At CEATEC 2024, Lightning Silicon Technology – a spin-off of the US-based microdisplays company Kopin and owner of the Solos smartglasses brand – exhibited its latest technology. Solos, initially recognized for developing smart displays integrated into athletic eyewear to boost performance, has shifted its focus from embedded microdisplays to AI-driven audio technology.In January 2023, the company launched its AirGo3 smartglass collection, featuring smart audio capabilities such as Whisper Message. In January […]

Amazon is reportedly developing smart augmented reality (AR) glasses for its delivery drivers, aimed at improving delivery efficiency. The glasses, code-named “Amelia,” are based on Amazon’s previous Echo Frames and are designed to shave “seconds” off each delivery.The glasses are expected to feature an embedded display for turn-by-turn navigation, helping drivers find addresses and navigate through complex buildings. This would eliminate the need for handheld GPS devices, potentially allowing drivers […]

The official renders for the Red Magic 10 Pro, set to launch in two days, have been released, showcasing its design and color options. The phone will be available in four color variants: two traditional options—Dark Knight and Day Warrior—and two transparent styles—Deuterium Transparent Dark Night and Deuterium Transparent Silver Wing.As shown in two Weibo posts (1, 2) The transparent variants offer a view of the internal components, including the […]

LG Display has introduced a pioneering stretchable display capable of expanding by 50%, marking the highest elongation rate in the display industry. The prototype, presented on November 8 at LG Science Park in Seoul, features a 12-inch screen that stretches up to 18 inches while maintaining a high resolution of 100 pixels per inch and vibrant RGB color. The showcase involved over 100 representatives from South Korean industry, academia, and […]

Apple has launched Apple Intelligence, a new AI-powered suite of tools available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac through a free update to iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1. The system leverages Apple silicon to enhance user experiences across devices, focusing on privacy while delivering more natural language and image processing capabilities.Key features include Writing Tools for language refinement, which provide rewriting, proofreading, and summarization options across various apps. […]

Starting this Thursday (November 7th 2024), the Samsung Galaxy S24 Enterprise Edition is being offered through Verizon Business, aiming to streamline work for employees and IT teams alike with a three-year Knox Suite license. The package brings advanced security, device management, and lifecycle features that are essential for modern businesses.It includes Samsung’s Knox Mobile Enrollment, which simplifies adding devices to company networks, and Knox Remote Support, enabling IT teams to […]

The PAD is a concept for a circular trackpad designed to enhance the traditional trackpad and mouse experience by integrating additional functionality and premium materials. Unlike a standard flat trackpad, the PAD features a dome-shaped, circular surface that not only supports touch gestures but also provides extra buttons around its edges, allowing for more versatile input options.This design, idealized by Ivan Llaneza, aims to improve user ergonomics, offering a solution similar to […]

The turboelectric jet engine, currently under development, could revolutionize air travel by making affordable, supersonic flights feasible. This engine combines hybrid electric technology with traditional jet mechanics, using electric motors alongside combustion engines to achieve efficiency and speed.It has the potential to cut flight times between major destinations, like San Francisco and Tokyo, down to about three hours, while reducing environmental impact through carbon-neutral fuels, such as synthesized methane. This […]

At CEATEC 2024, the Fujitsu booth-themed “Vision AI Park*” showcased AI as a trusted assistant that enhances people’s lives in sports, healthcare, and culture. The exhibition highlighted how Fujitsu’s Human Motion Analytics (HMA)* technology leverages markerless computer vision, AI, and data to enhance sports performance, improve well-being, and preserve traditional art. Visitors experienced firsthand how AI could digitize human movements and deliver actionable information instantly, opening new avenues in each field. Fujitsu’s AI-centric approach […]

At CEATEC 2024, Panasonic showcased its AI vision-powered refrigerator, which was launched in Japan in the Spring/Summer of 2024. This AI-driven refrigerator features intelligent food management technology that improves people’s lives while reducing food waste. Equipped with an integrated external AI camera, this smart fridge can recognize up to 45 types of vegetables, track their freshness, and recommend recipes using ingredients nearing their best-before date. Connected to the Live Pantry app, users can […]

This Wednesday (October 30th), Apple introduced the new MacBook Pro, powered by its advanced M4 chip lineup—M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max—ushering in significant performance enhancements.Tailored for professionals, the 14- and 16-inch models feature an M4 Pro or M4 Max chip with Thunderbolt 5 for faster connectivity and a new nano-texture display that reduces glare, enhancing usability outdoors. Both models support up to 24 hours of battery life, feature an […]

The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) has developed a small, experimental nuclear fusion reactor, constructed largely with 3D-printed and off-the-shelf parts. This compact reactor—roughly the size of a kitchen table—uses a glass tube surrounded by 3D-printed nylon and nearly 10,000 rare-earth magnets to contain superheated plasma, the basis for generating fusion energy, much like the process powering stars.This innovative design represents a significant reduction in cost and time compared to […]

Samsung has expanded its partnership with Assurant’s Cell Phone Repair (CPR) network, adding over 400 new CPR stores to its Independent Service Provider (ISP) network, which now offers more than 900 locations nationwide. This expansion is intended to provide Galaxy users with increased access to reliable, certified, and efficient out-of-warranty repairs.Previously, CPR had around 100 locations as part of Samsung’s network at the beginning of 2024. By the end of […]

European energy company Vattenfall and Superuse Studios have transformed a nacelle—a large container atop wind turbines housing key components—into a tiny, sustainable home. Using a nacelle from a Vestas V80 2-MW turbine decommissioned after 20 years of service, the project repurposes the 376-square-foot nacelle, demonstrating potential for adaptive reuse of turbine materials. This unique tiny home is on display at Dutch Design Week 2024 in Eindhoven.The structure, which is 13 […]

Apple’s new iMac with the M4 chip and Apple Intelligence was introduced, offering substantial improvements in speed, design, and functionality. Available in a vibrant palette of colors, this 24-inch iMac features a 4.5K Retina display with a new nano-texture option to reduce glare, allowing for flexible placement in any environment.Enhanced with a powerful 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU, the M4 chip boosts performance by up to 1.7 times for productivity […]

Level Zero Health, co-founded by Ula Rustamova and Irene Jia, is developing a pioneering continuous hormone monitoring device, aiming to revolutionize hormone health in the same way continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) have transformed diabetes management.Hormones play a critical role in regulating various bodily functions, from reproductive health to mood and energy levels, and a device like this could have wide-reaching health impacts.The startup presented its technology at TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield […]

Scientists from the University of Chicago and Argonne National Laboratory have developed a new approach to optical memory storage, potentially revitalizing CDs with high-density data storage capabilities. The research, published in Physical Review Research, addresses limitations in traditional optical storage where data density is restricted by the diffraction limit of light—the inability to store bits smaller than a laser’s wavelength.The breakthrough involves embedding rare-earth element atoms, like those in magnesium […]

The Verizon Family app is a new tool designed to support parents in ensuring their children’s safety and promoting responsible technology use. With this app, families can stay connected through location monitoring and various security features. The app allows users to track family members’ real-time locations on a map and set up alerts for specific locations, providing peace of mind for parents and caregivers.One of the key features, Safe Walk […]

OnePlus announced OxygenOS 15 on October 24, 2024, emphasizing speed, design, and AI-driven features to enhance user experience. The system, in line with OnePlus’ “Never Settle” ethos, integrates advanced capabilities for efficiency, privacy, and aesthetic appeal.A key feature, Parallel Processing, enables fluid multitasking by optimizing animation interactions and reducing redundant storage use. This innovation aims to maintain smooth performance under heavy usage. OxygenOS 15 also debuts AI-powered photography tools, including […]

At CEATEC 2024, we visited the JVCKENWOOD booth, which featured three areas themed around “Connecting people, time, and space to create the future.” This aligns with the company’s philosophy of “bringing excitement and peace of mind to people around the world” through cutting-edge technology to enrich lives. JVCKENWOOD showcased innovative video, audio, and wireless solutions designed to create new value for the future. The first area, labeled by the company […]