American Innovation October 22, 2015 Low-cost baby incubator aims to boost infant health In the space of just six years, Jane Chen’s class project has grown into Embrace – which consists of the for-profit Embrace Innovations as well as a health education-focused nonprofit arm – an organization that has reached the attention of power players like President Barack Obama and Beyoncé by providing an estimated 90,000 babies with life-saving incubators in countries like India, Afghanistan and Uganda.
Wearable Tech October 22, 2015 Tag Heuer is ready to class up smartwatches, set to release first model in 2015 Luxury watch maker TAG Heuer wants to build a smartwatch, but doesn't want to simply copy the Apple Watch, or any other device on the market. We could be set to see the watch's debut in March next year.
Samsung October 22, 2015 Samsung mocks Apple’s livestream woes Keen to exploit Apple's recent livestream woes, Samsung has poked fun at its rival in a video posted to YouTube.
Smartphones October 22, 2015 Apple fits NFC tech and improved iBeacon kit at its stores ahead of iPhone 6 launch With Apple expected to make a push into mobile payments with the launch this week of its new iPhone and possibly iWatch, the company is reportedly busy fitting its stores with new NFC readers and upgraded iBeacon transmitters.Â
American Innovation October 22, 2015 Smart technology tracks hospital patients Innovative smart ID technology is making its presence felt in the U.S. healthcare sector.
Innovation October 22, 2015 Is there a microchip implant in your future? Microchip implants like the ones pet owners use to track their dogs and cats could become commonplace in humans in the next decade.
US Navy October 22, 2015 Octopus camouflage inspires new technology When an octopus needs to stalk its prey or avoid a predator, it can instantaneously blend into its surrounding environment at will, hiding seamlessly among nearby rocks or coral.
Wearable Tech October 22, 2015 HP joins forces with fashion designer to produce stylish new smartwatch Hewlett Packard has teamed up with menswear fashion designer Michael Bastian to produce a stylish new smartwatch, which will be sold by the fashion website Gilt.com later this year.Â
Personal Tech October 22, 2015 High tech ideas for dads and grads You can't play with a gift card, and a tie just isn't appropriate in this digital age. But with all the choices, from smart phones to digital cameras, it's easy to get something that ends up gathering dust in the closet. Here are 5 high-tech items I've found that are useful, fun, and different.
Samsung October 22, 2015 Gadget Watch: LG Lifeband Touch needs a purpose Smart capabilities have become the latest marketing pitch to sell more wristwatches, TVs, eyeglasses, refrigerators, cars and even toothbrushes. But have we figured out why they need to be smart?
Samsung October 22, 2015 Samsung Gear Fit is a stylish hybrid of smart watch and activity tracker One of the three new second-generation Samsung smart watches, the Gear Fit ($200) is a creative and stylish departure from the original Galaxy Gear.