Although some of us may see hula hoops as simple playthings, many people utilize them in serious workouts, or even in performance art. The HoopLoop was designed with such folks in mind, as it electronically counts rotations and assesses form. Developed by a group of Austrian entrepreneurs, the HoopLoop system consists of two curved, flexible modules that are strapped to […]

Pro skater Lucas Puig spends a lot of time at the beach. And while he’s there, he often sees plastic waste on the sand and floating in the waves. Bottles, bags, containers, lids…if you try to count all the pieces of plastic in your home, it might take you hours. Seeing all this junk floating in the oceans is upsetting. […]

There are plenty of options out there for adding some sunglass-grade tint to a pair of prescription eyeglasses, from clip-on shades, to clear-to-dark electrochromic glasses. Colorado startup EyKuver has a different idea that’s lighter, simpler, quite affordable and rather intuitive: easily removable tinted film patches that slap onto the individual eyeglass lenses and create temporary sunglasses to block UV light. […]

Ordinarily, bicycle computer mounts are aluminum things that clamp onto the handlebars, and that cost about $20 to $40. Silca’s new stem-mounted Mensola, however, is 3D-printed out of titanium, and will set you back a cool US$175. So first of all, what’s the point? Besides being able to say “Look at my cool 3D-printed titanium cyclometer mount,” that is? Well, […]

The Bugatti brand is usually associated with high-performance automobiles, but it’s now attached to three premium smartwatches, too. Bugatti has teamed up with wearables manufacturer VIITA to produce the models, which are limited in number and currently being funded via Kickstarter. First and foremost, the Bugatti Ceramique Edition One Pur Sport, the Bugatti Ceramique Edition One Le Noire, and the […]

While it’s important to check wounds for infections, removing the dressing in order to do so can be disruptive to the healing process. A new smart bandage could help, by “glowing” in a certain way if an infection is beginning. Developed by scientists at the University of Rhode Island, the experimental bandage contains modified single-walled carbon nanotubes, which are securely […]

Although women in First World countries are routinely diagnosed with and treated for vaginal yeast infections, doing so isn’t always possible for their counterparts in impoverished nations. New fungus-detecting hygiene products, however, could make things much easier. There are at least two challenges for women living in poor countries, who suspect they might have a yeast infection. For starters, they […]

Researchers from MIT and Harvard have demonstrated a cutting-edge biosensor technology by developing a face mask that can detect SARS-CoV-2 in a wearer’s breath within just 90 minutes. The sensor technology can be programmed to detect any kind of virus or toxin and is small enough to be integrated into clothing fabrics. The biosensor has been in development for several […]

Tech startup Ampere has smartened up the humble sunglasses with Dusk, a pair of shades that change tint on demand via a phone app or a button press. A deluxe model also packs built-in speakers and a microphone for making calls. Unlike the classic transitional lenses that are made with photochromic lenses that automatically switch tint in response to brighter […]

With spring in full bloom, it’s the perfect opportunity to take the trip you’ve been putting off. Take advantage of the great outdoors and cook your meals while on the go with GoSun Go®, the most portable solar oven out there. On sale for 16% off its $139 list price, and rated an impressive 4.5/5 stars on Amazon, GoSun Go® […]