Apps & Software

A Feature-Rich E Ink Smartphone is Here, Designed as a More Eye-Friendly Option for Avid Doomscrollers

The HiBreak Pro sports a 6-inch ePaper display with fast refresh tech, low-power processing, GPT assistance and dual camerasBigmeThese days, many of us spend a significant amount of time staring at compact screens, which can strain our eyes. Last year, Bigme introduced a more eye-friendly option with its HiBreak E Ink smartphone, and now,...

Looking Glass Holographic Displays Can Now Play Videos Directly From your iPhone

You can show off Cinematic Mode videos from your camera roll in 3D holograms via a Looking Glass display, straight from your iPhoneLooking GlassLooking Glass, known for its unique screens that showcase 3D holograms without the need for a headset or glasses, has introduced iOS support. This update allows users to view Cinematic Mode...

DeepSeek Is Making Waves Worldwide—Here’s Why

Credit: AIThe Chinese AI company DeepSeek has made a major impact on the tech industry by launching highly efficient AI models that rival advanced offerings from US firms like OpenAI and Anthropic.Established in 2023, DeepSeek has reached its milestones using significantly less funding and computing power than its rivals.Last week, the company unveiled its...

Step Right for a Latte: The Future of App Control May be in Your Feet

New tech allows apps to be controlled by 'foot gestures' made while walkingDepositphotos/DALL-EScientists have created a proof-of-concept technology enabling users to perform everyday smartphone tasks—like playing music, answering calls, or ordering food—using subtle, socially acceptable foot gestures while walking.Walking is a big part of our daily routines, whether it’s heading to work, running errands,...

Wireless Data Speed Record Approaches 1 Terabit Per Second

A new wireless data transmission record has been set, using a combination of technologies with a very wide bandwidth. Credit: DepositphotosSlow Wi-Fi is a common frustration for many, but we may soon see faster speeds. Researchers at University College London (UCL) have achieved a new world record in wireless data transmission, transmitting an impressive...

Apple’s Depth Pro Model Creates 3D Maps from 2D Images in Seconds

"Depth Pro synthesizes high-resolution depth maps with unparalleled sharpness and high-frequency details"Apple's Machine Learning Research team has created a foundational AI model for "zero-shot metric monocular depth estimation." Depth Pro allows for the rapid generation of detailed 3D depth maps from a single 2D image.Our brains interpret visual information from two sources—our eyes. Each...

Google’s Innovative New Gboard: A Double-Sided, Endless Keyboard

Introducing the latest Gboard, a double-sided keyboardGoogle JapanGoogle Japan has launched the latest version of the Gboard, featuring a distinctive double-sided design inspired by the Möbius strip, which plays a significant role in mathematics, science, and popular culture. This innovative keyboard can be used by one person or multiple users, truly embodying a keyboard...

The Thinker: ChatGPT Receives a Major Cognitive Enhancement

The thinker: A new o1 model, pictured here using generative tools, greatly expands ChatGPT's planning, thinking and reasoning capabilitiesOpenAI has launched its groundbreaking new AI model, o1, now integrated into ChatGPT. This latest release "thinks" before responding, outperforming both previous models and Ph.D. experts in solving complex problems.It seemed like OpenAI was giving us...

Color ePaper Display Ditches Batteries for Wireless Power

A color E Ink display that's updated over Wi-Fi and powered wirelessly tooDigital ViewE Ink screens are known for being easy on the eyes and providing excellent battery life due to their minimal power consumption. However, a new display developed by Digital View operates completely without a battery, drawing power instead from an overhead...

Erasable Display Cube Shows 2D, 3D, and Animated Images

An image of a dog along with how it appears in the new light-activated polymer displaySara Patch/Ivan AprahamianA novel 3D display could be an acrylic cube with an internal image that can be easily erased and rewritten. This technology enables the creation of 2D, 3D, and even animated images.However, the display begins with a...