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Bluetooth Faces Competition as the First Wi-Fi Earphones are Unveiled

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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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Smart Clothing Enables Device Control Through Finger Movements without Physical Contact

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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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Laser Watch Lets you Control Devices with Hand Gestures

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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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The Popular Pebble E-Paper Smartwatch is Making a Return

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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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A New Competitor in Satellite-to-Cell Technology Emerges

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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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Starlink Launches its First Constellation of Satellites for Direct-to-Phone Connectivity

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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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A $35 Lens Turns Any Smartphone Into a Powerful Microscope

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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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Intelligent Patch Vibrates, Twists, And Applies Pressure To Recreate A Sense of Touch

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Researchers 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 created a prototype called “epidermal VR.” This device consisted

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Simulations Show Musk’s Vision System Performs Poorly

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Elon 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 vision,

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The Air Curtain Hard Hat Acts Like an Invisible Face Mask

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A 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 Protection Device,” it was developed at the University of Michigan under the leadership of Assoc. Prof. Herek Clack and is

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