From cyborgs to smart homes, we present the latest updates in wearables that are designed for your tech lifestyle.
Using a variety of wearables and smart products, tech companies are getting better at putting high-tech medical equipment in the hands of regular schmoes. But what happens when you want more in-depth fitness data than just weight, heart rate, and ste...
In a world of wearables and VR, cyborgs don’t seem that far fetched — especially considering that they already exist. Although most are quick to think of Arnie’s lone red eye, twinkling ominously from behind a steel cheekbone, the r...
Once upon time, only athletes cared about their heart and metabolic rate during workouts. They had to go to scientists with a laboratory full of special equipment to see how well their body performed during strenuous exercise.But thanks to modern wea...
One of the most startling things you’ll discover when you start using a fitness tracker is just how little sleep you actually get. While you might think that you get a full eight hours of sleep a night, your Fitbit or other tracker might claim ...
Samsung is slowly realizing its ambition to be a premier smartwatch and fitness tracker brand. Users of the Samsung Gear S3 and Samsung Gear Fit 2 already know that the South Korean company makes some of the best wearables on the market. But to reall...
Most computer security problems aren’t caused by weak security technology. They happen because people are too dumb or lazy to use the technology properly. Maybe they don’t particulalry feel like locking their computer every time they lea...
Gadgets and IoT devices are cool. But if they aren’t working in harmony through a central command center, then they can feel more like a burden than like you’re living in the Jetsons. You don’t want to have to independently control...
Ever heard ofthe sphygmomanometer? It's that inflatable cuff that straps to your upper arm and squeezes your limb until you go numb. You use it every time you go to the doctor or ER. And if you have high or low blood pressure, you might even use it a...
Do you find noise-cancelling headphones to be a little overkill? The people behind Stages think so, too. They created the Hero headphones, which allow you to be more selective in the sounds you block out. The headphones include a circle of eight mic...
For one hour on most weekdays, I shove my hands into boxing gloves and punch leather. Outside of the ring, I like to think I can defend myself — but, honestly, I can’t know for sure. If the worst were to happen, would my muscle memory kic...
Out on the Embarcadero in San Francisco, Katherine Krug had one goal: find as many people as possible to try her product. And she didn’t care how many tourists she had to interrupt in her quest for easy back pain relief. Later, she became the ...
If you’re in the market for a smart lock, then you already have a ton to pick from. Everyone from long-established lock manufacturers to small startups have their own solution to making homes more accessible and secure. So it’s natural t...
For nearly 40 years, China has strictly adhered to a one-child policy. But this year, the law was relaxed: as of January 2016, parents can now have two children, a move that seeks to deal with the country’s aging population. Journalist Mei Fong...
What if you could safely secure almost any drawer, cabinet, or door in your home — and turn your phone into the key? Smart Cube, a Bluetooth door lock designed by Smart Armor, wants to change the way you think about personal security. On Oct. ...
Cities are astoundingly complex machines. If you’ve ever watched people flowing in and out of buildings and across urban streets in a busy downtown block and been baffled by how cities work, you’re in good company. Dr. Jonathan Reichenta...
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