Accelerometers turn motion into measurable signals. From tilt and vibration to g-forces, they underpin countless designs. In this “Fun with Fundamentals” entry, we demystify their operation and take a ...

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Vibration plates are a bit controversial. CR spoke with several doctors about these at-home fitness devices, which work by delivering high-frequency, whole-body vibrations and are meant to stimulate ...

Occultus, the Latin root for “occult,” points to the hidden and the obscured—an apt source for a word steeped in mystery. For centuries after the term’s wider adoption, it has continued to suggest the ...

Quivering on a vibration plate—a wobbly board that shimmies your whole body when you stand on it—is 2025’s answer to the Shake Weight of the early aughts (minus the sexy innuendo). Instead of ...

Vibration plates are everywhere right now. These unconventional fitness gadgets are typically motorised platforms that you stand, sit or plank on, that rock back and forth. The claims about these ...

It's not so much a problem with newer motorcycles, but if you've ever ridden an older bike or are currently riding a used one, you've probably felt the dreaded handlebar vibration. It usually shows up ...

Vibration plates may help improve strength, balance, and bone density, relieve chronic pain, boost brain health, and contribute to weight loss. That said, more research is needed. A vibration plate is ...

From 1969 to 2025, the idea of vibrating your way to fitness just won't go away. Whatever shape they take, vibration plates are a relentless wellness trend, with influencers claiming they'll transform ...