We have a lot of help when it comes to tracking the contents of our food. Devices like the Nima […]
ClaimCompass Gets Money Back To Travelers For Delayed Flights & Cancellations
As a traveler on a tight timeline, there are few things more frustrating than having flights canceled. Last year I […]
Neighbor, A Carpooling App Just For Your Kids
For years, carpooling has been a great way to cut commute costs while minimizing environmental footprint. It’s a concept with […]
A Wireless Lunchbox That Heats Up Your Meal In 15 Minutes
We’re not going to lie: we don’t know much about this product (there is very little information floating around), but […]
Post-Election, This Startup Feeds People News Only From Sources They Don’t Normally Check
It all started when Richard Shaw wrongly predicted that the United Kingdom would stay in the European Union. As a […]
Wanna Turn Your Smartphone Into Night Vision Goggles? Sure You Do
Despite leaps and bounds in smartphone innovation, especially when it comes to smartphone cameras, one area that has yet to […]
To Send Kisses From Afar, Kissenger Mixed An App With A Fake-Lips-Phone-Dock
Sometimes, an idea starts off the right way; it’s based on a true premise and solves a real problem. Then you […]
A Connected Smart Medication Bottle That Sends You Alerts
Adhering to a medication schedule is tough for many people. Products such as pill reminder boxes have been created to […]
9 Of The Coolest Startup Products Of 2016
2016 was a tough year for a lot of people and many of us are glad that it is finally over. But […]
2017, The Year Of Waiting: Making Reality of Augmented Reality & Other Big Tech
For many of us, 2016 will be remembered as the year of Pokémon GO, and the year that Augmented Reality […]
SnapMunk’s 16 Most Popular Articles & Videos of 2016
2016 was a big year for the tech, startup and business worlds and thankfully, it was also a big year […]
This Startup Offers Risk-Free Betting To Win Cash-Back From Shopping Sprees
First you take something people really enjoy: shopping. Then you combine that with more things people enjoy, like sports and […]
A Heated Odor-Filtering Smart Toilet Seat That Turns Toilets To Bidets
In today’s digital world you’ll find many places making huge pushes to go paperless, but one area still remains relatively untouched in […]
SupportPay Raised $4.1 Million To Make Child Support Less Painful With Technology
There’s nothing fun about divorce. On top of the hurt feelings, split holidays, and new living arrangements, there’s the ever-present, […]
How Technology Has Brought Us The Best Television Ever
Aside from cable’s growth in the 1960s and 70s, the television industry has faced very little disruption since it first […]
Can b8Ta’s Try-Before-You-Buy Gadget Stores Redefine Retail & Even Product Strategy?
Imagine you’re living la vida loca Silicon Valley style and can effortlessly afford to own a $700 cold press juicer; […]
A Doctor Used Snapchat Spectacles To Film A Surgery; Here’s The Video
Hey, remember last week when we published that article about how Snapchat is all growns up now? Well guess what: […]
The Smart Tea Maker That Just Raised Over $160K On Kickstarter
Making the perfect cup of tea is a bit more complex than most think; there’s a lot more to it than […]
Leaked: Itinerary for Obama Zuckerberg Chan Summit On Technology & Opportunity at Stanford
Mark Zuckerberg’s charitable company, The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, recently partnered with the Obama Administration to host an invitation-only Summit on […]
This Self-Moving 3.2oz Record Player Lets You Play Vinyl Anywhere
If you thought vinyl records and record players had been relegated to relevance only in episodes of Pawn Stars, you were […]
5 Smart Mirrors Worth Looking Into
Smart mirrors are a technology in their infancy. What that means is that the products in the segment are still […]
How Snapchat Grew Up While No One (And Everyone) Was Looking
I’ll admit it. Hell, I’ll say it with curmudgeonly pride: I don’t get Snapchat. Though the number of thirty-somethings who […]
A Voice-Controlled Wearable Enabling Movement for the Paralyzed, Brought To You By High Schoolers
Science fair projects and teenagers seem to have become solid sources of full-fledged tech progress. Uday Parshionikar told us how his […]
The Profitability Of Paperless: Interviewing Joseph Walla, CEO of HelloSign
If you look at Joseph Walla’s history, you’ll notice a trend of trying to solve big problems. His early experience […]
This Tech Measures & Makes A Digital 3D Model Of Your Home By Pointing An iPad At Stuff
Canvas from Occipital is pretty powerful new tool for home improvement, or really anything exercise that requires sizing up your pad. By using […]
The Regular-Looking Smart Glasses That Have Raised Over $1 Million On Kickstarter
Smart and discreet don’t seem to go together a lot in wearable product design. Take Google Glass, for example; it […]
This Magic Box Turns Any Surface Into A Virtual Keyboard Or Piano
It’s no secret that cell phones are used for way more than just talking, texting and browsing the Internet. Many […]
This Smart Balaclava Warms Oxygen To Prevent Chest Infections During Winter Exercise
Whether you’re a high-performance athlete or just an exercise enthusiast, the winter months are rough. Not just because of the […]
Smart Luggage That Follows You, Drives You, Weighs Itself And More
Traveling can be fun or annoying, and sometimes certainly both. While traveling, all kinds of things can ruin the mood; over-packing (and […]
6 Smart Clothes Startups For An Incredibly Custom Wardrobe
Apparently, now there’s smart clothing that will get you deals at fine-dining restaurants or invites to VIP parties. Further down […]
A Heart Monitoring App Can Detect Arrhythmia By Looking At Your Face
When you think of heart monitoring, often images of classic stethoscopes, finger-clip-booths-at-the-mall, or expensive and bulky medical equipment come to mind. […]
The 5 Best Bots So Far From Telegram’s $1 Million Bot Prize Competition
Amazon announced its $2.5 million Alexa Prize last month to foster artificial intelligence innovation around its digital voice assistant, Alexa. […]
Electronics Powered By Body Heat: A Smartwatch Is Just A Start
If you’ve been living under a rock, or perhaps a really large iPhone for the last several months, you may […]
7 Startups Forcing Home Furnishing & Interior Design Into The Future
Interior design and furniture selection used to be a labor-intensive, time-sucking, expensive endeavor. You had to travel to a variety of […]
Apps and Gadgets Designed To Induce Lucid Dreams
A couple weeks backs, we took a look at The Lucid Dreamer, a wearable device that relies on administering current […]
Smart Clothes Can Now Get You Deals And VIP Party Invites
Laurence Chandler and Joshua Cooper founded their upscale men’s fashion house, Rochambeau, as an outlet for creative expression and artistic collaboration. […]
Do We Need Artificial Intelligence In Our Alarm Clocks? Apparently, Yes
Waking up, accepting that the day has begun and then quickly getting organized to attack it isn’t always easy. The […]
New Bike Tires That Don’t Get Flat And Don’t Need Air
When it comes to cycling, whether you have a high-end ride or cheap beater, bike tires are most often the […]
This 24-Inch Pop-Up Screen Collapses To The Size Of A Book And It’s Crushing On Kickstarter
Whether it’s for work productivity of spontaneous entertainment, there are plenty of scenarios in which a second (or third) larger […]
Bright Future for Search: Find Anything Everywhere from Anywhere With Natural Language
Internet search has seen some great innovation. Local search of personal assets though? Still painful. Hopefully Findo represents the future with it’s artificial intelligence-based cross-platform search of all your files, emails, and more.
Stealth Has A New Way To Exercise Your Core While Playing Video Games
The American College of Sports Medicine, working with the United States Department of Health and Human Services, found in a […]
8 Game-Changing Chargers For Smartphones & Other Electronics
Running out of juice too soon is an ongoing problem for all electronics. Here are eight of the best tablet and smartphone chargers trying to change the game with innovation.
5 Bodacious Backpacks That Do Much More Than Hold Stuff
Backpacks are evolving quickly. They used to be accessories meant simply to carry things around. Then they became fashion statements […]
This Chessboard Moves Pieces On Its Own So You Can Play Anybody In The World Or Nobody
If you’ve ever seen the movie Harry Potter, then you’re probably familiar with Wizard’s Chess; the game where the pieces […]
“Invisible” Styled Solar Panels Are A Thing Thanks To Solar City & Startups
Who says solar panels need to be ugly and clunky? Elon Musk and other entrepreneurs are making renewable energy stylish and sexy with these green-energy materials that look like standard building supplies such as tile, slate, glass, and stone.
The Ecomo Water Bottle Tells You How Dirty Your Water Is And Filters It
We’re increasingly trusting of technology to keep us safe; from products like the Allergy Amulet protecting us from peanuts, to the […]
Finally Someone Patented A 100 Passenger Plane With Helicopter Take-Off
File this one under, “It’s about bloody time” (and then file that comment under “As if we just criticized a […]
Five Must-Read Startup Books
Are you considering running your own business? Do you have an idea for a startup company yet lack the ‘fire […]
Habit Will Offer Personalized DNA-Based Diets Delivered To Your Door
Dieting is one of the hottest industries in the world, filled with tens of thousands of products promising to help […]
Here’s The Song IBM Watson Helped Write For Grammy-Winning Producer Alex Da Kid
Artificial intelligence is earning itself a seat in just about every faculty; it’s in mental health, it’s in productivity and office […]
This Web-Shaped Orthopedic Cast Lets Itches Be Scratched While Bones Heal
If you’ve ever worn an orthopedic cast, you know that flexibility is not their strong suit. Especially when you’re itchy. That may change thanks to Cast21 and their 3D-printed, open weave cast that lets air and water in.
7 Smart Cooking Contraptions To Consider For A Connected Kitchen
We could all use a little extra help in the kitchen. Thanks to the Internet of Things, and some succulent […]
Xerox Made Technology To Catch HOV Lane Cheaters
As traffic continues to worsen across the globe, many municipalities are turning to high occupancy vehicle and high occupancy toll […]
BMW Says Motorcycle Helmets Will Be “Superfluous” With Their Future Safety Technology
Last week, BMW unveiled its latest concept at the BMW Group Future Experience event in Los Angeles. It was a […]
Tesla Will Now Build All Their Cars To Be Self-Driving Cars
Well this might change everything forever (leave it to an eccentric engineer worth $11.7 billion to make that sort of […]
This Assistive Technology Lets Us Control Computers With Face Movements
There seems to be more innovation in assistive technology than ever before. There’s also more money in it as a […]
A Mumbai Teen Built A Crazy Car With Just YouTube Tutorials & $3,700
Ever watched a Photoshop tutorial online? Cooked a recipe from Pinterest? Learned guitar through an app? Downloaded a MOOC with […]
A Paralyzed Man Can Feel Touch Through A Prosthetic Hand
In 2004, at 18 years old, Nathan Copeland broke his neck in a car accident. The injury left him paralyzed, […]
Now You Can Live Preview Tattoos On Your Skin With Your Smartphone
If the thought of getting a tattoo scares you, I don’t blame you—there’s so much that can go wrong. Even […]
A French Startup Is Launching A Fashionable Pollution Protection Scarf
According to the World Health Organization, in 2012, approximately seven million people died prematurely as a result of exposure to air pollution. […]
This Luxury Tent Goes Up Anywhere And Only Costs $100K
The Autonomous Tent Co makes semi-permanent structures that can be disassembled without leaving a trace. Two days to build, $100K … and you’ve got a kind of glamping that puts a cabin in the woods to shame.
A Smart Digital Photo Frame That Automatically Picks Your Best Pics & Recognizes People
Taking photos with our phones has become an almost reflex response to seeing something cool. While some of us have mastered […]
Everything You Should Know About Elon Musk’s Plan To Colonize Mars
At this point, humanity’s colonization of Mars (or at least attempting it) has become an eventuality. That’s right; that fabled […]
With A VR Medical Training Game, LIFE Tries To Save Babies’ Lives In Africa
Due to a lack of widespread quality healthcare and on-the-ground, up-to-date medical training, 470,000 babies die each year in Africa […]
Mobile Banking Is Probably Your Best Defense Against Bank Fraud
As significant as is the recently brought-to-light Wells Fargo scam, we can’t really be too shocked by it—if you went […]
We Really Want To Ride This All-Terrain Hoverboard With A Fat Middle Wheel
There are a kinds of get-around gadgets on the market today, from basic (flammable?) hoverboards to skateboards that want you to feel […]
Amazon Will Give $2.5 Million Prize Money For AI That Holds The Best Natural Conversation
Artificial intelligence is pretty versatile. Many of us are already familiar with how the technology can be used to identify objects […]
Weekly Snapshot: Tech News To Know Sep 24-30
Believe it or not, we don’t cover every piece of tech news here at SnapMunk. In an effort to keep […]
An Alarm Clock Designed To Improve Sleep So Waking Up Is Easier
Most alarm clocks just badger you to wake up. The Kello smart alarm clock, now on Kickstarter, actually has the intelligence to help improve your sleep and integrate with your smart home.
At Long Last, A Smart Bra To Optimize Exercise (And Other Things)
Fitness trackers are everywhere and while many attach to clothes, the future of wearables will definitely see a lot more […]
You Can Now Listen to The First Ever Electronic Music, Invented by Alan Turing in 1951
Everyone who has children knows how important it is to record things like first steps, first words, and first musical performances. […]
If You Need A 29-Pocket Jacket With 2 Laptop Compartments, You’re In Luck
The latest addition to the SCOTTeVEST line has launched and its a jacket that might be trying to kill the backpack. The OTG is kinda OMG.
Microsoft Is Curing Cancer & BMW Is Making Shoes: Diversity You Can Depend On
Fall is a time for branching out and embracing diversity. Companies large, medium and small are looking for new bounties outside […]
ZTE Tried Crowdsourcing Smartphone Features, And It’s Working
It appears to be a time for courageous decisions in the world of consumer electronics. Apple led the charge by […]
Is This Connected Auto-Adjusting Health-Conscious Standing Desk The Smartest Office Furniture Ever?
If you aren’t doing it standing, you’re not doing it right. I’m talking about work, ya perverts. Researchers have found […]
Shade Pursues More Accurate & Affordable UV Radiation Monitoring for Lupus Patients
Targeted toward lupus patients, skin cancer sufferers and anyone else interested in monitoring their exposure to UV radiation, the Shade medical device and companion smartphone app is more than 25x more accurate than the similar device by Microsoft.
A Keurig for Cannabis: Pod Goes In, Vapor Comes Out
CannaKorp, Inc. is a Stoneham, Massachusetts-based technology start-up company focused on simplifying and improving the experience for medical cannabis patients. […]
Meet Clarke.ai, The AI That Automatically Takes Call Notes For You
You focus on the call. A new personal assistant system with artificial intelligence, Clarke.ai, will focus on taking the call notes. It turns out there actually is an AI in “team.”
TechCrunch Disrupt SF 2016: The Highlights
TechCrunch Disrupt landed in the City by the Bay this week after making a pitstop in New York earlier this year. […]
Spent Enough On Your Baby Yet? Here’s A Self-Driving Smart Stroller
Now that self-driving cars have arrived, it makes sense that scientists put their efforts towards making anything that moves autonomous. […]
India Gets A Driver’s License On Smartphones While The US Gets…older?
Much of our media, especially the stories that make it to the front page of Reddit, paint India as a […]
Technology That Stops Your Snoring Or Gives You Your Money Back
Snoring is easily one of the most annoying habits in the world—unfortunately, it’s also one of the hardest to control. One company offers a […]
Case Studies: 3 Invaluable Applications of An eSignature Platform
As we discussed in a previous article, it’s easy to underestimate the impact eSignatures can have on an organization. A […]
The Highlights from The Big Apple Event
Yesterday was another big Apple event. The September Keynote started off on the right note, quite literally; Tim Cook belted out […]
Life from Death: Organic Burial & Cremation Startups Turn Remains to Trees & Diamonds
In the past few years, I’ve had to say my final goodbye to my dad, grandmother, godfather, cousin, aunt, and best […]
Signs of Growth: eSignatures Are About So Much More Than Signatures
Over the years, many people have asked: “What’s in a name?” The answer, as you might expect, will vary depending […]
How To Be An Invoice Ninja: It’s Easier & Cheaper Than You Think
The 21st Century has given us an explosion of accessible technology and astounding technical talent. One of the most profoundly […]
This Frame Makes Real Things Look Like Beautiful Slow Motion
In the fast-paced world in which we currently live, sometimes it’s worth the time to appreciate the beauty of things […]
The Future Of Earbuds and Headphones Might Be No Earbuds and Headphones At All
In the early 2000s, a new type of headphones began to appear—headphones that played music via the user’s bones. At the […]
So, Crazy Story: 3D Food Printers Are Well On Their Way
People have been 3D printing crazy things for some time now. Orthodontic braces? Check. Fingers? Yep. Custom footwear? Obviously. Musical instruments? […]
This Wooden Puzzle Book Makes You Solve A Puzzle To Turn Each Page
You know exactly how puzzling books can be if you’ve ever tried reading Gravity’s Rainbow (or anything else by Thomas […]
Water-Cleaning Energy-Generating Smart Bricks: A Dream Tenant For Smart Homes
Smart bricks may be the smartest future of the smart home market, thanks to a team of scientists out of the University of the West of England. These “living” bricks will do things like clean water, reclaim phosphate, generate electricity and facilitate the production of new detergents.
A Machine To Make Homemade Hard Cider From Fresh Fruit In 2 Weeks
Thanks to a recent wave of spirited startups, “having drinks at home” has become a lot more creative; solutions like Brewie make […]
In A Nutshell: Hillary Clinton’s Initiative On Technology & Innovation
Hillary Clinton recently released a detailed initiative for the future of technology and innovation in the United States. Now that she […]
Robotic Furniture You Configure, Move & Shapeshift With An App & A Button Press
When it comes to most apartments, renters and owners tend to sacrifice most of what they want for practicality and […]
5 Space Tech Startups Doing Pretty Stellar Stuff Outside The Spotlight
The space race was first spurred by Cold War hostilities and the jostling for bragging rights. Today, innovation in space […]
Lifebeam Vi Wraps Kickstarter As The Most Well-Funded Fitness Wearable Ever
Reaching a crowdfunding goal isn’t always easy, but there are some campaigns that do make their goals, and then some. Today […]
Big News: Breast Implants Using Stem Cells Are Officially A Thing In The US
Stem cell research may have found a way to grow breast tissue that would replace standard breast implants. It’s been done in Japan and the UK has dabbled in it. The US might be the next growth area.
Glasses With In-Lens Navigation, Notifications & Photo Taking: Fashion Tech For Your Face
LAFORGE is a startup offering a line of prescription-grade, smart glasses with keen eye for the future of fashion tech. The […]
This Smart Tape Measure Has Raised Over $500K on Kickstarter And Still Going
Bagel is a reinvented, smart tape measure, complete with a companion smartphone app, that enables you to make pinpoint measurements, save […]