Smartwatch devices are now the newest gift of modern technology in the tech market. These gadgets were created to execute basic functions because they have phone-like features and are powerful enough to operate just like mini computers. The main concept ...
What Is the Future of Wearable Technology?
Image by Wren Handman from Pixabay Wearables are advancing at a rapid pace and it begs the question: will wearables replace smartphones? It’s unfathomable to think since smartphones hold such a big place in our lives, but there was a ...
Story Telling Elicits Emotions (Literally) With Sensory Fiction Project
For many reading a book is not a very pleasant task unless the storyline is incredibly interesting. Today, concentrating on finishing an entire book can seem like a daunting task- many people would rather watch something on TV or view ...
TFOT 2013 Round-Up: Year in Review
Although some tech enthusiasts considered 2013 to be a “blah” year for technology, we have found that it was a year that drastically improved existing technologies while laying the groundwork for even better ones to emerge in the future. While ...
Going Beyond Google (For Now): Google Glass Hacks
Google Glass can be used to accomplish a myriad of tasks ranging from obtaining information off of the web, to keeping track of time and weather, to shooting film shorts and taking pictures. While Google Glass is still in its ...
When Defenses are Down these Clothes Hold Up
According to the US Bureau of Justice Statistics about 91% of sexual assault victims are female and only 9% are male. The preponderance of statistical evidence shows us that women could benefit from some form of extra protection on them ...
Army Buys Wearable Sniper Detectors
The Rapid Equipping Force (REF) of the United States Army has purchased wearable sniper detector systems from QinetiQ Systems for soldiers stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan. Deployment of the SWATS Soldier-Wearable Acoustic Targeting Systems will begin immediately and should be ...
Optical Textiles Monitor MRI Patients
Researchers at the OFSETH project have developed optical textiles to monitor MRI patients, especially those under anesthesia, during their scans. These wearable systems permit health professionals to watch patient heart rate, respiration, and other potential signs of patient distress. MRI ...