Fuel-cell NepShuttle could soon carry passengers on French waterways

For people living in coastal regions or along rivers, commuting to certain places by water is always going to be quicker than using land-based transit. The NepShuttle is designed to let them continue to do so, while minimizing their carbon footprint.

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Aktiia wearable uses light to monitor blood pressure, 24/7

People with hypertension often have to perform arm-cuff blood pressure readings multiple times per day. Not only is this a hassle, but it may not provide a complete picture of their problem – that's where the always-on Aktiia wearable comes in.

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World-first OLED display is both flexible and fully 3D-printed

Presently, OLED screens are manufactured by trained technicians in large high-tech factories. Now, however, scientists have managed to 3D print a flexible OLED display, paving the way for small businesses to one day be able to do the same thing.

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Honor joins the fold with flagship Magic V foldable phone

Honor has joined a folding phone space occupied by companies like Samsung, Oppo, Xiaomi and Huawei with the launch of the Magic V – which comes with sizable OLED displays, five high-res cameras and is powered by Qualcomm's latest mobile chipset.

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Hyundai’s Plug & Drive system would make inanimate objects mobile

One thing that many "smart" machines can do is move about autonomously. Designing that functionality from scratch can be challenging, though, which is where Hyundai's conceptual Plug & Drive (PnD) modular platform is intended to come in.

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Cadillac shows sporty coupes have a gorgeous future in autonomous age

Cadillac dives deep into the crystal ball with the all-new InnerSpace digital concept car it's showing at CES 2022. The ultra-low, sleek coupe has looks to kill, but it's really an interior concept with a personal theater as cozy as a living room.

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Typealike tech uses computers’ existing webcams for gesture control

While it is already possible to control computers via hand gestures, doing so typically involves using peripheral electronic devices. The Typealike system, however, brings such functionality to existing computers, no added electronics required.

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Fungus-made protein may be an eco-friendly alternative to egg whites

Egg white powder is a widely used food ingredient, which means that a lot of hens have to be raised on a lot of farms, producing a lot of waste. There may soon be a greener alternative, however, thanks to a fungus which produces a key egg protein.

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Asus launches first 17-inch foldable OLED laptop

Laptops can already be thought of as folding devices, but generally not in the same way as, say, Samsung's Galaxy Fold. There are exceptions of course, but Asus has unveiled something different at CES 2022 in the shape of the Zenbook 17 Fold OLED.

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Colorful tiny house serves as pint-sized home for parent and child

This simple but somewhat colorful-looking tiny house serves as the primary home for its owner and child. Though it sports compact dimensions, it has some notable features, including a bathtub, a netted play area, and a relatively spacious kitchen.

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