Coatings made from a wood by-product can keep our glasses and windshields clear
Researchers have developed a way to turn a waste material from wood into a bio-based transparent film that can be used for anti-fogging or anti-reflective coatings on glasses or vehicle windows. In addition to offering an alternative to the toxic syn.....»»
RightCrowd SmartAccess platform enhancements boost enterprise security
RightCrowd announced significant advancements in its product portfolio with the launch of enhanced RightCrowd SmartAccess platform, the broadest set of mobile credential capabilities with expanded partnerships with Wavelynx, HID, and Sentry, and rein.....»»
For smart glasses and other wearables, fashion is as important as function
Who wants to wear tech that looks ugly even if it is useful? I certainly don't......»»
Review: Apple’s new ‘Beats Case’ for iPhone 16 is expensive, but I’m happy it exists
Apple did something interesting after they released the iPhone 16 lineup: they started using the Beats brand to make iPhone cases. It’s not clear why they did this, other than wanting to make a cheap feeling case without using their own brand......»»
This was a huge week for AI. Here are the 5 biggest announcements you need to know
From AI-generated video advancements to new AI-powered AR glasses, here were the 5 biggest announcements......»»
Apple calls AirPods design ‘the snorkel,’ plus other AirPods 4 details
AirPods 4 are , and Engadget has a great new interview with the team behind the product. Details include the timing of when development started, how ANC is made possible on an open-ear design, use of the term ‘snorkel,’ and more. more….....»»
Female elephants rumble to say "let"s go!" Namibian study shows males do too, a sign of unexpected social bonds
In elephant family groups made up of related females and their young, it is clear that the animals produce vocal sounds to coordinate action. This happens when it's time to leave a waterhole, for example. The matriarch or dominant female steps away f.....»»
Best iPhone 16 cases from 7 third-party accessory makers
With the iPhone 16 now available, you probably want a case to match the style of your new iPhone. Besides Apple’s Silicone and Clear Case … The post Best iPhone 16 cases from 7 third-party accessory makers appeared first on BGR......»»
October will be big for Apple products, here’s what’s coming next
September is always Apple’s most packed month for product launches. This year, the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro, Apple Watch Series 10, and AirPods 4 were joined by key software updates like iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, visionOS 2, and more. But October is comin.....»»
Report: M4 MacBook Air and base iPad display panels ship soon, early 2025 release likely
Tomorrow Apple celebrates its most biggest product launches of the year as the iPhone 16, Apple Watch Series 10, and AirPods 4 arrive in stores. The company still has plenty yet to announce for this year though. And today, a key analyst reports on so.....»»
Homeopathic company refuses to recall life-threatening nasal spray, FDA says
Consumers should stop using SnoreStop, FDA says. Enlarge (credit: Getty | Florian Gaertner) The maker of a homeopathic nasal spray with a history of contamination is refusing to recall its product after the Food and Drug.....»»
VW dealers get glimpse of future U.S. product
VW's U.S. sales rose 26 percent in the first half of 2024, the largest gain of any mass-market brand. VW dealers to get fresh products by year-end......»»
Zenity unveils agent-less security solution for Microsoft 365 Copilot
Zenity announced an agent-less security solution for Microsoft 365 Copilot with the Zenity AI Trust Layer. With this product launch, Zenity is continuing to empower its customers to confidently and securely unleash business enablement. Microsoft 365.....»»
Bioengineers create new substrate to study wood-decomposing enzyme
Researchers want to transform the natural and abundant resource wood into useful materials, and central to that is a molecular machine found in fungi that decomposes the complex raw material into its basic components......»»
Mark Zuckerberg calls Meta the ‘opposite of Apple’ and questions its product strategy
In a new podcast interview this week, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg addressed how he believes his company differs from Apple. As noted by Business Insider, Zuckerberg said that he thinks Meta is “like the opposite of Apple” in a lot of ways, and point.....»»
AirPods Pro 3 will be a must-buy, but there’s truly no rush Apple
Normally, if an Apple product is two years old, you probably want to avoid buying it. But are a huge exception to that rule. Their successor, the expected AirPods Pro 3, are likely coming next year. Yet it’s hard to recommend a device more highly.....»»
Materials scientist describes new world order for glasses, liquids
In 1543, Copernicus pitched the heliocentric idea that the Earth orbited the sun. His theory took 150 years to catch on and more than 400 years for the Vatican to officially accept it. Likewise, distinguished materials scientist Takeshi Egami has spe.....»»
Joanna Stern made an AI bot that can answer all your iPhone 16 questions
Joanna Stern at The Wall Street Journal is an expert at coming up with clever and inventive new angles for her Apple product reviews. For this year’s iPhone 16 launch, Joanna tried something entirely new by creating “Joannabot,” which she descr.....»»
Bose’s new QuietComfort Earbuds and Smart Soundbar are both big upgrades
Today, Bose unveils a new product in its QuietComfort line: the new QuietComfort Earbuds. The company says these new buds are designed for “everyday use, … The post Bose’s new QuietComfort Earbuds and Smart Soundbar are both big upg.....»»
ChatGPT leak says Advanced Voice Mode rolls out to all Plus users next Tuesday
OpenAI scheduled a surprise media event in May, right before Google’s I/O 2024 keynote, where Google focused on new Gemini AI capabilities across its product … The post ChatGPT leak says Advanced Voice Mode rolls out to all Plus users nex.....»»
Snap charges $99/month to develop for its new AR Spectacles and Snap OS
Today alongside big updates to the Snapchat app, Snap unveiled its newest AR Spectacles and launched the Snap OS software platform. These product announcements sought to excite the development community. Joining Snap’s developer program is going to.....»»