The smallest inflatable flotation device in the world fits on your wrist
Kingii is a wrist-worn flotation device that inflates at the pull of a lever. When the danger's passed, deflate, repack, and install another CO2 cartridge.
Upcoming ‘Shift Sneakers’ will change color and design via a mobile app
Wouldn't it be awesome if you could change the color and design on your sneakers with just the click of a button?
Discovery scoops European TV rights to the Olympics from BBC
A new deal between Discovery and the International Olympic Committee means the BBC will no longer have Olympics TV rights from 2022 onwards.
Conductive ink ushers in the next generation of wearable technology
Researchers from the University of Tokyo have developed a new conductive ink that would allow electronics to be printed on stretchable fabrics.
No need to make exercise playlists with these music apps
Exercise is better with music, but making playlists is a pain. There music apps designed to make you run farther, faster, and feel better.
Teenage boys have finally figured out how to practice safe sex
The S.T.EYE. condom will change colors when in contact with sexually transmitted infections
Analyze your tennis swing with Qlipp, a new lightweight sensor for your racket
Qlipp's square fits any tennis racket, attaching to the face. It reads shot type, speed, spin, and ball contact and doubles as a dampener.
A billion dollar idea: 3D printed skin expected to become the next big industry trend
Some experts claim that the 3-D printed skin industry will be worth $1 billion by 2025.
Cops use new detector like radar for bike-buzzers
26 states have a legal a minimum passing space between drivers and cyclists. Now there's an mod that mounts to bike handlebars and shows passing distances.
Google’s new wearable for clinical research may save your life one day
Google's X labs have developed a new smartband that constantly monitors the vitals of the wearer.
Skateboard that will stop a .22 comes with a stash spot
Most clears decks are mostly just made of junk plastic. Jelly Skateboards makes its clear decks from polycarbonate used for bulletproof glass.
The Jabra Sport Coach earbuds motivate with music and coaching tips
The Jabra Sport Coach wireless headphones will play your music, but they offer a built-in fitness coach in addition to tracking features.
Airing is a tiny $3 device that will combat sleep apnea without the mask
A company in Massachusetts is running a crowdfunding campaign to bring a $3 alternative to the traditional CPAP masks to the sleep apnea-ridden masses.
Organs on a chip: the new rage in medical technology
A new paper published this week details how a team at the National Institutes of Health created a placenta on a chip,
Now you can improve your golf swing and keep track of the score with the Microsoft Band
A forthcoming update to the Microsoft Band adds automatic golf-tracking capabilities.
Waterproof wireless fitness-tracking headphones are all you need to workout
Gogo-S is the totally wireless sport music player that hits all the right notes. The headphones are a portable MP3 player and smart activity tracker in one.
AT&T wants to put a wearable on your wrist: Check out the Healbe GoBe, Misfit Flash, and more
AT&T introduced a slew of new wearables for its customers that will be available from June 26, including the Healbe GoBe, Misfit Flash, and Withings Activité.
The first real-time collision avoidance device for any bike
Byxee is the first smart active safety device for bikes. Using sensors and a unique algorithm, Byxee warns riders about rough roads ahead.
This smart travel mug has built-in temperature control, can be used as a selfie remote
Phone batteries never last, coffee always gets cold too soon, and you're tired of having your arm in selfies. Yecup is a smart mug that takes care of all that.
Misfit connects all your devices with its new Web dashboard and adds IFTTT compatibility
Misfit added a new dashboard for the Web, IFTTT integration, and smart home controls to make its wearables smarter.
This wearable can give you an energy boost or calm you down on demand
The Doppel is a different sort of wearable, using rhythmic pulses to give you a boost of energy or calm you down on demand.
Researchers develop prosthetic leg that you can control with your brain
Researchers develop a new bionic leg that brings us closer to actually creating an ironman suit.
A bicycle built for you: online bike shops can save you some bucks
It's the perfect time to buy a new bike, and you can avoid braving the bike shop by shopping online. There are a bunch of great websites out there.
Renault Sport uses Sensoria tech to monitor pilots’ heart rates on the track
Renault's R.S. Monitor app uses data transmitted by Sensoria's connected t-shirt to provide the driver with real-time heart rate information.
These waterproof sport headphones are smarter than the average bear
Headphones are getting as smart as your smartphone. Sets with built in heart rate, cadence sensors, and an attached coaching app are few and far between.