Snapchat acquires NextMind
In a recent takeover, Snapchat has acquired a brain-computer interface (BCI) specialist – NextMind – with the intention of developing a next generation of Spectacles.
Future in Films: Minority Report
The next installment of the Future in Films series will be on the futuristic world created in Spielberg’s sci-fi thriller, Minority Report, where we see Tom Cruise in the role of John Anderton; a detective in the Department of Pre-Crime where murders are seen before they happen, and the team must decode clues and stop the crime before it takes place.
Wearable Tech: Fabric That Lets You Interact With Technology
Textile-integrated metamaterials are pushing the frontiers of what’s possible with wearable technology. UC Irvine research explores two use cases for the novel “body area network” in a published study.
Casio X Pacman: Time for Some Nostalgia
Casio announces the collaboration with Pac-Man for the new A100WEPC model, a tribute to the vintage charm of the 80s.
A New Skin for New Realities
Scientists have developed a responsive artificial skin that provides haptic feedback and could be implemented in a range of applications such as medical rehabilitation and virtual reality.
Snap Specs Introducing Real-Time AR
Following the yesterday’s Snap Partner Summit, the imminent release of the fourth generation Spectacles will add a new, exciting feature to the glasses that launches them into a separate and rapidly growing market; augmented reality.
Adidas Tracking GMR Insoles: The World of Football Meets Gaming
The new Adidas GMR technology aims to connect gaming and physical football worlds through insoles fitted with a smart tag made by Google.
Facebook’s First Wearable
Rumours are breaking in regard to the release of a smartwatch designed and manufactured by Facebook
Google’s Integrated ECG Sensor
The new Google Pixel will pioneer a seamlessly integrated oximeter inside the rear facing camera.
Google’s Smart Backpack Lets You Control Your Smartphone With Simple Hand Gestures
The smart backpack is the latest addition to Google’s Project Jacquard collection of products.
Apple Event 2020 Update
New watches, new tablets and new subscriptions: here’s everything you need to know from the 2020 Apple Event that took place on 15th September.
Apple Watch Series 6 Revealed, and It Beats the Clock
Apple’s sixth-generation watch redefines health and wellness capabilities of wearable tech, and it’s here in the nick of time
Amazon’s Halo Fitness Band Is Capable Of Measuring Your Emotional State
The new health and wellness band will compete with the Apple Watch and Google’s FitBit.
Facebook AR Glasses Make ‘Superhuman’ Hearing Possible
Research science arm of Facebook is developing AR glasses that produce sounds ‘perceptually indistinguishable from reality’ and grant ‘perceptual superpowers’
How NBA And NASCAR Are Using Oura’s Wearable Smart Ring To Keep Players And Staff Healthy
The $300 Oura Smart Ring is a personal health tracker that is capable of measuring body pulse, sleep quality, heart rate as well as skin temperature.
Wearable Tech: Google’s New Glasses
Over recent years, wearable tech has become the newest trend – with smartwatches at the forefront of this drive. One device that is much sought after but yet to hit the mark and gain success: smart glasses.
Healthcare technology – Taking charge of your health
With an increase in healthcare related apps, technology is helping people take charge of their health in new and exciting ways.
Rumours circulate of Apple VR/AR device in the works.
Could a VR headset be the newest addition to add to the impressive and rapidly expanding Apple line up?
Why are Snapchat trying to make Spectacles work again?
Snapchat are back at it again with round two Spectacles, after their first attempt was a resounding failure. Can they turn it around?
The spectacular failure of Spectacles – why did SnapChat lose out?
Snapchat’s Spectacles has joined the ranks as another failed iteration of smart glasses. But why didn’t they catch on as much as Snap Inc hoped?
Universal translation: Is this sci-fi technology soon to be a reality?
Sorcha Bradley, Journalist Universal translation has long seemed like a far-off fantasy, found only in science fiction. But could it soon be a reality? New York-based tech startup Waverly Labs are working hard to ensure we can converse with literally anyone we encounter, no matter what languages you’re able to speak with a translation device that fits into your ear, providing the user with a language translation that is as…
Can Fitbit’s Ionic compete with the Apple Watch?
Since its launch three years ago, the Apple Watch has been the main player in the smartwatch market. But can Fitbit change this with the launch of their ‘Ionic’ smartwatch?
Niche Wearables: Can they compete with the do-it-all smartwatches?
Our wrists are prime retail space. Will going niche help smaller wearable brands compete in a crowded market?
Google Glass Returns: The Enterprise Edition
Has Google Glass found its place in the world? The original version was too ugly, too creepy, too intrusive – but in the workplace, Glass makes sense.
Can Snap Inc’s Spectacles avoid Google Glass’s fate?
Lara Williams, Editor-at-large What makes Snap Inc’s Spectacles different to Google’s attempt at smart glasses? Snap Inc. may have had high-brow techies scoffing when they first announced their foray into hardware last year, but after taking home three gold medals for design and a bronze for UX interface at Cannes Lions 2017, perhaps it’s time to start taking them seriously. This month, Snap Inc’s Spectacles were released in the UK.…
Weaving Wearable Technology into Garments
At first glance, Levi’s latest Commuter Trucker jacket doesn’t look like anything special. Crafted in a fit designed to look good on a bike, you’d be forgiven for thinking it was just another stylish, practical jacket for the urban cyclist