Researchers at the University of Washington have created the first system that embeds tiny cameras into off-the-shelf wireless earbuds, enabling users to converse with an AI model about what they’re seeing. For example, someone could look at a Korean food package and say, “Hey Vue, translate this,” and hear a response like, “The visible text […]
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A recent Murdoch University study suggests that virtual reality tools have significant untapped potential to generate positive emotional responses in fields such as education, healthcare, architecture, and psychological therapy. The research examined four key visual factors, along with related sub-factors, to understand how they influence realism and emotional engagement in virtual reality environments. Murdoch University
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Recall the iPod? It’s quietly returning. Four years after Apple discontinued the device, secondhand sales are rising—driven partly by young listeners drawn to its vintage style and the ability to enjoy music deliberately, with playlists free from algorithmic control. “Many young people are increasingly looking for ways to limit smartphone distractions, often for mental health
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Guide dogs play a vital role in helping visually impaired individuals navigate safely, but they’ve never been able to communicate verbally with their owners—until now. Researchers at Binghamton University, part of the State University of New York, have developed a robotic guide dog powered by large language models that can plan optimal routes, guide users
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Just when foldables seemed to have hit their limit, one smartphone maker is taking things sky-high—literally. Introducing OPPO’s Find U, the ultimate “smart umbrella.” It takes cues from flagship foldables but goes way beyond. The Find U’s 4K Canopy and Flexion Hinge OPPO says the Find U uses the Find N6’s Flexion Hinge, rated for
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When you press your fingertip against a hard surface and it turns white, that effect can now be used by scientists to create augmented reality (AR) touch panels on real-world surfaces like walls and desks. To begin with, there are already ways to project touch panels and keyboards so they appear to float in front
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The boundary between digital intelligence and physical work has become increasingly blurred as Humanoid (HMND) and SAP successfully conducted a live test integrating agentic AI into industrial robots. By connecting HMND’s KinetIQ AI platform with the SAP Joule agent, the companies showcased embodied AI in action. A cloud AI agent autonomously directed the HMND 01
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A new study has found that an at-home AI “foot-recognition” scanner may help prevent hospital admissions caused by heart failure. According to the National Institute for Health and Care Research, with contributions from researchers in Torbay, the device can identify oedema, a build-up of fluid in the feet and ankles. This swelling signals that heart
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An optical principle identified over a century ago could soon be applied to areas like monitoring atmospheric turbulence, tracking objects in the air, and environmental mapping, according to researchers at the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI). Using the Scheimpflug technique, the researchers are creating low-cost rangefinding cameras, advanced sensors, and computational methods to complement—and in
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Have you ever imagined what gyms might look like in the future? If you think AI won’t transform fitness spaces, think again. The Abu Dhabi Department of Health has launched the “Gym of the Future,” redefining personalized fitness. Organizers unveiled this digital wellness concept on the opening day of Abu Dhabi Global Health Week on