Humans and Technology Five ways you can already become a cyborg, one body part at a time Want to use your hand to prove your identity? Become a better skier without any work? Try this. by Rachel Metz 2018-06-19T14:50:00-04:00
Smart Cities AI could help the construction industry work faster—and keep its workforce accident-free The construction industry, long a technology laggard, is hiring data scientists to boost efficiency. by Elizabeth Woyke 2018-06-12T07:00:00-04:00
Intelligent Machines Google Glass Is Dead; Long Live Smart Glasses Even though Google’s head-worn computer is going nowhere, the technology is sure to march on. by Rachel Metz 2014-11-26T00:00:00-05:00
Rewriting Life An Activity Tracker for Seniors By tracking an older person’s movements at home, a new wearable device could help predict serious changes in health. by Susan Young Rojahn 2014-02-27T14:45:00-05:00
Connectivity This Fitness Wristband Wants to Play Doctor Startup Quanttus is developing a device that monitors heart rate, respiration, and blood pressure from your wrist. by Rachel Metz 2014-02-19T14:15:28-05:00
Intelligent Machines CES 2014: Less Is More for Smart Watches and Other Wearable Gadgets Companies have figured out that a smart watch can’t just be functional; it has to look good, too. by Tom Simonite 2014-01-08T17:50:00-05:00
Intelligent Machines OK, Glass, Find a Killer App Developers hope apps that improve upon their smartphone versions will help Google’s head-worn computer catch on. by Rachel Metz 2014-01-02T00:00:00-05:00
Intelligent Machines A Stand-Alone Smart Watch That Falls Down Omate’s TrueSmart watch is an intriguing idea, but has many problems. by Rachel Metz 2013-12-20T00:00:00-05:00
Intelligent Machines Fitness Trackers Still Need to Work Out Kinks The latest fitness-tracking wristbands need to get in better shape before they’ll earn a spot on my wrist. by Rachel Metz 2013-11-27T00:00:00-05:00
Connectivity Jawbone’s New Wristband Adds You to the Internet of Things Jawbone’s new activity-tracking wristband can be used to start your coffeemaker when you get up. by Rachel Metz 2013-11-13T09:00:00-05:00