Hot dogs and cats get wearable fans to beat Japan's scorching summer
The device consists of a battery-operated, 80-gramme fan that is attached to a mesh outfit and blows air around an animal's body.
Tue Aug 02 2022
Singapore tests out 'smart bandage' for remote recovery
A wearable sensor is attached to a transparent bandage to track progress in healing, using information like temperature, bacteria type, and levels of pH and inflammation.
Wed Dec 01 2021
How 5G could one day help automatically charge wearables like smartwatches
The idea is that a very slight electrical charge will automatically recharge nearby Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
Tue Nov 16 2021
Could your face mask detect COVID?
It's a prototype of COVID-19 testing face mask with a patch of sensors attached to a pad that collects the user's breath particles.
Thu Jul 01 2021
Could your wearable device help in early detection of COVID-19?
Researchers are increasingly turning to wearable health and fitness devices to gather data that could facilitate early disease detection.
Thu Aug 27 2020
Could your Fitbit or Apple Watch detect early COVID-19 symptoms?
Wearable devices typically are being studied as ways to identify people who are potentially infected with COVID-19 before symptoms appear.
Fri Jul 24 2020
Origami Labs' Kevin Wong: The Disability That Led To A Beautiful Creation
Origami Labs Kevin Johan Wong has a solution that enables calls to be initiated by tapping on a smart ring its wearable device that is a boon for the blind.
Wed Jan 16 2019
Brain cancer survival improves with novel electrical device, data suggest
A wearable medical device that delivers electrical fields through the scalp helped to extend the survival of patients with lethal brain tumors, according to data presented Sunday.
Mon Apr 03 2017
Will.i.am's smartwatch available for pre-order in the UK
The Dial, the latest wearable by singer, rapper and entrepreneur Will.i.am, is now available for pre-order in the UK, reports Engadget.
Fri Apr 29 2016
Wearable tech gear up in 2016
Global sales of fitness trackers and smartwatches hit 51 million units in 2015, with forecasts that this figure will jump to 84 million by the end of 2016.
Wed Apr 27 2016
Google Glass goes dark on its social media accounts
Alphabet Inc's Google shut down several social media accounts linked to the Glass gadget, ending its push to popularize the pricey eyeglasses with consumers.
Wed Jan 27 2016
Consumers aren't sure about smartwatches, unless it's made by Apple
A research to track the motion of the wearables market found that tech brands still trump all others in terms of desirability.
Tue Oct 27 2015
Back to the Future again? Maybe not, says producer
A fourth movie in the "Back to the Future" series looks unlikely, one of the films' executive producers said on Monday.
Tue Oct 20 2015
How we read news today
As new platforms emerge, our news consumption behaviour is going through a swift change. Cherish Leow writes.
Mon Jun 08 2015
Apple Watch, anyone?
One may argue that Apple is entering a crowded marketplace by introducing the Apple Watch. Will Apple be able to make wearable tech cool?
Mon Mar 09 2015
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024