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Color-changing threads could find use in gas-detecting clothing

New Atlas - Thu 4 Apr 19

While there are already electronic devices that detect toxic gases, they can be expensive, and require training to properly use. Soon, though, there could be a cheap and simple alternative ...

Smart pyjamas could detect why you're not sleeping well

Newscientist - Mon 1 Apr 19

A cotton pyjama shirt dotted with sensors could be used to measure quality of sleep, as well as monitoring any breathing issues

'Smart' pajamas could monitor and help improve sleep

TechXplore - Mon 1 Apr 19

If you've ever dreamed about getting a good night's sleep, your answer may someday lie in data generated by your sleepwear. Researchers have developed pajamas embedded with self-powered sensors ...

'Smart' pajamas could monitor and help improve sleep, ScienceDaily - Mon 1 Apr 19
'Smart' pajamas could monitor and help improve sleep (video), Eurekalert - Mon 1 Apr 19

Twitter Listens to Beta Users, Updates Twttr Prototype App

Geek.com - Fri 12 Apr 19

Twitter’s experimental platform “twttr” has been in the wild for only a month, and already it’s proving more popular than the long-standing social network. “Most ...

Twitter and Its Experimental App Twttr Are Toying With Some Goofy Changes to Tweet Replies

Gizmodo - Fri 12 Apr 19

Twitter’s month-old prototype app twttr—its testing ground for platform tweaks—is exploring some significant changes to tweet engagement. Read more...

Twitter adds swipe-to-like and true dark mode to its prototype app

Engadget - Thu 11 Apr 19

Twitter is now one month in to the beta testing phase of its prototype app twttr, and the company is rolling out another batch of experimental changes. The new features include an updated ...

Twitter shakes up its experimental twttr app with new swipe gestures for engaging with tweets

The Verge - Thu 11 Apr 19

In a series of tweets, Twitter’s Sara Haider announced an update to the company’s prototype / experimental app twttr. First spotted by TechCrunch, some of the additions made ...

Twitter updates twttr prototype app with engagement swipes, conversation tweaks, better Dark mode and more

TechCrunch - Thu 11 Apr 19

Twitter’s new prototyping app twttr, which it created to test and get feedback on new features — and new approaches to old features — has been out in the wild for a month. ...

Twitter’s latest test focuses on making conversations easier to follow by labeling tweets

TechCrunch - Fri 5 Apr 19

Twitter continues to experiment with ways to make conversations on its platform easier to follow. In addition to its prototype app twttr, which is testing threaded replies, the company also ...

Tesla adds more Atari games to its dashboard - Roadshow

CNET - Fri 5 Apr 19

TeslAtari brings you 2048 and Super Breakout.

Can Smart PJs Help You Get a Good Night’s Sleep?

Geek.com - Fri 5 Apr 19

Wearable sleep trackers are a snore: Scientists have developed a more comfortable way to record dreamy data. A team of researchers led by University of Massachusetts, Amherst chemistry professor ...

Your Future Apple Watch And iPhone Will Tell You If You Stink

Ubergizmo - Fri 5 Apr 19

Our smart devices these days are becoming increasingly capable, where they have the ability to measure things like our heart rate. However, it seems that in the future, the Apple Watch and ...

Twitter Testing Labels In Conversation Threads

Ubergizmo - Fri 5 Apr 19

If you’ve been using Twitter long enough, then you are probably familiar with its interface. However, for those who might be new to the platform, it can look a bit messy, especially its ...

Twitter is testing new labels for conversation threads

Engadget - Thu 4 Apr 19

In a tweet today, Twitter announced that it's experimenting with new labels on conversation threads. The labels -- author, mention and follow -- are another attempt to make the ...

Apple envisions devices that can 'smell' blood sugar, toxic gases - CNET

CNET - Thu 4 Apr 19

The company continues its work on noninvasive ways to monitor glucose levels.

How to prevent UV radiation exposure and skin cancer

ZME Science - Wed 3 Apr 19

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer -- it's also easily preventable with proper protection against the sun.

AirPower is just one of Apple's many blunders (The 3:59, Ep. 539) - CNET

CNET - Tue 2 Apr 19

Plus, Impossible Whoppers and Apple's big TV Plus event.

Apple May Be Working To Improve Quality Of Underwater Photos

Ubergizmo - Mon 1 Apr 19

There are also sorts of theories about Apple’s upcoming iPhones, including enhanced water resistance for the handset. A new Apple patent has surfaced which suggests that the company ...

'Smart' pyjamas monitor your heartbeat, breathing and posture

Daily Mail - Mon 1 Apr 19

Experts at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, created the smart slumber-wear, which has five sensors to provide continuous monitoring of heartbeat, breathing and sleep posture.

Four food pranks for office life on April 1

Popular Science - Fri 29 Mar 19

DIY Be amusing, not irritating. We love pranks as much as anybody, but in an office environment there’s a fine line between funny and annoying. That’s why we’ve drawn ...

The iPhone 11 or Apple Watch 5 could monitor your body smells

Techradar - Fri 5 Apr 19

Patents filed by Apple show a future device could detect airborne chemicals – and maybe even watch out for personal smells.

H&M releases sustainable fashion line made from fruit and algae

Inhabitat - Thu 4 Apr 19

Many people remember Lady Gaga’s jaw dropping meat dress, so when you hear of a dress made out of fruit, your mind is not likely to think of the trendy pieces H&M is releasing next week. ...

‘Smart’ Pajamas Could Monitor, Help Improve Sleep

Laboratory Equipment - Mon 1 Apr 19

NewsNewly developed "smart" garments could give ordinary people, as well as clinicians, useful information to help improve sleep patterns.Contributed Author: American Chemical SocietyTopics: Physics/Engineering