SOOOT Box Prototype Turns Punched Paper Cards Into Audio Controls
Starting a podcast shouldn’t require navigating past messages, notifications, and whatever else your phone has decided needs attention. Of course, that phone also holds the…
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NUS Researchers Turn Electronic Threads Into a Touchscreen Sleeve
Checking your sleeve usually means looking for a stain, not opening a calculator. Researchers at the National University of Singapore have given that familiar piece…
TypAir’s Wearable Keyboard Prototype Lets You Type Without Speaking Aloud
Typing through smart glasses can mean speaking messages aloud or reaching for another device. MindRove’s TypAir offers a quieter option, attaching a gesture-based Bluetooth keyboard…
This VR System Gets Bigger So It Doesn’t Have to Touch Your Face
Virtual reality often asks you to strap a screen to your face before you can go anywhere. That can get uncomfortable when a short demonstration…
The New $1,300 Espresso Machine That Sets Itself Up for You
If you’ve ever spent twenty minutes dialing in your grinder before 8am, you already understand the particular madness of home espresso. It’s a hobby disguised…
Smart Rings Finally Got a Reason to Exist Beyond Sleep Tracking
The smart ring market has had a good run on heart rate and sleep tracking. Oura, Samsung Galaxy Ring, and their growing circle of competitors…
Nudge Is the Brain-Tuning Wearable We Didn’t Know We Needed
We’ve gotten pretty comfortable letting technology tell us how to sleep, how many steps to take, and when to breathe. The next frontier, apparently, is…
Konel Just Built a Bag That Slows Your Heart Rate While You Wear It
We are all carrying more than just our belongings these days. The mental load, the relentless calendar, the low-grade hum of stress that follows you…
This Square Phone Rotates Open to a BlackBerry or Game Boy Setup
Smartphones have gotten pretty good at being the same thing. Every year, they get a little taller, a little thinner, and a little more difficult…
This Smart Ring Has a Flexible Screen That Wraps Around Your Finger
Wearable technology keeps getting smaller, but most devices still force you to look somewhere else for information. Smart rings collect tons of health data, then…
picoRing Mouse Research Explores Ultra-Low-Power Wearable Input
The future of computing increasingly demands input devices that work seamlessly in mobile, public, and wearable contexts where traditional mice become impractical or socially awkward….
Sharp VR Haptic Controller Lets You Feel Virtual Textures
Virtual reality has come incredibly far in recent years, but there’s still something missing from most VR experiences: realistic touch. You can see stunning virtual…
Organic Modular Pen Prototype NEWRON Awakens Creativity Through Touch
There’s a quiet allure to putting pen to paper, a comforting ritual that many pen lovers hold dear. Long before keyboards and touchscreens, the simple…
Android XR smart glasses prototype looks like simple thick-rimmed spectacles
Although experiences like Apple’s spatial computing look impressive in demos, their practical use in daily life is hampered by one important consideration. No matter how…
Beatbot’s RoboTurtle and Shore Self-Dock Turn Heads at CES 2025 with Game-Changing Aquatic Tech
At CES 2025, Beatbot unveiled the Amphibious RoboTurtle and Shore Self-Docking and Charging Station, two groundbreaking innovations that revolutionize pool care while setting a bold…
Mastering Innovation: The Essential Guide to Prototyping in Design Thinking
Product design and prototyping encompass the entire journey of turning an idea into a tangible product that users will love. This process starts with in-depth…