This Week in Tech

New ‘Bionic Eye’ Linked to Chip in Brain Could Cure Blindness

New ‘Bionic Eye’ Linked to Chip in Brain Could Cure Blindness

It has been more than 10 years in the making, but scientists are preparing to implant a ‘bionic eye’ in a human subject…


Apple Researching Apple Watch Bands That Can Provide Information in Braille

An Apple Watch band could be that which contains controllable protrusions, and Apple is researching elements that can be raised or lowered to present tactile information on the surface…


Boston Dynamics Has Near Future Plans for Logistics Robots, Reveals CEO

Boston Dynamics, the company which has made an overwhelming impression recently with their focus on rolling out robots for logistics purposes, appears to have some cool plans in the near future…


Aston Martin Releases a $74,000 Luxury Racing Simulator

The past few months have seen a massive boost for esports with the pandemic and social distancing driving many to get their sports fix from the digital realm…


World’s Smallest Ultrasound Detector Is Tinier Than a Blood Cell

Scientists in Germany have succeeded in developing the smallest ultrasound detector ever created, which is tinier than a blood cell and opens up new possibilities in what is known as super-resolution imaging. The researchers describe the results as “breathtaking,” and hope the technology could allow for the study of biological tissue in unprecedented detail…


Seven-Foot Robots Are Stacking Shelves in Tokyo Convenience Stores

London (CNN Business) – Japan has the oldest population in the world, and that’s causing an acute labor shortage. With almost a third of the population aged 65 and above, finding workers can be a challenge…


Tranya T10 Earbuds Review: Cheap, but Crystal Clear

Tranya is one of those companies that has practically no brand recognition but is producing a bunch of affordable audio products. You know, one of those Amazon-based companies that clearly use stock images with their earbuds Photoshopped into models’ ears? But can you blame a company for being budget-conscious when they’re making full-featured products for under $100?…