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Science
APOE4 Gene Impairs Neuron Insulation: New Alzheimer's Mechanism and Potential Therapeutic Target Found
The APOE4 gene variant, a major genetic risk factor for late-onset Alzheimer's disease, disrupts the functioning of brain neural circuits.
7:16 PM · 2 min
Robots
NUS electronic skin turns touch into light
A touch that lights up – this is no longer a poetic metaphor, but a reality.
yesterday, 10:01 AM · 2 min
Gadgets
AI Based on Photo Will Predict Survival Chances During Cancer Treatment
Imagine: a single photo of your face could provide doctors with invaluable information about how you will cope with cancer treatment.
Oct 26 · 2 min
AI
Kimi K3.1 Pro: AI with a Million-Token Window and 3D Creativity
Chinese company Kimi has introduced Kimi K3.1 Pro, a model with a record-breaking context window of one million tokens.
Oct 23 · 2 min
Science
AI Agents Learn to Invent Games When Left Alone
Typically, we give AI agents clear tasks: analyze data, answer a question. But what happens if they are given complete freedom?
Oct 22 · 2 min
AI
INMO GO3: Smart Glasses with Gemini and Privacy Protection
Modern smart glasses often disappoint with either dim screens or concerns about cameras.
Oct 21 · 2 min
Robots
Claude Duet: An AI Agent That Works For You
Imagine your digital assistant not just waiting for commands, but organizing your work for you.
Oct 21 · 2 min
Robots
Artificial Synapses: Brain Speed and Self-Destruction
The human brain, capable of complex calculations and creativity, operates with remarkable energy efficiency, consuming power comparable to a refrigerator light bulb. The secret lies in its trillions of synapses. Now, scientists are close to creating artificial analogs that not only mimic this efficiency but also offer a fundamentally new approach to their disposal.
Oct 20 · 2 min
AI
AI Learns to Understand the "Language" of Plants Through Electrical Signals
Electrical impulses coursing through plant stems can carry information about their condition.
Oct 20 · 2 min
AI
Yelp delegates AI calls to restaurants to check wait times
No more wasting time on phone calls to restaurants to find out how long the wait for a table will be.
Oct 20 · 2 min
AI
RemoveMacAI: How to Remove Gigabytes of Apple Intelligence from Your Mac's Drive
Built-in artificial intelligence features in macOS, such as Apple Intelligence, require significant disk space to store their models.
Oct 20 · 2 min
Robots
MIT Bioadhesive: Surgical Sutures Replaced by a 'Sticky Note'
Dozens of surgical procedures require doctors to join two tissue sections, typically done manually or with robotic systems.
Oct 20 · 2 min
AI
Steam: Players Demand AI Content Filtering at Festival
Steam's Next Fest, designed to showcase the best indie games and demos, has been overwhelmed this year by a surge of low-quality AI-generated projects.
Oct 20 · 2 min
Robots
Smart Glasses Remember Everything: From Meetings to Random Thoughts
New AI glasses from Lawaken promise to become a personal secretary who never forgets.
Oct 18 · 2 min
Gadgets
ChatGPT Learns to Manage Chrome Tabs
ChatGPT can now take control of your Google Chrome browser tabs. OpenAI has introduced deeper integration of its AI assistant with the browser, allowing it not only to access information but also to perform actions related to web pages.
Oct 17 · 2 min
AI
ChatGPT Can Now "Read" Your Chrome Tabs to Complete Tasks
Imagine searching for information with dozens of browser tabs open, each containing a piece of the puzzle you need. Previously, assembling the full picture meant hours of manual copying, comparison, and analysis. Now, that's a thing of the past.
Oct 16 · 2 min
AI
AI Video: From Pretty Pictures to Director's Control
Artificial intelligence video generation is no longer just a pursuit of the most impressive visuals.
Oct 16 · 2 min
Gadgets
AI Learns to Understand Cell Language
Cells in a developing organism constantly communicate with each other, exchanging chemical signals to determine their fate – to become a liver cell, a brain cell, or something else.
Oct 15 · 2 min
Gadgets
AI Agent Learns to Control iPhone Using Microcontroller Instead of Jailbreak
Getting artificial intelligence to perform actions on an iPhone previously meant delving into jailbreaking and complex software hacking, or settling for limitations. Now, a more elegant path has emerged.
Oct 15 · 2 min
Robots
Bricklaying Bacteria: How Microbes Are Building the Future of Architecture
Microscopic bacteria, typically associated with diseases or fermentation, may turn out to be true builders.
Oct 14 · 2 min
AI
Hark Pro: The AI Assistant That Remembers Passwords and Writes for You
Hark Pro promises a scenario where you can say goodbye to dozens of open tabs and endless login windows.
Oct 14 · 2 min
Gadgets
eufy S4: A Doorbell with a 360-Degree View
Old video doorbells often showed only part of what was happening at the door – either the guest's face or a package on the doorstep.
Oct 14 · 2 min
Gadgets
Alibaba's AI Assistant Learns to Negotiate with Services
Imagine no longer having to spend time calling customer support to get compensation for a flight delay or to process a product return. Alibaba is preparing to launch Qwen Go, a personal AI assistant capable of independently negotiating with service providers.
Oct 14 · 2 min
Robots
MIT Drone Learns to Predict Dangers in Disaster Zones by Creating a Safe Corridor
Disaster zones are chaotic environments where familiar maps become obsolete in minutes, debris shifts, and the next threat can emerge from anywhere.
Oct 11 · 2 min
Gadgets
SSD with a Screen: Data Protection and 4K Video Recording from iPhone
The portable SSD MOVE SPEED ST10 offers more than just file storage.
Oct 11 · 2 min
Robots
1,000 Hexagon Robots at Schaeffler Factories: Not Just Copying
Implementing a thousand humanoid robots on production lines is not simply a matter of replacing one robot with another.
Oct 10 · 2 min
Gadgets
LEGO brings Halloween to life in the first rotating snow globe
Invented by accident in 1900, the snow globe is traditionally associated with Christmas.
Oct 9 · 2 min
AI
Google AI Edge Foresight: Notes from Sketches on a Mac Without the Cloud
Google has introduced a new model, EmbeddingGemma 2, capable of processing information directly on consumer hardware.
Oct 8 · 2 min
Robots
Plush AI: Fuzozo promises a companion, not an assistant
Forget chatbots that help write code or find information.
Oct 8 · 2 min
AI
AI in Utah Prescribes Acne Treatments, Bypassing Routine
In Utah, it's now possible to get a prescription for acne treatment by trusting artificial intelligence.
Oct 5 · 2 min
Gadgets
Dresses That Change Appearance: E Ink Turns Fashion into Living Fabric
Usually, changing an outfit means a trip to the closet. But the "SKIN" collection by ANREALAGE at Paris Fashion Week offers a different scenario: dresses capable of changing color and pattern right on the body.
Oct 3 · 2 min
Gadgets
A Plush Toy That Buzzes Like a Data Center: Satire on the AI Era
In a world where children might see server racks more often than teddy bears, an unusual art object has emerged – a plush toy named Bezzie.
Oct 2 · 2 min
Gadgets
Autonomous Sleep: A Stained-Glass Car Instead of the Morning Traffic Jam
Forget futuristic interiors with screens. Designer Dominic Wilcox has unveiled a concept for an autonomous car that looks more like a miniature cathedral on wheels than a vehicle.
Oct 2 · 2 min
Gadgets
MIT Bracelet: From Student Project to FDA-Approved Tremor Treatment
Nine years ago, in an MIT classroom, a man named Michael struggled to draw a spiral.
Oct 2 · 2 min
Gadgets
Moonwalkers Dusk Boots Learn Your Gait, Accelerating Your Pace to 11 km/h
Imagine footwear that doesn't just protect your feet but actively assists your movement, adapting to your unique walking style.
Oct 2 · 2 min
Gadgets
AI 3D Model Generator Taught to Fix Errors and Create Functional Objects
Generative AI models can create impressive 3D objects from text descriptions, but often these creations are just a beautiful shell, unsuitable for real-world use. Researchers have introduced InstructMesh, a tool that breaks this barrier, allowing users to not only generate but also refine 3D models, making them functional.
Oct 1 · 2 min
Gadgets
360-degree Cameras: DJI Osmo 360 II vs. Insta360 X6
Capturing everything around and then deciding what to show is the dream of any traveler and content creator.
Oct 1 · 2 min
AI
ChatGPT Tries On Clothes: Your Personal Stylist in Your Pocket
Online shopping often feels like a shot in the dark: will this blouse fit, will these sunglasses suit me? This lottery is now coming to an end.
Oct 1 · 2 min
Robots
Stretchable Sensor Turns Underwater Ultrasound into Signals for Robots
Scientists at Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) have created a material that behaves like rubber yet generates electricity when stretched.
Sep 30 · 2 min
Open Source
The Star Trek Science Tricorder: Now on GitHub
The dream of a tricorder capable of scanning the surrounding world lives in the hearts of many science fiction fans.
Sep 30 · 2 min
Gadgets
Polaroid Mod: Four Modes for Analog Unpredictability
In an era where digital editors allow every shot to be perfected, the Polaroid Mod brings back the analog magic of unpredictability. This new instant camera doesn't just print photos; it embeds four creative modes directly into a physical control dial, making the process of creating unique effects intuitive and accessible, bypassing post-processing.
Sep 30 · 2 min
AI
OpenAI Astra: AI Learns to Operate in Cybersecurity
At the DevDay 2026 conference, OpenAI unveiled the GPT-6 Astra model, demonstrating capabilities previously exclusive to humans in the field of cybersecurity.
Sep 29 · 2 min
AI
OpenAI Unveils "dots": AI Assistants That Work Around the Clock
OpenAI has introduced "dots," a new system of AI assistants capable of working autonomously and around the clock.
Sep 29 · 2 min
Gadgets
Tencent Tests AI Companion That Reacts to Gameplay
Imagine that in the midst of a tense match, your gaming assistant not only listens to commands but also suggests tactical moves, comments on the on-screen situation, or even cheers you up at the right moment.
Sep 29 · 2 min
AI
Claude Sonnet 5.5: Faster and Cheaper for Everyday Tasks
Anthropic has released an updated version of its mid-tier model, Claude Sonnet 5.5.
Sep 28 · 2 min
Robots
Narwal Freo 20 Edge: The robot that doesn't smear dirt
Most robot vacuums with a mopping function that I've tested eventually start smearing dirt across the floor.
Sep 28 · 3 min
Gadgets
Scientists Teach Vaccines to Work Without Refrigeration
The cold chain is a headache for the delivery of many modern vaccines, especially RNA-based ones.
Sep 28 · 2 min
Gadgets
KNKA PetAir APH2500P: Cleaner Air, Freer Floors from Fur
Pet owners know: fur settles everywhere, and odors linger in the air.
Sep 28 · 2 min
Gadgets
Engram: AI Sampler Turns 'Hallucinations' into Music
Music startup Thoughtful Things has introduced Engram, a sampler and groovebox that acts as a digital alchemist.
Sep 27 · 2 min
Gadgets
Copper Charlie Induction Cooktop: Faster Than Gas, Works Without Power
A typical induction cooktop requires a powerful connection, but Copper Charlie goes further by equipping itself with a built-in 5 kWh battery.
Sep 26 · 2 min
Games
AI Turns Ideas into Games in Minutes: JIYI SOON Platform
Creating a video game traditionally requires a team of specialists: designers, programmers, artists.
Sep 25 · 2 min
AI
Gemini Takes Over Calls to Local Businesses
Tired of waiting on hold for an operator to answer a simple question? Google is experimenting with a feature for Pixel that delegates local calls to Gemini AI. Now you can ask the AI to book a table, check product availability, or reschedule an appointment, and Gemini will do it for you.
Sep 24 · 2 min
AI
Meta VR Glasses: VR Technology in Eyeglass Form Factor
Yesterday's Meta Connect 2026 announcements showed that the future of virtual reality might be far less cumbersome than we're used to.
Sep 24 · 2 min
Robots
Robotic Arm: When You Need a Third
How many times have you found yourself with your hands full, needing to open a door, grab keys, or simply hold something? Researchers at Tech Xplore are working on a solution to this age-old problem by developing wearable robotic limbs. This isn't just a futuristic fantasy, but a real step towards giving humans an extra 'hand' on demand.
Sep 24 · 2 min
Energy
DESLOC V150 Plus Smart Lock: Solar Power and Biometrics Eliminate Hassles
Forget the perennial problem of dead batteries in smart locks, especially when installed on outdoor gates or wickets.
Sep 23 · 2 min
Mobility
Ouren M1: A Camera and GPS for Pets See the World Through Their Eyes
Looking at the world through the eyes of your furry friend is no longer just a figure of speech.
Sep 22 · 2 min
Mobility
REACH: The GPS Computer That Changes Sports Gear
Forget about a pile of separate gadgets for each sport.
Sep 22 · 2 min
Gadgets
MIT: "Zombie Cells" of Aging Can Now Be Seen Without Harming Tissues
The accumulation of "zombie cells" – senescent cells that have stopped dividing but not died – is linked to a bouquet of age-related ailments, from arthritis to chronic inflammation.
Sep 21 · 2 min
AI
Alibaba Qwen3.8-Omni-Flash: 1 Million Tokens for Video and Audio Analysis
Alibaba's new Qwen3.8-Omni-Flash model can now process text, images, audio, and video simultaneously.
Sep 19 · 2 min
Gadgets
Blinking Your Eyes - A New Remote for Your TV
Forget about remotes that get lost all the time. Upside Down Labs has introduced the Neuro PlayGround Lite (NPG Lite) – a device that allows you to control home appliances, such as changing TV channels, using biosignals. The simplest interaction methods are eye blinks or muscle contractions.
Sep 19 · 2 min
AI
GPT-6 Astra: When AI Learns Not Just to Analyze, but Also to Present Results
Imagine complex data analysis, which previously required hours of work from analysts and designers, now transforming into an interactive report ready for demonstration with just a few clicks.
Sep 18 · 2 min
Energy
Artificial Leaf: Hydrogen from Dirty Water Under the Sun
Scientists from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore have unveiled a development capable of generating clean hydrogen from seawater using only solar energy.
Sep 17 · 2 min
Gadgets
AI Navigator for Surgeons: Millimeter Precision for Complex Operations
Surgeons performing minimally invasive procedures often rely on X-ray images for instrument navigation.
Sep 17 · 2 min
AI
Google Home Opens Doors for Third-Party AI Agents
Google is taking a step towards more intelligent home management by allowing third-party AI agents, such as Claude and Open Claw, to access your connected devices.
Sep 17 · 2 min
Gadgets
TRA:CE Scanner Reads Materials Directly, Bypassing Photos
Every designer knows: a photo of an oak shade or a matte surface taken on a phone rarely looks the same in the studio.
Sep 16 · 2 min
Gadgets
NOPIA Harmony Synthesizer: Chords You Can Feel
Music theory often seems abstract, requiring memorization and painstaking study.
Sep 13 · 2 min
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Gadgets
Lamps Without Switches: Design That Senses You
Forget fumbling for a switch in the dark. The new Call It a Day lighting collection from Tongqi Design offers a different kind of interaction: simply touch, pull, or tap the soft silicone shade, and the light turns on. This isn't magic, but an engineering approach where the entire lamp surface becomes a sensor.
Sep 13 · 2 min
Science
AI Assistant for Medics: AI-GUIDE Receives Award for Saving Lives
The portable medical device AI-GUIDE, developed at MIT Lincoln Laboratory in collaboration with Massachusetts General Hospital, has received the prestigious Excellence in Technology Transfer Award.
Sep 12 · 2 min
Gadgets
Shanghai: McDonald's and Meituan Launch China's First Dedicated Drone Delivery Line
Imagine ordering a burger and having it delivered in 10 minutes.
Sep 11 · 2 min
Gadgets
AMOLED Choker: An Unexpected Hit and Lessons for DIYers
In the world of wearable electronics, dominated by smartwatches and fitness trackers, an unexpected player has emerged: a choker with an AMOLED display.
Sep 10 · 2 min
Robots
AI-Generated Video Now Responds to Commands: From Games to Robots
Imagine a virtual world created by artificial intelligence that doesn't just show you a picture, but truly reacts to your movements.
Sep 10 · 2 min
AI
GPT-6 Astra: When AI Learns Not Just to Write, but Also to Defend
OpenAI has unveiled GPT-6 Astra, a model that the company claims is the "next generation of intelligence for work."
Sep 10 · 2 min
AI
Apple Watch: Now You Can Replay the Last 15 Seconds of a Conversation
Forgot what you just said? Or missed an important detail in your colleague's speech? Apple Watch Series 12 offers a solution that sounds like science fiction but is already available: the Live Rewind feature. It allows you to instantly get a text transcription of the last 15 seconds of any conversation right on your wrist.
Sep 9 · 2 min
AI
ChatGPT Learns to Draw from Your Doodles
OpenAI has added a Sketch feature to ChatGPT, allowing users to create images based on their own drawings.
Sep 9 · 2 min
Gadgets
Cubivan Camper: Kitchen, Shower, and Bedroom on a Van's Roof
The Cubivan system aims to transform a regular van into a fully functional motorhome without the need for expensive and time-consuming body modifications.
Sep 8 · 2 min
Gadgets
Neakasa Riko: Fresh Wet Food for Your Cat, On Schedule
Many cat owners face a dilemma: dry food is convenient but doesn't provide enough hydration, while wet food requires constant attention and refrigeration.
Sep 6 · 2 min
Gadgets
Botslab R811 Video Doorbell: A Review of Everything Happening at Your Door
Most video doorbells focus on faces, leaving what happens below in the shadows. The Botslab Video Doorbell 2 Pro R811 changes this approach, offering a 180-degree view that covers everything from head to toe, and even packages left on the ground.
Sep 6 · 2 min
AI
Boya Notra Neo: The Dictaphone That Understands Where You Are
Meetings, lectures, Bluetooth calls – conversations rarely stick to one format.
Sep 6 · 3 min
AI
AI Learns to Design PCBs, But Hasn't Replaced Engineers Yet
Designing printed circuit boards (PCBs) is a task requiring precision, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of electronics.
Sep 6 · 2 min
AI
Samsung Bespoke AI WindFree Pro: The Air Conditioner That Learns to Manage Your Comfort
While many manufacturers are rushing to equip home appliances with artificial intelligence, often adding it where it's not particularly needed, Samsung has introduced an air conditioner where this technology truly makes sense. The Bespoke AI WindFree Pro model, awarded at IFA Innovation Awards 2026, promises not just to cool a room, but to do so with maximum comfort and adaptability.
Sep 6 · 3 min
Gadgets
eufy Smart Camera with Spotlight Tracks Intruders
The new eufy TrackLight Cam S1 surveillance camera not only records what happens at your home but also actively deters uninvited guests.
Sep 6 · 2 min
Robots
Dreame Robot Mower Navigates Obstacles and Cuts Along Curbs
Forget about manually trimming grass right at the edge of flowerbeds or fences.
Sep 5 · 2 min
Robots
LUBA 4 AWD Robot Mower: Lawn Care Without Tracks on Slopes
Imagine a lawn that always looks flawless, even on steep slopes, and without any wheel tracks. The Mammotion LUBA 4 AWD robot mower promises just that, using a comprehensive navigation system and smart motion control.
Sep 5 · 2 min
AI
Anker AI Hearing Aids: Hear Voices, Not Noise
In a noisy world where background hum often drowns out important words, the new Anker RIC Hearing Aids Pro offer an AI-powered solution.
Sep 5 · 2 min
Robots
ECOVACS DEEBOT X12S Robot Vacuum: Effortless Clean Floors
Forget the eternal compromise between dry and wet cleaning, especially if you have pets at home.
Sep 5 · 2 min
Games
SwitchBot's AI Clip: Your Second Brain That Remembers Everything
Forgetting an important detail after a meeting or conversation is a common experience.
Sep 5 · 2 min
Gadgets
ZIP PRO: A Projector That Fits in Your Pocket and Doesn't Need a Stand
Forget bulky projectors that require a flat surface and a separate stand.
Sep 5 · 3 min
Gadgets
Lexar Muse: An iPhone Card-Thin SSD
Forget about bulky external drives you have to carry around.
Sep 5 · 2 min
Health
Nanoleaf Mask: Near-Infrared Light vs. Neck and Décolleté Wrinkles
Skincare for the neck and décolleté often takes a backseat, but Nanoleaf offers a solution that promises to change this approach.
Sep 5 · 2 min
Science
GPT-6 Astra: AI Masters Cybersecurity at Human Level
OpenAI has unveiled GPT-6 Astra, a new artificial intelligence model that, according to the company, demonstrates advanced capabilities in computer usage, programming, science, and, notably, cybersecurity.
Sep 5 · 2 min
Robots
The Pole That Balances Itself: How a Stabilizing Drone Revived a Stick
A regular pole, if stood on one end, tends to fall. This is the problem engineer Peter Reissig tackled, aiming not just to hold it up, but to make it balance itself like a drone.
Sep 5 · 2 min
Gadgets
Hypershell X Ultra S Exoskeleton: Assistance with Every Step
Climbing a mountain or a long trek over rough terrain can be a challenge even for a well-prepared hiker. Now, this challenge can be made easier.
Sep 4 · 2 min
Health
The Body as a New Platform: Smart Gadgets for Health and Sports
It seems consumer technology has found a new, most intimate platform for development – our own bodies.
Sep 4 · 3 min
Robots
DJI ROMO 2 Robot Vacuum: Sees Wires, Cleans Under Sofas
Older robot vacuums often got stuck on wires, missed spots under furniture, or left streaks on the floor. The DJI ROMO 2, equipped with drone-honed technology, promises to change this familiar scenario.
Sep 4 · 2 min