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As Long as You Wear It, This Smartwatch Won’t Run out of Power

According to its creators, the MATRIX PowerWatch can count steps and calories burned, monitor sleep, and tell the time using the wearer's body heat as a power source. Matrix's thermoelectric technology could appeal to other tech companies for use in medical devices and smart sensors, providing a new way for us to power the devices we wear.

November 18, 2016
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We’ll Have “Minority Report” Human-Computer Interactions in 5 Years

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A new study suggests that by 2020 there will be as many as 492 million motion and gesture-tracking devices. According to researchers, gesture and motion control will become vital for certain forms of human-computer interaction in the coming years.

November 18, 2016
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Holograms replacing cadavers in training for doctors

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Royal College of Surgeons explores 3D hologram headsets and other hi-tech devices to replace cadaver-based tuition. Surgeons are embracing technology’s cutting edge, using the latest in augmented, virtual and

November 17, 2016
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SAROS Turns Ocean Waves Into Drinking Water

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Turn seawater into drinking water with the motion of the ocean.

November 17, 2016
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Here’s What Artificial Intelligence Will Look Like in 2030

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A leading expert on the development of artificial intelligence spoke about where she thinks the future of AI is heading. The shift toward more autonomy will have a major impact on the job market, low skilled jobs will be more scarce and demand for highly skilled roboticists will skyrocket.

November 15, 2016
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This New Tech Is Letting Blind People Read Without Braille

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In a trial of 19 blind people, participants were able to read between 63 and 81 words per minute using HandSight, a finger-mounted camera system that reads texts aloud. While the device's reading rate is fairly slow, its design could prove particularly useful in helping the visually impaired navigate text presented in a complicated layout.

November 15, 2016
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