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Mojo Vision unveils an advanced prototype of its Mojo Lens——an augmented reality (AR) based contact lens that's…

Mojo Vision unveils an advanced prototype of its Mojo Lens——an augmented reality (AR) based contact lens that's packing eye-tracking technology and a digital display all in one.

Taking inspiration from the biological auditory system, MIT researchers have created a fabric that senses sound signals…

Taking inspiration from the biological auditory system, MIT researchers have created a fabric that senses sound signals and converts them to electrical signals, analogous to how a microphone works.

Embedded in a wearable system, ADI's new analog front end is designed to level up bioimpedance monitoring—a way to…

Embedded in a wearable system, ADI's new analog front end is designed to level up bioimpedance monitoring—a way to monitor various medical conditions and help doctors come to a more precise diagnosis.

New research out of the University of South Florida takes a new approach to radio frequency (RF) energy harvesting using…

New research out of the University of South Florida takes a new approach to radio frequency (RF) energy harvesting using metamaterials to create a new type of "rectenna."

Power management ICs (PMICs) are continually scaling down. Here's how a few companies are packing functionality in these…

Power management ICs (PMICs) are continually scaling down. Here's how a few companies are packing functionality in these devices in the face of miniaturization.

UC San Diego's electrical engineering department has announced a number of feats, from neural sensor grids to PMIC innovations.

UC San Diego's electrical engineering department has announced a number of feats, from neural sensor grids to PMIC innovations.

From mechanical latches and liquid flow restrictors to the earliest radio tuners and volume adjusters, rotary controls…

From mechanical latches and liquid flow restrictors to the earliest radio tuners and volume adjusters, rotary controls have been a mainstay of effective interface design. Learn more about rotary controls for modern hardware interfaces.

The search for the next best battery continues into 2022 as companies and researchers look to up-end lithium-ion (Li-ion)…

The search for the next best battery continues into 2022 as companies and researchers look to up-end lithium-ion (Li-ion) technology from its throne. Could zinc be the next contender?

The umbrella of wearables just broadened even wider with face masks. Engineers from Northwestern University have…

The umbrella of wearables just broadened even wider with face masks. Engineers from Northwestern University have developed an embedded hardware platform that can sense users’ biometrics through a face mask.

Research into the capabilities of 3D printing continues to take off with the University of Minnesota Twin Cities'…

Research into the capabilities of 3D printing continues to take off with the University of Minnesota Twin Cities' successful 3D-printed organic light-emitting diode (OLED) optoelectronic display.

Advances in e-textile research have led researchers to weave Li-ion batteries into fibers. Such development promises to…

Advances in e-textile research have led researchers to weave Li-ion batteries into fibers. Such development promises to offer scalable power solutions to smart and flexible electronic devices.

When attached to factory workers' waistbands, the device can sense unsafe postures and movements—providing analytics…

When attached to factory workers' waistbands, the device can sense unsafe postures and movements—providing analytics for employers and insurance companies.

Vehicles and wearables alike require increasingly precise positioning technology—and this innovation is often…

Vehicles and wearables alike require increasingly precise positioning technology—and this innovation is often fine-tuned starting with GNSS receivers.

With advancements in materials science and electronic engineering, 3D printing is entering the stage of developing…

With advancements in materials science and electronic engineering, 3D printing is entering the stage of developing made-to-fit wearable electronic systems like that from the University of Arizona.

Brooklyn-based startup Nextiles is blending traditional sewing techniques with innovative PCBs to change how athletes…

Brooklyn-based startup Nextiles is blending traditional sewing techniques with innovative PCBs to change how athletes measure performance.

Built for wearable devices, the new UV-detection chip can help users monitor their exposure to the most harmful type of…

Built for wearable devices, the new UV-detection chip can help users monitor their exposure to the most harmful type of radiation: UV-A.

In a world demanding fewer wires, ST’s new wireless power receiver chip promises to deliver fast and efficient wireless…

In a world demanding fewer wires, ST’s new wireless power receiver chip promises to deliver fast and efficient wireless charging to mobile and wearable devices.

Flexible PCBs add immense functionality, but what about stretchable electronics? New research is demonstrating just how…

Flexible PCBs add immense functionality, but what about stretchable electronics? New research is demonstrating just how malleable electronics design can be.

While integrating AR into smart glasses requires many size-consuming components, even normal wearable features take up…

While integrating AR into smart glasses requires many size-consuming components, even normal wearable features take up precious PCB real estate. Now, Facebook says it has re-engineered components to fit in a lightweight frame.