Tech Watch

The iOptik system pairs a set of unique contact lenses with eyeglasses designed to project digital imagery.

Will These Augmented-Reality Contact Lenses Replace Your Smartphone?

A little known startup showcases a wearable technology that generates an interactive display right before your eyes

Is this the next big thing in sleep tracking?

This Mask Can Tell You How You've Been Sleeping

Its inventors say that through its sensors, the NeuroOn will also let you know the best times to take naps

The new Temperfect mug harnesses the heat-soaking properties of what's called phase-changing materials.

This Mug Keeps Coffee Warm (Not Piping Hot) For Hours On End

An inventor may have perfected a way to make scalding hot coffee or tea instantly warm, and keep it that way

Designer Anna Glansén says that the self-cleaning plate and bowl is not only safe, but has been shown to work exactly as advertised, on both water and oil-based foods.

This Self-Cleaning Plate May Mean You'll Never Have To Do The Dishes

Slobby housemates rejoice! A special liquid-resistant coating makes cleaning up after yourself as easy as dumping your leftovers

Sometime early next year, a small subset of patrons will be able to sample a precision-poured cocktail concocted by a smooth operator named Monsieur.

Cheers! Robot Bartender Mixes Drinks, Senses When You Need a Double Shot

Will the Monsieur be the espresso machine of party cocktails?

The tracks and individual cabins of a new train would be built so that, as the high-speed and local train move alongside each other, a link can be secured momentarily, creating a transfer gate for passengers to get on and off.

This High-Speed Train Picks Up Passengers Without Having to Stop

It's possible to let passengers board trains through separate cars that latch on, but who will take the risk to make it happen?

Tvilight, which automatically dials down the brightness when no one is around and restores maximum radiance upon detecting the presence of oncoming human activity, has been installed in cities in Holland and Ireland.

Clever? Smart Street Lamps Light Up Only When Needed

The Tvilight lighting system is designed to dim when no one's around, saving cities as much as 60 percent on energy bills each year

Automatic is designed to collect and relay vitals such as the distance, duration and fuel costs for each trip.

This Device Can Save You Money On Gas (And Maybe Even Your Life)

The Automatic Smart Driving Assistant is designed to warn drivers when they accelerate too quickly and make other fuel-costly choices

The SlimStyle’s radical design allows for continuous operation without the need for aluminum heat sinks, one of the major cost drivers of LED bulbs.

Switching to This Flat LED Light Bulb Could Be an Easy Resolution to Keep in the New Year

With its radical new design, the Philips SlimStyle may be the cheapest LED yet

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In the Realm of Virtual Reality

When skeptical Westerners seek the yeti in Bhutan, the fine line between myth and truth disappears

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