Category: Technology & Devices
Tweaked sound system benefits those with hearing loss
A NEWLY developed loudspeaker system allows people with hearing problems to listen to the TV at full capacity without compromising the experience for other viewers. The system creates a sound “hot spot” in the area of the room where the […]
Wearable air-quality sensors aim to promote breathable air
A COLOURFUL keychain bobble that’s designed to monitor the air you breathe was recently unveiled by a team from the University of Berkeley in California. Dubbed Clarity, it’s the brainchild of team leader David Lu, who’s determined to take action […]
Hush-out sound for a good night’s sleep
SMART earplugs are in the works that filter out the sounds keeping you up at night and allow you to hear the important ones – such as the alarm the next morning. A team in San Diego used noise-blocking foam […]
Avoid spilling food through Google ‘Smart Spoon’
In yet another innovation that could prove to be beneficial to patients, Google has come up with a ‘smart spoon’ that can help people suffering from neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s from spilling their food. In clinical trials, the Liftware […]
Breath test could identify onset of diabetes in kids
Scientists have discovered that a breath test could spot the early signs of Type 1 diabetes in children long before they start to show symptoms. A sweet-smelling chemical marker (acetone) in the breath is linked with a build-up of potentially […]
Samsung’s ‘eyemouse’ lets anyone control computers with just their eyes
Samsung has developed the first hardware to easily allow a computer to be controlled just by looking at it, which it hopes to be made available to freely build for anyone that is unable to control a computer using their […]
New device that translates words into vibrations for the deaf
Scientists have created a new wearable device that translates spoken words into vibrations – helping hearing impaired people perceive speech in a completely new way. The new device, known as the VEST (versatile extra-sensory transducer), can be worn on top […]
A safe, reliable wireless pacemaker to hit stores soon
The new pacemaker reduces previous complications associated with lead placement and performance. A new self-contained, leadless cardiac pacemaker is the safe and reliable alternative to conventional pacemakers, says a new research. Conventional pacemakers consist of a battery-powered pulse generator and […]
Robotic walker from NUS to help stroke patients move better
SINGAPORE – Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed a robotic walker to help stroke patients move better and more naturally. Equipped with sensors to measure the patient’s movements, the walker will be able to analyse and […]
Ear-O-Smart earrings tracks pulse and fitness activities
EAR-O-Smart wearables look and feel just like earrings but they’re packed with sensors capable of taking your pulse and monitoring your exercise for fitness tracking. Founders admit on the company’s crowd-funding page that their gadget’s sensors are conventional to the […]
