Nov 19
Valve has announced its Steam Dev Days conference, which will start on 15th January and will last 2 days. Visitors are allowed to attend sessions, participate in discussions and test Steam OS, Steam Controllers and Steam Machines. Michael Abrash (Valve R&D specialist for wearables) will introduce prototype Continue reading »
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Michael Abrash,
Steam,
Steam Controller,
Steam Dev Days,
Steam Machine,
Steam OS,
Valve
Nov 12
Google has last week filed application for patent that is electronic tattoo in big stamp size and could be attached to user’s throat or on collar. This wearable device will communicate with gaming devices, smartphones, tablets and other wearable devices via Bluetooth-style connection. Electronic tattoo features microphone and power source. Google has also stated that electronic tattoo can be applied to an animal as well, Continue reading »
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Google,
Google electronic tattoo,
wearables
Nov 10
Ford has introduced its limited edition watch at Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan, Italy. At the show the company also introduced designer lamp and leather chair. This limited edition watch featured ETA 7750 automatic chronograph, tailor made leather strap, calendar and stopwatch functions. Only Continue reading »
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Ford,
Ford limited edition watch,
Salone Internazionale del Mobile
Nov 09
2013 James Dyson award went to The Titan Arm that could help people with back injuries lift objects and regain muscle control or be used by people to lift heavy objects. The device features rigid back brace to maintain posture, shoulder featuring rotational joints and sensors that track motion and relay data back to doctors for remote prognosis. The Titan Arm was designed by Continue reading »
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exoskeleton,
James Dyson award,
The Titan Arm,
University of Pennsylvania
Nov 07
Ryan Arriga has started the SpyderGrip Kickstarter campaign that will fit nicely on your back and out of your way of anything (snowbording, skiing, jogging etc.) to throw you off balance, because the SpyderGrip keeps the wires of mobile phones, Mp3 players and other devices out of the way. The goal of the Kickstarter campaign is Continue reading »
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Kickstarter,
Ryan Arriga,
SpyderGrip
Nov 02
Stephen Hicks (University of Oxford) developed smart glasses that translates visual information into images that blind people can see. They also have gyroscope, compass and GPS to help orient. These glasses feature Continue reading »
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GPS,
gyroscope,
Royal Society's Brian Mercer Award,
smart glasses,
University of Oxford