Clue and FitBit may be able to make that happen
Thanks to a new internal pilot study conducted by Clue, wearables just may be the tool parents-in-waiting have been waiting for.
Artificial pancreas that uses smartphone app and sensor may be diabetes game-changer
Researchers at the University Hospital of Montpellier in France have created an artificial pancreas, which could mean big things for diabetes sufferers.
Google’s DeepMind will soon apply artificial intelligence to the detection of eye diseases
Google's DeepMind division announced a partnership with the U.K.'s Moorsfields hospital that will see millions of eye records analyzed for commonalities.
Samsung adds new features to S Health to make exercise more fun
Samsung has launched an S Health app update that hopes to make exercise a bit more fun.
Yes, it’s possible to plant ‘Inception’-style experiences into people’s brains
A new research project has demonstrated that it is possible to plant simple subliminal messages in people’s minds without their knowledge.
Weekly Rewind: DIY beer from your phone, robot soccer, Android Nougat, and more
In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. So much news goes on that it's almost impossible for mere mortals with real lives to keep track of everything.
Researchers use UV light to kill cancer cells in mice
A new sci-fi like treatment uses ultraviolet light to kill targeted cancer cells in a non invasive method that could be an option for hard to treat tumors.
What happened to the laser razor that Darth Vader would use?
Responding to a request for comment, Skarp's Will King asserted that the company's Laser Razor is alive and kicking.
FDA approval granted for DIY home sperm-counting tech
Sandstone Diagnostics' Trak home sperm testing system lets men determine sperm count. A smartphone app recommends lifestyle changes to up the count.
Smart bike helmet boosts cycling safety with turn signals, brake lights, and GPS
The Classon smart bike helmet from Brooklyness detects cars in your blind spot, signals when you are slowing down or turning, and guides you with GPS.
CDC and WHO recommend no unprotected sex for six months after Zika infection
Scientists are finding ways to transfer funds from other programs to study Zika. The initial concern is how long Zika remains transmittable in semen.
Microsoft shutting down Xbox Fitness service in 2017; no word on refunds
Microsoft announced that it will discontinue support for its Xbox Fitness service in 2017, rendering user-purchased content inoperable.
The FDA approved this ‘stomach pump’ implant, and doctors aren’t happy about it
The FDA-approved AspireAssist weight-loss device allows obese patients to pump food from their stomach, through a tube, and out their belly.
Clever new ‘Diet Eyeglasses’ track your eating habits by monitoring your chewing muscles
Sensor-Filled 3D-Printed Diet Eyeglasses Sense Chewing Activity By Analyzing Signal Bursts Produced By Muscle Contractions
