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Diving deep underwater while holding your breath can be risky, which is why many freedivers wear a dive computer on their wrist. The face-worn Oxama device is claimed to offer several advantages, including the fact that it speaks to its wearer.Continue… Continue reading Oxama freediving computer speaks to its wearer through their face
Although there are already cycling jackets and vests with integrated lights in the back, those aren’t going to do you much good if you cover them with a backpack. That’s where the Torch pack comes in, as it has an integrated lighting system of its own…. Continue reading Torch cycling backpack sports its own tail light and turn indicators
Imagine if you were an amateur singer or athlete in training, and you were able to “feel” the manner in which a professional breathes while they’re performing. That’s just one of the potential uses of a new “smart” fiber, which could also have medical … Continue reading OmniFiber garments record and play back wearers’ breathing patterns
Currently, most diabetics have to check their blood glucose levels by performing finger-prick blood tests, or via subdermal implanted sensors. An experimental new device, however, could someday do the job while simply adhered to the surface of the user… Continue reading Skin-adhered sensor tracks blood glucose levels via its wearer’s sweat
We tend to think of digital storage as being fairly permanent, but the reality is the data you’ve stored on that hard drive, flash drive or CD-ROM likely won’t survive more than 20 to 40 years. With that in mind, Harvard researchers have created what t… Continue reading Robust long-term data storage technology uses tiny drops of dye
Living with chronic pain can be very difficult, especially since heavy-duty pain relievers typically have unwanted side effects, and can be habit-forming. An experimental new treatment, however, gets around those limitations by using implanted electrod… Continue reading Implanted microelectrodes used for side-effect-free pain relief
Although many cyclists utilize custom orthotic insoles in their shoes, they typically just use one-size-and-shape-fits-all grips on their handlebars. University of Stuttgart spinoff Personomic is out to change that, with grips that are custom-made for … Continue reading Personomic handlebar grips are custom-made for each buyer’s hands
It was four years ago that we first heard about the Electrom, a one-of-a-kind two-wheeled pedal-electric vehicle with a unique dual drivetrain. Well, you will soon have the chance to buy one of the things for yourself … although some assembly will be r… Continue reading Dual-drive Electrom pedal-electric streamliner enters production
Although there are now various types of cycling multitools on the market, most of them simply incorporate a selection of hex wrench bits. The Coworking5 rounds up five other types of bike-related tools, and combines them in one gadget.Continue ReadingC… Continue reading Coworking5 cycling multitool packs five functions into one device
Using a stand-up paddleboard (SUP) is definitely a great form of exercise, although the ways in which a typical board can be paddled are somewhat limited. The Supski is different, in that it offers multiple paddling styles to work multiple muscle group… Continue reading Supski turns stand-up paddleboarders into skiers – or rowers