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A South African company has created a smart geyser device that could save the national grid from peak-hour strain while cutting electricity costs. The technology is already rolling out across major cities.
A new mobility device uses lidar and cameras to help people navigate safely, stopping before collisions happen while keeping riders in control. At $7,500, it's bringing aerospace-grade safety to everyday movement.
Smart appliances responding to electricity prices could slash California's peak demand by 8.75 gigawatts by 2030, making room for more solar power while cutting customer bills. The best part? Most equipment pays for itself in under three years.
Researchers in South Korea have developed a breakthrough material that enables devices to simultaneously generate their own power from indoor light and sense their surroundings. This innovation could eliminate the need for billions of disposable batteries in smart sensors and wearables.
A Japanese contact lens maker just launched Malaysia's most advanced medical device factory, creating 150 jobs and positioning the country as a global hub for precision healthcare manufacturing. The billion-ringgit smart factory in Kulim will supply contact lenses to Japan, Germany, and the US while training the next generation of Malaysian engineers.
A 28-year-old designer watching her grandparents age created a smart cane that tracks location, monitors blood pressure, and sends emergency alerts. The Wander On device helps seniors maintain independence while staying safe.
Two major tech standards are joining forces to let your smart home devices automatically communicate with the power grid, potentially slashing your energy bills without any effort on your part. The partnership could eliminate expensive add-on boxes and make power savings as simple as plugging in your appliances.
Instead of shaming people who refused to give up their green lawns during California's historic drought, researchers tried a different approach that actually worked. Free smart irrigation devices turned water guzzlers into conservationists without anyone having to sacrifice their preferences.
Joshua Adewolu grew up in a family of doctors but chose a different path. Now he's creating the innovative medical technology they use to save lives.
New smart glasses display live captions of conversations right on the lenses, helping people hear better in noisy places without recording anyone. Unlike controversial camera-equipped glasses, these caption-only devices skip the creepy surveillance features entirely.
California homes and businesses could slash peak electricity demand by up to 8.75 GW by 2030 just by using smart thermostats, EV chargers, and other devices that respond to electricity prices. The best part? Customers would save more money on their electric bills than the equipment costs.
A home automation enthusiast turned their living room into the USS Enterprise by coding a custom Star Trek control panel that actually controls their lights and devices. The DIY project combines nostalgia with practical smart home tech.
Patients with life-threatening conditions will now get faster access to cutting-edge medical devices thanks to a new federal program that eliminates months of insurance wait times. The government is coordinating device approval with insurance coverage, removing one of healthcare's biggest bottlenecks. #
Life-saving medical devices will reach patients up to 10 months faster thanks to a groundbreaking partnership between the FDA and Medicare. The new RAPID program could help 60 devices get immediate coverage approval.
South Africa's University of Cape Town can now legally manufacture and distribute medical devices designed specifically for African patients. After a decade of research producing 23 patents and 100,000 devices globally, UCT's innovations can finally reach local hospitals.
A groundbreaking study shows that a small implanted device can protect atrial fibrillation patients from strokes just as well as daily medications. After three years, patients with the Watchman FLX device had equally safe outcomes while avoiding long-term blood thinners.
Breakthrough medical devices will now get insurance coverage in as little as two months instead of over a year, thanks to a new federal program launched this week. The change means patients could access life-saving heart valves, rhythm devices, and nerve stimulators far sooner.
A coin-sized device clips onto underwear to track hydrogen in flatulence, helping diagnose lactose intolerance and gut conditions people don't even know they have. The smart sensor revealed people are terrible at knowing when they're actually gassy.
Two major tech organizations just made it simpler for your home appliances to save you money on electricity bills. The partnership could turn everyday devices into energy-saving helpers.
More than a decade after Google Glass flopped, the tech giant is returning to smart eyewear with AI-powered glasses launching this fall. The new glasses feature Gemini AI, cameras, and speakers in partnerships with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster.
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