Southwest Airlines is cracking down on portable chargers, rolling out a strict new policy in which passengers can only bring one charger each and are barred from putting the devices in overhead bins due to concerns over midair fire risks. The Dallas-based carrier said travelers will be allowed just one lithium-powered charger per person, capped … Read more
US citizens traveling to Hong Kong are being warned that refusal to hand over passwords or access to their personal devices is now a criminal offense. The US Consulate General in Hong Kong and Macao issued a warning that the Hong Kong government has changed the rules relating to the National Security Law on March … Read more
Who says breaking a sweat has to be brutal? Researchers have developed a “new strap-on vibrating device” that can trick the brain into thinking you’re putting in less effort while exercising. And before your mind wanders — no, it’s not that kind of strap-on. A vibrating device made cycling feel less strenuous for participants in … Read more
QUESTION: Hey Dr Zac, over winter I was cranking up the heater, but someone at work mentioned these reverse cycle heaters/air conditioners, especially older ones, can spread bacteria like legionella. We also have a gas heater in the kitchen, and he said that can emit carbon monoxide. Is that true? With summer coming up – should … Read more
There’s a new twist in the fight against bladder cancer — and it’s delivering game-changing results. In a recent clinical trial, a pretzel-shaped device that slowly releases chemotherapy drugs directly into the bladder eliminated tumors in 82% of patients whose cancer had resisted standard treatment. For most, the cancer vanished within three months, and nearly … Read more
What trendy wellness gadget is red, vibrating and costs as much as a luxury car? Meet the Ammortal Chamber, a “human optimization device” that looks like it was plucked straight from the Tron franchise. Makers of the high-tech pod say it can boost your physical, mental and emotional well-being in as little as 30 minutes … Read more
Kim Kardashian’s latest business venture is shaping up to be an object of ridicule. On Tuesday, Kardashian’s intimates brand Skims released a new shapewear — for the face. The Seamless Sculpt Face Wrap is made of polyamide and elastane and purportedly “infused with collagen yarns” to offer jaw support, along with velcro closures at the … Read more
Your wildest dreams can become virtual reality — if you can remember them. Dutch design studio Modem has introduced its latest project, Dream Recorder. Aptly named, the device allows users to see visual interpretations of their own dreams by harnessing the latest in technology — a video AI model that translates phrases into pictures. Sentimental … Read more
Not to be knit-picky, but laundry is a major contributor to microplastic pollution. Synthetic fabrics like polyester and nylon shed tiny fibers during the wash cycle that can pass through standard wastewater treatment and end up in waterways. Now, three Case Western Reserve University engineering alumni have fabricated a special washing machine filtration system to … Read more
People suffering from sleep issues may soon be able to rest easier, thanks to a new wearable device that could revolutionize the way we get our shut-eye. Unveiled at the American Thoracic Society’s 2025 International Conference, the device is a ring-shaped pulse oximeter that appears to be effective at monitoring obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and … Read more
They’ve got some nerve! Vagus nerve stimulators are making waves as a potential way to relax, sleep better and improve gut health. But an expert on the vagus nerve warns that noninvasive VNS devices may not deliver as promised. “There is no evidence that using these devices to deliver electricity into the ear or skin … Read more
What if, alongside a little Ultherapy for a saggy neck and a few zaps of Clear + Brilliant laser for loathsome sun spots, you could boost your mood and zap brain fog on the same office visit? Courtesy of a new magnetic-field treatment dubbed Exomind, patients of Manhattan dermatologist Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank can do … Read more
A remarkable new device promises to make cancer detection cheaper, faster and more accessible than ever before. As described in an upcoming issue of Lab on a Chip, researchers at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) say they have developed a system that can detect cancer markers in the blood with greater responsiveness than … Read more
Reach out and touch someone — literally. A breakthrough medical device able to simulate the “natural,” “real-life” sensation of human touch is being offered up as a cure for isolation — and could allow loved ones to enjoy the sensation of physical contact, even if they’re continents apart. Researchers at University College London (UCL) have created the … Read more
Jessica Serfaty made a scary discovery in her Range Rover. Law enforcement sources told TMZ Monday that the soap opera star — who plays Sloan Petersen-Brady on “Days Of Our Lives” — was in Malibu when her phone notified her there was an Apple AirTag inside her SUV. The insiders told the outlet that Serfaty, … Read more
Want super strong sperm? Sorry, fellas: you’re going to have to freeze. Doctors are urging men to turn off their car’s heated seats if they want to stay fertile, for fear that the popular feature could increase the temperature of the testes, adversely impacting sperm production. Heated seats are becoming increasingly common in vehicles around … Read more
A husband’s decision to create a torturous device his wife spent six “grueling” hours opening has been lashed for the “cruel” stunt – and sparked a huge debate about the reality of marriage. The unnamed man – who posts under the handle @onceupononehellofastory on TikTok – shared a video of his other half painstakingly dismantling the “evil” contraption he’d … Read more
It was a light-mare at 30,000 feet. As if red-eye flights weren’t grueling enough: A US flyer experienced the trip from hell after her neighbor used a flashing light-up charger for the duration of the six-hour overnight flight, as seen in a video glowing up online. “Who does this?” wrote the perturbed passenger in a … Read more
Here’s a quick fix for your lagging Wi-Fi woes. Tired of your favorite TV show lagging on its stream? Or perhaps you’re always the one dropping out of conference calls with a bad connection? Oftentimes slow Internet service is tied to “the army of gadgets hogging your Wi-Fi,” as tech expert Kim Komando recently explained … Read more
To provide women at a high risk of breast cancer with more frequent screenings between mammograms, researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are developing a wearable ultrasound scanner designed to be attached to a bra. The goal is to help women detect breast cancer tumors in the early stages and maximize the survival rate, … Read more