IKEA Hiring for Virtual Roblox Store
- IKEA is now employing real people to work in its virtual Roblox store.
- Customers can explore a virtual IKEA, add items to their cart, and interact with customer service reps.
- The virtual experience aims to replicate the in-store feel, including the sensation of enjoying Swedish meatballs.
AI-Powered Noise-Cancelling Headphones
- Researchers at the University of Washington developed AI-powered noise-cancelling headphones.
- The headphones, called Target Speech Hearing, focus on a single person’s voice in a noisy crowd by tracking the wearer’s gaze.
- This technology could benefit those with partial hearing loss and anyone needing better conversation clarity in busy environments.
Ultra-Thin Night-Vision Lenses Developed
- The ARC Centre of Excellence for Transformative Meta-Optical Systems (TMOS) in Australia developed lightweight night-vision lenses.
- These lenses use advanced photon manipulation, replacing bulky night-vision equipment.
- Applications include enhanced safety during nighttime activities, improved driver vision, and uses in surveillance and biological imaging.