This ingenious device makes it impossible to slouch in your office chair
Instead of using wearable sensors to pester you throughout the day, BetterBack uses a set of simple, adjustable straps to keep your spine from bending into an arc while you sit.
When the walls have ears, they can listen to your breathing and heart rates
MIT researchers are working on a new technology called Vital-Radio, which will monitor your vital signs at home.
Soon you won’t need a Microsoft Band to use Microsoft ‘s Health app
New additions to the Microsoft Band and Microsoft Health apps may transform the company's burgeoning platform into a one-stop activity tracker.
Concerned about your dog’s health? Try this smart collar that tracks fitness and calories
For dogs who need to get out more, the Beagard Activity Collar will help their human keep track on their daily activity and caloric intake.
Boeing patent promises a comfortable sleep at 30,000 feet
If you've ever felt the frustration of trying to sleep on an airplane, take a look at a new patent filed by Boeing -- it's crazy, but it just might work.
The InBody Band measures your BMI, fuels your inner Popeye
While most fitness trackers let you chart your calories, steps, and sleeping habits, the InBody Band also measures your muscle mass and body fat.
The FitBark lets you know when your pooch is being active or just plain lazy
In some ways, having a dog is like having a child. The FitBark tracker allows you to see when your pooch is, or isn't, getting the exercise he deserves.
Hexoskin’s Junior smart shirt helps you keep tabs on your future Olympian
Hexoskin has a new line of fitness-tracking shirts for kids called the Hexoskin Junior collection.
Diagnose ear infections at home with this low-cost smartphone accessory
CellScope's smartphone attachment essentially transforms your device into a fully-functioning, network-connected otoscope to check for ear infections.
Smartphone earbuds can identify health issues by listening to you breathe as you sleep
Researchers have used a pair of earphones with an in-line mic plugged into a smartphone to track breathing patterns and detect sleep disorders.
Google Fit tracks your steps offline and logs 100 more activities
Google Fit received a big update, which allows for offline step tracking and supports 100 new activities.
Goodbye fitness bands: Soon, motion sensors will be woven right into our clothes
XelfleX could be the technology to make smart clothing attractive, useful, and cheap.
Tailio turns your cat’s litter box into a health monitor, sees if cats can predict earthquakes
Thanks to the Tailio, litter boxes can now be turned into smart monitors that tell cat owners about the health of their feline friends.
BitBite is an in-ear fitness device that listens to how well you’re chewing your food
The BitBite is an in-ear device that helps track and improve eating habits by analyzing the sounds and patterns of your chewing.
Microsoft Band review
The Microsoft Band wearable fitness device and smartwatch packs 10 different sensors into one amazing package, a technology feat to be sure. But Microsoft lost sight of function somewhere along the way -- and ended up building an unwearable wearable.
