Technology Review

Glance Clock is the world's first smart wall clock. In the passive mode, the screen displays an analog dial with hands. However, when you switch to the active mode, the useful area of the dial turns into a color monitor, where the important events of the day are displayed. The time-teller system is somewhat similar to Apple's in the form of colored elements and a ticker. There're also other interesting elements on the display that can attract user's attention.

World's first smartphone with a color E-Ink screen. This is the first smartphone on the market with a color display based on electronic ink. The company claims that this is a new impetus in the field of mobile devices. The E-Ink panels do not stress the eyes, and the battery holds up up to for 3-4 days. Traditional smartphones use IPS and AMOLED matrices. The Image Packaging System image is typical for a budget segment, while AMOLED smartphones receive flagship devices and mid-range models.

BMW motorcycles will receive laser headlights for the first time. Advantages of laser headlights: Energy saving (consumption is up to two times lower compared to LED lamps), brighter and colorless. Another pro is the greater clarity of the contours of the light beam when the headlights are dimmed. The blue laser located inside the headlight enters the lens through a system of mirrors, inside which there is a luminophor based on yellow phosphorus. The laser beam causes phosphorus to glow, emitting a bright white light.

Emergency Bike - an ambulance on two wheels Wunderman Thompson's Paris branch together with the French company Ecox Enterprises have developed the electric Emergency Bike. The vehicle is equipped with two batteries to drive up to 160 km on single charge, a 150-liter storage box for medical supplies, a flashing light, a siren, a GPS tracker and a charger for portable devices.

Smart T-shirts that change color when exposed to air pollution Smart clothing company Aerochromics’ line of reactive clothing responds to airborne pollutants by changing color to reveal a pattern. Their models can react by changing their color to the presence of carbon monoxide, particulate and radioactivity pollution in the air. The price for one T-shirt starts at $500.

Max Robotic Dog may compete with Spot A Chinese company Tencent introduced its second robotic dog model - Max. The new development is not only much cheaper than its counterpart from Boston Dynamic (Spot), but also equipped with wheels, which allows the bot to move on flat surfaces at a speed of 25 km/h. All the four wheels are powered with the same mover that is used to move feet. And in addition to this, Max is able to move on two legs.

Neuro-bracelets for AR Facebook has shown its vision of the use for neuro-bracelets of additional reality, the best minds of the company are working hard on them. Their model uses electromyography to convert neural impulses of the brain into commands. Bracelets can be used as a virtual keyboard, when browsing the Internet or playing games. The option to stay connected adds flexibility to the device.

QuenchSea: Portable Seawater Desalination Device British startup Hydro Wind Energy has unveiled the Quench Sea, a compact seawater desalination device no larger than an iron. The device weighs 700 grams and can process up to 3 liters of fresh water per hour. And powerful filters allow you to filter the liquid not only from impurities and salts, but also from bacteria. The price for the Quench Sea desalinated water is about $100.

Manta Ray - underwater drones developed for the U.S. military The U.S. Defense Department has signed the first contracts to develop and build Manta Ray underwater robots. The bots will be designed to stay and work underwater for long periods of time without any logistical support and maintenance. The project will be linked to the research on the stability of drones in violent environments.

Cardiologist business card The Hungarian company MobileECG, specializing in the production of ECG devices and portable cardiographs, issues unusual business cards to customers. Their promo gadget allows you to measure your pulse. Place your thumbs on specially marked places, and your cardiogram along with your pulse rate will be displayed on the screen. The device is presented as a useful toy and considered a good commercial move.