Category: Gadgets

Apple agrees to Batterygate iPhone settlement in Canada

L. Green
Batterygate - Canada Settlement

The British Columbia Supreme Court has received the settlement and is considering it for approval. iPhone owners in Canada who were victims of Batterygate could soon receive a payment from Apple, if the courts give the class action lawsuit settlement their approval. The issue has to do with the company’s widely publicized iPhone battery throttling activities. Apple has agreed to a settlement of between $11.1 million and $14.4 million in Canadian dollars to settle the class action lawsuit. The decision regarding the approval of the proposed settlement will be made…

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Is the blood glucose tracking wearable technology trend worthwhile?

Jorge Gonzalez
Wearable technology - Blood Glucose Tracking gadget

What many influencers are saying is in direct contradiction with what medical experts advise. Wearable technology from fitness trackers to smartwatches, bracelets and rings have become immensely popular, and now glucose monitors have added themselves into the mix. Many devices worn on the skin have been developed to provide feedback about glucose levels. That said, as much as these are showing up across social media and influencers are raving about all the data they’re gaining through minute-to-minute glucose monitoring, medical experts are not as excited by this wearable technology trend.…

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Apple Vision Pro 2 virtual reality goggles to be brighter and more efficient

Sam Lambert
Virtual reality goggles - Rumors Apple

Rumors are pointing to displays that will feature better brightness and a boost in efficiency. The Vision Pro 2, the second generation of Apple’s virtual reality headset is expected to have a more advanced micro-OLED display, which will provide the user with higher brightness and enhanced efficiency, according to the Omdia market research firm. That said, don’t expect that many of these changes will be arriving right away, as they are still in development. According to the publication, Apple’s intention for upgrading the Vision Pro virtual reality goggles will be…

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LG artificial intelligence robot unveiled

Stephanie Beck
Artificial intelligence - AI Robot - Pets

The “AI Agent” was designed to provide home and pet monitoring to its owners. LG has unveiled its new artificial intelligence robot called the “AI Agent”, which can greet its owner at the door, provide home and pet monitoring, and even conduct an analysis of an individual’s mood. The product was first announced ahead of CES 2024, calling it an “all-around home manager and companion.” This artificial intelligence robot is mainly designed for home and pet monitoring but has other features as well. According to LG, it will be expressive…

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Mice wear tiny virtual reality goggles so researchers can learn about them

Julie Campbell
Virtual reality - concept image of lab mice wearing VR headsets

The gadgets allow scientists to develop better experiments so they can better understand them. Researchers have announced that they have developed a way to outfit lab mice with virtual reality goggles that will allow those researchers to learn a considerable amount about the rodents. The technology does sound odd, but it has a range of highly practical applications for research. Scientists plan to use the new virtual reality technology to better understand the way mice respond to things they typically experience in the wild, such as predatory birds. Though this…

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