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Washable Fiber Computer Could Transform the Future of Smart Clothing, Study Finds
Scientists have created a washable fibre computer that integrates sensors, processors, and communication modules into a single strand. Tested in garments, the fibres achieved up to 95% accuracy in detecting human movements. Researchers say the breakthrough could lead to practical smart clothing, though challenges like energy use and communication s...
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New Biosensor in Seatbelts Tracks Driver Stress and Health Levels
Researchers from the National University of Singapore and Tsinghua University have developed a groundbreaking biosensor integrated into seatbelts. This innovative device monitors vital signs such as heart rate and respiration without direct skin contact, ensuring reliable performance even in moving vehicles and aircraft.
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Researchers Develop Cell-Level Wearable Devices to Restore Neuron Function
Scientists at MIT have developed groundbreaking cell-wearable devices that mimic natural myelin to treat neurological disorders like multiple sclerosis. These micro-scale devices wrap around neurons and restore disrupted electrical signalling. They are battery-free and activated by light, allowing for non-invasive monitoring and modulation of neuro...
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4 Smart Watches That Every Gadget Geek Must Have
Let your wrist candy get smarter too
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Age of Technology: This Wristband May Help You Fight Stress
A wearable device that delivers heartbeat-like vibrations onto the inside of the wrist can significantly reduce stress, a new study has found.
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Wearable Sweat Sensor May Help Diagnose Diabetes and Cystic Fibrosis
Researchers from US have developed a wristband-type wearable sweat sensor that could help diagnose cystic fibrosis, diabetes and other diseases.
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Wearable Technology Takes Aim At Healthcare Costs
Stroll around the office or neighborhood six times a day, and earn $1.50 toward your health insurance. Step up activity a bit more and bring the total to $1,400 annually.
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The Smart Necklace That Can Actually Track Your Calorie Intake
Scientists have developed a high-tech necklace that can track your calorie intake by 'listening' to sounds of different foods as you chew them.
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Wearable Technology To Help People Recover After Stroke
Scientists at a British university are developing a new wearable technology to help people who have had a stroke recover use of their arm and hand.
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Beyond Fitbit: The Quest to Develop Medical-Grade Wearables
A new wave of wearable computing devices that detect and monitor serious diseases is moving from the laboratory to the market, potentially transforming the treatment of conditions ranging from epilepsy to diabetes.
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Pentagon Teams Up With Apple, Boeing to Develop Wearable Technology
The Pentagon is teaming up with Apple, Boeing, Harvard and others to develop high-tech sensory gear flexible enough to be worn by people or molded onto the outside of a jet.
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Wear a T-shirt That Will Track Your Health
Many of us like to keep a close watch on what we eat and how many calories we consume. That's when fitness and health trackers come into play. With the help of health devices, one can actually keep a track of daily calorie consumption, calories burned,...
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BMW To Improve Vehicle Quality By Using Google Glass
We've heard so much about wearable technology becoming a hindrance when you drive a car as it may prove to be a distraction. However, BMW has found a different way of looking at their cars. The company has started a pilot project which aims to determine whether or not wearable technology can improve the quality of their cars.
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Intel buys fitness tracker maker Basis Science
The deal, announced Tuesday by Santa Clara, California-based Intel, comes as the still-nascent market for wearable gadgets is heating up.
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FitBit recalls Force wristband after complaints of rashes
Fitbit says that users may have had allergic reactions to nickel in the device or materials used in the strap or adhesives used to make the Force.
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Washable Fiber Computer Could Transform the Future of Smart Clothing, Study Finds
Scientists have created a washable fibre computer that integrates sensors, processors, and communication modules into a single strand. Tested in garments, the fibres achieved up to 95% accuracy in detecting human movements. Researchers say the breakthrough could lead to practical smart clothing, though challenges like energy use and communication s...
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New Biosensor in Seatbelts Tracks Driver Stress and Health Levels
Researchers from the National University of Singapore and Tsinghua University have developed a groundbreaking biosensor integrated into seatbelts. This innovative device monitors vital signs such as heart rate and respiration without direct skin contact, ensuring reliable performance even in moving vehicles and aircraft.
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Researchers Develop Cell-Level Wearable Devices to Restore Neuron Function
Scientists at MIT have developed groundbreaking cell-wearable devices that mimic natural myelin to treat neurological disorders like multiple sclerosis. These micro-scale devices wrap around neurons and restore disrupted electrical signalling. They are battery-free and activated by light, allowing for non-invasive monitoring and modulation of neuro...
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4 Smart Watches That Every Gadget Geek Must Have
Let your wrist candy get smarter too
-
Age of Technology: This Wristband May Help You Fight Stress
A wearable device that delivers heartbeat-like vibrations onto the inside of the wrist can significantly reduce stress, a new study has found.
-
Wearable Sweat Sensor May Help Diagnose Diabetes and Cystic Fibrosis
Researchers from US have developed a wristband-type wearable sweat sensor that could help diagnose cystic fibrosis, diabetes and other diseases.
-
Wearable Technology Takes Aim At Healthcare Costs
Stroll around the office or neighborhood six times a day, and earn $1.50 toward your health insurance. Step up activity a bit more and bring the total to $1,400 annually.
-
The Smart Necklace That Can Actually Track Your Calorie Intake
Scientists have developed a high-tech necklace that can track your calorie intake by 'listening' to sounds of different foods as you chew them.
-
Wearable Technology To Help People Recover After Stroke
Scientists at a British university are developing a new wearable technology to help people who have had a stroke recover use of their arm and hand.
-
Beyond Fitbit: The Quest to Develop Medical-Grade Wearables
A new wave of wearable computing devices that detect and monitor serious diseases is moving from the laboratory to the market, potentially transforming the treatment of conditions ranging from epilepsy to diabetes.
-
Pentagon Teams Up With Apple, Boeing to Develop Wearable Technology
The Pentagon is teaming up with Apple, Boeing, Harvard and others to develop high-tech sensory gear flexible enough to be worn by people or molded onto the outside of a jet.
-
Wear a T-shirt That Will Track Your Health
Many of us like to keep a close watch on what we eat and how many calories we consume. That's when fitness and health trackers come into play. With the help of health devices, one can actually keep a track of daily calorie consumption, calories burned,...
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BMW To Improve Vehicle Quality By Using Google Glass
We've heard so much about wearable technology becoming a hindrance when you drive a car as it may prove to be a distraction. However, BMW has found a different way of looking at their cars. The company has started a pilot project which aims to determine whether or not wearable technology can improve the quality of their cars.
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Intel buys fitness tracker maker Basis Science
The deal, announced Tuesday by Santa Clara, California-based Intel, comes as the still-nascent market for wearable gadgets is heating up.
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FitBit recalls Force wristband after complaints of rashes
Fitbit says that users may have had allergic reactions to nickel in the device or materials used in the strap or adhesives used to make the Force.
