Humans and Technology Subcutaneous Fitbits? These cows are modeling the tracking technology of the future Livestock Labs is getting bio-monitors under cows’ skin in hopes of helping farmers spot disease earlier, and it wants to bring its tech to people, too. by Rachel Metz 2018-05-15T10:55:00-04:00
Tech Policy The best baby gadgets available right now were all built by first-time parents Entrepreneurial parents are reinventing the baby bottle, sleep monitor, and breast pump. by Elizabeth Woyke 2018-01-05T08:14:00-05:00
Sponsored Heads Up: Identifying Soldiers at Risk for Traumatic Brain Injury Analog Devices, Inc. and BlackBox Biometrics joined forces to develop Blast Gauge, a wearable device that detects exposure to potentially harmful blast shockwaves. 2016-11-01T13:27:00-04:00 in partnership with Analog Devices, Inc.
Connectivity How Armbands Can Translate Sign Language A research project looks at how gesture-recognition armbands can help the hearing impaired communicate more easily with those who don’t understand sign language. by Rachel Metz 2016-02-17T00:00:00-05:00
Connectivity Review: What It’s Like to Have Super Hearing Abilities With Here earbuds from Doppler Labs, you’re in control of your aural environment, and it’s pretty sweet. by Rachel Metz 2016-02-12T00:00:00-05:00
Intelligent Machines The Coming Wave of Bionic Hearing Gadgets Startups like Doppler Labs are building earbuds that will let you turn down the volume on crying babies and pump up the bass on live music. by Rachel Metz 2015-08-14T00:00:00-04:00
Connectivity Virtual Reality Advertisements Get in Your Face Some companies see virtual and augmented reality as a way to make money from a new type of ads. by Rachel Metz 2015-03-18T00:00:00-04:00
Connectivity A Sleek Wristband That Can Track Seizures A startup wants to make it easier for people with epilepsy to detect seizures and let others know when they need help. by Rachel Metz 2014-11-28T00:00:00-05:00
News An Air-Quality Monitor You Take with You Startup Chemisense is developing a wearable chemical sensor that could help asthma sufferers avoid attacks. by Rachel Metz 2014-08-18T00:00:00-04:00
Connectivity Jawbone’s Vision: Activity Tracking Now, Remote Control Tomorrow Fitness bands like the Jawbone Up are in an unusual and enviable position in the electronics business: people rarely take them off. by Rachel Metz 2014-05-16T00:00:00-04:00