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fromTNW | Startups-Technology
1 day ago

Wearable Robotics raises 5M to expand its arm exoskeleton

The ALEX RS is a bilateral upper-limb exoskeleton designed for post-stroke rehabilitation, covering 92% of the human arm's natural range of motion and is CE certified as a Class IIa medical device.
European startups
#wearable-technology
#usability
UX design
fromSlate Magazine
5 hours ago

It's a Design Principle That Has Transformed the World and Even Saved Lives. It's Gone Way Too Far.

Usability, once seen as the cornerstone of design, is now questioned for its limitations in addressing deeper user experience issues.
UX design
fromSlate Magazine
5 hours ago

It's a Design Principle That Has Transformed the World and Even Saved Lives. It's Gone Way Too Far.

Usability, once seen as the cornerstone of design, is now questioned for its limitations in addressing deeper user experience issues.
UX design
fromMedium
2 days ago

Human-Centred Design has grown up. It's time we did too.

Technology must prioritize human needs over user convenience to avoid harm.
Education
fromFuturism
3 hours ago

AI Forces College Professor to Get Typewriters for Entire Class

Typewriters in class encourage students to engage more with each other and the learning process, contrasting with modern digital distractions.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
3 hours ago

My Sister Was Born With Cerebral Palsy-but It Doesn't Stop Us From Creating Family Travel Memories

Travelers with disabilities can enjoy enriching experiences through accessible travel initiatives, as demonstrated by Lakshmee Lachhman-Persad's journey with her sister.
Design
fromPsychology Today
4 hours ago

The Future of Brain Health Is Architecture

The built environment significantly influences mental health, mood, and performance, with neuroscience guiding design for improved well-being.
Data science
fromMedium
1 day ago

Context matters... A lot

Large language models excel at tasks but struggle with context, leading to potentially misleading answers despite their capabilities.
#ai
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Nobody Carries AI's Thinking With Affection

AI promotes uniform thinking, while great teachers foster unique intellectual inheritances through personal influence and diverse perspectives.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Nobody Carries AI's Thinking With Affection

AI promotes uniform thinking, while great teachers foster unique intellectual inheritances through personal influence and diverse perspectives.
Digital life
fromFortune
9 hours ago

AI's next frontier is the real world | Fortune

AI has transformed digital interactions, yet the physical world still relies on outdated identity verification methods.
Running
fromThe Manual
16 hours ago

I used a Hypershell "exoskeleton" to make my home workouts harder

The Hypershell is a carbon fiber exoskeleton that enhances walking and running capabilities, making workouts more challenging and effective.
Online Community Development
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Human connection is an urgent business investment in the AI era

Digital convenience has led to increased loneliness and anxiety, highlighting the need for human connection in both personal and professional realms.
fromwww.bbc.com
19 hours ago

Power-washing, pool-cleaning and mowing: Why millions are playing games about mundane jobs

"We want to make the Graham Norton of video games," says Kirsty Rigden, the chief executive of Brighton-based FuturLab, which makes PowerWash Simulator. Aspiring to emulate a talkshow host who has a reputation for being affable rather than for setting pulses racing is perhaps an unusual ambition for a gaming studio.
Games
fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours ago

Six great reads: the OnlyFans legacy, stolen cargo and Meta's creepy' glasses

Leonid Radvinsky's death leaves a void in the leadership of OnlyFans, a platform that has transformed the adult content landscape. His secretive management style and the controversies surrounding the site have raised questions about its future direction and stability.
Photography
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Quadruple amputee cornhole pro says he fatally shot person in self-defense

Dayton Webber, a quadruple amputee, shot and killed Bradrick Wells in self-defense during an argument, according to his attorney.
#stroke
Medicine
fromWIRED
2 days ago

A New Implant Aims to Rewire Stroke Patients' Brains

Epia Neuro aims to help stroke patients regain hand function using a brain implant and motorized glove.
Medicine
fromWIRED
2 days ago

A New Implant Aims to Rewire Stroke Patients' Brains

Epia Neuro aims to help stroke patients regain hand function using a brain implant and motorized glove.
Healthcare
fromFortune
1 day ago

The startup looking to solve health care's fax machine problem | Fortune

Fax machines remain prevalent in healthcare for document transmission despite advancements in technology.
#robotics
London startup
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Humanoid tests humanoid robot for automotive logistics

Humanoid's robot successfully completed a proof-of-concept test for automotive manufacturing, demonstrating its capability in a production environment.
London startup
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Humanoid tests humanoid robot for automotive logistics

Humanoid's robot successfully completed a proof-of-concept test for automotive manufacturing, demonstrating its capability in a production environment.
Software development
fromTechzine Global
1 day ago

Cursor updates its platform with a focus on autonomous AI agents

Cursor 3 enhances software development by integrating AI agents for collaborative coding, reducing manual programming and streamlining workflows.
Business intelligence
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 days ago

Wilson Connectivity, Autonomous Systems team for in-building wireless service | Computer Weekly

Wilson Connectivity and Autonomous Systems partner to automate in-building wireless infrastructure management, enhancing deployment and ongoing optimization.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
2 days ago

Microlearning Solutions For Mobile: How L&D Leaders Build Engaging, In-The-Flow-Of-Work Learning

Mobile microlearning solutions effectively address time scarcity and fragmented attention, providing quick, accessible training for modern employees.
#google
Wearables
fromGadgets 360
2 days ago

Google's Next Fitbit Wearable Could Launch Without a Display

Google is developing a screenless Fitbit wearable focused on passive health monitoring, competing with Whoop and Oura, and integrating AI features.
Wearables
fromGadgets 360
2 days ago

Google's Next Fitbit Wearable Could Launch Without a Display

Google is developing a screenless Fitbit wearable focused on passive health monitoring, competing with Whoop and Oura, and integrating AI features.
#accessibility
DevOps
fromInfoQ
2 days ago

Github Integrates AI to Improve Accessibility Issue Management and Automate Feedback Triage

GitHub has launched an AI-powered workflow to streamline accessibility feedback into prioritized engineering tasks.
DevOps
fromInfoQ
2 days ago

Github Integrates AI to Improve Accessibility Issue Management and Automate Feedback Triage

GitHub has launched an AI-powered workflow to streamline accessibility feedback into prioritized engineering tasks.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Telehealth giant Hims & Hers says its customer support system was hacked | TechCrunch

Hims & Hers confirmed a data breach affecting customer support data, including names and contact information, but not medical records.
Wellness
fromBusiness Matters
4 days ago

Interview: The Light System on Building a New Category in Wellness Technology

The Light System combines light technology and holistic health to enhance wellness through energy system engagement.
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Apple's controversial Fitness VP Jay Blahnik is retiring

Approximately 10 out of the 100 employees under his leadership had reportedly sought extended leaves of absence for mental health concerns since 2022.
Apple
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Delivery Robot Companies in Trouble as Bot Become Targets for Vandalism

Out of the company's first 80,000 deliveries the bots finished on campus, about 1,600 involved incidents of vandalism. At a cost of $2,500 per Kiwibot, the damage adds up quick.
London startup
#generative-ai
fromFast Company
2 days ago
Women in technology

AI isn't just reshaping productivity and threatening to kill jobs. It's changing how we lead, communicate, and treat each other. It's also creating a new gender gap

Artificial intelligence
fromMedium
1 day ago

Ben Armstrong of MIT on the Future of Work and Adapting to Technological Change

Generative AI tools require human involvement for accuracy and relevance, similar to the early internet's need for effective user engagement.
Artificial intelligence
fromMedium
1 day ago

Is AI addiction a thing?

Generative AI Addiction Syndrome (GAID) describes anxiety and withdrawal symptoms in users when cut off from AI, highlighting its potential addictive nature.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
2 days ago

AI isn't just reshaping productivity and threatening to kill jobs. It's changing how we lead, communicate, and treat each other. It's also creating a new gender gap

Generative AI is reshaping communication, trust, and cultural interactions beyond productivity and efficiency concerns.
Artificial intelligence
fromMedium
1 day ago

Ben Armstrong of MIT on the Future of Work and Adapting to Technological Change

Generative AI tools require human involvement for accuracy and relevance, similar to the early internet's need for effective user engagement.
Artificial intelligence
fromMedium
1 day ago

Is AI addiction a thing?

Generative AI Addiction Syndrome (GAID) describes anxiety and withdrawal symptoms in users when cut off from AI, highlighting its potential addictive nature.
Remodel
fromWIRED
2 days ago

15 Design-Forward DIY Tools Worth Upgrading to This Year

DIY has evolved into a significant cultural force, with the global market nearing a trillion dollars, driven primarily by cost-saving motivations.
Gadgets
fromgizmodo.com
3 days ago

The Best Gadgets of March 2026

Apple launched the $600 MacBook Neo, which received positive reviews despite some tradeoffs in features and specifications.
fromBig Think
4 days ago

Why fixing your gadgets often costs more than replacing them

The fix, he told me, was temporary - he didn't have the right part and couldn't get it. This experience revealed a broader shift in how modern products are designed, sold, and owned - one that increasingly treats repair as optional and replacement as inevitable.
Renovation
Wearables
fromTNW | Apps
1 hour ago

WHOOP raises $575m at $10.1bn valuation, signals IPO ahead

WHOOP raised $575 million in Series G funding, valuing the company at $10.1 billion and positioning for an IPO.
Medicine
fromFast Company
2 days ago

The AI drug revolution is real but the hype around it isn't

AI may revolutionize drug discovery, but it cannot simplify the complexities of human biology or guarantee successful treatments.
#artificial-intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 day ago

For most workplace tasks, AI is good enough to pass but not good enough to impress, MIT finds | Fortune

AI technology is improving but still struggles to meet quality standards in many workplace tasks.
fromBusiness Matters
6 days ago
Education

The Modern World in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: How to Get Educated Without Missing Future Opportunities

Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries and creating new job opportunities, necessitating advanced technical skills for future relevance.
Digital life
fromFast Company
1 week ago

The future of AI is already in your hands

AI must integrate into smartphones as a core system, emphasizing judgment over mere capability to build user trust.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 day ago

For most workplace tasks, AI is good enough to pass but not good enough to impress, MIT finds | Fortune

AI technology is improving but still struggles to meet quality standards in many workplace tasks.
Education
fromBusiness Matters
6 days ago

The Modern World in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: How to Get Educated Without Missing Future Opportunities

Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries and creating new job opportunities, necessitating advanced technical skills for future relevance.
Digital life
fromFast Company
1 week ago

The future of AI is already in your hands

AI must integrate into smartphones as a core system, emphasizing judgment over mere capability to build user trust.
Education
fromeLearning Industry
3 days ago

Personalized Learning: How New Tech Assists With Student-First Awareness

The shift to personalized learning emphasizes student-first awareness, leveraging technology to address individual needs and reduce cognitive overload.
Healthcare
fromTNW | Health-Tech
3 days ago

Corti's new Symphony AI beats OpenAI and Anthropic on medical coding

Corti's Symphony for Medical Coding improves clinical coding accuracy by treating it as a reasoning task rather than a labeling problem.
Wellness
fromZDNET
4 days ago

These 7 wellness gadgets helped me become more mindful (and they're still on sale)

Technology can enhance mindfulness and wellness through various devices that promote presence, stress relief, and better sleep.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
4 days ago

The Risks of AI Recording Devices and Note-Taking Assistants in the Classroom

US classrooms face increasing digital authoritarianism with unchecked AI recording devices, threatening privacy and academic freedom.
Data science
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Mantis Biotech is making 'digital twins' of humans to help solve medicine's data availability problem | TechCrunch

Large language models can enhance genomics and clinical practices, but struggle with rare diseases due to data scarcity.
Gadgets
fromSlashGear
1 week ago

10 Smart Gadgets To Help Upgrade Your Home Office - SlashGear

Investing in smart gadgets for a home office can enhance productivity and organization for remote workers.
Wearables
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

How the Apple Watch defined modern health tech

The Apple Watch Series 4 revolutionized health tech with FDA-cleared atrial fibrillation detection, influencing the development of advanced consumer health wearables.
Digital life
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

People who check their phone within five minutes of waking up are training their brain to start every day in reaction mode - and it's costing them more than they realize - Silicon Canals

Starting the day with phone use can negatively impact mental state and set a stressful tone for the day.
#smart-glasses
Education
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Students Renting Smart Glasses to Cheat on Tests

Smart glasses are being used for cheating in exams, with students renting them to gain an advantage.
Wearables
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Nothing's AI devices plan reportedly contains smart glasses and earbuds | TechCrunch

Nothing is set to release smart glasses next year, featuring AI capabilities and a multi-device strategy beyond smartphones.
Education
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Students Renting Smart Glasses to Cheat on Tests

Smart glasses are being used for cheating in exams, with students renting them to gain an advantage.
Wearables
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Nothing's AI devices plan reportedly contains smart glasses and earbuds | TechCrunch

Nothing is set to release smart glasses next year, featuring AI capabilities and a multi-device strategy beyond smartphones.
Healthcare
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Better technology is an imperative for behavioral health

The behavioral health crisis is deepening, yet progress is evident in treatment rates and workforce growth despite ongoing challenges.
fromAol
5 days ago
Digital life

9 High-Tech Items Digital Nomads Should Never Leave Behind When Traveling For Remote Work

Digital nomadism is mainstream, with increasing options for remote work and new gadgets enhancing the experience.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
4 days ago

body agency and the ways wearable devices let people regain control of their physical forms

Body agency is a power returned after an incident took it away from the user's physical form, and some wearable devices and technologies have this exact goal in mind.
Wearables
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Garmin's Latest Training Features Fend Off the Advances of the Apple Watch

Food logging can be done in a few ways, including searching a database, scanning barcodes, or using AI-based camera analysis. Simpler items like eggs and fruit are identified well, but complex meals can be frustrating due to lighting and AI limitations.
Wearables
UX design
fromMedium
5 days ago

The ground is shaking: Why designers must flip the script on AI

AI tools extend cognitive capabilities but lack physical understanding, creating a disconnect in design processes.
Wearables
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Finally, a wearable designed for women approaching menopause

A new wearable device called Peri helps women monitor perimenopause symptoms and lifestyle factors.
Wearables
fromGadgets 360
3 days ago

Nothing Could Launch AI Smart Glasses, New Earbuds in Expansion Push

Nothing is developing AI-powered smart glasses and earbuds, focusing on personalized experiences rather than full augmented reality capabilities.
#meta
Wearables
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Meta launches new 'prescription optimized' smart glasses

Meta has launched new prescription glasses, Ray-Ban Meta Optics Styles, featuring customizable fit and supporting nearly all prescriptions.
Wearables
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

I wore Meta's smartglasses for a month and it left me feeling like a creep

Meta's smartglasses integrate AI assistants, potentially transforming computing and daily interactions, but raise concerns about privacy and social acceptance.
Wearables
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Meta launches new 'prescription optimized' smart glasses

Meta has launched new prescription glasses, Ray-Ban Meta Optics Styles, featuring customizable fit and supporting nearly all prescriptions.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
1 month ago

This Working Life: 'Some people need a bit of help to work, and assistive technology is one answer'

Alan Craughwell, founder of AssistiV Ireland, discusses how technology enables people with disabilities to overcome workplace barriers and participate in employment.
#smartwatch
Wearables
fromZDNET
3 days ago

This minimalist smartwatch by one of my favorite tech companies is under $100 right now

The CMF by Nothing Watch Pro 3 is an affordable smartwatch with impressive features, including 13 days of battery life and stylish design.
Wearables
fromZDNET
3 days ago

This minimalist smartwatch by one of my favorite tech companies is under $100 right now

The CMF by Nothing Watch Pro 3 is an affordable smartwatch with impressive features, including 13 days of battery life and stylish design.
Wearables
fromZDNET
4 days ago

Galaxy Watch users in the US can finally track their blood pressure - here's what you need

Samsung Galaxy Watch users in the US can now monitor blood pressure with calibration required using an inflatable cuff monitor.
Wearables
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Prosthetics aren't made for people like us': the brothers creating innovative artificial limbs for Africans

Ubokobong Amanam and his brother created realistic prosthetics tailored for Africans, addressing a significant gap in accessibility and suitability.
Wearables
fromZDNET
4 days ago

Meta Ray-Bans vs. Optics: Why glasses wearers should consider the new model

Ray-Ban Meta Optics are new Gen 2 smart glasses designed for comfort and functionality, featuring adjustable components and a slimmer design.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 week ago

explore WINT design lab's regenerative futures where humans connect with their bodies

WINT Design Lab envisions regenerative futures through devices and biotextiles that allow humans to connect with their bodies more and free themselves from fossil materials that harm them and the environment.
Wearables
Wearables
fromMedium
1 week ago

AR glasses are here, but what about accessibility?

AR glasses are becoming lighter and more comfortable, enhancing user experience and accessibility as technology rapidly develops.
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

AI glasses that can help dementia patients live independently

The glasses, developed over ten years, can guide people living with early-stage dementia through daily activities by identifying everyday objects and providing audio commentary and putting up visual prompts.
Wearables
Remodel
fromSocial Media Explorer
2 months ago

The 10-Point Home Accessibility Audit - Social Media Explorer

Prioritize accessibility in home design through safety audits, focusing on bathroom safety, accessible thresholds, improved lighting, and lever-style hardware to support aging in place.
fromWIRED
2 months ago

We Strapped on Exoskeletons and Raced. There's One Clear Winner

An exoskeleton is a relatively new class of wearable device designed to enhance, support, or assist human movement, strength, posture, or even physical activity. The main piece goes around your waist like a belt, and from it, a pair of hinged, mechanized splints extend down over the hips to strap onto each thigh, where they provide some robotic assistance to normal movements like walking, running, or squatting.
Gadgets
fromTechRepublic
2 months ago

How AI Mirrors Are Changing the Way Blind People See Themselves - TechRepublic

AI tools enable blind individuals to receive detailed, personalized visual feedback about their appearance, creating new practical opportunities and emerging emotional and psychological consequences.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

This fanny pack robot helped me walk miles

The Wirobotics Wim S is a $2,000, fanny-pack-style exoskeleton that front-mounts motors to reduce exertion by up to 20 percent and extend walking endurance.
Artificial intelligence
fromLast-child
3 months ago

Building the Brain of Your Accessibility AI

Accessibility AI must be grounded in curated, organization-specific knowledge that aligns with standards and trust to provide consistent, risk-aware guidance.
Wearables
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Are We Prepared To Deal With The Coming Wearable Revolution? - Above the Law

Wearable devices integrating AI, AR, and VR provide discreet, contextual assistance across activities while creating significant privacy, liability, and legal challenges.
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