George Zhao, CEO of HONOR Device Co., Ltd, delivered a keynote address at VivaTech 2024 in Paris last week to announce HONOR’s Four-Layer AI Architecture and upcoming Gen-AI experiences with Google Cloud. With its innovative approach to on-device AI and collaboration with Google, the phone maker promises to enhance user experiences on its highly anticipated smartphones. Moreover, he unveiled HONOR’s partnership with the iconic Harcourt studio, famous for its black-and-white […]

June 2024 brings a selection of new VR games across various platforms, though fewer than in previous months. Notable releases include:Eternal Starlight (June 3, Apple Vision Pro) — Originally released on Steam and Quest, this space fleet command game by White Noise Games arrives on Apple Vision Pro, offering real-time strategic gameplay similar to FTL: Faster Than Light.Download: Apple Vision Pro, PC VR, Quest Silent Slayer: Vault of the Vampire (June […]

Figure AI has achieved remarkable progress in developing a humanoid robot within a year, earning a spot in the 2024 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards announced on April 9. This award, which has been recognizing innovation in robotics for 12 years, was celebrated at the inaugural RBR50 Gala during the Robotics Summit & Expo in Boston. Each RBR50 winner will be highlighted throughout the year by The Robot Report.Founded by seasoned […]

Acer has introduced the SpatialLabs Eyes Stereo Camera, a new 3D camera designed to capture and view stereoscopic images in immersive 3D. This device integrates seamlessly with Acer’s SpatialLabs suite, enhancing real-time streaming, storytelling, and video calling capabilities on platforms like Teams, Zoom, and Google Meet. Priced at $549 in North America and EUR 549 in EMEA, the camera will be available in Q3 2024.Key features of the SpatialLabs Eyes […]

MediaTek introduced two new SoCs today, the Dimensity 7300 and Dimensity 7300X. The successors of the Dimensity 7050, they are built on a 4nm process. MediaTek claims the chips prioritize power efficiency and performance to enable smooth multitasking, superior photography, accelerated gaming, and AI-driven computing. The Dimensity 7300X specifically targets flip-style foldable devices, thanks to its support for dual displays.Both chipsets feature an octa-core CPU configuration comprising 4 Arm Cortex-A78 […]

Headquartered in Tel Aviv with offices in Palo Alto, LA, Taiwan, and Singapore, Sightful has announced the Spacetop G1, the first commercially available augmented reality laptop that offers a 100-inch virtual workspace within a portable form factor. This innovative device enhances productivity and privacy in a “work from anywhere” environment.The Spacetop G1 can be reserved for $100 on Sightful’s website. Shipping is set for October 2024 at a price of $1900.The […]

Arm has introduced its new Compute Subsystems (CSS) for Client, integrating Armv9 CPUs and GPUs with 3 nm process nodes to enhance innovation and speed up market entry for silicon partners.This AI-optimized CSS features the Cortex-X925 CPU, providing a 36% performance increase and a 41% boost for AI tasks, along with the Immortalis-G925 GPU, offering a 37% improvement in graphics performance. The system aims to address the growing demands of […]

The DAY ONE tracker concept addresses the limitations of current health and activity trackers by monitoring a broader range of habits beyond physical activities. Inspired by the common paper clip, this innovative device aims to remind users of their tasks and track their completion automatically.Unlike traditional trackers that focus solely on physical health metrics, the DAY ONE tracker is designed to monitor habits that can’t typically be tracked by a […]

Verizon is revolutionizing phone upgrades with the launch of the Ultimate Phone Upgrade, available to both new and existing customers starting May 30. This program eliminates the need for customers to switch carriers or have a pristine device for trade-in, ensuring everyone can access Verizon’s best phone deals.Customers enrolled in the Unlimited Ultimate plan receive exclusive perks, including top-tier phone promotions, access to the latest 5G devices with 5G Ultra […]

Designer Nik Bentel has unveiled The Orb Bag, a handbag inspired by the mathematical surface known as the ‘Dupin Cyclide’. The bag features a shiny chrome finish that acts like a handheld, distorting mirror, reflecting surroundings and allowing the user to see behind them in a warped fashion, similar to a rearview mirror.The creation of The Orb Bag was not initially intended to serve as a reflective tool. Bentel aimed […]

Colorado has enacted one of the most comprehensive right-to-repair laws in the United States, as Governor Jared Polis signed HB24-1121, the “Consumer Right to Repair Digital Electronic Equipment” bill, into law on Tuesday. This legislation mandates that manufacturers must provide consumers and independent electronics businesses with the necessary tools and information to repair their own devices.Governor Polis emphasized that the law applies to a wide range of devices, including cellphones, […]

In a recent success story, hardware hacker Joe Grand helped “Michael,” a European cryptocurrency owner, recover $3 million worth of bitcoin after an 11-year-old password was cracked. Michael had stored his 43.6 BTC in a password-protected digital wallet, using a password generated by the RoboForm password manager; He encrypted this password with TrueCrypt, but when the file became corrupted, he lost access to it.Initially, Grand turned down Michael’s request for […]

Engineers at Mitsubishi Electric Corporation have created a robot capable of solving a Rubik’s Cube in an astonishing 0.305 seconds, setting a new Guinness World Record. This achievement, announced on May 23, highlights the robot’s extraordinary speed and the technological prowess of Mitsubishi’s motors.Historically, solving a Rubik’s Cube has been a challenge for many, but it has also been a popular target for speed-solving competitions. The previous record for a […]

Chinese scientists have achieved a significant medical milestone by successfully curing a long-term type 2 diabetes patient using a novel cell therapy. This breakthrough, reported on April 30 in the journal Cell Discovery, represents the world’s first successful use of stem cell-derived islet transplantation for diabetes.The patient, a 59-year-old who had been managing diabetes for 25 years, received a transplant of pancreatic cells derived from his own stem cells in […]

An international team of scientists from Sweden, India, the US, and the UK has developed a method to search for advanced extraterrestrial megastructures, known as Dyson spheres. A Dyson sphere, a concept proposed by physicist Freeman J. Dyson in 1960, is a hypothetical solar-system-sized structure built to harness the energy of a star, indicating a highly advanced civilization.The researchers, led by Matías Suazo of Uppsala University in Sweden, have identified […]

Project Astra is Google’s latest AI initiative led by Demis Hassabis, head of Google DeepMind. The project aims to create a real-time, multimodal AI assistant that is always available to assist users. Revealed at Google I/O 2024, Project Astra promises capabilities such as identifying objects, locating items, and assisting with tasks in a highly conversational manner. Demonstrations have shown Astra’s potential in real-world applications, emphasizing its speed and utility.Astra is […]