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Smart socks pause the TV for Netflix viewers
January 8th, 2016
Everybody can tell about these incidents of falling asleep watching a movie only to awaken in time for the closing credits. Perhaps you’ve settled in for some TV binge watching only to look up to find yourself deep into the third episode with no frame of reference for what’s going on. Video streaming service Netflix […]
Soxxy dips toe in therapeutic field
June 15th, 2015
Westport, Conn.-based Soxxy has introduced a line of compression socks to the health and wellness community. Recommended by doctors, nurses, athletes and flight crews, Soxxys increase circulation and leg energy, as well as reduce swelling and decrease the risk of blood clots and deep vein thrombosis. The socks are available as unisex thigh-highs (sizes large […]
Sensoria® Fitness socks on the market
May 8th, 2015
After four years of research and development, Sensoria Inc., developer of IoT wearable solutions, announces that its Sensoria® Fitness socks are available to consumers. Based on the company’s vision, “The Garment is the Computer®,” the smart socks are embedded with proprietary textile sensors that are soft, comfortable, durable and machine washable, according to the company. […]
Bioplastic boot-drying tech passes Marines’ test
March 6th, 2015
After months of testing, the Biovation DryRight tactical boot-drying sheet has received positive feedback from the U.S. Marine Corps. The testing resulted from a Broad Agency Announcement Contract awarded to Biovation in June 2013. These results will lead to the finalization of product design and commercialization in 2015, concurrent with the completion of a final field […]