Breathalyzer

Researchers have developed a nanoscale sensor that detects lung cancer by analyzing isoprene levels in your breath. The team believes its breakthrough could unlock a non-invasive, low-cost method to catch the disease early and save lives.

The first breath-based COVID-19 test has been issued an emergency use authorization by the FDA. The device takes three minutes to return results and has been found to be over 90 percent accurate in detecting positive COVID-19 cases.

With marijuana breathalyzers closer than ever, authorities are arguing over whether THC levels correlate with driving impairment.

There are a growing number of fitness trackers hitting the market that claim to offer detailed insights into your heath. Perhaps the most striking of these devices is Lumen, a tiny breathalyzer-styled gizmo that is claimed to measure a person’s metabolism from just a single breath.

Could a nano array that can identify the chemical signatures of diseases bring us closer to the day when doctors might be able to use a medical tricorder a la Star Trek to instantly diagnose a patient’s conditions?

Recently, we got hold of an AlcoMate Revo breathalyzer by AK GlobalTech . The device is aimed at the consumer market, and uses a replaceable sensor module that eliminates the need for recalibration. We put it through its paces.

New video software may be able to tell if someone is intoxicated, by scanning their face.