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Clipless bicycle shoes are great for cycling, but not a whole lot else. German company ClipClap looks to offer everyday cyclists a way of getting those clipless cleats off ASAP, a welcome alternative from hobbling around town in uncomfortable bike shoes. Its wearable adapters clip in while the rider's in the saddle, and immediately stow away when he or she swings their leg off.Continue...

If you thought the Hypershell was a weird one-and-done style of product, it's time for a rethink. There are more AI-driven outdoor exoskeletons on the way, designed to help amateur adventurers go farther faster with less effort.Continue ReadingCategory: Outdoors, LifestyleTags: Exoskeleton, Hiking, Outdoors, Wearable, Artificial Intelligence, Backpacking, Kickstarter

Photoacoustic imaging systems provide a high-resolution glimpse into the body, but they’re bulky. Now, researchers have developed a miniaturized version that fits into a watch, with hardware contained in a backpack that’s the same weight as the average five-month-old baby. The device is a non-invasive way of measuring how well the heart is working.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, ScienceTags: Wearable, Photoacoustics, Watch, Diagnostic devices, Smart

Researchers have developed contact lenses with embedded sensors that measure the pressure inside the eye and send the information to an ophthalmologist for evaluation. It’s hoped that the lens will lead to the early diagnosis of glaucoma, which can lead to irreversible vision loss if left untreated.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, ScienceTags: Glaucoma, Contact Lenses, Sensors, Wearable, Northumbria University