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AirPods Pro 3 Set for Surprise Reveal at Apple's iPhone 17 Event This Tuesday
Apple is expected to launch the AirPods Pro 3 in the second half of 2025, likely at the iPhone 17 event on September 9. The earbuds may feature a faster H3 chip, heart rate monitoring, a hearing test for early detection of auditory issues, and a temperature sensor for real-time health tracking. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo also noted another update is plan...
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Washable Fiber Computer Could Transform the Future of Smart Clothing, Study Finds
Scientists have created a washable fibre computer that integrates sensors, processors, and communication modules into a single strand. Tested in garments, the fibres achieved up to 95% accuracy in detecting human movements. Researchers say the breakthrough could lead to practical smart clothing, though challenges like energy use and communication s...
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US X-37B Space Plane to Test Quantum Navigation System That Could Replace GPS
The US military’s X-37B space plane will test a quantum inertial sensor for navigation, moving beyond GPS reliance. The technology, based on ultracold atoms, offers precise positioning in deep space, underwater, and GPS-denied zones. If successful, it may transform both defense and future space exploration, marking a critical step in operational ...
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Milagrow BlackCat 25 Ultra Robot Vacuum-Mop With Up to 12,000Pa Suction Power Launched in India
Milagrow has launched the BlackCat 25 Ultra in India, its latest robotic vacuum-mop combo. It features a BLDC motor with up to 12,000Pa suction power and a LiDAR sensor for quicker mapping. The robot offers up to 120 minutes of runtime per charge and includes a 3-litre bagless dustbin, which Milagrow says provides up to 70 days of hands-free cleani...
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How Earthquake Sensors Turn Some Japanese Vending Machines Into Life-Saving Devices
Being prone to earthquakes and tsunamis, Japan has come up with some truly innovative ideas. Here's how some of its vending machines help during disasters.
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Lenovo Tab With MediaTek Helio G85 SoC, 5,100mAh Battery Launched in India: Price, Specifications
Lenovo Tab has been launched in India as the latest entry-level tablet from the Chinese technology firm. The new Android tablet runs on the MediaTek Helio G85 chipset, coupled with 4GB of RAM. It has a 10.1-inch display with full-HD resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate. The Lenovo Tab packs a 5,100mAh battery with 15W charging support.
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Chinese-Born Engineer Pleads Guilty To Stealing US Trade Secrets
A Chinese-born US researcher pleaded guilty on Monday to stealing trade secrets, including technology used to detect nuclear missile launches, the Justice Department said.
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NASA Tests Modular Satellite Tech to Cut Launch Costs and Speed Missions
NASA is developing scalable, modular satellite platforms to reduce cost and accelerate science missions. The Athena EPIC spacecraft, built from eight “Satlet” modules, shares control systems among instruments, simplifying integration. Slated to launch in 2025 on a SpaceX rideshare, Athena aims to cut costs from billions to millions per mission....
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Mozambican Robotics Student Invents Futuristic Smart Glasses For Visually Impaired
When Armando Ernesto Chau straps on the futuristic smart glasses that a young Mozambican robotics student is developing in the family dining room, he has a vision of a life less confined to his modest home.
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Meta Aria Gen 2 Glasses to Offer Advanced Hand and Eye Tracking, PPG Sensor, and More
Earlier this year, Meta announced Aria Gen 2 as a research-focussed wearable device and the successor to 2020’s Project Aria. The company has now taken a deep dive into the technology which powers the second generation of the AI and ML-powered smart glasses. It comes with a number of improvements compared to the first generation model, featuring ...
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Kerala's Idukki Turns To AI, Sensors To Become Most Disaster-Ready Hill District
In the lush, hilly district of Idukki in Kerala, where nature's beauty meets frequent danger, authorities are turning to technology for protection.
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Can A Car's LiDAR Sensor Damage Your Phone Camera? Viral Video Sparks Debate
Smartphone cameras can indeed be damaged when they are pointed straight at the LiDAR sensor.
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Sony Xperia 1 VII With Snapdragon 8 Elite Chipset, Triple Rear Camera Setup Launched: Price, Specifications
Sony Xperia 1 VII has been launched in European markets on Tuesday. Sony's new Xperia series phone has the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. The handset boasts a triple rear camera array enhanced by Sony Alpha technology. The camera setup consists of Exmor T and RS sensors, and the primary rear sensor is a 1/1.35-inch 48-megapixel sensor. The Sony Xperi...
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Samsung’s Display Panel for Foldable iPhone May Outshine Technology in Galaxy Z Fold Series
Apple is believed to be working on its first foldable iPhone, and the flexible screen for the handset is said to be supplied by Samsung Display. A new rumour coming out of South Korea offers details about the display that could be featured in Apple's first foldable iPhone. The screen is said to include a feature not found in Samsung's own Galaxy Z ...
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Xiaomi Mix 5 Rumoured to Return With Under-Display Selfie Camera
Xiaomi unveiled its Mix 4 back in 2021 with an under-display camera. The handset was one of the first mainstream flagships to offer the new camera technology that hides the front-facing sensor under the display. Rumours surrounding its possible successor, Xiaomi Mix 5, surfaced briefly in 2022 and 2023, before fading into silence—until recently. ...
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AirPods Pro 3 Set for Surprise Reveal at Apple's iPhone 17 Event This Tuesday
Apple is expected to launch the AirPods Pro 3 in the second half of 2025, likely at the iPhone 17 event on September 9. The earbuds may feature a faster H3 chip, heart rate monitoring, a hearing test for early detection of auditory issues, and a temperature sensor for real-time health tracking. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo also noted another update is plan...
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Washable Fiber Computer Could Transform the Future of Smart Clothing, Study Finds
Scientists have created a washable fibre computer that integrates sensors, processors, and communication modules into a single strand. Tested in garments, the fibres achieved up to 95% accuracy in detecting human movements. Researchers say the breakthrough could lead to practical smart clothing, though challenges like energy use and communication s...
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US X-37B Space Plane to Test Quantum Navigation System That Could Replace GPS
The US military’s X-37B space plane will test a quantum inertial sensor for navigation, moving beyond GPS reliance. The technology, based on ultracold atoms, offers precise positioning in deep space, underwater, and GPS-denied zones. If successful, it may transform both defense and future space exploration, marking a critical step in operational ...
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Milagrow BlackCat 25 Ultra Robot Vacuum-Mop With Up to 12,000Pa Suction Power Launched in India
Milagrow has launched the BlackCat 25 Ultra in India, its latest robotic vacuum-mop combo. It features a BLDC motor with up to 12,000Pa suction power and a LiDAR sensor for quicker mapping. The robot offers up to 120 minutes of runtime per charge and includes a 3-litre bagless dustbin, which Milagrow says provides up to 70 days of hands-free cleani...
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How Earthquake Sensors Turn Some Japanese Vending Machines Into Life-Saving Devices
Being prone to earthquakes and tsunamis, Japan has come up with some truly innovative ideas. Here's how some of its vending machines help during disasters.
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Lenovo Tab With MediaTek Helio G85 SoC, 5,100mAh Battery Launched in India: Price, Specifications
Lenovo Tab has been launched in India as the latest entry-level tablet from the Chinese technology firm. The new Android tablet runs on the MediaTek Helio G85 chipset, coupled with 4GB of RAM. It has a 10.1-inch display with full-HD resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate. The Lenovo Tab packs a 5,100mAh battery with 15W charging support.
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Chinese-Born Engineer Pleads Guilty To Stealing US Trade Secrets
A Chinese-born US researcher pleaded guilty on Monday to stealing trade secrets, including technology used to detect nuclear missile launches, the Justice Department said.
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NASA Tests Modular Satellite Tech to Cut Launch Costs and Speed Missions
NASA is developing scalable, modular satellite platforms to reduce cost and accelerate science missions. The Athena EPIC spacecraft, built from eight “Satlet” modules, shares control systems among instruments, simplifying integration. Slated to launch in 2025 on a SpaceX rideshare, Athena aims to cut costs from billions to millions per mission....
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Mozambican Robotics Student Invents Futuristic Smart Glasses For Visually Impaired
When Armando Ernesto Chau straps on the futuristic smart glasses that a young Mozambican robotics student is developing in the family dining room, he has a vision of a life less confined to his modest home.
-
Meta Aria Gen 2 Glasses to Offer Advanced Hand and Eye Tracking, PPG Sensor, and More
Earlier this year, Meta announced Aria Gen 2 as a research-focussed wearable device and the successor to 2020’s Project Aria. The company has now taken a deep dive into the technology which powers the second generation of the AI and ML-powered smart glasses. It comes with a number of improvements compared to the first generation model, featuring ...
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Kerala's Idukki Turns To AI, Sensors To Become Most Disaster-Ready Hill District
In the lush, hilly district of Idukki in Kerala, where nature's beauty meets frequent danger, authorities are turning to technology for protection.
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Can A Car's LiDAR Sensor Damage Your Phone Camera? Viral Video Sparks Debate
Smartphone cameras can indeed be damaged when they are pointed straight at the LiDAR sensor.
-
Sony Xperia 1 VII With Snapdragon 8 Elite Chipset, Triple Rear Camera Setup Launched: Price, Specifications
Sony Xperia 1 VII has been launched in European markets on Tuesday. Sony's new Xperia series phone has the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. The handset boasts a triple rear camera array enhanced by Sony Alpha technology. The camera setup consists of Exmor T and RS sensors, and the primary rear sensor is a 1/1.35-inch 48-megapixel sensor. The Sony Xperi...
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Samsung’s Display Panel for Foldable iPhone May Outshine Technology in Galaxy Z Fold Series
Apple is believed to be working on its first foldable iPhone, and the flexible screen for the handset is said to be supplied by Samsung Display. A new rumour coming out of South Korea offers details about the display that could be featured in Apple's first foldable iPhone. The screen is said to include a feature not found in Samsung's own Galaxy Z ...
-
Xiaomi Mix 5 Rumoured to Return With Under-Display Selfie Camera
Xiaomi unveiled its Mix 4 back in 2021 with an under-display camera. The handset was one of the first mainstream flagships to offer the new camera technology that hides the front-facing sensor under the display. Rumours surrounding its possible successor, Xiaomi Mix 5, surfaced briefly in 2022 and 2023, before fading into silence—until recently. ...
