The Darknet Shopper bot is back on the Deep Web; let’s see what it buys next

The bot designed to shop on the Deep Web is out of police company and shopping again. It's only a matter of time until it buys something crazier.

News         November 30, 2015

This new new sous vide machine is as clever as its web and app suite

This week ChefSteps announced the Joule, one of the smallest, lightest waterproof immersion circulators set for market. 

Smart Home News         November 27, 2015

Diets should be made for your internal gut, not your external one, says new study

People can have different gylcemic responses to the same food, which means diets should be custom for the best results. Cookies might not be off limits!

News         November 24, 2015

The ShareRoller detachable e-bike motor fits rideshares and charges your phone

The ShareRoller is a detachable, easily portable friction drive that can e-motorize any bike or kick scooter.

News         November 18, 2015

Polo’s fitting room is getting an upgrade with touchscreen mirrors and RFID detection

Oak Labs' fitting room and touch-sensitive mirror can check stock for you and more, which is better than sending the hovering salesperson on a blind run.

Emerging Tech         November 18, 2015

Apple bans F.lux screen brightness app for sideloading

Apple has changed its mind and turned on popular screen tint manager tool F.lux. Transparency as to why Apple booted the program is lacking.

Apple         November 17, 2015

This phone case contains an entire glucose testing kit for people with diabetes

Today saw the Indiegogo launch of GluCase, a smartphone case that holds an entire glucose testing kit built into a phone case.

Emerging Tech         November 17, 2015

Is Apple beefing up its own apps’ rankings in the App Store?

Apple may be promoting its own apps on the iPhone App Store instead of giving fair billing to apps that deserve Top Chart positions. Or it may be a bug.

Apple         November 16, 2015

New blood drawing technique could mean less needle pokes at the hospital

Fear of needles? Intermountain Healthcare and Velano Vascular are exploring new tech that could keep people from feeling like pin-cushions.

News         November 16, 2015

This smart pen transfers handwritten notes to your phone in real time

The Stylograph is a new smart pen on Kickstarter that can save your handwritten files in real time and send them to an app on your phone.

Emerging Tech         November 16, 2015

Russia’s track and field doping scandal makes Lance Armstrong’s look tame

The results of a World Anti Doping Association report found a "deeply rooted culture of cheating," in Russian Athletics that may result in an Olympic bar.

News         November 13, 2015

This new dating app asks "hey baby, what's your sign?" so you don't have to

Align, the dating app based on astrological signs is designed to appeal to people looking for deeper online connections.

Mobile         November 11, 2015

This smartwatch keyboard could be a QWERTY killer

Touchone Keyboard manages to make small screens easy to type on with a new smartwatch keyboard design that doesn't look like a word puzzle.

News         November 10, 2015

This wacky smartwatch band makes it easier to check your stats — even in winter

Shift moves your watch face to a better viewing angle, and with the straps, you could position it over your gloves for workouts in the winter.

Emerging Tech         November 9, 2015

This app catches the fan shots during big plays at games

Fanpics is like the camera at the first sharp drop on a roller coaster. It's a free app that captures fan reactions to breaking plays right in the stadium.

Mobile         November 7, 2015

Find your way without an annoying navigator in your ear with Beeline, the smart compass

Beeline points to your destination and tells you the distance. Take any route you want, with no annoying navigator in your ear and your phone safely away.

News         November 2, 2015

This smart tea infuser is like having a tea master in your kitchen

Teforia is like a tiny tea master. It recognizes teas (and tisanes) and heats the water to the right temperature for a perfect cup.

Smart Home News         October 29, 2015

This menstrual cup tracks periods and keeps a calendar of Aunt Flow’s visits

Looncup the world's first smart menstrual cup is designed to help women track and analyze their menstruation.

News         October 24, 2015

Leave your iPhone at home: Runkeeper’s new Apple Watch app tracks your stats alone

Runkeeper updated its app for the new Apple Watch OS update, so you don't need to bring your phone along to track your runs anymore.

News         October 23, 2015

Thermos’ Smart Lid water bottle tells you when to hit the water cooler for a refill

Thermos now has a connected hydration bottle. It links to the Smart Lid app, keeps track of how much you drink, and links to Fitbit.

Apple         October 23, 2015

Garmin’s new Forerunner watches track every running stat you can imagine

Garmin's Forerunner 230, 235, and the 630 track activity data. The 235 has heart rate monitor, and the other two work with chest straps.

News         October 21, 2015

Adidas’ MiCoach Train and Run app update makes Fit Smart smarter

Adidas gave Train and Run a major update, adding welcome functionality to their Fit Smart band. The band is now up to competing with all-day trackers.

News         October 20, 2015

Disrupt lets you design your own custom smart surfboard online

Thinking about a new board and want to go custom? Disrupt's SmartSurf connected surfboard design and tracking setup is one of the best on the web.

News         October 19, 2015

Prove you ain’t afraid of no ghost with limited-edition Ghostbusters sneakers

There's something strange in your neighborhood: It's Ghostbusters sneakers. Australia-based Nookiee worked with Columbia Pictures to make them.

News         October 19, 2015

With these simple building blocks, even a toddler could build a working robot

Robo Wunderkind's Robo Cubes are modular kits of tech-filled blocks that build plug-and-play robots. It's more than doubled its $70,000 funding goal.

Photo Galleries         October 14, 2015

If Darth Vader shaved, he’d use this laser razor

The Skarp laser razor, fully funded on Kickstarter, could do away with disposable razors forever. It uses light to cut unwanted hair, eliminating blades.

News         October 13, 2015

With a body strap and light, this speaker mixes science fiction with sporty fun

This waterproof Bluetooth speaker puts a glowing circle of light on your chest, for an Iron Man look in a versatile audio device.

News         October 12, 2015

This insane GTA V ramp truck mod destroys all cars and lands on reddit’s front page

The Simple Trainer GTA V Mod has given birth to a new ruler of the game. All bow before Omega Ramp, the spawn of nefarious YouTuber BlackSmoke Billy.

Videos         October 6, 2015

MixStik is an LED swizzle stick that shows you how to make cocktails

MixStik is as a smart cocktail stirrer that shows you how much to pour with colored lights, but its also a smart LED strip with open API to build more apps.

Photo Galleries         October 5, 2015

You can finally build a website easily on your phone with Weebly’s Carbon

Weebly is the first website platform to let you build a full website using a free drag and drop mobile app for Android, iPhone, iPad or iWatch.

Business         October 5, 2015

Thanks to its clever design, Maxx Bench lets you lift safely without a spotter

A foot lever on the bench press frame lets a gravity-based hydraulic system save you from unsuccessful lifts. It's also good for bench height adjustments.

News         October 2, 2015

VetiGel, the magical goop that can stop bleeding in seconds, ships to vets next month

A new gel made from algae may revolutionize the way we heal by halting blood flow in seconds. The new product, Vetigel uses the body's own clotting fibers.

News         September 29, 2015

Jawbone and Runtastic team UP for a healthier lifestyle

Runtastic, the fitness tracking app has gotten together with Jawbone to sync data with Jawbone's UP app.

News         September 29, 2015

Make your own internet of things with this modular phone kit

Watch phones are played out like polka dots. RePhone is a modular phone kit made up of modules, software and enclosures, for phone-building freedom.

Emerging Tech         September 29, 2015