The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released 20 pages of training materials concerning the collection, processing, and analysis of biological evidence following fatal aviation accidents. The…
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Larry W. Bryant was a UFO researcher, writer, and government transparency advocate who pursued federal records through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). His work…
Read MoreDeath, taxes and an Apple Watch Series 8 in September – perhaps the few certainties in this era of the perma-crisis. The Apple Watch Series 7 saw Apple switch things up with new case sizes and larger screens. But much of what was rumored about the Series 7 didn't come to fruition . We've already…
The Polar Pacer is a self-confessed 'no nonsense' GPS running watch. It sticks to the basics, but it's a watch that can track more than runs, and shares a lot of the same features as the pricier Polar Pacer Pro. This is a £169/$199 watch that offers multiple sports tracking, training features like Polar's useful…
Researchers at Tohoku University created solar cells so thin they could applied to almost any surface, including skin! A research group has fabricated a highly transparent solar cell with a 2D atomic sheet. These near-invisible solar cells achieved an average visible transparency of 79%, meaning they can, in theory, be placed everywhere – building windows,…
It’s true that there was once a summer camp for asthmatic kids called Camp Wheeze. It was in the San Francisco Bay Area, and that’s where one of our team members learned all about their asthma. But after their first year at the camp, and after some suggestions from parents, the camp was re-named Camp…
Mobvoi has launched the TicWatch GTH 2 in its native China, which sees the cheap, square smartwatch get some upgrades in the design and software departments. Looks-wise, Mobvoi has grown the case size to 44mm compared to the original TicWatch GTH, but it does measure in at the same 10.5mm thickness as the GTH Pro.…
Fitbit has gained clearance for its irregular heart rate notification feature in Europe, after receiving CE Mark approval. The feature, which is now live, works as a continuous ECG monitor, and uses the PPG sensor to scan for heart rhythm abnormalities. Irregular heart rate notifications are set to land on the Sense 2, Versa 4…
Fitbit has launched a huge update to its hardware platform, with an overhaul of its wearable line up. The company announced a new Fitbit Versa 4 flagship smartwatch, an upgraded Sense 2 health watch, and an overhauled version of its Inspire 3 fitness tracker. Fitbit has been under Google’s wing for a couple of years…
The smart ring age has truly arrived, and the new Happy Ring, backed by Tinder founder Sean Rad, is delivering a new take on the segment. The Happy Ring is aimed at mental health – and adds a host of new sensors to try and offer insights into your emotional wellbeing. It’s being launched by…
This 3d printed shoe will form itself to the wearer. Auxetics are: Auxetics are structures or materials that have a negative Poisson’s ratio. When stretched, they become thicker perpendicular to the applied force. This occurs due to their particular internal structure and the way this deforms when the sample is uniaxially loaded. Stylish concept chelsea…
Christine has authored an Instructable on using conductive fabrics in wearable applications.I’ve made an input system that is compatible with any device that can read capacitive touch. It’s an open project so it would be great to get everyone making their own sleeve and using it for touch input. My example uses the Adafruit Circuit…
