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AiSee wearable tells blind users what they're holding in their hand
February 05, 2024There are many situations in which blind people don't necessarily have to see what they're holding, they just need it described to them. An experimental new wearable device, known as AiSee, is designed to do that very thing. -
Artus exoskeleton keeps users' fingers from doing what they shouldn't
February 01, 2024Most exoskeletons are big, expensive, wearable devices designed to reduce the load on body parts such as the shoulders, arms or back. The Artus is different, in that it's made to protect the fingers … and it costs less than US$110. -
ExoM armored exoskeleton takes a load off – and stops bullets, too
January 26, 2024Soldiers and tactical unit police officers often have a lot of heavy gear to carry, including the ballistic body armor that they're wearing. That's where the ExoM Up-Armoured Exoskeleton is intended to come in, as it's load-reducing and bulletproof. -
Helio smart ring designed to help support athletic performance
January 10, 2024Budget smartwatch maker Amazfit has unveiled the Helio Ring, a smart wearable that's not designed for casual fitness fanatics but is aimed at monitoring key health metrics that athletes need to maximize performance. -
Mudra Band is one gesture-control wristband to rule all Apple devices
January 09, 2024Tired of losing your remote, or having to use multiple remotes for multiple Apple devices? Well, the Mudra Band allows you to wirelessly wrangle all your iOS/Mac gadgets via a single gesture-control wristband on your Apple Watch. -
Vixion's autofocus eyeglasses: Relax your eye muscles all day
January 08, 2024The lenses in our eyes stiffen as we age, making it harder to switch focus between different distances. But autofocus systems are now getting so compact and efficient that they fit in a set of glasses – provided you don't mind looking a bit dorky. -
Skyted mask is made to keep confidential calls private
January 08, 2024If you're frequently making confidential phone calls, putting your hand over your mouth and whispering is a far from ideal means of maintaining privacy. That's exactly where the Skyted Silent Mask is intended to come in. -
PhoneCam aims to bring body-camera security to everyday folks
December 20, 2023Sometimes, violent people rein in their aggressive behavior if they know they're being recorded on video. Whipping out your phone and filming them, however, may make things even worse. That's where the PhoneCam is intended to come in. -
Huawei goes high fashion with clip-on open-ear TWS earphones
December 13, 2023The true wireless earphone market has become pretty saturated since the first pair made their Kickstarter debut in 2014, but Huawei seems to have found a way to stand out from the crowd with the fashion-focused FreeClip open-ears. -
SmartHat may be the Swiss Army knife of safety helmets
December 01, 2023On modern worksites, workers are typically required to carry – or even wear – quite a few electronic devices. The SmartHat is designed to make things easier, by packing a head-load of gadgets into a single safety helmet. -
Ice Ring gives 24/7 health tracking the finger
November 23, 2023Folks looking to monitor health metrics while on the move will likely pop a smartwatch on their wrist. Those wanting a simpler option might go for a smart ring instead, and wearable outfit Omate has just launched the Ice Ring in Europe. -
Humane's Ai Pin puts wearable AI on tap
November 13, 2023San Francisco-based smart tech startup Humane has launched its first product. The Ai Pin essentially allows users to attach an AI chatbot and lifelogger to their clothing and access AI wherever they are. -
Quirky MECEXP MS1001 wristwatch uses two screws to tell time
November 09, 2023Leadscrews allow 3D printers to precisely move their nozzles back and forth across the print bed, as they build up intricate items. Inspired by this functionality, Chinese brand MECEXP has created a unique watch that utilizes the same technology. -
Google looks to ultrasound to monitor heart rate through ANC headphones
October 31, 2023Smartwatches that can monitor a wearer's heart rate use light pulses to detect changes in blood volume. But research from Google proposes using ultrasound from an earphone's speaker driver to look for tiny deviations in the surface of the ear canal. -
Lightweight AR glasses float a big screen in front of your eyes
October 24, 2023Augmented-reality wearable producer nReal has rebranded to Xreal and launched two pairs of AR glasses designed to virtually float a huge screen in front of your eyes. The Air 2 and Air 2 Pro models are up for pre-order now.
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