There are no limitations in the boundless world of technology. Scientists and digital specialists have found ways to amplify and improve nearly every aspect of human existence, providing an enticing concoction of aesthetically pleasing products. Many of these products serve practical ends, improving the livelihood of wheelchair-bound patients and foreigners in new countries. These freaky tech breakthroughs are unthinkable, blowing the minds of those who did not know such advancements were even on the contemporary table.
Lie-detecting ATMs and music-making attire concepts have gone viral, hitting the pages of countless gadget-oriented blogs throughout the world. Leading electronic brands are vying for the top spot, releasing the latest in holographics, hands-free automation and miniature computers. These imaginative tech breakthroughs are shaping the course of society, carving out a highly mechanized route.
59 Freaky Tech Breakthroughs
Lie-Detecting ATMs and Music-Making Attire are Peeks Into the Future:
Jordy E — Apr 20, 2012 — Art & Design
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Space Age Concept Vans
The Citroen Tubik is the Sleek People Mover of the Future
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Modern Mechanized Furniture
The Astrolab Dining Table Extends Via Remote Control
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Literary Spaceship Architecture
The Dalian Public Library is Inspired by a Rose Petal
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The Magic of Augmented Reality
Marco Tempest Tells the Story of Illusions
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Glowing Invisible Skyscrapers
Korea's 'Cheongna City Tower' Will Blend with the Sky
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Sunny Undulating Structures
The Enzo Ferrari Museum Uses Geothermal Energy to Regulate Temperature
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Donut-Shaped Floating Cities
Wei Zhao's Heaven and Earth is Inspired by Shan Shui Painting
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Holographic Movie Rooms
Greatfilmsfillrooms.com Offers an Immersed Viewer Experience
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Elegant Electronic Ensembles
The 'Technosensual Where Fashion Meets Technology' Exhibit is Sci-Fi
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Heat Sensitive Mobiles
laserworks Turns Your iPhone into a Mood Ring
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Cordless Hip-Hop Headgear
Beats by Dre Wireless Headphones Feature a Tangle-Free Design
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Eco Illuminating Cords
The Dexim Visible Green Sync Cable Lets You Observe Your Power Consumption
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Burrito Camera Disguises
Photorito Lens Wrap Protects and Conceals Expensive Photography Tools
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Full-Scale Solar Trees
Electree City Combines Nature and Technology for an Eco Urban Fixture
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Oil Drum Computers
Unicef Debuts Solar-Powered Digital Drums
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Pulsing Concept Cellphones
The Heartbeat Mobile Phone Pulpitates to Notify of Incoming Calls
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Mind-Reading Armbands
BodyWave Technology at CES 2012 is Mind-Control Without a Headset
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Tri-Wheel Wheelchairs
Jamie Zollo's Mobility for the Elderly Makes Senior Travel Easier
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Instant Pizza Buttons
Order Pie With a Push of the VIP Fridge Magnet
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Kitty Monitor Mattresses
The Upcycled Apple Computer Pet Bed Looks Comfy Enough for a Human
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Kinetic Energy Photography
Michael Taylor Uses Electroluminescent Wire to Create Cool Effects
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Holographic Video Vision
Laan Labs Augment Actuality Using Kinect
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Blinking Eyeball Jewelry
The PYGMY Robot Ring Expresses Emotion and Enhances Interactions
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Touchscreen-Transforming Tools
The OmniTouch Turns Any Standard Surface Interactive
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Facial Recognition Product Dispensers
Sanden Vending Machine Provides Extreme Customization
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Insectile Computer-Driven Cabs
The E-Vul Concept Car is Eco-Friendly and Programmable
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Tactical Laser Projectors
Microvision PicoP Provides Touchscreen Capability
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Pregnancy-Sharing iDevice Docks
The iBaby Smartphone Dock Makes Sharing Fetus Photos Easier
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Motion-Activated Phones
No Need for Touch with Pantech's Sky Vega LTE Smartphone
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Mini Mobile Payment Devices
'PayPal Here' Allows Easy Transactions for Small Businesses
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Beach Bag Boomboxes
The Audio Wrap Makes it Easy to Bump Your Tunes at the Beach
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Electricity-Producing Headphones
The Green Noise Bluetooth Headset Harnesses the Energy of Noise
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Folded Newspaper Mobiles
Roll-a-call is a Flexible Concept Phone With an Intuitive Layout
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Fierce Flying Autos
Moller International Unveils Two New Concept Skycars Designed for City Use
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Phenomenal Prehistoric Projections
The National Geographic Augmented Reality Stunt in Hungary Mall
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Sound-Mixing Landlines
The Wavelength Concept Phone is a Private Speakerphone
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Informative Power-Saving Plugs
The Sony 'Authentication Power Outlet' Can Determine Power Useage
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Online Identity Alterations
Lose Yourself with the Digital FaceTracker Face Swap
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Tech-Savvy Data Eyewear
Zeal Z3 Goggles Records All Your Information On the Slopes
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Vision-Enhancing Visors
The Nike SPARQ Sensory Performance Improves Visual Information Processing
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Brainwave Brew Dispensers
The Dos Equis 'Most Interesting Beer Tap' Pours Drinks Through Thought
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Realistic Projected-Face Robots
The ‘Mask-bot' Uses 2D Photos to Create 3D Facial Expr
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Artificial Intelligence Showdowns
This Siri Versus Furby Battle Puts AI to the Test
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Matrix-Like Brain Implants
Tel Aviv University Creates a Digital Cerebellum for Animals
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Tablet Guitar Converters
iTar Transforms Your Device into an Anthem-Rocking Axe
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Musical Emergency Shelters
The Accordion Tent is Designed to House Disaster Victims
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Music-Making Attire
The MP3 Jogging Suit Ensures Athletes Always Have Music on a Run
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Body-Scanning Tailors
Bodymetrics Promises to Deliver a Perfectly Cut and Trimmed Pair of Jeans
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Synthetic Photosynthesis
Development on MIT's Legendary Artificial Leaf is Finally Complete
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No-Hands Navigated Seats
Elderly Patients are Granted Mobility with the Face-Controlled Wheelchair
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Motion-Detecting Device Mounts
The Swivl Stand Captures Every Action-Filled Moment
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Socially Connected TVs
Bring Friends, Updates and the 'Net to the Living Room Via Chumby NeTV
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Beatboxing Dance Shoes
The Adidas Mega Shuffle Promotes the Original Mega Shoe Line
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Sightless Literary Devices
The Braille App Brings Touchscreen Technology to the Visually Impaired
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Lie-Detecting ATMs
The New Sberbank ATM is Designed to Combat Consumer Credit Fraud
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Real-Time Translators
You'll Never Need to Learn Another Language Thanks to NTT Docomo
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Energy-Sucking Supercomputers
The K Computer is the World's Fastest, Clocking in at 10 Petaflops
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Gesture-Controlled Sound Systems
The Soundsitive Speaker Makes You Look Like a Magician
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Parental Chiding Containers
The 'Mom In A Box' Brings a Piece of Home Wherever You Go
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Conceptual AI-Powered Wearables
The Rabbit R1 AI Watch by Alisher Ashimov is Feature-Rich
Virus-Detecting Smartwatches
Designer Dot's VICLONE Smart Watch Detects Known Viral Infectants
AI-Powered Productivity Wearables
The Limitless Pendant Helps Professionals Enhance Productivity
Smart Safety Helmets
SmartHat is the Construction Wearable of the Future
Malleable Wearable Smartphones
The Motorola Adaptive Display Concept Bends to Sit on the Wrist
Mood-Powered Smartphone Speakers
The Conceptual 'MIX:X' Speaker by Junyoung Lee is Intelligent
Intuitive AI Smartphone Models
The Rabbit R2 Smartphone Concept by Shreyansh Onial is Next-Gen
AI-Powered Calculators
The 'OBSCURA' Calculator Concept by Divyansh Tripathi is Ultra-Advanced
Smart Aid Kits
Smart Aid Kit Uses Artificial Intelligence to Support Health
Rotating Button Panel Smartphones
The Conceptual 'PHONE ONE' by Wayne Lu Adapts to Usage Needs
RFID-Enabled Sport Sneakers
BANBROKEN ARTDesign Sport Shoes Have the TAP-Tech Feature
Wellness Bone Conduction Wearables
The 'Era Sync' Wearable Device by Luca Persico is Futuristic
AI-Generated Real-World Transformations
AI-Artist Who Gives a Unique Design to Real Objects
AI-Powered Fresh Food Vending Machines
Daily Blends Debuts Smart Vending Machines
AI-Generated Fashion Campaigns
Casablanca Spring/Summer 2023 Conveys a Hopeful Future
Expanded AI Denim Collections
Soorty Launches HumAIn Chapter 2, Using AI Stable Diffusio
AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects
Vadim Sadovski Uses Midjourney AI for This Series
Generative AI-Powered Hand-Held Cameras
Kyle Goodrich's AI-Camera is Ground-Breaking
AI-Influenced Fashion
Collina Strada Spring 2024 Was Created with the Aid of AI
Detachable Amplifier Headphone Concepts
The Nothing Headset (1) by Yungwon Kang is Immersive
AI-Powered Fashion Business Tools
CALA's Technology is Geared Toward Independent Designers
AI-Fueled Smartwatch Concepts
Rabbit Joins Teenage Engineering on the R1 Smartwatch Design
AI-Inspired Fantastical Bridal Collections
Pronovias Attempts to Fuse Fashion and Technology
Nostalgic Flip Phone Concepts
The Nokia N90 by Viet Doan Duc Reimagines a Vintage Design
Retro Smartphone Music Systems
The Conceptual 'RE:PLAY' Smartphone Music Player is Nostalgic
Retrofuturism Streaming Headphones
The Conceptual 'FUTUREAHEAD' Headset by Olga Orel is
Tech-Infused Analog Radios
Mark Choi Blends Retro Aesthetics and Modern Technology with i Ready O
Automated Relaxation Bathtubs
The Smart Bathtub by the Cloudandco Design Studio is Customizable
AI-Generated Magazine Covers
Glamour Bulgaria's August Issue Has a 100% AI-Generated Photo
Clutch Purse Smartphone Concepts
The Honor V Purse Transforms the Mobile Device into an Accessory
Shapeshifting Restaurant Robots
The Conceptual Rotating Table Service Robot is Efficient
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
AI Outfit Search Engines
'I Have Nothing to Wear' Uses AI to Spark Fashion Inspiration
AI-Generated Denim Capsules
Soorty Unveils HumAin Chapter 2 at the Intersection of Tech & Fashion
AI-Enhanced Wearable Pins
The Humane AI Pin is a Wearable Assistant Without a Screen
AI Beer Vending Machines
Panhead Custom Ales Created a Machine That Gives Beer to Guitarists
3D Fashion-Printing Technologies
'3DFashion' From Stratasys is Direct-to-Textile and Full-Color
Fluidless Scent-Releasing Facemasks
Hong Kong Researchers Developed a Smart Mask Using Wax Pads
Illuminated eSports Earbuds
The Conceptual Cyberpunk Earbuds by Tim Chen are Gaming-Ready
AI-Generated QR Codes
Coca-Cola Created Enhanced QR Codes with Musical & Visual Elements
AI-Assisted Ceiling Lights
Mati Papalini and Marko Filipic Design an AI-Assisted Lamp
AI-Powered Virtual Closets
Stylitics' Products Support Next-Gen Personalized Shopping
Personalized AI Assistants
Swift Creatives Harnesses the Power of Artificial Intelligence
AI Online Translators
Anytalk Offers Real-Time Video and Audio Translation
Futuristic Whisky Bottles
Johnnie Walker's NFC-Enabled Bottles Visualize the Year 2220
AI-Fueled Wearable Pins
The Humane AI Pin is Packed with Various Assistive Tech Tools
AI Travel Campaigns
Away's Extraordinary Is Out There Uses AI to Show Real-World Destinations
AI-Augmented Retail Checkouts
This Checkout Solution Helps Prevent Theft and Scanning Errors
Touch-Reactive VR Experiences
Presence In Bed by Annabelle Schneider Blurs Phygital Worlds
AR Bracelet Billboards
This Tiffany Lock Bracelet Billboard Virtually Unboxes Itself
Futuristic Corporate Fashion Shows
Hugo Boss FW 23 Featured Sophia the Robot
AI-Enabled Brain Implants
Northwell Health's Team Develops a Brain Implant Technology
AI-Powered Music Systems
The 'SPIN' AI Music Synthesizer by Arvind Sanjeev is Customizable
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
AI-Trained Golden Watch Designs
G-SHOCK Presents the Special G-D001 Timepiece Using AI
Interactive Phygital Hoodies
Beyond Dropped Three Hoodies with Physical & Digital Elements
Flexible Folding Concept Phone
Samsung's Flex in & Out Flip is a Bending Phone Concept
Computer-Vision Self-Service Kiosks
Toshiba's Vision Kiosk Identifies Items Without Barcodes
Neurodegenerative Disease-Detecting Earbuds
These High-Tech Earbuds Can Spot Signs Of Alzheimer's
Advanced Contextual Awareness Wearables
The Humane Ai Pin Connects Users Without Smartphones
Washing Machine-Inspired Speaker Concepts
Hari 3D Designs a Speaker Resembling a Home Appliance
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Headband Display Headphones
The Conceptual Boinc Headphones Show Off Track Info or Graphics
AI Fashion Photography
Adstronaut AI Creates Stunning eCommerce Images for Fashion Brands
Japanese Air-Vibration Headphones
NWM Embraces the Future of Audio Technology
AI-Aided Social Networks
Why Be Real Online when you can BeFake
Digital Currency Piggy Banks
This 'Smart Piggy' Bank Concept Upgrades a Classic
Audio-Amplifying Glasses
Nuance Glasses Help Those with Hearing Loss
AI-Powered Washing Machines
The GO One Touch Washing Machine by Ayberk Kole Simplifies Laundry
Reimagined Digital Fashion
The Fabricant's Deep/23 Collection Refreshes Designs from 2017 with AI
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
AI-Powered Wearables
The Ai Pin Debuted at the Coperni 2024 Spring/Summer Show
Tech Brand Vehicle Features
Sony and Honda's Collaborative 'Afeela' Car Boasts Entertainment Tech
AI-Powered Fashion Assistants
Zalando is Launching a Virtual Assistant Powered by ChatGPT
AI Search Engines
ThinkAny Uses Advance Technology To Do More Than Search Keywords
AI-Powered Measuring Tools
3DLook's New AI Tool Helps Accurately Measure the Body for Shopping
Augmented Reality Projection Laptops
Sightful Presents Spacetop, a Screenless Projecting Laptop
AI-Powered Fintech Tools
Square Introduces Ten New Generative AI Features for Content Creation
Moon Exploration Fabrics
Columbia's High-Tech Fabric Will Be Used to Help Protect a Lunar Lander
Sleek AR Lifestyle Headsets
OPPO's Air Glass 3 Improves Experiences Using AI Technology
AI-Powered Garment Customizers
H&M Group Introduces the New AI Clothing Creation Tool
In-House Generative AI Technology
Samsung Presents its New Gauss Technology to Several Features
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Stroke Recovery Wearable Systems
This System Uses a Earpiece & Watch to Help Prompt Mobility
High-Tech Clothing Care Solutions
LG Electronics Introduces Its Advanced LG Styler at CES
Expansive AI Dictionaries
Latest AI Tools Holds All-Things AI in One Convenient Place
Future-Facing Charging Concepts
These Wireless Charger Concepts Imagine a True Wire-Free Future
Ailment-Identifying Mirrors
Anura MagicMirror Can Detect Fever, Hypertension, and More
AI Outfit Inspiration
Outfit AI Offers Endless Outfit Possibilities
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids
Sennheisesr Launches its New Modern Wireless Hearing Aids
AI-Powered Wheeled Robots
LG Previews a Smart Robot on Wheels for Home Monitoring Purposes
AI-Powered OTC Hearing Aids
AVAtronics Debuts AI-Enriched Wideband Technology
Sun-Mimicking Smart Fridges
Defy's NatureLight Technology Extends the Shelf Life of Stored Food
AI-Generated Selfies
DreamBooth Creates Realistic Images Based on a Set of Photos
AR Coronation Crowns
Sky News' Augmented Reality Experience Replicates the British Crown Jewels
Portable Holographic Displays
Looking Glass Go Shares Memories as 3D Holograms, Not Photos
AI Clothing Try-Ons
Google's AI Shopping Feature Shows How Apparel Looks on Real Models
Phygital Luxury Sneakers
The Dior B33 Sneakers Use NFC Tech to Link to a Digital Twin
Musical NFC Hoodies
Balenciaga's Limited-Edition Apparel Shares an Exclusive Music Track
Robotic Beverage Machines
FrazyBot is Coming to CES 2024 to Simplify Specialty Drinks at Home
AI-Generated Shopping Campaigns
Sandton City's Latest Campaign Integrates Smart Technology
Vibrational Gamer Belts
The Feelbelt Haptic Audio Wearable Enhances Game Immersion
Health-Monitoring Activewear Fabrics
This Fabric Sensing System is Integrated with Electrodes
Miniature Haptic Communicators
ONECOM's FINTIN V1 is a CES 2024 Innovation Award Winner
Conversation-Muting Audio Robots
These Miniature Robots Can Function As Microphone Arrays
Personalized-AI Bedtime Stories Clock
Loftie Unveils its New Magic Storymaker Feature to its Clock
3D-Printed Wedding Dresses
Ada Hefetz Used 3D Printing Technology to Make Three Unique Dresses
Flying Umbrella Prototypes
This Hands-Free Device Hovers Above You to Protect From the Rain
Transformative Textured Fashion
ANREALAGE SS 2024 Features Outfits That Change Color & Pattern
AI Text Detection Tools
AI Detector Ensures Transparency as AI Writing Continues to Evolve
Interactive Weaved Jacquard Installations
A Team of Designers Create the Dung Dkar Cloak Project
AI-Generated Phone Accessories
PopSockets Launches a New AI Artwork Designer and Giveaway Contest
AI-Powered Tennis Racquets
All Design Lab Creates the Hìtëkw Racquet with the Help of AI
AI Voice Dubbing
Dubbing AI Can Change Anyone's Voice
Beer-Dispensing Guitar Machines
The 'Slay to Pay' Vending Machine is Activated by a Guitar Game
Loss Prevention AI Checkouts
Vynamic Smart Vision Shrink Reduction Addresses Self-Checkout Issues
AI-Enhanced Contemporary Bathtubs
Cloud and Co Presents its New AquaIntelli Bathtub
Heart-Monitoring Earbuds
Sennheiser's New Innovation are Revolutionizing Audio Technology
Cloud Technology-Inspired Fashion
AHLUWALIA Presents the Symphony Unlocked Capsule for FW23
Nutrient-Preserving Fridge Functions
Singer Bangladesh Unveils Fresh-O-Logy and NutriLock Fridges
Digital Audio-Visual Exhibitions
'Future Shock' by 180 Studios and FACT Magazine is Online
Disease-Detecting Medical Wristbands
Teltonika is Developing a Heart Disease-Detecting Band
AI Singing Tools
AI Singing Let's Anyone Become a Musician or Composer in a Few Simple Steps
AI Voice Replication Protections
'AntiFake' Uses AI to Prevent AI from Duplicating your Voice
Magnetic Mine-Detection Systems
This System Uses Magnetic Resonance to Detect Buried Explosives
Color-Changing Smart Fabrics
Researchers at UoW in Ontario Develop a Smart Material
Chatbot-Compatible Headphones
These Headphones Feature Voice Assistance With ChatGPT Functionality
Smell-Oriented Virtual Masks
The City University of Hong Kong Designs a Wearable Smelling Gadget
Invisibility-Illusion Portable Cloaks
The Invisibility Shield Co. Relies on Science
Retrofuturistic Streaming Audio Devices
Nik Reitmann Designs a DIY Streaming Audio Player
AI Podcast Transcription
This Audio-to-Text Transcription Tools Helps Professionals with AI
Movement-Monitoring Smart Pants
These Pants Use Optical Fibers to Detect Wearers' Activities
Fabric-Analyzing Smartphone Devices
This Near-Infrared Spectroscopy System is Advanced
Revamped Modern Phone Booths
100architects Brings Digital Touches to the Classic Phone Booth
Summarized Neuroscience News
Neurotech News Summarizes the Science World Without the Jargon
Record-Breaking Optical Fibers
This High-Speed Optical Fiber Offers Revolutionary Potential
Versatile Marketing Toolkits
Looper Insights Releases a Digital Marketing Insights Tool
Listening AI Companions
Limitless is Personalized AI That Understands Your Needs Through Listening
Facial-Tracking Sonar Glasses
Ruidong Zhang Works on a New Technology Dubbed the EchoSpeech