How to store information in your clothes invisibly, without electronics A new type of smart fabric developed at the University of Washington could pave the way for jackets that store invisible passcodes and open the door to your apartment or office. The UW computer scientists have created fabrics and fashion accessories that can store data…
Japan’s Sony said on Wednesday it has brought back AIBO more than a decade since it last made the robotic dog, as the electronics and entertainment firm seeks to rebuild its reputation for innovation after years of restructuring. The announcement comes a day after Sony confirmed its renaissance by forecasting its highest-ever profit this financial…
Smile Mirror: Made for cancer patients, it only works if you smile in front of it. Bleak, monstrous and dark — this is how people described Smile Mirror, a device created for cancer patients that only reflects when a person smiles in front of it. Industrial designer Berk Ilhan developed the Smile Mirror to uplift the…
It could be the key to bringing ultra-fast internet access to many people. As fast as fiber optic lines have become, they’re still hamstrung by one key limitation: you still need to transmit that data over wires, which limits where you can transmit and the affordability of the fastest connections. Scientists may have a way…
Presenting the smart lighting and futuristic art aesthetic you never knew you needed: the Nanoleaf Aurora smart lighting panels. The Nanoleaf Aurora is a modular lighting system for your home, comprised of triangle-shaped LED panels. The panels can be interlocked in whatever line or shape you can think of and will seamlessly provide the room…
The Google Pixel 2 and the Pixel 2 XL don’t feature headphone jacks anymore, but to sweeten the pill, Google has a a new pair of wireless earbuds that are powered by Google Assistant. Here is our first look at the Google Pixel Buds! The Pixel Buds follow the premium design philosophy of the Pixel line…
