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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Did you know that the volume of gas your body releases can offer important clues about the state of your gut microbiota? A new wearable aims to turn what is often seen as embarrassing into a measurable indicator of digestive health. Scientists have created smart underwear that can track intestinal gas continuously and without invasive
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For anyone who dislikes repeating outfits, Adobe has an answer. In 2023, the company introduced Project Primrose, a digital dress that always looks new. With constantly changing colors and patterns, it blends wearable technology with wearable art. Project Primrose premiered at Adobe MAX 2023, modeled by Christine Dierk, one of its lead developers. At the
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Weather forecasting has always been unpredictable — and climate modeling even more so. However, advances in modeling techniques and computing power have greatly improved our ability to anticipate nature’s behavior. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute unveil a near–kilometer-scale model combining weather and climate simulation. A Near–Kilometer-Scale Model of Earth’s Systems The model’s resolution is
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A smart ring aims to turn voice into an interface and thoughts into actions, marking the dawn of conversational wearables and reshaping how we engage with AI. For decades, our interaction with technology has revolved around screens, keyboards, and touch. Now, a new generation of devices is reimagining that relationship—where speech, gesture, and presence emerge
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Introducing ionocaloric cooling — a groundbreaking method for reducing temperatures that could replace current refrigeration systems with a safer, more environmentally friendly alternative. How Traditional Refrigeration Systems Work Conventional refrigeration works by moving heat away from an area using a fluid that absorbs warmth as it evaporates into a gas, then circulates through a closed
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The race to create the metaverse—a massive digital universe blending virtual and physical realities—is turning into a worldwide competition for dominance. New research from the University of Amsterdam shows that the United States, China, and the European Union are each pursuing their own distinct paths toward this “new internet,” reflecting sharply different political and economic
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The Samsung Galaxy XR is built to highlight Android XR, Google’s new AR/VR platform. Unlike rival mixed reality headsets, Google says the Galaxy XR will face few app restrictions. A Google spokesperson told Engadget that “almost all Android apps will automatically be available without requiring extra development work.” Google and Samsung want apps made for
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“This technology moves X-rays from black-and-white to color, making it easier to spot materials and defects,” said Noelle Collins. Project leader Edward Jiménez said the new Color Hyperspectral X-ray Imaging with Multimetal Targets (CHXI MMT) technology was developed with Noelle Collins and Courtney Sovinec. Sandia Team Tests Technology on Multiple Metal Samples The Sandia National
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It may sound like science fiction, but it’s now real: Spanish engineers created the first 3D hologram system that lets people touch and control images by hand without damaging the device or distorting them. Asier Marzo of the Public University of Navarra introduced FlexiVol, a system using elastic materials to achieve movie-like effects, such as
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