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Hungry worms may help scientists understand mysterious biological forces

By feeding glowing, nanoparticle-laced bacteria to worms, Stanford researchers hope to measure biological forces at play in our bodies.
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The new G-Vert fitness tracker measures workout intensity to keep you pumping

The G-Vert is the first multi-appendage monitor to measure not only how long, but how hard you are exercising, and it does so in real time.
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Deeper is back with a new and improved smart bike lock featuring GPS tracking

Meet the Deeper Lock, a "tech-powered bike security system" that promises to bring together a host of anti-theft features
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New Balance RunIQ smartwatch: Our first take

New Balance has created RunIQ, a smartwatch for runners, by runners. RunIQ was designed with features runners need most.
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Fitbit announces three new partnerships as part of its 'Works with Fitbit' program

As part of the 'Works with Fitbit' program, the company has partnered with Habit, Peloton, and VirZOOM to make fitness goals easier to reach.
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Optune noninvasive wearable device battles aggressive brain tumors

The Optune is a wearable device that uses electrodes to send an AC electric field through the brain to attack tumor cells.
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Suunto adds a heart rate monitor to the popular Spartan fitness watch

With the Suunto Spartan Wrist HR, the outdoor and fitness watchmaker delivers heart rate monitoring without the need for a chest strap.
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Peloton comes to the gym with its first-ever commercial bike designed for heavy usage

Fitness cycling innovator Peloton announced its first commercial-grade bike, taking its workouts routine out of the home and into gyms.
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Need motivation to get outside? Check out the new TomTom sports app

They've helped you in your car, and now, they'll help you on your run, too. TomTom has launched a new TomTom Sports app for athletes.
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Rapael exoskeleton hand and gaming system is designed for rehabilitation

Neofect’s flagship product is the Rapael Smart Glove, a Bluetooth glove that’s packed with sensors to measure finger and wrist movements.
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The TomTom Sports app is on a mission to get you moving

The TomTom Sports app for iOS and Android offers valuable insights into a variety of fitness related stats, social sharing capabilities, and sport tracking.
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Omron has developed the slimmest blood pressure monitors on the market

Heart rate monitors are often bulky and ugly. Omron is evolving them by making them smaller, more attractive, and connected like never before.
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New TempTraq temperature-monitoring patches last longer, offer remote alerts

TempTraq's new continuous temperature tracking models are rated for 48 and 72 hours. Remote monitoring is now supported by the Google Cloud Platform.
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Monitor your heart’s health on your smartphone with QardioCore app and strap

Qardio, the San Francisco-based digital health company, announced that its wearable ECG monitor, the QardioCore, is available for pre-order.
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P.E. is about to get more fun for kids with Heart Zones fitness trackers

Keeping children active can be a challenge for any parent. Heart Zones has created a product that makes fitness tracking fun for kids.
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Do you see what I see? EyeQue offers simple vision test from your smartphone

The EyeQue hopes to promote vision health around the world with a tool that lets users test their eyesight through an app and standard smartphone.
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BetterBack promises to alleviate your back pain, straighten out your posture

Meet the BetterBack, a posture strap that promises to help you "effortlessly sit in perfect posture, easing back pain (and preventing it)."
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Boltt unveiling AI fitness coach, connected shoe, and more at CES 2017

Fitness tracking has evolved from smart bands to smart shoes and sensors. Boltt Sports Technology uses all three in their solution to fitness tracking.
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Virtual reality being used to help football players recover from concussions

There are a number of tech innovations that are working hard to make football safer. SyncThink adapts virtual reality to discover concussions accurately.
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Go green at the gym with Eco-Powr workout equipment from SportsArt

Would you work out more if it helped the planet? Eco-Powr equipment from SportsArt takes the energy you burn and converts it into usable energy.
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Under Armour announces new running shoes with tracking and other smart features

Under Amour has announced three new running shoes that will track your run and offer insight into muscle fatigue before a workout.
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MySwing uses 3D motion-capture technology to improve your golf stroke

MySwing uses 3D motion capture technology to record exactly how your body moves during a golf swing. Then the software provides you with helpful feedback.
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Coreyak is a VR kayaking machine offering a new kind of exercise

Meet the Coreyak, branded as "an innovative home fitness machine that mimics kayaking and rowing."
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Soylent isn’t done yet — meal replacement company releases one final powder for 2016

On Friday, Soylent announced that it would begin its latest Soylent Powder – version 1.7. This new iteration promises to be an improvement upon Powder 1.6.
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We might be closer than ever to using CRISPR to cure diseases

Thanks to new research from a team at Western University, we may be closer than ever to curing some of humanity's most devastating diseases.
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Nuheara IQbuds are designed to give you control of your listening experience

Nuheara's wireless earbuds for consumers benefit from its co-founders' experience with hearing protection and enhancement products for industrial settings.
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FDA easing access to hearing aids and assistance devices for everyone over 18

The FDA has announced that effective immediately it will not enforce its own hearing aid regulations for people 18 and older.
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Achy back? This heated, vibrating belt will get you on the road to recovery

Hyperice's Venom wireless wearable back device can help with warm up, recovery, and relaxation, combining nanotechnology heating and vibration in one belt.
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Whoop and MLB discover the importance of rest in largest league performance study

Whoop teamed up with MLB for the largest performance study in the league. From June to November, 230 minor league players wore the Whoop Strap.
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Conversation-enhancing Hearphones from Bose will help you catch every word

Bose Hearphones combine directional microphones with noise cancellation to improve conversations. Customized environmental presets let you save settings.
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Adidas' Run Genie gait sensor will pair you with the right running shoe

In the basement of the newest Adidas shop is a training area. Here, visitors can get a free gait analysis with the new Run Genie system.
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Researchers successfully fool human brains to think we're eating

Technology has quickly been trying to reduce our waistlines. In what seems like science fiction, virtual reality may very well be the next option.
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Listen to your heart to learn how to detect and control natural stress levels

The Lief Patch heart rate variability monitor signals impending stress. Included smartphone app exercises teach people how to control stress response.
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Path Breath + Fat Band wearable uses your breath to measure your fitness

Meet the Path Breath + Fat Band, a wearable that measures your metabolic information through your breath.