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GameSir's $199 Controller Packs Full Racing Wheel Inside
Innovation2h ago

GameSir's $199 Controller Packs Full Racing Wheel Inside

A gaming company just crammed real racing wheel technology into a normal-sized controller. It's wireless, affordable, and actually works like the real thing.

Google News - Technology2 min read
Quadriplegic Man Flies Drones With His Head
Community HeroesMay 11

Quadriplegic Man Flies Drones With His Head

Christopher Hills dreamed of flying since childhood, but cerebral palsy left him unable to use his arms or legs. Now the 29-year-old video editor has invented an app that lets him pilot drones using only head movements.

ABC Australia2 min read
Kenya Leads 8 Startups Fixing Africa's Vision Crisis
InnovationApr 14

Kenya Leads 8 Startups Fixing Africa's Vision Crisis

Three Kenyan companies just joined the world's first accelerator dedicated entirely to making eye care affordable across Africa. With 1 billion people worldwide living with preventable vision problems, these innovations could change millions of lives.

Regional: africa innovation startup (ZA)3 min read
Astronauts Snap Moon Photos With Your Camera
InnovationApr 11

Astronauts Snap Moon Photos With Your Camera

NASA's Artemis 2 crew captured stunning lunar images using cameras you can buy today, including 10-year-old models that proved space-worthy. The mission shows that reliable, accessible technology can document humanity's greatest adventures.

Space.com2 min read
Indian Engineer's Eye Scan Detects Mental Health Conditions
Health & WellnessApr 2

Indian Engineer's Eye Scan Detects Mental Health Conditions

A simple retinal scan can now reveal signs of mental health conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, thanks to an AI-powered kiosk bringing breakthrough diagnostics to underserved communities in India. The technology offers hope for millions who lack access to psychiatric care.

IEEE Spectrum3 min read
Oxford Makes Soft Robots for 10 Cents in 10 Minutes
InnovationMar 9

Oxford Makes Soft Robots for 10 Cents in 10 Minutes

Engineers at Oxford University just slashed the cost of building soft robots from hundreds of dollars to 10 cents per unit, using nothing more than vacuum-sealed plastic pouches and a laser cutter. The breakthrough could put advanced robotics into the hands of students, startups, and researchers worldwide.

Phys.org - Technology3 min read