Your Dog Can Now Turn On the Lights (No, Really)
We’re living through a strange moment where our refrigerators are smarter than ever, our thermostats learn our habits, and now, apparently, dogs can control household…
Research
This Smart Perch Weighs Birds Without Ever Touching Them
Picture this: you’re a wildlife rescuer trying to nurse an injured falcon back to health. Every few days, you need to catch the bird, restrain…
VoxeLite Is a Bandage-Thin Patch That Adds Textures to Screens
Screens and headphones already give us high-resolution sight and sound, but touch is still mostly limited to simple buzzes that tell you a notification arrived….
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…
This self-powered skin patch turns sunlight into a gentle tap when you’ve had enough UV
Imagine stepping outside on a sunny afternoon and having your skin itself remind you when it’s time to find shade. That’s the simple yet futuristic…
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….
Traditional boathouse in Lake Bled transformed as research HQ
Nestled along the western edge of Slovenia’s iconic Lake Bled, the Boathouse Zuka stands as a remarkable example of sustainable architecture that honors tradition while…
Battery-free wearable accessories could soon be powered through your skin
Remember when the first smartwatches were ridiculed for needing to be charged almost every night? Although the situation has improved significantly, the fact remains that…
Noise-canceling headphone concept creates sound bubble for clearer conversations
When you need to have a serious conversation with someone or a small group, you probably need to find a place that has a private…
Morphing wheel research can ride over uneven surfaces and obstacles
Wheelchairs and mobile robots are useful (and sometimes necessary) tools for those who need them but because of the way their wheels are built, there…
Drone quadcopter concept grips power lines to recharge its batteries
Although they may be a bit controversial due to privacy and safety concerns, it’s hard to argue that drones, specifically quadcopter models, have introduced big…
Smart earrings can read your temperature, paving the way for new wearables
When people talk about wearables or wearable tech, they are mostly thinking of smartwatches and fitness trackers, basically those that are worn on your wrist….