Japanese and Swiss scientists have collaborated to develop glass capable of generating an electric current when exposed to light, potentially paving the way for sustainable energy production. The researchers from the Tokyo Institute of Technology and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne utilized a femtosecond laser to etch a circuit onto the glass surface, […]
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Scientist Expects Voyager Spacecraft To Last A Billion Years
Almost five decades after its launch, the Voyager spacecraft, led by scientist Alan Cummings, is expected to endure for another billion years, according to Cummings. Having joined the Voyager mission in 1973 as a graduate student, Cummings has witnessed the program’s evolution from over 300 personnel to fewer than a dozen, emphasizing the longevity and […]
Read MoreMotorola Adaptive Display: A Smartphone That Bends Around The Wrist
Motorola unveiled its Adaptive Display concept last October, marking a significant stride in flexible display technology usa cases. Today at the Mobile World Congress (MWC 2024), I had the opportunity to experience this concept firsthand. The device, featuring a 6.9-inch screen, bends around the wrist, revolutionizing conventional smartphone design. Powered by a plastic-based pOLED display […]
Read MoreLenovo Unveiled ThinkBook Transparent Display Laptop Concept at MWC 2024
Transparent displays have been a ubiquitous and recurring theme in the consumer electronics industry for many years, but the trend surged once again at CES 2024, featuring innovations like the LG Signature OLED T transparent TV and Samsung’s Transparent MICRO LED Display. Lenovo, known for its active research and development initiatives, made waves last year […]
Read MoreMWC 2024: HMD Reaffirms Commitment To Nokia Brand With New Retro Flip Phone
HMD Global, the company behind Nokia phones, has recently announced an exciting collaboration with the iconic doll brand Barbie. The result of this partnership is the much-anticipated “Barbie Flip Phone,” set to be launched in the upcoming summer of 2024. Despite no official images being released by HMD Global as of yet, the device is […]
Read MoreCopper Innovation Technologies New Flexible Copper-Clad Laminated Film (FCCL)
Copper Innovation Technologies (CIT, official site) is a company we’ve had an opportunity to talk to around the December to CES 2024 timeframe. They developed a new Copper-Clad Laminated Film (FCCL) technology to improve electronic data transmission by reducing the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). The FCCL principle works as follow: a copper layer is somehow bonded […]
Read MoreSticky GPS Trackers Enhance Police Tactics For Safer Suspect Apprehension
The Police in Ramsey County, Minnesota, are using Sticky GPS trackers to apprehend fleeing suspects without resorting to dangerous high-speed chases, The WaterStrider GPS tracker, developed by StarChase, is mounted on law enforcement vehicles and launched at fleeing cars using a pneumatic launcher, attaching itself to the suspect’s vehicle, providing real-time GPS coordinates and speed […]
Read MoreTiny Aquatic Robot Inspired By Water Strider Is The World’s Smallest Of Its Kind
A team at Washington State University has developed the WaterStrider robot, a tiny aquatic robot inspired by water striders. Measuring just 22 mm in length and weighing 56 milligrams, the robot utilizes a groundbreaking “shape memory actuator” to propel itself across the water’s surface. This actuator, at 7 mm in length, is claimed to be […]
Read MoreInfineon And Wolfspeed Expand Silicon Carbide Wafer Supply Agreement
Infineon Technologies and Wolfspeed, Inc. have announced the expansion and extension of their long-term 150mm silicon carbide (SiC) wafer supply agreement, which was initially signed in February 2018; This extended partnership includes a multi-year capacity reservation agreement. The collaboration is aimed at enhancing Infineon’s supply chain stability amid the increasing demand for SiC semiconductor products, […]
Read MoreNew Battery From China Promises Charge For 50 Years On Your Phone
Chinese startup Betavolt claims to have developed an innovative nuclear battery that could potentially power smartphones for 50 years without requiring recharging; The Beijing-based company asserts that their atomic energy battery is the first to achieve the miniaturization of atomic energy, fitting 63 nuclear isotopes into a module smaller than a coin. The technology converts […]
Read MoreUbergizmo’s Best of CES 2024
We’re back from CES 2024, and what a show it was! This year’s edition was once again full of new, exciting consumer electronics, new technologies, and groundbreaking ideas. As usual, seeing as much as possible was a challenge, but we were equally amazed by big-name products and startups alike. Selecting our preferred products and technology […]
Read MoreAlienware Introduces World’s First QD-OLED Gaming Monitors At CES 2024
During CES 2024, Alienware unveiled two brand-new QD-OLED gaming monitors, marking a significant leap in display innovation. The Alienware 32 4K QD-OLED Gaming Monitor (AW3225QF) and Alienware 27 360Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor (AW2725DF) are the world’s first of their kind, expanding the acclaimed QD-OLED family introduced at CES 2022. The AW3225QF, honored with a 2024 […]
Read MoreStartup Synergy: IFEZ’s Role in Fostering Innovation and Economic Growth
The Incheon Free Economic Zone (IFEZ) is a strategic economic initiative established in 2003 in Incheon, South Korea. With a mission to promote economic growth, attract foreign investment, and enhance international competitiveness, IFEZ operates as a special economic zone encompassing key areas such as the Incheon International Airport, the Songdo International Business District, Yeongjong International City, […]
Read MoreThe Fall: Safeware’s Impact on Workplace Safety and Future Applications
Safeware (official site) is a company that specializes in safety solutions which take the form of various airbag vests that can save lives in case of falls or collisions. Fall accidents are relatively common and can occur in various settings, affecting people of all ages. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), falls are a […]
Read MoreTrip.PASS by Lordsystem: Transforming the Travel Experience through Digital ID and Financial Integration
At CES 2024, Lordsystem (official site) introduces Trip.PASS, its digital security and personal privacy platform, is the backbone of the Trip.PASS Mobile Passport service. Trip.PASS (the platform) merges identification with financial and tourism services for global travellers. It allows users to perform a number of transactions only using a mobile app instead of requiring a […]
Read MoreLG Signature OLED T, The World’s First wireless transparent OLED TV Debuts At CES
Transparent OLED displays are not a novelty; they have been around for over a decade, with notable examples such as this LG transparent OLED display spotted in 2009 and another one from Samsung in 2011 (LCD). At that time, we thought they were merely sci-fi movie gimmicks and would never transition into mainstream consumer products. […]
Read MoreFrom Ideas to Illustrations: Onoma AI’s TooToon Redefines Webtoon Production with Generative AI
Onoma (official site) is an AI company presenting its first AI-powered service called TooToon at CES 2024. TooToon is a webtoon creation tool, and if you don’t know what webtoons are, they are a form of digital comics or graphic novels that are specifically created for online platforms or mobile apps. The term “webtoon” is […]
Read MoreFrom Heart Health to GPS Tracking: Unveiling The Invoxia Minitail Smart Pet Tracker At CES 2024
Invoxia, a global leader in consumer and professional trackers, has unveiled Invoxia Minitail at CES 2024, an AI-powered wearable that monitors and tracks the health and location of cats and dogs. Recognized with a CES Innovation Award for AI, the Invoxia Minitail Smart Pet Tracker is an all-in-one solution for pets of all sizes, equipped […]
Read MoreFrom Heart Health to GPS Tracking: Unveiling The Invoxia Minitailz Smart Pet Tracker At CES 2024
Invoxia, a global leader in consumer and professional trackers, has unveiled Invoxia Minitailz at CES 2024, an AI-powered wearable that monitors and tracks the health and location of cats and dogs. Recognized with a CES Innovation Award for AI, the Invoxia Minitailz Smart Pet Tracker is an all-in-one solution for pets of all sizes, equipped […]
Read MoreCES 2024 Best Of Innovation Awards For ITEN’s Micro-Battery
French solid-state battery manufacturer ITEN has received recognition as a CES 2024 Best of Innovation Awards Honoree for its 250μA.h micro-battery, noted for its contributions to Sustainability, Eco-Design, and Smart Energy. The CES Innovation Awards program, evaluating over 3000 submissions, acknowledges exceptional design and engineering across various consumer technology categories. ITEN, controlling the entire value […]
Read MoreFrom Virtual Styling to Point of Sale: Mirart, The Ultimate Salon Companion
Mirrorroid Co., Ltd is a company that builds solutions based on smart mirrors for retail locations such as hair salons, beauty shops, etc. When I met the company’s representatives, we discussed Mirart (official site), their most recent solutions for hairdressers, and I had an opportunity to watch a live demo. The hardware consists of a […]
Read MoreSheco Swarm Water-Drones Pioneering Large-Scale Pollution Removal
SHECO (official site) is a startup which produces largescale pollution-removal solutions for public waters or various industrial environments such as ports, shipyards, industrial plants etc. located nearby bodies of water at risk. Water-pollution events only make it to the evening news when they are large or catastrophic. Every day, there are about 3200 “pollution incidents” […]
Read MoreSmart Farming for Healthier Herds: FarmPro’s FarmPlusCare
Livestock farming is a challenging business that gets riskier and more expensive as of late. One of the fears many farmers have is that having a dense congregation of animals might make infectious diseases spread much faster, leading to mass mortality and low productivity. [photo credit: PixaBay on Pexel] We’ve certainly seen recent cases where […]
Read MoreMeerkat by Smart Geotech: Impressive Soil Movement Detection for Global Safety
Smart Geotech (official site) is an IoT startup specializing in sensor technologies that alert and protect against soil movements such as landslides or rock falls. As Californians (Ubergizmo is based in San Francisco, CA), we’re very aware and mindful of these issues because they happen on a regular basis in our area because of earthquakes […]
Read MoreFrom Nano-Tech to Global Impact: Jchi Global Eco-Friendly Materials
Jchi global (official site) is a startup that specializes in nano-technology materials that have an eco-friendly impact and that could be utilized on a global scale, which makes them particularly interesting in this period where “Green” technologies of all kinds are at the forefront of everyone’s (corporate) plans. One of their most interesting technologies is […]
Read MoreSecurity without Sacrificing Privacy: UniUni Monitoring Solution
UniUni (official site) is a startup that tackles a problem that’s been largely ignored so far: personal safety in spaces that have been excluded from surveillance, like public restrooms or retail dressing rooms. Whether it is violent acts, drug use, voyeurism via hidden cameras, and more. These have been locations traditionally difficult to video-monitor for […]
Read MoreEco-Efficient Protein: The Rise of Insect Farming with Korea Soft
Korea Soft (official site) builds agriculture automation solutions presently used to produce insect-based proteins destined for human consumption. It has been known for a while that some insect species could provide humans with an alternative source of protein. However, producing such proteins has been very challenging from an economic standpoint. Past attempts to use insect-based […]
Read MoreProcyan SOLGIT: a New Era of AI-Personalized Mathematics Learning
Procyan (official company site), an education startup, tries to revolutionize how mathematics is taught and learned globally. With a mission to close the global education math gap, Procyan introduces an innovative approach, using Generative AI (Gen AI) to tailor learning experiences to cater to diverse student needs. Mathematics, often a struggle for students, presents a […]
Read MoreParagraf Harnesses Graphene’s Power In Global Microchip Race
Paragraf, a Cambridge-based company co-founded by Simon Thomas, is harnessing the potential of graphene, a 2D form of carbon, to revolutionize technology and compete with global leaders in the microchip industry. Graphene, known as a “super material,” is one atom thick and exhibits exceptional strength, conductivity, and flexibility. Paragraf aims to use graphene in semiconductors, […]
Read MoreInfineon Unveils Quad-Channel Digital Isolators For Automotive And Industrial Applications
Infineon Technologies AG has expanded its ISOFACE product range by introducing quad-channel digital isolators designed for industrial and automotive applications. With a focus on enhancing isolation technologies, the ISOFACE quad-channel digital isolators cater to the demanding communication requirements of modern electronic systems in sectors such as automotive and industrial. Available in two categories, the ISOFACE […]
Read MoreDiscovery Of Ancient Nile Waterway Unveils Secrets Of Pyramid Construction
The mystery surrounding the construction of the ancient Egyptian pyramids may have found a solution with the discovery of an ancient waterway near Giza; Named the Ahramat Branch, this colossal dried-up riverbed, which was once part of the Nile, spans about 100 kilometers and passes adjacent to 38 pyramid sites. Researchers, led by Dr. Eman Ghoneim, […]
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