How to pick the perfect fitness wristband: FuelBand, Up, Flex, or Basis (comparison chart)

So, you're looking for a fitness wristband to keep you in a healthy mindset. We've compared the top three to help you choose.

One fifth of U.S. consumers want an Apple iWatch, sight unseen

A 1,713-strong survey of North American consumers says that 19 percent of us want a shiny new iDevice that doesn't even exist yet. Or, at least, isn't public and isn't purchasable.

Is iWatch actually iCuff? A new Apple flexible roll-up display patent provides provocative clues

It's likely a design direction for a curved future iPhone, but it's also possibly a stealth patent filing for an iWatch that makes a little more sense than previously revealed.

Seriously cool hardware startup: Lynx Laboratory’s 3D imaging camera

When it comes to 3D imaging cameras, such as those used in video games and for 3D printers, your options are kind of limited unless you want to spend tens of thousands of dollars on multiple pieces of equipment. This fact alone makes the $1,800 Lynx A Camera from Austin-based startup Lynx Laboratories all the more impressive.

‘World first’ internet-enabled his-and-hers virtual love toys shipping March 29

The "world's first internet-enabled sex toy" is shipping at the end of the month. Soon, Zeus and Hera will be able to satisfy and be satisfied, even when continents apart.

Homemade taser sword is straight out of fantasy (video)

The idea of creating a sword that also acts as a taser seems sort of unnecessary, but that hasn't stopped someone from making it.

The world’s thinnest watch — the anti-Pebble — has now raised over $500K on Kickstarter

The world's thinnest watch, made from razor-thin aluminum, the absolute minimum of electronics, and an E Ink display, has now reached 250 percent of its funding goal in just a few days.

Lilliputian’s Nectar puts fuel cells in your pocket, powers your gadgets for two weeks

Who needs a rechargeable battery when you've got portable fuel cells?

Irritated by iPhone cords, Timbuk2 founder develops Bluetooth earbuds

This week, the serial entrepreneur launched a Kickstarter campaign with a goal to raise $150,000 in funding for the mass production of the customizable bluetooth earbuds, known as "Elroy."

Med tech’s top 10 stories from 2012

With so much activity in this space, I sat down with Nate Gross, cofounder of RockHealth, to compile a list of the ten biggest health-tech stories that shocked and amazed us this year.

Mc10 nabs $10M to build invisible electronics that monitor your health

Mc10 has raised a funding round to develop its line of wearable electronics that are light and flexible enough to conform to the human body.

Phorce meets $150K funding goal on Kickstarter for smart gadget-charging bag

Phorce, the smart messenger bag/briefcase/backpack that also charges your phones, laptops, and tablets met its $150,000 funding goal today.

Christmas for ‘u’ and ‘i’: Kids want iPads, iPods, iPhones … and a Wii U

Wondering what to get that kid on your Christmas list? Wonder no more, the answer is easy. But warm up the credit cards -- it is going to put a massive dent in your finances.

Phorce: This awesome smart bag charges your laptop & phones, looks good, and warns you when you forget it

Phorce is a pricey bag, no doubt. But it's also a very cool, smart-looking, and smart-acting gadget bag.

Nexus 7s join old iPads on the auction block before Apple’s October 23 event

We've already seen that older versions of iPads hit the auction block at re-sale sites when new versions are rumored. But this time it's not just iPads.