Heat-sensing SmokeMon necklace could help smokers quit the habit

In order to help someone quit smoking, it’s important to know how much they smoke in the first place, and to what degree they may periodically falter. An experimental new smoking-tracking necklace is designed to help in both regards.Continue ReadingCat… Continue reading Heat-sensing SmokeMon necklace could help smokers quit the habit

Former Lilium designer debuts “highly athletic” wearable vehicle

Some would argue there’s not nearly enough going on in the wearable vehicle space. Perhaps not many, if anything’s to be gleaned from the echoing silence that greeted this Hungarian wearable belt-o-scooter when it went to Indiegogo for crowdfunding.Con… Continue reading Former Lilium designer debuts “highly athletic” wearable vehicle

Laser-pulsing skin patch goes deep to uncover signs of cancer

Advances in material science and miniaturized electronics have given rise to a promising new breed of wearable patches that could one day measure many metrics of human health, from stress, to glucose levels, to cardiovascular activity. Engineers have l… Continue reading Laser-pulsing skin patch goes deep to uncover signs of cancer

Smart smartwatch band deploys airbags to keep its wearer from drowning

While most people wear a PFD (personal floatation device) when boating, such is typically not the case when they’re swimming in open water. A new prototype wristband is designed for such scenarios, as it features floatation airbags that can be manually… Continue reading Smart smartwatch band deploys airbags to keep its wearer from drowning

Palm-worn e-tattoo sensor monitors stress on the sly

While most of us have a pretty good sense of when we’re getting too stressed, people with certain mental health issues may benefit from being made aware of the situation, so they can take the appropriate action. A new palm-worn electronic tattoo could … Continue reading Palm-worn e-tattoo sensor monitors stress on the sly

Scorched Ice skate sensors are like wearable hockey coaches

It goes without saying that if a hockey player isn’t skating at their full potential, they’re not as good of a player as they could be. That’s where Scorched Ice hockey skate sensors are made to come in, as they assess the user’s skating performance.Co… Continue reading Scorched Ice skate sensors are like wearable hockey coaches

Skull Lamp Illuminates the Cyberpunk Future

A prosthetic eye anodized green around the edges with a yellow and blue "iris" surrounding an LED center.

Cyberpunk is full of characters with cool body mods, and [bsmachinist] has made a prosthetic eye flashlight (TikTok) that is both useful and looks futuristic. [via Reddit] [bsmachinist] has been …read more Continue reading Skull Lamp Illuminates the Cyberpunk Future