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US Military Enlists New High Tech Undies to Help Monitor Soldiers’ Vitals

US Military Enlists New High Tech Undies to Help Monitor Soldiers’ Vitals

News that the United States military is adding undies to its arsenal of high-powered gadgets and gizmos may surprise you, but that’s exactly what researchers at the U.S. Army Medical Research and

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AfterShokz Bone-Conducting Earphones Pump Music Directly Through Your Skull

AfterShokz Bone-Conducting Earphones Pump Music Directly Through Your Skull

  Never seem to be able to get the music loud enough?  AfterShokz may have a solution for you – earphones that send sound waves directly to your inner ear.  Because these earphones use

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Engineer David Forbes Creates a LED Television You Can Wear as a Shirt

Engineer David Forbes Creates a LED Television You Can Wear as a Shirt

Have you ever imagined that one day you’d be able to watch TV shows on your t-shirt? Engineer David Forbes didn’t see any reason why not. In 2009 he created his first prototype for a wearable

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Top 7 Wearable Technology Concepts of 2011 – Vote for Your Favorite!

Top 7 Wearable Technology Concepts of 2011 – Vote for Your Favorite!

Talk about being fashion-forward – this year we saw sustainable style leap into the future as designers unveiled an incredible array of wearable technology concepts. From air-purifying jeans to

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DIY: How to Make Touchscreen Compatible Texting Gloves for iPhone or Droid

DIY: How to Make Touchscreen Compatible Texting Gloves for iPhone or Droid

When the weather outside is frightful, the last thing you want to do is pry your fingers from the warmth of your gloves just so you can text or check some emails. Luckily, with our easy texting gloves

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7 Eco-Chic Holiday Gifts for Gadget Lovers

7 Eco-Chic Holiday Gifts for Gadget Lovers

Most of us have at least one gadget lover on our holiday list this year.  Since the actual electronics have bank-breaking potential, we prefer to give accessories to make their toys look unique.

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Under Armour’s Biometric Compression Shirt Tracks and Broadcasts Athletic Performance (Video)

Under Armour’s Biometric Compression Shirt Tracks and Broadcasts Athletic Performance (Video)

Think sports fans need a few more stats to stress over while pick their fantasy teams?  How about lung capacity or peak heart rate?  Under Armour and Zephyr Technology have teamed up to create

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“Intelligent” T-Shirt Monitors Hospital Patients’ Vital Signs and Movements

“Intelligent” T-Shirt Monitors Hospital Patients’ Vital Signs and Movements

Hospital stays aren’t fun no matter what, but the constant poking and prodding can be some of the worst offenders.  Researchers from la Universidad Carlos III de Madrid have developed

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A Raincoat that Keeps You Dry and Purifies Water to Quench Thirst on the Go

A Raincoat that Keeps You Dry and Purifies Water to Quench Thirst on the Go

With Hurricane Irene not far behind us and Tropical Storm Lee looming, we realize how important hydration in a downpour can be.  Designed by Hyeona Yang and Joshua Noble from the Copenhagen Institute of

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Cornell Student Invents Clothing That Traps Toxic Gases and Odors

Cornell Student Invents Clothing That Traps Toxic Gases and Odors

Protective gas-masks are extremely helpful in many emergency situations, but they’re usually the size and shape of a small, unwieldy animal. But all that is about to change because Cornell

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Natural Disaster Couture: Halston’s Glow-in-the-Dark Sequin Gown

Natural Disaster Couture: Halston’s Glow-in-the-Dark Sequin Gown

Worried about looking totally drab in the aftermath of Irene’s fury? Although we recommend staying in until things have settled down, in the event of a blackout, perhaps you could adorn yourself in

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Wearable “Sliver” Solar Panels to Revolutionize Combat for Australian Soldiers

Wearable “Sliver” Solar Panels to Revolutionize Combat for Australian Soldiers

You think your backpack is loaded down with gadgets and stuff to get through the day? Your burden is nothing compared to a soldier who carries approximately 100-150 pounds of tactical gear and gadgets

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High-Tech Orthopedic Cast Heals Fractures With “Smart” Technology

High-Tech Orthopedic Cast Heals Fractures With “Smart” Technology

If you’ve broken a bone, apart from a cast covered in Sharpie well-wishes, you know the recovery process is anything but fun. To aid in the healing process, Brazilian designer Pedro Nakazato

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Microsoft’s “Printing Dress” Displays Tweets as Public Art

Microsoft’s “Printing Dress” Displays Tweets as Public Art

  Ever wished the whole world followed you on Twitter?  With the “printing dress” they don’t have to because you can display your tweets across the skirt of this piece of high-tech

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Wacky-Looking “Brain Cap” Transfers Thoughts Into Motion

Wacky-Looking “Brain Cap” Transfers Thoughts Into Motion

Yes, this looks like a poster for a new Sci-Fi flick, but it’s actually a hat that transfers thoughts into motion! Designed by José ‘Pepe’ L. Contreras-Vidal, an associate professor of

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7 Solar-Powered Wearables That Will Infuse Your Gadgets With Energy

7 Solar-Powered Wearables That Will Infuse Your Gadgets With Energy

Take advantage of the sun this summer and deck yourself out in some stylish wears that also soak up the solar rays for energy. No power outlets necessary, here are seven solar-powered wearables ranging

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Japan Using Air Conditioned Clothing to Beat the Heat During Power Shortages

Japan Using Air Conditioned Clothing to Beat the Heat During Power Shortages

You didn’t think a little heat could faze those resourceful Japanese did you? Well, okay, a lot of heat. While most of us westerners over here are sweating up a storm even with air conditioning,

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“Smart” Sunglasses Use LCD Technology to Block Out the Sun’s Glare

“Smart” Sunglasses Use LCD Technology to Block Out the Sun’s Glare

The sun’s blinding rays are something to contend with when driving, but a new LCD technology developed by physicist Chris Mullin could soon pave the way for a new set of “smart” specs

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Yves Behar and Jawbone’s “Up” is an App-Powered Wristband Promoting Healthy Living

Yves Behar and Jawbone’s “Up” is an App-Powered Wristband Promoting Healthy Living

Not sure if you’re eating healthy enough, getting enough exercise or catching enough Zs’?  Then turn to technology for some assistance. Launching later this year as sort of a one-up on the

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Electricity Generating Shoes Put a Spark in Your Step

Electricity Generating Shoes Put a Spark in Your Step

Bioengineers at the University of Auckland in New Zealand have developed a super-thin “dielectric elastomer” generator which can harvest the energy of footsteps! As opposed to piezoelectrics

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World’s First 3D-Printed Bikini Unveiled

World’s First 3D-Printed Bikini Unveiled

Futuristic designer Continuum Fashion and 3D printing experts Shapeways have teamed up to bring you the world’s first commercially available 3D-printed bikini. The innovative manufacturing process

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Solar-Powered Bikini Soaks Up Sun Rays and Powers Up Gadgets

Solar-Powered Bikini Soaks Up Sun Rays and Powers Up Gadgets

Now that you’ve got your beach bod all ready for a sun-drenched summer, it’s time to choose a eco-friendly swimsuit for those days spent sprawled out on the sand. Designed

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Diffus’ Chic Solar-Power Bag Flaunts Its Photovoltaic Panels

Diffus’ Chic Solar-Power Bag Flaunts Its Photovoltaic Panels

Louis Vuitton and Chanel may have there trademark logos, but solar power is doing them one up by flaunting its photovoltaic panels as a symbol and source of power. Diffus designed the

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RoboCop-Like Glasses Will Scan and ID 400 Faces Per Second at Brazilian World Cup

RoboCop-Like Glasses Will Scan and ID 400 Faces Per Second at Brazilian World Cup

While the World Cup certainly means heightened excitement for its host country, rightly so it also brings forth a considerable number of concerns for spectator security. To ensure that soccer fans are

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10 Futuristic Inventions in Wearable Tech

10 Futuristic Inventions in Wearable Tech

Just a few years ago, things like camera-equipped glasses and clothes that double as cellphones were reserved for Bond boys and girls only, but nowadays they’re available for almost anyone to wear.

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The World’s Smallest Wedding Rings Made of Interlocking DNA

The World’s Smallest Wedding Rings Made of Interlocking DNA

When it comes to wedding bands and engagement rings never mind three months salary, how about generations of genetic data? German researchers have now created the world’s smallest wedding rings

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Ralph Lauren Launches Solar-Powered Waterproof Backpack for $800

Ralph Lauren Launches Solar-Powered Waterproof Backpack for $800

Ralph Lauren has just released a brand new line of high-performance bags as part of his men’s athletic line, RLX. One standout piece features is a sporty number made from a thin, seamless, and

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U.K. Military is Arming “Solar Soldiers” With Energy-Generating Uniforms

U.K. Military is Arming “Solar Soldiers” With Energy-Generating Uniforms

British researchers are working to develop a solar-powered kit that could lighten the load of its troops by 50 percent. Comprising photovoltaic cells to harness the sun’s energy, as well as

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Energy-Generating T-Shirts Could Someday Power Your Electronics

Energy-Generating T-Shirts Could Someday Power Your Electronics

Tired of the tangle of chargers and cords at your feet? Scientists at the University of Texas at Dallas have discovered a way to create energy generating textiles from powder-infused carbon nanotubes. The

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Solar-Powered Cargo Pants Provide Green Energy on the Go

Solar-Powered Cargo Pants Provide Green Energy on the Go

Solar powered accessories are on the rise, but clothing that can harvest energy from the sun isn’t something we see too often. A practical piece from their newly launched GO Collection, the Go

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