Innovation - Page 267

October 22, 2015

Google Smartwatch: What we think we know

We've been hearing about a possible Google-produced smartwatch for some time, although the rumors have been sporadic. We've gathered them all together here, along with other information on the possible Google or Motorola project, to keep you fully up to date.

October 22, 2015

Google adding sunglasses, frames to Glass

Google is adding prescription frames and new styles of detachable sunglasses to its computerized, Internet-connected goggles known as Glass.

October 22, 2015

No science fiction: Company shows off real-world Star Trek ‘tricorder’

On a mission to boldly go where no man has gone before, the crew of the USS Enterprise faced unknown dangers on strange new worlds. Fortunately, they were armed were phasers to defend themselves -- and a device called a tricorder, to quickly diagnose whatever ailed them.

October 22, 2015

Is Apple making an iPhone for your face?

Although Apple CEO Tim Cook seems to favor the Nike Fuelband over Google Glass, that doesn't mean the iPhone maker isn't experimenting with wearable tech.

October 22, 2015

MIT-designed snap-in wheel turns any bicycle into a hybrid

A supergroup from MIT called Superpedestrian just unveiled the Copenhagen Wheel, a self-contained module that turns an ordinary bicycle into a superbike.

October 22, 2015

FCC announces plans to upgrade century-old phone system

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced plans for the largest change to the nation's phone system in decades on Tuesday.

October 22, 2015

Tech-stravagant? New $50 Bluetooth pencil improves iPad app

The team behind popular drawing app Paper have released a stylus that will work bring special features to the app.

October 22, 2015

Coin Card could replace every other card in your wallet

If you’ve been trying to slim down your bulky wallet, a new product launching today may be the device of your dreams.

October 22, 2015

MIT students develop wearable cooling device that could make air conditioning obsolete

Ever wanted your own personal air conditioner? Check out this new prototype wearable cooling device developed by a team of MIT engineering students -- it's just what you've been waiting for.

October 22, 2015

UK police cast doubt on 3D-printed 'gun parts'

British police said Friday they had seized what appeared to be gun components made on a 3-D printer -- then, hours later, cast doubt on the find after technology experts said photos released by police appeared to be of parts for the printer itself.