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Photo by Shutterstock The U.S. Department of Agriculture isn’t exactly known for its bleeding-edge fashion, but don’t count the federal agency out just yet. Researchers from the Agricultural

Can’t decide which shirt to get? Let Facebook be the judge. Earlier this month, C&A introduced a high-tech hanger that tallies the number of Facebook “likes” an item of clothing on

When Bryan Cera tells you to talk to the hand, he means it literally. The Milwaukee native is the inventor behind Glove One, a 3D-printed gauntlet that doubles as a working cellphone. The prototype, which

Photo by Shutterstock Hold on to your shorts, boys and girls, because the electronics industry is headed for a revolution. The University of Exeter has developed a material that researchers are hailing

Photo by Shutterstock Nanomaterials wield the promise of amazing technological advancements, yet we know precious little about its effects on the human body. In response to mounting concerns over the

You don’t have to be Katy Perry to electrify the red carpet, whether literally, figuratively, or both. The wearable-technology wizards at CuteCircuit have unveiled ready-to-wear versions of the

Photo by Shutterstock The U.S. military wants to explore the potential of “omniphobic”-treated uniforms that repel liquids and dirt, but not because it wants to do fewer loads of laundry

For people who are both deaf and blind, the hurdles in communicating with others can often lead to crippling social isolation. A new “smart” glove by Germany’s Design Research Lab,

Google gave us a glimpse of the future on Wednesday with the unveiling of “Project Glass,” the tech giant’s long-rumored foray into augmented reality. The interactive glasses, which are

You don’t have to be a psychic to know that objects tell a story. If “object reading” is your objective, however, the “Reading Glove” by Joshua and Karen Tanenbaum, however,

The ability to dress ourselves in the morning is something most of us take for granted. For people coping with multiple sclerosis, arthritis, amputations, and other physical impairments, however,

As Election Day draws closer, citizen politicos will be hitting the streets in T-shirts powered by Quick Response (QR) codes. Get close enough to snap the code with your smartphone and you’ll get

Forget clunky strap-on heart-rate monitors. Adidas by Stella McCartney’s new performance bra includes a built-in miCoach device that tracks your cardio stats in real time. As seen on tennis champ

Crazy as it may sound, Nokia may be developing magnetic tattoos that vibrate whenever someone calls or texts—that is, if the Finnish communications company makes good on its patent application. In a

Need to do a quick face check in a dimly light car or restaurant? Stila’s solar-powered compact features an illuminated mirror that makes touchups on the go a cinch. Made from recycled plastic, the

Let’s be honest, solar-powered clothing is rarely easy on the eyes. Nor does it tend to be discreet. Researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology and Xiamen University, however, have

Reaching for your smartphone to gather bits of intelligence could soon be a thing of the past, according to the New York Times, which reveals that Google is developing a pair of eyeglasses that streams