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Seattle-area Mazda drivers found themselves in NPR hell after their cars refused to tune into anything else due to a glitch.

Mazda Mystery

A terrible fate!

NPR Station Traps Mazda Smart Radios So They Can Only Listen To It

AlterEgo lets people silently communicate with a digital assistant that gives them information, translates foreign language, or interacts with smart tech.

Echo Chamber

AlterEgo is getting more sophisticated.

This Gadget Puts a Digital Assistant Inside Your Head

Hexoskin's new smart shirt can track astronauts' vital signs, including blood oxygen, heart rate, and skin temperature.

Space Muscle Tank

Stylish and functional.

This Smart "Astroskin" Shirt Tracks Astronauts' Vital Signs

Roomrs collects your data from an extensive ensemble of smart devices, but doesn't sell any of it.

Pricey NYC Housing Now Has an Added Cost: Your Personal Data

Exciting sci-fi vision of the future, or highway to hell?

Smart Roads Could Soon Call An Ambulance, Connect You to the Internet

The windows can cancel out harsh sounds in real time.

Noise-Cancelling Windows Are Perfect For People Already Rich Enough To Find Quiet in the City

This is how the Internet of Things (IoT) is permanently changing our world.

By 2020, There Will Be 4 Devices for Every Human on Earth

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This might mean fewer trips to the doctor and more accurate diagnostics. 

Futuristic "Smart Bandages" Use 5G Data and Track Human Health