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Samsung gives foldables a Titanium backbone
 
Samsung gives foldables a Titanium backbone
(Tom Guide's/YouTube)
Samsung has unveiled its Flex Titanium technology to improve the durability and performance of foldable phone displays by embedding titanium in two layers of the screen, resulting in a stronger design with a less noticeable crease. The move could help address concerns about the fragility of foldable devices, though it may also increase production costs due to titanium's high cost and manufacturing complexity.
Full Story: Tom's Guide (7/14), PC Magazine (7/14)
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OpenAI comes home with a screen-free smart speaker
OpenAI is reportedly developing its first consumer hardware device, a portable, screen-free smart speaker. The device, which could open a new revenue stream for OpenAI, will control smart home appliances, play media and leverage the capabilities of ChatGPT.
Full Story: Reuters (7/14)
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Withings weighs in with a clinical-grade smart scale
Engadget (7/15)
 
 
Here's the key to a DIY smart lock install
CNET (7/14)
 
 
Home Depot's Skelly gets a spooky interactive update
Mashable (7/15)
 
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Smart tattoos put wearable health tech under the skin
 
Smart tattoos put wearable health tech under the skin
(Penn State)
Penn State engineers are developing temporary tattoos made with conductive ink that could power wearable medical devices and monitor signals from the heart, brain and muscles. The paint-on sensors are designed to be more comfortable and durable than traditional electrodes, potentially aiding in early detection of health issues and controlling prosthetics.
Full Story: CNET (7/13)
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SpaceX dishes out a compact Starlink V5
PC Magazine (7/14)
 
 
Smart gadgets keep kids connected and parents in control
Mansion Global (7/14)
 
 
Leak offers a colorful peek at Pixel 11 lineup
Android Authority (7/14)
 
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