There’s a 60% chance you’re reading this article on a smartphone right now—a testament to how ubiquitous these devices have truly become in our lives.We rely on smartphones every waking minute to stay connected. However, the various products and services—also known as the smartphone multiplier market—that allow us to use these devices in the first place can often be an afterthought.Today’...

Designed to be like an Amazon Echo Show but in the shape of an Amazon Echo, Royole’s new Mirage smart speaker tries to integrate flexible displays into smart speakers. The Mirage is a cylindrically shaped smart-speaker (with a floating halo) that responds to Amazon’s Alexa, but the most noticeable element about it is the screen that envelops nearly half the device, wrapping around from side t...

Although many people routinely pinch their belly in order to see how fat they're getting, that's really only a measure of their subcutaneous "under the skin" fat. The Bello device goes deeper, using light to measure visceral fat.While subcutaneous fat is located directly beneath the skin and over top of the abdominal muscles, visceral fat is situated behind those muscles. This means that its le...

As 2020 begins – and health-related New Year’s resolutions take effect – roughly one-in-five U.S. adults (21%) say they regularly wear a smart watch or wearable fitness tracker, according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted June 3-17, 2019.As is true with many other forms of digital technology, use of these devices varies substantially by socioeconomic factors. Around three-in-ten Amer...

US patent application 20200012842 discloses aerial vehicles equipped with imaging devices to detect obstacles that are small in size or obstacles that feature colors or textures that are consistent with colors or textures of a landing area. A landing operation at the landing area may be aborted or an alternate landing area for the aerial vehicle may be identified, if obstacles are present. The...

While technology is quickly transforming the nature of business, technology investment processes have not always kept pace. How can CIOs rethink traditional technology budgeting?TECHNOLOGY plays a central role in helping companies develop and capitalize on new business models. As the role of technology shifts, budgets and the investment process are subject to increased scrutinization—and are r...

AO air’s atmos faceware is the latest in climate change technology positioning a high-tech personal filter to remove pollutants from the air you breathe. unveiled at CES 2020, the wearable gadget wants to be a solution to bad air quality. The device is a clear mask that goes across the face, covering the mouth and nose. incorporated is a system of fans and that adapt to the wearer’s breathing...

While VR hasn’t proved itself to be the revolutionary technology it was initially forecasted to become, it can still be a useful tool for brands to create immersive experiences that youth desire, draw awareness to a brand’s mission, or provide a source of entertainment. Check out the following brands, which have recently used VR to these ends.1. AudiTo celebrate its E-tron electric car brand,...

Reviews play a central role in the path to purchase, and many consumers don’t just skim them before purchasing—or passing on—a product. Some will spend anywhere from a few minutes to more than an hour to make sure they’re making the right choice.According to a November 2019 survey from Brightlocal, millennials were more likely to spend a substantial amount of time reading reviews than older...