Smartphone Apps Tracking Your Driving Habits
- Apps like GasBuddy, Life360, and MyRadar track driving speed, braking patterns, and location.
- Data collected via telematics and shared with insurance companies by Arity, an Allstate company.
- Insurers use this data to adjust premiums based on driving behavior.
- Potential benefits include lower premiums for safe driving, but many users may not be aware of the data collection.
- It’s crucial to read privacy policies and understand the data usage terms.
TORRAS COOLiFY Cyber: The Wearable Air Conditioner
- A neck-worn device offering personal cooling and heating for up to 13 hours per charge.
- Features include a powerful motor, 6,000mAh battery, three-speed settings, and seven air outlets.
- Utilizes advanced Coology tech and KU 3.0 chipset for rapid temperature control.
- Lightweight, ergonomic design ideal for outdoor activities, exercise, travel, and home use.
- Committed to social responsibility by partnering with autistic families for enhanced comfort.
2024 China Humanoid Robot Developers Conference
- Showcased advancements in humanoid robotics, including bionic hands, expressive faces, and bipedal robots.
- Robots can mimic human expressions and maintain balance, with potential applications in elder care.
- Fourier Intelligence’s GR-1 bipedal robot, now in mass production, highlights rapid sector progress.
- Support from the Chinese government bolsters development.
- Robots offer basic task performance, companionship, and personalized digital doppelgangers for improving quality of life.