2+ hour, 35+ min ago (799+ words) In China, AI glasses let the wearer pay in shops with just a glance at a QR code and a voice command, as a growing number of companies look to conquer both growing domestic and overseas markets. Interest in smart eyewear is soaring worldwide after more than a decade of stalled promise, with advances in artificial intelligence sparking a fresh boon for the sector. US giant Meta is the clear market leader, but a host of Chinese companies " from behemoths like Alibaba and Xiaomi to start-ups like Rokid and XREAL " have their sights set on catching up. "China's advantages are self-evident," Rokid CEO Misa Zhu told AFP after a recent launch in the eastern city of Hangzhou. "The ecosystem and its supply chain are all in China, and China produces a lot." Domestically, Chinese companies have an undeniable edge " Meta's…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago (336+ words) Samsung launched its first triple-folding phone on Tuesday, a special-edition product with an eyewatering price tag placing it out of the reach of the average consumer. The Galaxy Z TriFold will go on sale on December 12 and costs more than twice as much as the new iPhone 17 at $2,443. Super thin, it unfolds to a 10-inch (25.4 centimetre) display, offering "increased possibilities for creating and working, the South Korean tech giant said. The triple fold function is not world-first " China's Huawei beat Samsung to the punch last year with a phone at a similarly exorbitant price. Growth has been patchy in the competitive smartphone market, pushing makers to find new, eye-catching ways to differentiate their products. Offered solely in a black design, Samsung's new device comes in at 309 grams (10.9 ounces) and at its thinnest point measures less than 0.2 inches. Generative artificial intelligence…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago (565+ words) Shoppers could face higher prices for phones, laptops and other gadgets next year, manufacturers and analysts warn, as AI data centres hoover up memory chips used in consumer electronics. The world's biggest tech companies are ploughing head-spinningly huge sums into building the hardware that powers artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT. Their insatiable demand is snarling up a supply chain kept tight on purpose by chipmakers who are keen to avoid price drops that dent profits, experts say. In 2026, supply chain pressure for memory chips "will be far greater than this year, Lu Weibing, president of Chinese electronics giant Xiaomi, said this week. "Everyone will likely observe that retail prices for products will see a significant increase, he told an earnings call. William Keating, head of semiconductor and tech consulting firm Ingenuity, expects the same. "All companies that manufacture PCs, smartphones,…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago (565+ words) Shoppers could face higher prices for phones, laptops and other gadgets next year, manufacturers and analysts warn, as AI data centres hoover up memory chips used in consumer electronics. The world's biggest tech companies are ploughing head-spinningly huge sums into building the hardware that powers artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT. Their insatiable demand is snarling up a supply chain kept tight on purpose by chipmakers who are keen to avoid price drops that dent profits, experts say. In 2026, supply chain pressure for memory chips "will be far greater than this year, Lu Weibing, president of Chinese electronics giant Xiaomi, said this week. "Everyone will likely observe that retail prices for products will see a significant increase, he told an earnings call. William Keating, head of semiconductor and tech consulting firm Ingenuity, expects the same. "All companies that manufacture PCs, smartphones,…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago (340+ words) Conjugated polymers are a type of semiconductor and have properties that make it possible to produce a new type of technology. Conductive plastics can also be used for various kinds of implants or they can be 3D-printed to create electronic adhesive plasters that can detect an infection. This innovation comes from researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Swede " a conductive plastic made without the use of harmful chemicals, and in a much more cost-effective way compared with other approaches. Currently, the market price for just 100 grams of this type of conductive plastic would be around USD 100,000 " about ten times as much as actual gold. But for the human body, it is in fact the absence of metals that makes this material so valuable. "While some metals can corrode in humid environments, conductive plastic is an organic material that our…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago (336+ words) Conjugated polymers are a type of semiconductor and have properties that make it possible to produce a new type of technology. Conductive plastics can also be used for various kinds of implants or they can be 3D-printed to create electronic adhesive plasters that can detect an infection. This innovation comes from researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Swede " a conductive plastic made without the use of harmful chemicals, and in a much more cost-effective way compared with other approaches. Currently, the market price for just 100 grams of this type of conductive plastic would be around USD 100,000 " about ten times as much as actual gold. But for the human body, it is in fact the absence of metals that makes this material so valuable. "While some metals can corrode in humid environments, conductive plastic is an organic material that our…...

4+ week, 9+ hour ago (467+ words) For years, augmented reality has been a promise trapped in labs and clunky headsets, impressive technology that never quite felt wearable. INMO Technology, a design-driven AR startup, is changing that. Guided by its vision "to connect the virtual and physical worlds through fun, innovative products that turn everyday surroundings into a playground," INMO wants to make AR glasses people actually enjoy wearing in daily life. That vision takes shape in the INMO Air 3, which blends practical design with advanced optical engineering. When powered on, the glasses reveal a full-color 1080p waveguide display that delivers crisp, private visuals without light leakage or rainbow distortion. User experience sits at the heart of INMO's philosophy. The INMO Ring, a small companion controller, enables intuitive navigation and replaces the need for exaggerated gestures. "It is inspired by how people naturally point or tap," says one…...

4+ week, 22+ hour ago (502+ words) Nintendo said Tuesday it aims to sell 19 million Switch 2 consoles within this financial year, up from its previous target 15 million for the smash-hit gadget. The Switch 2 became the world's fastest-selling games console after launching in June to a frenzy of excitement from fans of "Super Mario" and other top titles. "The hardware has seen strong sales since its launch," Nintendo said as it raised its annual net profit forecast to 350 billion yen ($2.3 billion) from 300 billion yen. Sales of the games "Mario Kart World" and "Donkey Kong Bananza" are growing steadily, the Japanese company said. "We will aim to keep the momentum of released titles and continuously introduce new titles to expand the platform's user base," it added. While Nintendo is diversifying into hit movies and theme parks, consoles remain at the core of its business. The original Switch soared in…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago (341+ words) History Repeats! From iPhone X to iPhone 20 " Why Does Apple Love Skipping Numbers? 2026-2027 Release Timeline Leaked! Foldables and Budget Models Are Coming Piecing together reports from Techtimes, Macworld, and 9to5Mac, Apple's iPhone release plan for the next two years is clear enough to "mark your calendars." It's a classic "transition year setup, anniversary year explosion" rhythm: Naming Debate Explodes! Are iPhone 53 and iPhone 104 on the Way? Users Plead for a New System The moment Apple announced the number skip, the iPhone naming system was thrown into the spotlight again. 9to5Mac asked the burning question: We're already at iPhone 17. If they keep counting up like this, are we getting an iPhone 53 or iPhone 104 in the future? It's a mouthful, and consumers won't even remember the names! But there's pushback too: the iPhone number sequence has been used for over a decade. Everyone's used…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago (306+ words) In the modern hectic society, being in contact is what the term is all about. Power Station is your very best friend, whether you are backpacking and camping out off-grid, always ready in an emergency, or even working in remote areas. In this guide, we will take you through all you need to know about the selection of the proper power station, including a review of the best of its kind by OUPES. What is an OUPES Power Station? A portable power generator, or a OUPES power station, is a small-sized, battery-operated, rechargeable machine whose power can be utilised to meet different needs. Portable power stations are silent, non-polluting, and safe inside as compared with conventional gas generators. OUPES has some of the best power stations on the market, and these power stations are some of the most reliable, efficient,…...