OwnFone launches world's first Braille phone that you can actually buy

OwnFone launches world’s first Braille phone that you can actually buy

Currently only available in the UK, the device retails for £60; 3D printing the front and back of the device helped to keep the costs down.
Vanhawks Valour smart bike

Vanhawks Valour smart bike raising funds at Kickstarter

The bike not only brings GPS directly to the handle bars, but can also track one's riding progress, logging distance traveled, calories burned and duration.
Smart cushion makes sure you don't sit all day long, keeps your stress level under control

Smart cushion makes sure you don’t sit all day long, keeps your stress level...

This cushion can detect even the tiniest body movements, while also being able to record the heart rate, respiratory patterns and even your sitting posture.
VitalConnect Platform, HealthPatch MD receive FDA clearance

VitalConnect Platform, HealthPatch MD receive FDA clearance

The VitalConnect Platform and HealthPatch MD have also received regulatory approval for distribution in EU and Canada.
Quitbit - smart lighter

Smart lighter helps smokers kick the habit

Quitbit connects to the smartphone app to let smokers track their cigarette addiction, while also helping them decrease the nicotine intake.
OMsignal's biometric smartwear now up for pre-order

OMsignal’s biometric smartwear now up for pre-order

The collection is comprised of four smart shirts for men, including an under-shirt, a sleeveless shirt, casual T-shirt and long-sleeved shirt.
SAMi Smart Activity Monitor

Epilepsy Foundation launches Indiegogo campaign for iPhone-connected SAMi Smart Activity Monitor

The campaign, looking to raise $90,000, will run through June 13, 2014 with a goal to develop a next generation of the SAMi system.
Apple hires top medical experts, fuels iWatch speculations

Apple hires top medical experts, fuels iWatch speculations

According to the Telegraph.co.uk, six prominent experts in biomedicine will be moving to Cupertino, California for their iWatch gig.
Grush - gaming toothbrush

Grush is a gaming toothbrush for kids

The built-in motion sensors together with mobile games are made to guide kids' brushing while allowing parents to track results.
Advanced automatic fall detection system Wellcore

Advanced automatic fall detection system Wellcore starts shipping

Designed for seniors who want to live more independent lives, the Mobile Personal Emergency Response System will work both inside and outside of the home.