In a lab in the scenic Swiss town of Vevey, a scientist nourishes small clusters of human brain cells with a nutrient-rich solution to keep them alive. Mini-brains must stay healthy to process information, since unlike laptops, they can’t reboot once they die. This new field, called biocomputing or “wetware,” aims to harness the brain’s […]
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Empathy isn’t merely a desirable soft skill—it’s a fundamental part of how both children and adults manage emotions, form relationships, and learn from each other. Between ages 6 and 9, children start moving away from self-centered thinking and begin to recognize other people’s feelings and viewpoints. This stage of early childhood is a critical time
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The Japanese are always racing ahead in technology, but a recent invention not only went viral — it also stirred controversy on social media. A unique prototype by Japanese student Yūki Aizawa, known online as ZAWAWOEKS, has attracted global attention. He designed a bra that unlocks solely with the wearer’s partner’s fingerprint, clearly aimed at
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Transitioning from traditional pen and paper to digital note-taking is already a costly step for many, but Montblanc, the iconic luxury penmaker, is pushing the boundaries further with its Digital Paper e-note. Designed with Elegance in Mind Developed in collaboration with design studio Akqa over the past three years, the Montblanc Digital Paper promises an
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A UK company claims to have found a better solution for blocking nighttime noise and improving sleep. Somni says its sleep earbuds are the tiniest available and never require charging.I’m intrigued to see if this ambitious crowdfunded product delivers on its promise. SomniBuds use a thin pad placed under your pillow, mattress, or headboard (within
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On Thursday, Apple announced that select flagship smartwatch models will receive a redesigned blood oxygen sensor, which had been on hold for years due to a patent dispute. Software Update Expands Blood Oxygen Feature to Multiple Apple Watch Models According to Apple, software updates will bring this feature to various Series 9, Series 10, and
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MIT researchers and their collaborators have developed an innovative transmitter chip that greatly enhances the energy efficiency of wireless communication. This advancement could extend both the range and battery life of connected devices. The chip uses a distinctive modulation technique to encode digital data into wireless signals, which helps minimize transmission errors and results in
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Programmable optics startup Lumotive has expanded its Series B funding round with the addition of a few new strategic investors. Based in Redmond, Washington, Lumotive reopened the round to welcome investments from Amazon—via its Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund—and the ITHCA Group, the tech investment arm of Oman’s sovereign wealth fund. Series B Funding Grows to
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Similar to a car’s low-fluid warning light, a new wearable sensor connected to a smartphone app is designed to alert users when their hydration levels drop to dangerous levels. This innovation could prove especially useful for athletes, emergency responders, and others with high physical demands. From Mild Symptoms to Medical Emergencies Although recommendations on daily
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According to a press release from New York-based startup Synchron, Apple is entering the brain-computer interface (BCI) space. The goal is to help individuals with limited mobility control iPhones, iPads, and the Vision Pro headset using thought-based commands. Revolutionizing Brain-Device Connections with Minimal Invasiveness Founded in 2016 by neurologist Dr. Tom Oxley, Synchron is a
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