One of the hardest parts about taking care of the elderly is preventing them from falling down when one isn’t watching them. Heimdall is a 3D camera and computing platform that features smart artificial ...

Cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death in the U.S., and every minute that passes without defibrillation and life support intervention reduces the possibility of survival. IBeat is a 24-hour, heart-monitoring ...

Everyone is generally aware of the elements that contribute to a healthy lifestyle: nutrition-dense foods, ample water, some exercise and plenty of sleep, just to name a few. But the one issue most people have is ...

Forgetting to take one’s pills can lead to major health problems, especially when those medications are for life-threatening health issues including heart disease. Pillo is a connected pill-dispensing robot that ...

Air pollution inside and outside the home is a common problem that many people confront each day –- often coming from places it’s least expected, including common household items. Small children are especially ...

Growing plants in a home or office can be challenging due to several factors, including the need for adequate light and the messiness involved in using soil and water. EcoQube Air is a desktop greenhouse that makes ...

There are many fitness trackers on the market, but they tend to offer limited functions, have a short battery life and lack a display. Smartwatches tend to offer more features, but don’t necessarily do a great job ...

The following is a sponsored post from Kinsa and does not necessarily reflect the opinions of Backerjack’s editorial staff. IoT just got a little more personal. The Kinsa Smart Thermometer is a durable, ...

Health-tracking devices are becoming increasingly popular. But there is one element of the equation that is typically missing from most of them: the ability to actually gauge what’s going on in the blood. Cor is a ...

As the old saying goes, music can soothe the savage beast. Certainly, at the very least, the right music can relax listeners and make them happy. Nervana takes that concept a step further. It’s a nerve stimulator ...