The landscape of technology is evolving rapidly, with advancements in wearable consumer technologies capturing brainwaves becoming increasingly prevalent. These technologies have the ability to track brain activity and provide valuable data insights. However, the commodification of this data raises serious concerns about privacy and data protection. Companies in the wearable consumer technologies space are already
Roboticists around the world have been working tirelessly to design robotic grippers that are capable of efficiently picking up and manipulating various objects. While many grippers are inspired by human hands and perform well in real-world tasks, they often come with complex mechanisms that make them expensive and difficult to control. This can hinder their
The new and improved Asus ROG Ally X has hit the market, but that doesn’t mean you should overlook its predecessor, the Asus ROG Ally. With the Asus ROG Ally currently on sale at Best Buy for $499.99, it’s definitely worth considering if you’re on a budget. While the newer version will set you back
Google recently announced the expansion of its AI Overviews in Search, aiming to provide users with more in-depth information without the need to click through to a website. This move has sparked both excitement and concern among digital marketers as it could potentially impact SEO strategies and referral traffic. The new AI Overviews feature was
EliseAI, a real estate tech company, has made significant strides in the field of AI-powered communication solutions for property management. The company’s AI assistant has gained traction among top rental housing operators in the country, leading to a substantial $75 million Series D funding round backed by Sapphire Ventures. The expansion of EliseAI into healthcare
For decades, researchers have been fascinated by the unique properties of superconductors and the potential they hold for revolutionizing industries such as technology, transportation, and energy. The ability of superconductors to conduct electricity without any energy loss has sparked numerous studies aimed at understanding their atomic properties and finding ways to enhance their performance. Recently,
The process of sending medical records between different hospitals, clinics, and healthcare organizations is indeed complex. The information is often stored in various formats across numerous vendors, making it challenging for healthcare providers to access all the necessary data about their patients. Epic Systems, a leading health-care software company, holds records for more than 280
Cognitive flexibility, a critical human capability, enables individuals to rapidly switch between different thoughts and mental concepts. This ability supports multi-tasking, skill acquisition, and adaptation to new situations. While artificial intelligence (AI) systems have made significant advancements, they still lack the cognitive flexibility displayed by humans. Understanding how biological neural circuits support cognitive flexibility can
Imagine a world where the rules of physics are turned upside down, where electrons defy expectations and reveal new secrets. This is the world that a team of researchers, led by Georgia State University Professor of Physics Ramesh G. Mani and recent Ph.D. graduate U. Kushan Wijewardena, has been exploring in Georgia State’s laboratories. Their
YouTube is set to introduce longer ad breaks in its Connected TV (CTV) experiences in order to provide viewers with bigger blocks of uninterrupted content. This move comes after YouTube’s research revealed that a majority of viewers prefer video ads to be grouped together rather than distributed throughout a video in shorter ad slots. By