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Humans have been able to swim underwater safely for decades using equipment like SCUBA gear. But that type of underwater apparatus can be expensive and difficult to use. What if a swimmer could just put on a simple mask-like device that would allow him to breathe underwater without the need for oxygen tanks or other bulky gear? The developers of
Most of the news these days in regards to self-driving vehicles has to do with cars. Tesla has been breaking ground in this technology for years and now rumors are circulating that Apple is about to roll in with its own autonomous car. While it seems self-driving passenger cars might be all the world can really handle right now, that hasn't
For me, this was one of the highlights of the Wearable Technology Show. Bonnie Binary is a design consultancy offering creative skills and prototyping for e-textile and associated wearable technology products. The team at Bonnie Binary have created impressive demonstrations of e-textiles, with lights sewn into the cloth responding to touch on other areas of the fabric. Rather than explain what Bonnie
Developing new games for Microsoft's Xbox One console is about to get much easier. During today's Build 16 conference, Microsoft announced it will soon offer a software update that will turn any Xbox One into a full development kit. Previously, dev-ready Xbox Ones were provided on a limited basis. This change will make the full Xbox One development kit available to all Xbox One
It's all too easy for both humans and dogs to get a little overweight with a few extra inches round the tummy. The PitPat activity tracker is designed to help dogs (and their owners) stay healthy and fit. Andrew from PitPat explains more. Around the size of a matchbox, the lightweight PitPat attaches to the dog's collar using Velcro and
Let's say that you are a major manufacturer of sportswear and you need an activity tracker to keep up with the market. You've no experience in electronics or wearables, so what do you do? If you're Adidas, you turn to Bittium and get the professionals on the job. Martti, Senior Specialist at Bittium, takes Andrew through the company's offering. Finnish firm
Medical science has long accepted that 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit is the average body temperature for human beings. This standard is often used to determine if a patient's body temperature is too high or too low. But not everyone's body temperature is the same. This can cause problems when physicians are trying to treat their patients. Boston Childrens Hospital is hoping
TomTom are well know for their in-car navigation devices with over 75 million of them sold since 2004, including specialised variants for motorbikes and trucks. Building on their success with GPS, TomTom has launched wearable devices for runners and golfers. Tom tells Andrew all about the company's latest developments. Announced at the Wearable Technology Show, the new TomTom Golfer 2 is a
French startup Diota have been working since 2009 to bring augmented reality (AR) to industry and manufacturing. This isn't easy as the factory floor is no place for fancy headsets or delicate glasses. Andrew hears more from Sebastian, Diota's Head of R&D. Diota have a range of AR products, but the one on show here uses a projective system to highlight work
Connecting to a computer over a remote connection is nothing new. Most often, this technology is employed by people who need to connect to a work computer from home. Having a remote connection makes it possible for users to do all kinds of computer-related tasks without having to actually be on site with the host machine. This practice is typically referred
It sounds like it came from an overused Internet meme. But it looks like Apple has put more update in your latest iOS update. Last week, the technology company released iOS 9.3 for its ever-popular line of mobile devices. For most users, it was a seamless transition. But for others, the latest iOS update has some issues. Some users reported
When it comes to wireless protocols for the smart home, there's a plethora of standards from the well-known Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to the lesser known Z-Wave, Zigbee and ISM 433 MHz. Most smart home hubs only support a subset of these, typically Z-Wave and Zigbee, but Cozify's Hub is different, with hardware support for all five. Andrew finds out a
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