Why aren’t AirPods used more often as tiny motion sensors?
I recently learned that some AirPods contain accelerometers and gyroscopes. That made me wonder why there aren't more apps using them for unusual motion-tracking projects. Someone used an…
wearable technology
Why aren’t AirPods used more often as tiny motion sensors?
I recently learned that some AirPods contain accelerometers and gyroscopes. That made me wonder why more apps don't use them for unusual motion-tracking projects. I've seen examples involving…
Can I hide a small LCD in a black bottle and view it only through polarized glasses?
I'm designing a DIY electronics project using a black water bottle with a small LCD integrated into one section of the outer wall. The upper part would still…
Can I Hide a Small LCD in a Black Bottle and View It Only Through Polarized Glasses?
I'm designing a DIY electronics project using a black water bottle that should still look ordinary from the outside. A small LCD would be integrated into one section…
Is There a Minimal Device That Can Run Google Wallet Without a Smartphone?
I'm planning to stop using a smartphone within the next six months, but I'd still like to keep using Google Wallet for contactless payments. Is there a simple…
Is There a Standalone Device That Only Handles Google Wallet?
I'm planning to stop using a smartphone within the next six months, but I'd still like to keep using Google Wallet for contactless payments. Is there a simple…
What Would Make a Lightweight Personal Flight Suit Plausible?
If we assume emerging or hypothetical technology such as solid-state batteries, how could a lightweight, relatively concealed personal flight suit be designed as a realistic prototype? I'm imagining…
Could a Screenless Bracelet Work as a UWB Digital Car Key?
I'm interested in a smart electronic bracelet with no display and a very limited purpose: storing an Android-compatible digital wallet credential and functioning as a digital car key…
Is there a device that translates text into tactile taps?
I'm wondering whether a machine exists that can convert English sentences into a sequence of taps or vibrations that a person can feel with their hands. The user…