The Buds 5 Pro Wi-Fi earphones are powered by the Snapdragon Sound Technology Suite and Qualcomm XPAN technology, for "industry-leading lossless audio experience"XiaomiIn 2023, Qualcomm shook up the audiophile world by introducing XPAN, a mobile audio platform that relies on Wi-Fi instead of Bluetooth. Now, the first wireless earphones featuring XPAN have been unveiled.For...
The technology has successfully been used to navigate a VR environment – note the magnetic ring on the index finger, along with the white magnetoresistive sensors in the sleeveFree University of Bozen-BolzanoTouch-sensitive clothing has already been explored for device control through touchscreen-like taps and swipes on fabric. While impressive, this technology has its limitations....
The CenWatch (which does not project a visible grid of red laser light) is presently on KickstarterCenWatchView 3 ImagesIf you're looking for a more exciting alternative to traditional remotes for controlling devices, the CenWatch might be just what you need. This smartwatch scans the bottom of your hand, enabling you to perform various commands with simple...
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...
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...
Starlink's first orbital shell of direct-to-cell satellites will enable texting in 2024, and voice and data next yearSpaceXSpaceX has successfully launched 20 Starlink satellites into orbit, completing the first phase of its direct-to-cellphone connectivity constellation.The satellites, deployed via a Falcon 9 rocket from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base on December 5, aim to...
This little gadget gives you instant, inexpensive access to the microscopic world KickstarterSix years after introducing the first iMicro smartphone microscope, the team has launched its newest innovation: the iMicro Q3p. This compact, fingertip-sized device is lightweight and brings affordable, portable microscopy to anyone with a phone camera. The latest model also includes polarization capabilities,...
The haptic patch has a number of potential applicationsNorthwestern UniversityResearchers have developed an innovative method allowing people to feel sensations transmitted directly to the skin. Besides applications in areas like gaming and telepresence, this technology has potential to assist visually impaired individuals.In 2019, a team led by Professor John A. Rogers from Northwestern University...
Credit: PixabayElon Musk's ambitious eye implants, which aim to surpass normal human vision, are unlikely to achieve this goal. Scientists using 'virtual patients' have highlighted the limitations of this technology, showing that even the best engineering cannot fully replicate human neurophysiology in restoring sight.Elon Musk's ambitious eye implants, which aim to surpass normal human...
The system produces a downward-flowing curtain of sterilized air that keeps airborne viruses from reaching the wearer's faceUniversity of MichiganA recently developed device offers protection from airborne viruses without the need for a face mask. It utilizes a curtain of air that has been pre-treated to eliminate viruses it encounters. Named the "Worker Wearable...
