Why Screenless AI Devices May Be the Next Major Growth Category in Technology
Some of the most innovative designs changing healthcare, fitness, and industrial edge have no displays—and that’s a deliberate engineering choice. When we picture a “smart” device, we instinctively picture a screen. A...
Dual-Mode Bluetooth Audio: Supporting Classic Audio and LE Audio in One Design
Headphones are among the most familiar Bluetooth® products. Whether listening to music on a phone or joining a call on a laptop, people expect them to connect and function. Delivering that familiar experience while introducing new audio capabilities...
Gauging Failure: How Edge AI is Used to Assess the Health of Industrial Bearings
Edge AI is learning to detect the warning signs of machine failure through vibration analysis of industrial bearings in a more practical, scalable way. An industrial machine bearing does not fail all at once. It will indicate signs through tiny...
AI Personal Health Coaches – Counting Steps Is Only the Start
Image by Freepik Not that long ago in human history, the idea of counting steps was mainly used for very rough estimates of distance or perhaps old-timey duels with pistols at sunset. Today, counting steps for health is common, and everyone...
Smart Implants: From Uneasy Idea to Life-Changing Reality
Even the most enthusiastic advocates of technology can feel uneasy when the conversation turns to implants. It’s one thing to wear a watch that tracks your heart rate; it’s quite another to have a device...
Treating Mental Health with AR and VR
Augmented reality (AR) and Virtual reality (VR) technologies have always held a foothold in entertainment as they create immersive environments for users to get lost in. The healthcare industry has noted AR and VR applications and is now using the...
Hearing 2.0: How OTC Hearing Aids Are Reshaping Hearing Loss
Almost 15% of American adults report trouble hearing, and nearly 55% of people over the age of 75 have “disabling hearing loss” 1. Hearing loss comes with unfortunate consequences like cognitive decline, social isolation, safety issues,...
How AI Can Improve Maintenance and Safety for the Oil and Gas Industry
Oil and natural gas comprise more than half the world’s primary energy sources as of 20191, generating approximately $4.3 trillion in revenue in 20232. While a full pivot towards cleaner and more renewable energy will take some time and...
Staying Cool: Predictive Maintenance for HVAC Systems
As we head towards the summer, ensuring our heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are fully operational is paramount to the functionality of residential and commercial buildings. They regulate temperature and air quality, playing...