Electronics

Fossil Plans to Unveil More than 100 Wearable Products
March 15, 2016 at 3:33 pm

According to 24/7 Wall St., accessory maker Fossil Group Inc. announced plans to introduce more than 100 wearable products spanning eight different brands. The products will be released in time for the 2016 holiday season for Chaps, Diesel, Emporio Armani, Fossil, Kate Spade New…

New Scribble Pen Replicates Any Color with Scanner
March 1, 2016 at 4:50 pm

For those of you who answer the question, "What's your favorite color?" with "rainbow," there may finally be the perfect pen for you. The Scribble Pen uses a special ink cartridge and scanner to replicate any color with both a ballpoint pen tip and stylus tip for tablets. According to Mashable, the Scribble Pen allows…

CPSC Rules All Available Hoverboards Unsafe, Amazon Pulls Them from Store
February 24, 2016 at 5:19 pm

Hoverboards quickly have become one of the most popular gifts, and seeing people glide across the sidewalk is no longer a novelty. However, numerous customers have reported issues, such as combustion, with their items. Now, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) have released…

LocknCharge Technologies Recalls Charging Stations
January 28, 2016 at 3:54 pm

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced yesterday that LocknCharge Technologies, Madison, Wis., is recalling its iQ10 charging stations due to a defective USB charging hubs that can cause an electrical shock to users. The charging stations are 16x16x12.5" white metal cubes with two black…

Microsoft Enters Licensing Agreement With High-end Wearable Maker Olio Devices
January 27, 2016 at 6:19 pm

Microsoft said that it has just entered a new patent licensing agreement with high-end smartwatch-maker Olio Devices LLC. Made possible through Microsoft Technology Licensing LLC, the company's arm for its IP licensing program, the agreement is said to cover "wearable devices" and other undisclosed details.

Microsoft Patents Rechargeable Surface Pen
January 19, 2016 at 3:23 pm

Microsoft has put a lot of effort into the Surface Pen, and the device actually is quite an advanced piece of hardware, but that doesn’t seem to be enough for the Redmond, Washington-based tech giant. Not with several other companies, including Apple, building similar products. The company has started work on a rechargeable Surface Pen…

Fitness Apparel Shows Which Muscles You're Working
January 18, 2016 at 5:05 pm

As one of the fastest growing markets in both retail and promotional markets, athletic wear is in high demand. And, especially during this time, people are flocking to the gym. With Athos fitness apparel, exercise-lovers can see exactly which muscles…

The 5 Wackiest Shark Tank Pitches From CES
January 11, 2016 at 4:56 pm

Shark Tank took its latest casting call to Las Vegas last week, timed to coincide with the enormous annual tech trade show CES. The hit reality show interviewed hundreds of entrepreneurs eager for an opportunity to pitch the Sharks in front of a TV audience of 6 million. Inc. stopped in to the event to…

Smart Pen Made of Pure Copper Debuts at CES
January 5, 2016 at 3:58 pm

While Livescribe may have the recognition, it's by no means the only smart pen on the market. Here at CES, we got a peek at the Oree Stylograph, a beautiful ballpoint smart pen that's made of pure copper. In fact, it was a Kickstarter project that was fully…

Netflix Designed Socks that Pause Your TV When You're Asleep
December 21, 2015 at 3:24 pm

In the age of online streaming, it never has been easier to watch our favorite TV shows and movies. Now, thanks to streaming giant Netflix, it never has been easier to pause a show once a viewer falls asleep. Netflix released a design for socks…