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Magnes Smart Shoe – A Step Towards Regaining Independence
Seven years ago, Viodi explored the burgeoning world of connected wearables and the idea that “The Foot Bone Is Connected to the Bluetooth,” focusing on how connectivity was coming to the very foundation of human movement. At CES 2025, that initial connected promise has evolved into the medical grade, machine-learning intelligence found in the Magnes…
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High-Performance Computing & Heating as a Service
Miroslav Sviezeny, COO and co-founder of Qarnot, discusses the company’s evolution from providing distributed computing in homes to a larger-scale operation for high-performance computing (HPC). Qarnot’s QBx is a compute module that integrates between 12 to 24 high-performance processors. The system utilizes cold water to cool the servers and dissipate their heat, with hot water…
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New Tools for Aging in Place
Overview Kami Vision, a leader in Vision A.I. for home security and safety, has introduced the Kami Fall Detect Camera, a pioneering solution designed to support seniors aging in place. Announced at CES 2025, this device leverages advanced artificial intelligence to provide 24/7 fall detection, professional monitoring, and emergency response capabilities, ensuring safety for elderly…
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The Endless Spring – 24/7/365 Garden in the Home
“Spring has sprung” denotes the time of year when new growth occurs in the plant world. With Gardyn, every day is the first day of spring, which also means that every day can be peak fall harvest. In the above video, Lindsay Springer, Ph.D., Gardyn’s Director of Plants, Nutrition, and Digital Agriculture, explains how combining…
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Extending Wi-Fi to Hard-to-Reach Places #CES2025
Wi-Fi HaLow is a potential game-changer for broadband service providers needing to extend their signals to hard-to-reach places. It’s a long-range Wi-Fi technology based on the IEEE 801.11ah standard. Example applications range from single-family residences with massive yards to homeowner associations with sensor needs, to commercial and industrial buildings to the unique IoT needs of…
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CES2025: Tech Breaking Down Barriers
Leveraging humans’ capabilities by using machines was a central theme of CES2025. Some of the machines took the form of electric vehicles. These vehicles were not just cars and included electrified surfboards, drones, and multi-passenger shuttles. Although all of these vehicles might not make it to the mass market, they point to how electric drive…
