‘Apple Glass’ may use sensors to react to wearer’s stress or attention span

Alongside presenting information to the user, ‘Apple Glass’ may register physiological signs such as temperature or heart rate, and alter what is being displayed based on what it can sense about the user. Apple has filed many previous patents regarding head-mounted displays, going back at least eight years, and its latest application is every bit as serious … Continue reading ‘Apple Glass’ may use sensors to react to wearer’s stress or attention span Continue Reading

Apple may take an obvious path to fix iPhone 12 Pro battery life

The demands of smartphone upgraders vary, but one request is generally consistent across the board: more battery life from their new phone. Making handsets that last longer, even under intensive loads such as computational photography and mobile gaming, is a key part of each generation of device. For the upcoming iPhone 12 Pro, though, Apple … Continue reading Apple may take an obvious path to fix iPhone 12 Pro battery life Continue Reading

Plex “free” Live TV launched for your phone and television

Today the folks at Plex launched a system* where users of all sorts can watch live TV stations for free. Of course “free” isn’t entirely free when it includes advertisements, and this system most certainly includes advertisements. But Plex appears ready to roll with a surprisingly appealing proposal for the masses nonetheless. Users around the … Continue reading Plex “free” Live TV launched for your phone and television Continue Reading

You keep dropping your phone, so Gorilla Glass had to get better

It’s been a couple of years since we’ve seen a new version of Gorilla Glass, but today, Corning announced just that. Corning has revealed Gorilla Glass Victus, a new type of strengthened glass for smartphones that should (hopefully) be better at preventing scratches and damage. For what it’s worth, Corning says that Victus is the … Continue reading You keep dropping your phone, so Gorilla Glass had to get better Continue Reading

Two new Pokemon GO promo codes released for pre-Fest items

This week a pair of new Pokemon GO promo codes were released with clues for in-game items. These codes were released in conjunction with the upcoming Pokemon GO Fest 2020 festival and one of several puzzles that’ll appear before and during the event. The codes revealed this week don’t give us MASSIVE item collections, but … Continue reading Two new Pokemon GO promo codes released for pre-Fest items Continue Reading

Polestar confirms which apps its Android-powered EV will run at launch

Polestar has confirmed the list of apps which will run on the Android Automotive OS-powered dashboard of the Polestar 2, when the new electric car arrives later this year. First vehicle in the world to run the new, embedded version of Android that Google developed for automakers, the Polestar 2 will rely on both software … Continue reading Polestar confirms which apps its Android-powered EV will run at launch Continue Reading

Xbox Series X game showcase today: How and when to watch

It’s a big day for Xbox fans and, indeed, anyone who is looking forward to the next generation. Later today, Microsoft is hosting a game showcase for Xbox Series X in which it will show off a number of first-party games that are currently in development at its various Xbox Game Studios. Halo Infinite is the headliner … Continue reading Xbox Series X game showcase today: How and when to watch Continue Reading

Pokemon TCG Champion’s Path release dates, pins, and VMAX

A new Pokemon TCG Sword & Shield expansion was revealed today with the name “Champion’s Path!” This expansion will be released on September 25, 2020 with a unique new feature. This next release was announced to roll with “various pins featuring Gum logos as well as foil cards representing the partner Pokemon of each Gym … Continue reading Pokemon TCG Champion’s Path release dates, pins, and VMAX Continue Reading

Permanent fire escape ladder hides under the window when not needed

An included piece of plastic trim covers the Rescue Ready ladder – most of the time Rescue Ready While it’s a good idea for people with upstairs bedrooms to have a collapsible fire escape ladder handy, quickly finding and deploying the thing could be difficult in a smoke-filled home. That’s where the permanently attached Rescue … Continue reading Permanent fire escape ladder hides under the window when not needed Continue Reading

NexStride uses laser light to help Parkinson’s patients walk

The NexStride system (mounted on left walking pole) provides users with a visual target to step over NexStride In the advanced stages of Parkinson’s disease, some people develop a condition known as “gait freeze,” in which they temporarily lose the ability to step forward while walking. The NexStride device is designed to help, though, by … Continue reading NexStride uses laser light to help Parkinson’s patients walk Continue Reading