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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Smart Wallets React to Electronic Spending by Refusing to Open

Worried about over-spending this holiday season? If you’re the kind of person who easily gets sucked into all the sales – whether online or out in the real world – then this Proverbial

Inexpensive Activated Carbon Cloth Could Clean Up Toxic Waste

From shoulder pads to leg-warmers, there are a litany of ’80s “inventions” we hope never see the light of day again. Not so with activated carbon cloth, however. The flexible and

Airbag “Collar” Protects Helmet-Free Cyclists From Head Injuries

Even if it means a life saved, a number of people often forgo the use of a bicycle helmet for the sake of looking cool. If you’re one of many who just can’t stand to spoil a perfectly wind blown

Nokia’s Stretchy Electronic “Skin” Paves Way For High-Tech Wears

Sick of digging through you bag for your smartphone or other web-ready device? Well fret no more, the researchers at Nokia and the University of Cambridge are developing a flexible circuit board that

Nike Shoes That Double Up as Wii Controllers (Video)

The Wii has given new meaning to working-out, taking the heat off your trainers and setting a compact console on fire! But if you’re looking to get a more true-to-life experience when it comes to

A Sexy Little Black Dress That Doubles Up as a Cellphone

If you ask a woman what her life staples are, the cell phone and the little black dress would probably come up in conversation. So in the spirit of streamlining, the clever designers over at CuteCircuit

Energy-Harvesting Film Could Mean Clothing Able to Power Gadgets

Every physical movement we undertake expels some energy, so wouldn’t it be awesome if we could capture all of that ambient force and turn it into power with some practical value? The scientists at the

Walmart Will Use Electronic “Smart” Tags to Track Clothing

If you thought there wasn’t already enough to get riled up over when it came to Walmart, here comes news that this big-box retailer will soon be employing “smart” tags to manage their

3-D Printing Could Revolutionize Sustainable Textile Production

Forget about trying to figure out whether you’re a small, medium or large. No longer reserved for architects and industrial designers, 3-D printers are making their way onto the fashion scene. Once

Painless, Dissolvable Patch Delivers Vaccines Without the Jab

Needlephobes, cower no more! Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University have developed a vaccine-delivery patch that dissolves painlessly into your skin — no muss, no fuss,

Designer Suzanne Lee “Grows” a Wardrobe From Bacteria

Being cutting edge in fashion means creating hot new looks that will get heads to turn. Here is one designer who’s taking this idea to a whole new level by branching out into a frontier you’d never

Inflatable Bandeau Belt Offers Stylish, Discreet Alternative to Life Jacket

There’s no need to heed water safety warnings when wearing one of these bandeaus designed by Kathleen Westerhout and Dana Ramler. Foregoing the bright orange bulk, this fashionable wrap-around is fit

Fiber Optic Stilettos Shine With Both Light and Sophistication

The last thing anyone would expect is for fiber optics add class to an outfit, but designer Francesca Castagnacci has turned this fashion flub into a sexy and sophisticated statement on energy efficiency.

World’s First Electronic Spectacles Could Make Bifocals Obsolete

Sick and tired of wearing bi-focal glasses? Well, then you might be interested to know that PixelOptics, a technology firm in Roanoke, VA, has developed a new way of seeing called emPower. These

Incredible Breathing “Necklace” Filters CO2 and Stores It as Energy

We’ve seen numerous endeavors undertaken by individuals, organizations and government bodies alike, each attempting to bring our world into a more sustainable state of being. But even with all these new

Thermoelectric Galoshes Charge Your Cellphone With Every Step!

These Wellington boots give us a charge—and we mean the electrical kind! Developed by U.K. telecommunications company Orange and the renewable-energy experts at Gotwind, Power Wellies convert heat from

Flexible OLEDs Could Lead to Sony Computer “Bracelets” by 2020

It’s quite baffling how far technology has come over the last few years. Thin, slim, high-def, flexible, this function and that… even the most tech-savvy person has gotta find it hard to keep up with

Hot Hollywood Trends: 7 Celebrities Who Love Wearable Tech!

For better or worse, lots of people turn to celebrities for their fashion inspiration. So in light (literally!) of the latest sartorially forward styles being donned by today’s it-girls and a few

The Secret to Iron Man 2′s Body Armor: 3D Printing on Demand

Iron Man 2 is currently crushing its box office competition, with fans rushing to catch the iconic Marvel comic in his cinematic sequel. Whether you’ve seen the movie or plan on seeing it, one

Screen-Printed Sensors on Underwear Can Monitor Body’s Biochemistry

Put aside the Calvin Kleins, there’s a new underwear label that’s about to grab a lot of attention. Researchers from Taiwan and U.C. San Diego have devised a way to print electrochemical sensors

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