For people afflicted with multiple sclerosis (MS), it can be difficult to quantify how their condition fluctuates over short periods of time. According to a new study, though, an existing device is able to detect subtle changes that might otherwise be missed. Ordinarily, the progress of MS is tracked via occasional assessments performed at a clinic. This means that when […]

We don’t think we’re out of line when we say that if you truly love your pet, you need to outfit them with an invisible ID tag, which provides crucial information in the event that your beloved dog or cat goes astray. This Blanket ID Tag offers a uniquely powerful way to track down your pet regardless of where and […]

Although many people may think of selfie sticks as cheap gadgets for narcissists, they actually come in pretty handy for people like vloggers. A new model offers several clever features for just such folks, going beyond simply being a telescoping smartphone pole. Called the Pictar Smart-Light Selfie Stick, the device is made by the same company that previously brought us […]

While there are already performance-tracking watches that count swimmers’ laps and strokes, they typically don’t provide feedback on the quality of those strokes. A new device known as the SmartPaddle, however, is designed to do just that. The SmartPaddle was created by Trainesense, a spinoff company from the Finnish Institute of Technology. It actually consists of two devices, each one […]

You don’t need to be a professional rock climber in order to understand the significance of a good carabiner. Used for everything from hanging your gear above the ground on camping trips to consolidating rope or line, these tiny-yet-mighty helpers are must-have items for anyone who spends time outdoors. The Heroclip® takes carabiner functionality and style to an entirely new […]

The Trijicon Ventus looks like a set of binoculars, but in actuality it’s the world’s first hand-held device capable of providing three-dimensional wind data at multiple points between a shooter and a target up to 500 yards (457 m) away. Wind deflection begins to become an issue with longer-range shooting, dragging a bullet further off course the closer the wind […]

Samsung has tried its hand at foldable phones before, but its new Galaxy Z Flip – launched today at its Unpacked 2020 event – folds from top to bottom rather than from side to side. It’s a compact clamshell foldable, in the same vein as the recently-launched Motorola Razr. Opened up, the phone has a 6.7-inch display, running at a […]

We’ve seen a few devices designed to give firefighters an idea of the interior layout of a burning building, including the SmokeBot. But once they’re inside, smoke may prevent first responders from being able to see where they’re going. The Haptic Helmet from Carnegie Mellon University’s Engineering department could help. A research team led by Yang Cai at the university’s […]

If you haven’t seen the highly choreographed Japanese drumming broadly known as Taiko, then you’re missing out. It’s loud, dynamic and fast-paced fun. Roland is looking to capture some of that traditional fire and bring it to modern percussionists with the Taiko-1. Roland says that there are over a million Taiko players throughout Japan, and the traditional percussion experience is […]

The thump, thump, thump of a flat tire is a sound that is sure to wreck anyone’s day. Fighting the elements and getting a lungful of exhaust fumes from passing vehicles are big enough hassles, but the seemingly simple act of changing a tire can also be downright dangerous. Each year, around 10,000 people in the US alone suffer a […]