Apple’s embrace of wireless charging technologies eased one of the most common annoyances for mobile devices: tangled charging cables. With MagSafe and magnetic wireless charging, charger designs have become more varied and interesting, but the technology still pales in comparison to wired charging in terms of speed. Unfortunately, USB cables are still a critical part of modern computing, whether it’s for charging or data transfer, which means that tangled cables, plural, are also a necessary evil. This seemingly futuristic solution may have taken inspiration from the infamous “self-lacing shoes” from the Back to the Future film, but the innovation and convenience that this self-coiling cable offers is far from being just science fiction.

Self-coiling charging cable solves the smartphone industry’s biggest headache

The way we capture videos and view them has constantly been changing and along with that, mobile devices have also been evolving. With the introduction of spatial videos, we see brands like Apple trying to become the pioneer in this new form. Basically, this is a video that lets you view photos and videos as if you were there instead of looking at them with just a single fixed view. It’s a more immersive form of 3D since you’re able to turn your head and see different perspectives.

Spatial video camera concept lets you capture photos and videos hands-free

The new era of video meetings has put webcams in the spotlight. At the same time, it has also become more quickly apparent that webcam technologies and designs didn’t really grow alongside the rest of the computing industry, seemingly stuck in the requirements and conventions of the early 2000s. But while their capabilities have indeed caught up to modern needs, their designs remain eyesores sitting on top of many monitors and laptop screens. This design concept tries to buck the trend by presenting a webcam that isn’t just useful or privacy-respecting but also carries a character of its own.

Spherical webcam concept adds a playful personality to a utilitarian product

A growing number of consumers are beginning to use artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT on their shopping journey. According to a new survey of 200 businesses and 200 online consumers from content management system firm Storyblok, 40% of consumers report regularly using AI services such as ChatGPT when researching products online. Nearly one-in-five (17%) consumers say AI tools are now their top source of information when making a purchasing decision, behind Google (45%) and marketplaces such as Amazon (26%), while only 9% use a brand’s website.

Survey: AI tools playing larger role for online shoppers

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Procreate has no plans to bring generative AI to the service, which is a seemingly wild decision in a world where almost every service has and promotes AI.

'We're not chasing a technology that is a moral threat to our greatest jewel: human creativity': Popular digital drawing app Procreate rejects generative AI, here's what creatives are saying

A high school in London, UK will let students around the age of 15 use AI tools before taking standardized exams next year, despite experts warning that they make for a poor replacement for human teachers. As Business Insider reports, David Game College's pilot project is meant to help students...

High School Starts Replacing Teachers With AI

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Hey foodies and diner lovers! It looks like the beloved Metro Diner in St. Petersburg, known for its hearty portions and Guy Fieri's endorsement, has hit a bump in the road. This popular spot, famous for its pancakes, fried chicken and waffles, and mouthwatering meatloaf, has had to temporarily shut its doors due to some serious issues flagged by a recent state inspection.

Green mold, live roaches and live flying insects - Popular diner closed down in Florida

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(MA) Meet Ginger, an adorable Chihuahua mix pup who is ready to move into your heart and house! This pup, along with her doggie siblings, were very well cared for and very loved before tragedy struck. Sadly, Ginger's owner passed away leaving her and her siblings without a home. Luckily, Great Dog Rescue New England took in Ginger and placed her safely with a foster. Now Ginger is just waiting for the last move she will need to make. Her pup bags are packed and she's just waiting for you to go get her!

This Little Chihuahua Who Lost her Owner Is Now Looking For A New Family

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If you’ve been keeping an eye on the local grocery scene in Florida, you might have heard the buzz: some Winn-Dixie stores are making the switch to Aldi. This transition is happening as Aldi snaps up 400 Winn-Dixie locations, including several in Florida cities like Panama City and Lakeland.

A Major Grocery Store Has Closed and Laid Off 48 Employees in Florida

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

It’s a well-known fact, banks that do digital transformation get more clients. Sella decided to join the number of innovators and launched the test version of biometrical credit. But isn’t it too late? Mastercard and zwipe has tested it first in 2014 with Sparebanken DIN bank in Norway.

INNOVATION IN THE WORLD OF CREDIT CARDS

Designed by France’s Baluchon, the Nano Suisse is really one of the tiniest tiny homes we’ve ever seen. It may be super small, but it is still functional and practical enough to live in. It measures 3.5 m in length, and features a clever space-saving layout that can accommodate two people, and also house a home office. Typical Baluchon homes are twice the size of Nano Suisse, so it is quite small, although it is described as the “big sister” to Baluchon’s Nano home. However, the size difference isn’t much at all, since the Nano Suisse features an increased length of 7.8 inches. However, Suisse’s interior is pretty different and has plenty of storage options.

This Is The Tiniest Tiny Home We’ve Seen With A Clever Space-Saving Layout & Loads Of Storage

Editor's Note: This story originally appeared on MyPerfectResume.com. In today’s dynamic job market, financial success often hinges on more than traditional factors such as education or years of experience alone. Many job seekers are pursuing high-income skills to advance their careers and adapt to the rise of skills-based hiring...

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Carnival Cruise Line has issued a clear statement regarding an activity that is not allowed on cabin balconies. You might think you can do whatever you want on a cruise balcony and decorate the railing however you would like. But cruise lines have cameras that are constantly monitoring balconies for unsafe behavior and people going over board.

Balcony Ban: Carnival Cracks Down on Cabin Behavior for "Safety" Reasons

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More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

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The name Godox is probably most synonymous with innovative lighting solutions, but the company’s new Cube-S wireless microphone marks a sharp pivot into audio that’s as much about practicality as it is about portability. Debuting today, on August 19, 2024, the Cube-S aims to be the go-to option for creators on the move who need high-quality audio in a tiny, discreet package.

Godox Cube-S: A Tiny Wireless Dual Microphone that Packs a Punch

Welcome to a new edition of SharpBrains e‑newsletter, featuring this time a range of resources, views and tips to empower our minds, get past procrastination, navigate cognitive enhancers, and more. #1. Let’s get past procrastination by addressing emotional and cognitive overload. #2. Five techniques to self-regulate intrusive, unproductive...

Update: Addressing unproductive thoughts and emotional and cognitive overload in the AI era

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Mike Lynch, the 59-year-old British tech investor, is among those missing after a luxury yacht he was on was hit by a tornado and sank off the coast of Sicily, Italy early Monday.

Who is Mike Lynch, the tech entrepreneur among the missing after a superyacht sank?

Are you ready for a future where robots can dance, high-five, and even hug humans? Well, that future might be closer than you think. Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a humanoid robot that can perform a variety of expressive movements while maintaining its balance on different terrains.

Why engineers are teaching humanoid robots to move and groove

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Top 10 Efficiency Boosting Gadgets You Need To Maximise Your Creativity & Work Potential

Whether you’re working from home or in a commercial office, boosting your productivity is going to be something you’re always focused on. And one way to...

Top 10 Efficiency Boosting Gadgets You Need To Maximise Your Creativity & Work Potential

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