The race to release the first 13.3-inch color ePaper monitor is heating up. Dasung is preparing a campaign on Indiegogo, but it looks like Bigme is pulling ahead, already accepting pre-orders for its B13 model. The Challenge of Mobile Productivity and Limited Screen Space While laptops are excellent tools for productivity on the go, their […]
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If you’re already putting something in your ear, why not let it keep tabs on your health while it’s there? That’s the idea behind OpenEarable 2.0 — a pair of advanced earphones equipped with sensors that track more than 30 physiological metrics. Developed by Dr. Tobias Röddiger and his team at Germany’s Karlsruhe Institute of
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Reading and writing on standard tablets can strain your eyes, but E Ink technology offers a solution. However, color quality can often be disappointing, and the refresh rate is often not very smooth. XPPen has introduced a new ePaper note device with three color options and an improved refresh rate. Unlike E Ink, the Magic
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In 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 most mobile users, Bluetooth offers sufficient bandwidth for on-the-go music without requiring wired connections. Xiaomi’s standard Buds 5 Pro, for instance, utilize
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Touch-sensitive clothing has already been explored for device control through touchscreen-like taps and swipes on fabric. While impressive, this technology has its limitations. A new “touchless” fabric, however, detects finger gestures without requiring direct contact. Scientists from Nottingham Trent University (UK), Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (Germany), and the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano (Italy) are collaboratively developing the
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If 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 hand gestures in midair. A Smartwatch with Special Features Created by a Hong Kong startup sharing the
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Eight 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 Pebble community that maintained its services over the years. The Smartwatch Born from Kickstarter Fame
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For 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 spectrum,
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SpaceX 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 provide internet access to standard cellphones in remote areas. Elon Musk stated on X that while current bandwidth
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Six 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, enabling users to capture stunning details in materials like crystals and minerals—at
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