Computer & Electronics

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,...

Hybrid Monitor Features Ultra-Fast Paper-Like Display With Vibrant Colors

The Hybri makes use of ambient lighting during the day, and LED backlighting after hoursHannspreeE Ink is great for reading text on small screens for extended periods, but LCD and OLED are better suited for larger displays with dynamic content. Taiwan's Hannspree is looking to bridge the gap between the two.While E Ink is...

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...

The Popular Pebble E-Paper Smartwatch is Making a Return

With its OS now open sourced by Google, the Pebble smartwatch is ripe for a revivalPebbleEight years after Pebble closed its beloved smartwatch business, the wearable is making a comeback and could soon be back on your wrist.This revival is thanks to its creator, Google's team who open-sourced the operating system, and the dedicated...

AI Assists Doctors in Identifying More Cases of Breast Cancer in the Largest Real-World Study

AI rivals doctors’ ability to interpret mammograms, a real-world study with nearly 500,000 participants in Germany suggests. Credit: DepositphotosResearchers reported on January 7 in Nature Medicine that AI-assisted mammogram analysis helped doctors detect one additional cancer case for every 1,000 women screened compared to when the technology wasn’t used. This finding comes from the...

China’s DeepSeek Shakes Up the AI Industry, Becoming a Trillion-Dollar Game-Changer Overnight

DeepSeek's open-source model shows that the US way is not the only AI wayDepositphotosThis week, U.S. AI giants received a stark wake-up call as emerging Chinese company DeepSeek erased an unprecedented trillion dollars from the valuations of industry leaders like Nvidia and OpenAI. The established tech players are shaken—and for good reason—since DeepSeek's R1...

The Film Sets of the Near Future: As Artificial as the Film Itself

"Behind the scenes" on a 99% AI-generated productionLászló GaálTo grasp the seismic impact generative AI is poised to have on the film industry, this brief video says it all. Just one shot is truly "real"—and that includes the so-called "behind-the-scenes footage."If you didn’t look too closely, this playful production could easily be mistaken for...

A New Competitor in Satellite-to-Cell Technology Emerges

Credit: PixabayFor most smartphone users, encountering a complete loss of signal is a rare event. For some, these interruptions may feel like a brief, welcome pause from constant notifications. However, in emergency situations, the ability to connect is critical, underscoring the importance of reliable communication.On January 8, 2024, Elon Musk's Starlink, leveraging T-Mobile's network...

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,...