Hiro to reduce insurance costs for those with smart technology

A new home insurer which is set to launch soon is promising to reward its customers for using smart home technology. Hiro, which is currently taking pre-registrations and boldly claims it will be ‘the most technologically advanced insurer on the planet.’ It says the main difference between itself and other insurers is that customers who … Read more

Smart doggie ‘garage door’ nabs ‘Innovation Award’ at CES for replacing the traditional flap

Smart doggie ‘garage door’ nabs ‘Innovation Award’ at CES for replacing the traditional flap and letting users know when their pet goes outside via an app The myQ Pet Portal is safe for dogs from 10 to 90 pounds It comes with a collar sensor, camera and programmable myQ Pet Portal app   The app lets … Read more

Facebook ‘smart glasses’ to launch ‘sooner rather than later’ in 2021  

Facebook ‘smart glasses’ to launch ‘sooner rather than later’ in 2021 and may have a built-in camera – but no augmented reality for overlaying digital objects onto the real world Facebook has been working on creating smart glasses since 2017  Facebook boss says the device will be released ‘sooner rather than later’ However it will … Read more

Teacher suffers electric shock from smart board in Scottish primary school

Head teacher gets painful electric shock as she tries to write on classroom smart board in front of stunned pupils Investigation launched after Islean Gibson needed medical treatment  The smart board, at Kinlock Rannoch Primary in Scotland, is now out of action Child suffered shock from same machine on separate occasion  By MailOnline Reporter Published: … Read more

New AI ‘smart’ cycling shorts emit electrical currents into rider’s muscles to improve performance

New AI ‘smart’ cycling shorts equipped with sensors and wires that emit electrical currents into rider’s muscles to improve performance are unveiled by UK start-up The shorts come from PHD student Devon Lewis and his British start up Impulse Using electrical impulses, the shorts stimulate cyclists’ muscles while moving Mr Lewis had the inspiration for shorts … Read more

Smart mattress keeps premature babies at the right temperature

Smart mattress built for premature babies tracks the body temperature of newborns to prevent health issues Experts at Nottingham Trent University worked on the project to monitor babies  The smart mattress keeps track of how cold the baby is wit medical accuracy  It then can alert healthcare staff and warm up to limit dropping temperatures  Premature … Read more

Smart mattress for premature babies keeps newborns at the right temperature

Smart mattress built for premature babies tracks the body temperature of newborns to prevent health issues Experts at Nottingham Trent University worked on the project to monitor babies  The smart mattress keeps track of how cold the baby is wit medical accuracy  It then can alert healthcare staff and warm up to limit dropping temperatures  Premature … Read more

‘Stealth cameras’ on smart motorways blamed for surge in speeding fines

The number of speed cameras on motorways has trebled in a decade – and they are now responsible for more than one in ten of all speeding fines issued by police. The ‘stealth cameras’ have proliferated because they are deemed crucial to controversial smart motorways. Figures obtained by the Mail showed that more than 253,000 … Read more

Matt Agnew doesn’t look this anymore! Geeky Bachelor ditches his smart hair and signature specs

Matt Agnew doesn’t look this anymore! Geeky Bachelor ditches his smart hair and signature specs for a hunky new look – after keeping a low profile throughout 2020 By Chloe-lee Longhetti For Daily Mail Australia Published: 00:58 GMT, 1 January 2021 | Updated: 00:59 GMT, 1 January 2021 Matt Agnew rose to fame as the … Read more

Tech: Voice-controlled smart fridge opens on command so you don’t need to touch the handle

LG unveils voice-controlled smart fridge that opens on command so you don’t need to touch the handle and risk spreading viruses and other germs The feature comes in the updated range of the Korean firm’s ‘InstaView’ fridges These also sport an ultraviolet-based device that sanitises the front water tap LG has yet to reveal when … Read more