Stanford Scientists Create the World’s First Peel-and-Stick Solar Cells
Solar cells image via Shutterstock Instead of rigid, cumbersome flat solar panels, you could soon be powering your home and electronics with a sticker. Engineers at Stanford have successfully fabricated
DIY: How to Make Touchscreen Compatible Texting Gloves for iPhone or Droid
When the weather outside is frightful, the last thing you want to do is pry your fingers from the warmth of your gloves just so you can text or check some emails. Luckily, with our easy texting gloves
BlackSocks’ “Smarter Socks” are Fitted with RFID Chips That Find Their Mate
“Smarter Socks” could only have come from one of the world’s wealthiest and most efficient nations. Based in Switzerland, BlackSocks sells packs of ten pairs of socks that are each
9 Delectable Fashions Inspired by the Culinary Arts
Food and fashion are two of the world’s greatest indulgences, and it was only a matter of time before those culinary and haute couture creatives found a way to fuse the two fields into one
Harvard Scientists to Build Endurance-Prolonging Smart Suit for U.S. Military
Scientists at Harvard are working toward a “novel wearable system” that could prolong the physical endurance of soldiers in the field. While this may seem a bit too much like they’ll be saving
An Ordinary Cotton T-Shirt Could Someday Charge Your Cellphone
Photo by Shutterstock Researchers at the University of South Carolina have developed a technique to turn an ordinary cotton t-shirt into a supercapacitor. The team, led by Xiaodong Li, a professor of
Marius Temming’s Chic Eco Sunglasses are Made from Hemp, Kenaf and Flax
Marius Temming has designed a fantastic collection of eco sunglasses that are made from natural materials like ash wood, oak veneer, hemp, kenaf and flax. Unveiled at Berlin’s DMY design festival,
Police Officers Keep Cool in the Heat With Air-Conditioned Bulletproof Vests
If you’ve ever seen police officers walking around in full gear during a heat wave, you’ve probably felt a little faint just looking at them. Lucky for them, scientists from the Swiss
Anti-Malaria Bodysuit to Repel Mosquitos Created By African Scientist, Designer
Fashion is probably the last thing you thought you could fight off malaria with, but this anti-malaria bodysuit is stylish while it repels mosquitos that could carry the disease. Created by a Cornell
Glove One is a 3D-Printed Glove that Doubles as a Cellphone by Bryan Cera
Putting your hand up to your ear with thumb and pinky extended is a universal sign for talking on the phone, but what if we told you that you could actually talk on the phone by talking into your hand?
Carbon-Based “GraphExeter” Could Revolutionize Wearable Technology
The electronics industry is constantly making advancements to make their products better, but the invention of GraphExeter by the University of Exeter has everyone looking forward to big changes in the
CuteCircuit Unveils Ready-to-Wear Smart Textiles (Including a Version of Katy Perry’s LED Gown!)
Have you ever wanted to be the center of attention like a scene-stealing celebrity? CuteCircuit is making that possible with their wearable technology savvy as they launch ready-to-wear smart textiles,
7 Water-Saving Innovations Used by the Garment Industry
It might not be obvious when you’re shopping for new clothes, but according to World Bank, 17-20 percent of industrial water pollution is caused by the clothing industry. Disheartened by the
VIDEO: Wrecking Crew Orchestra’s Tron-Inspired Dance Video is a Blaze of LEDs
Wearable LED suits are the hottest new thing on the market, but nobody makes them look better than the Japanese dance troupe Wrecking Crew Orchestra, whose recent Tron-inspired dance routine has gone
10,000 LEDs Adorn CuteCircuit’s Dazzling “Aurora” Dress
CuteCircuit first came onto our radar back in 2009 with their design of the world’s largest wearable display. Now it looks like the London-based atelier is back once again, this time with a glowing
Google Goggles Will Give You Terminator-Style Augmented Vision
Google Goggles may sound like a mouthful – but you might be wearing a pair before you know it. Word on the street is that the search engine giant is developing a set of high-tech specs that will
“Power Felt” Uses Your Own Body Heat to Charge Your Cellphone (And It Costs $1!)
As cellphone addicts, we all know the feeling of dread when you leave the house and realize your battery is low. What if instead of running to the nearest outlet, all you had to do was a quick set of
US Military Enlists New High Tech Undies to Help Monitor Soldiers’ Vitals
News that the United States military is adding undies to its arsenal of high-powered gadgets and gizmos may surprise you, but that’s exactly what researchers at the U.S. Army Medical Research and
AfterShokz Bone-Conducting Earphones Pump Music Directly Through Your Skull
Never seem to be able to get the music loud enough? AfterShokz may have a solution for you – earphones that send sound waves directly to your inner ear. Because these earphones use
Engineer David Forbes Creates a LED Television You Can Wear as a Shirt
Have you ever imagined that one day you’d be able to watch TV shows on your t-shirt? Engineer David Forbes didn’t see any reason why not. In 2009 he created his first prototype for a wearable
Top 7 Wearable Technology Concepts of 2011 – Vote for Your Favorite!
Talk about being fashion-forward – this year we saw sustainable style leap into the future as designers unveiled an incredible array of wearable technology concepts. From air-purifying jeans to
7 Eco-Chic Holiday Gifts for Gadget Lovers
Most of us have at least one gadget lover on our holiday list this year. Since the actual electronics have bank-breaking potential, we prefer to give accessories to make their toys look unique.
Under Armour’s Biometric Compression Shirt Tracks and Broadcasts Athletic Performance (Video)
Think sports fans need a few more stats to stress over while pick their fantasy teams? How about lung capacity or peak heart rate? Under Armour and Zephyr Technology have teamed up to create
“Intelligent” T-Shirt Monitors Hospital Patients’ Vital Signs and Movements
Hospital stays aren’t fun no matter what, but the constant poking and prodding can be some of the worst offenders. Researchers from la Universidad Carlos III de Madrid have developed
A Raincoat that Keeps You Dry and Purifies Water to Quench Thirst on the Go
With Hurricane Irene not far behind us and Tropical Storm Lee looming, we realize how important hydration in a downpour can be. Designed by Hyeona Yang and Joshua Noble from the Copenhagen Institute of
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