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A Tiny Ingestible Sensor Could Make Body Temperature Easier to Track
MIT engineers developed a small ingestible temperature sensor that can send updates from inside the GI tract, pointing to new ways of monitoring core body temperature.
Pressure-Activated Adhesive Could Make Manufacturing Simpler and Safer
Researchers are testing a pressure-activated adhesive that keeps two reactive components separate until they are pressed together, a design that could simplify some manufacturing processes if it proves practical at scale.
A Self-Refreshing Sweat Sensor Could Make Wearable Health Tracking More Useful
Researchers are developing a wireless, battery-free sweat sensor that can refresh its sensing surface, but it remains research technology, not an approved medical product.
Stores Are Testing RFID Systems That Can Find Products in Real Time
A new RFID-based tracking system aims to help retailers locate products inside stores more precisely, addressing a common problem for shoppers and employees alike: knowing an item exists but not knowing where it is.
A Brain Implant That Adjusts With Each Step Could Help Parkinson’s Patients Walk More Safely
Researchers at UC San Francisco tested a brain implant system that responds to walking-related brain signals in real time, offering an early look at how future medical devices may adapt to a patient’s movements.
Why Smaller Gas Sensors Could Change How Leaks Are Detected
Researchers are developing compact sensors that use light and sound to detect trace gases, a technology that could eventually make environmental monitoring and industrial leak detection easier to deploy.
Why Better Health Wearables Depend on Better Materials, Not Just Better Software
Caltech researchers say new stretchable sensor materials could help future wearable and implantable devices maintain reliable contact with the body as skin and tissue move.
A Jacket That Pulls Water From Air Shows Wearable Tech Moving Beyond Sensors
Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin say a new textile system can collect moisture from the air and turn it into drinkable water, pointing toward a different future for wearable technology.
Solid-State EV Batteries Are Leaving the Lab, but the Test Is Just Starting
A new road-test program puts solid-state battery technology into a real vehicle, but major questions about durability, manufacturing, cost, and consumer readiness remain unanswered.
Digital Wallets Are Moving From Payments Into Everyday ID Checks
New wallet tools from Google show how phones are becoming part of identity checks, age verification and online checkout, though physical documents still matter.
Android Fake Call Detection Gives Users a New Tool Against Impersonation Scams
Google’s June Android Drop adds fake call detection, a phone-level warning meant to help users spot trusted-looking calls that may not be real.
Google’s June Android Update Adds Features Users May Actually Notice
Google’s June Android Drop includes updates for sharing, reading, photos and safety, though availability will vary by device, country and app support.
Apple’s Accessibility Updates Show Where AI Could Be Useful On Everyday Devices
Apple previewed new accessibility features powered by Apple Intelligence, including updates for VoiceOver, Magnifier, Voice Control and captions.
Drone Remote ID Rules Explain How Small Aircraft Fit Into Shared Airspace
FAA Remote ID rules show how drones are being treated less like isolated gadgets and more like small aircraft operating in shared public airspace.
OTC Hearing Aids Show Health Technology Moving Onto Retail Shelves
Over-the-counter hearing aids are giving some adults another way to access hearing technology, but FDA guidance makes clear they are not for every hearing problem.
EV Charging Buildout Is Testing Whether Electric Driving Feels Practical
Federal and state charging programs are expanding public EV infrastructure, but driver confidence still depends on access, uptime and easy payment.
Automatic Braking Rule Shows Car Safety Tech Becoming Standard, Not Luxury
Federal rules will require automatic emergency braking on new light vehicles, moving a once-premium safety feature toward a baseline standard.
Windows 11’s Xbox Mode Shows How PC Gaming Is Moving Toward the Couch
Microsoft’s Xbox mode for Windows 11 points to a simpler, more console-like direction for PC gaming, especially on handheld devices.