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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In 2023, tech startup Sightful introduced an innovative system that combined hardware and software to project a massive virtual screen in front of the user’s eyes. Now, the company has decided to phase out the hardware component and adapt its platform to work with AI-powered laptops. Advances in AI Make Dedicated Hardware Obsolete According to
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Looking Glass has introduced a new 27-inch version of its immersive light field display lineup, allowing users to experience three-dimensional visuals without the need for special glasses or headsets. One of its key features is the ability to share this 3D experience with multiple viewers at once. A Powerful Addition to the Professional Lineup Touted
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E Ink, once known mainly for its use in e-readers, has gradually entered the arena of tablets and computer monitors. However, the technology’s characteristically slow refresh rates have often been a limitation. Dasung has been actively working to overcome this, and now the company has officially released a fast-refresh E Ink display. Dasung’s Road to
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Storing an entire library of books on a single device is a fantastic way to quench your thirst for knowledge or entertainment without cluttering your home with shelves. However, traditional e-readers haven’t quite replicated the tactile feel of a real book—until now. E Ink has teamed up with Readmoo to unveil the first-ever foldable color
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