If you’ve ever seen police officers walking around in full gear during a heat wave, you’ve probably felt a little faint just looking at them. Lucky for them, scientists from the Swiss
Fashion is probably the last thing you thought you could fight off malaria with, but this anti-malaria bodysuit is stylish while it repels mosquitos that could carry the disease. Created by a Cornell
Putting your hand up to your ear with thumb and pinky extended is a universal sign for talking on the phone, but what if we told you that you could actually talk on the phone by talking into your hand?
The electronics industry is constantly making advancements to make their products better, but the invention of GraphExeter by the University of Exeter has everyone looking forward to big changes in the
Have you ever wanted to be the center of attention like a scene-stealing celebrity? CuteCircuit is making that possible with their wearable technology savvy as they launch ready-to-wear smart textiles,
It might not be obvious when you’re shopping for new clothes, but according to World Bank, 17-20 percent of industrial water pollution is caused by the clothing industry. Disheartened by the
Wearable LED suits are the hottest new thing on the market, but nobody makes them look better than the Japanese dance troupe Wrecking Crew Orchestra, whose recent Tron-inspired dance routine has gone
CuteCircuit first came onto our radar back in 2009 with their design of the world’s largest wearable display. Now it looks like the London-based atelier is back once again, this time with a glowing
Google Goggles may sound like a mouthful – but you might be wearing a pair before you know it. Word on the street is that the search engine giant is developing a set of high-tech specs that will
As cellphone addicts, we all know the feeling of dread when you leave the house and realize your battery is low. What if instead of running to the nearest outlet, all you had to do was a quick set of
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
