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High tech glove stymies Parkinson's disease tremors
High tech glove stymies Parkinson's disease tremors

Roberta Wilson-Garrett looked at the glove keeping her right hand steady and smiled. "It's a life changer for me," said Wilson-Garrett, describing how GyroGlove stopped tremors that make seemingly simple tasks like getting dressed a challenge.

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CES gadget fest a showcase for AI-infused lifestyle
CES gadget fest a showcase for AI-infused lifestyle
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From self-driving baby carriages to ChatGPT in Volkswagen cars, artificial intelligence is expected to be center stage at the CES gadget extravaganza that formally opens Tuesday in Las Vegas. Ending Friday, CES is expected to see strong themes of AI-infused health, cars, beauty, entertainment and sustainability.

At CES, tech knows if you're sick and rocks babies
At CES, tech knows if you're sick and rocks babies
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CES, the annual high tech gadget extravaganza in Las Vegas, again delivers its wave of new inventions and cutting edge technology with artificial intelligence this year's unavoidable buzzword. NuraLogix claims that thanks to its optical technology and artificial intelligence software, its mirror can assess risks of diseases such as type 2 diabetes.

iPhone survives 16,000-foot fall from Alaska Airlines flight
iPhone survives 16,000-foot fall from Alaska Airlines flight
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Now that's what you call airplane mode -- an iPhone that plummeted 16,000 feet (5,000 meters) from an Alaska Airlines flight landed without a single crack in the screen and even a battery still half-charged. The battery is shown charged to 44 percent and the smartphone remains on flight mode.

Vinfast plans first EV factory in India
Vinfast plans first EV factory in India
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Vietnamese carmaker VinFast said it will build its first electric vehicle factory in India as part of a planned $2 billion investment, as it looks to expand into the rapidly growing market. In the statement, the company said that the "VinFast Tamil Nadu project aims to evolve into a first-class electric vehicle production hub in the region, with an annual capacity of up to 150,000 units".

Face-off in Britain over controversial surveillance tech
Face-off in Britain over controversial surveillance tech
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On a grey, cloudy morning in December, London police deployed a state-of-the-art AI powered camera near the railway station in the suburb of Croydon and quietly scanned the faces of the unsuspecting passersby. Activists argue the technology places too much unmonitored power in the hands of the police, who have been given increased powers of arrest over protests through the Public Order Act.

AI breathes new life into old trends at CES gathering
AI breathes new life into old trends at CES gathering
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The annual tech industry fair known as the Consumer Electronics Show is regaining momentum after the pandemic, with artificial intelligence (AI) infusing everything from bicycles to baby bottles. AI will be featured in homes, sound systems, automobiles, televisions, baby bottles, beds and more, according to pitches sent out by exhibitors.

Elvis to get hologram treatment at new London show
Elvis to get hologram treatment at new London show
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A new immersive Elvis Presley show will open in central London later this year, bringing the king of rock 'n' roll back to life with the help of artificial intelligence (AI), organisers said Thursday. "Elvis Evolution" comes after the success of Swedish supergroup ABBA's "ABBA Voyage" digital avatar show, which opened at a purpose-built venue in east London in May 2022.

US teen becomes first human to beat Tetris
US teen becomes first human to beat Tetris
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A US teenager has beaten classic computer game Tetris, forcing it into a game-ending glitch in a feat previously achieved only by artificial intelligence. "Congratulations to ‘blue scuti’ for achieving this extraordinary accomplishment, a feat that defies all preconceived limits of this legendary game," a statement said. hg/dw