Genie 4: DeepMind’s World Model Now Simulates Sound and Speech

Posted on October 31, 2026October 31, 2026 by IE Contributor

The London building at 6 Pancras Square that houses Google DeepMind. Photo: Gciriani, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Imagine typing "a crowded rural train station in 1980s Japan" and then walking around inside it, hearing the platform noise, changing the weather with a sentence, and watching passengers react. That is the promise of Genie 4, the new world model Google DeepMind announced on October 27, 2026. It is still a research preview, but it shows how quickly AI is moving from gener...

‘CANOO’ – Pickup Trucks

Posted on October 1, 2022October 1, 2022 by 41629066

Canoo is an American automotive startup based in Torrance, California that develops and manufactures electric vehicles, and plans to sell a lifestyle vehicle in the year 2022. The company also plans to produce commercial electric vehicles such as vans for vehicle rental and ride sharing services.. The company has engineering services located in Torrance, California, near Los Angeles, California. The company has developed breakthrough Multi-Purpose Platforms and digital ecosystems that are re...

Yasir Khan & Naoji Matsuhisa at Stanford University have created a small, autonomous device that can monitor Cancer Tumor growth in real-time

Posted on September 24, 2022September 24, 2022 by 41629066

Stanford engineers develop new wearable device to monitor tumor size Electronically sensitive, skin-like membrane can measure changes in tumor size to the hundredth of a millimeter. It represents a new, faster, and more accurate approach to screen cancer drugs. BY ANDREW MYERS Engineers at Stanford University have created a small, autonomous device with a stretchable and flexible sensor that can be adhered to the skin to measure the changing size of tumors below. The non-invasive, ...

‘ProtonVPN’ – Free VPN that make online privacy accessible to all

Posted on September 24, 2022September 24, 2022 by 41629066

PrtonVPN is a free VPN solution that sends internet traffic through an encrypted VPN tunnel, so that passwords and confidential data stay safe, even over public or untrusted Internet connections. It keeps your browsing history private. As a Swiss VPN provider, it does not log user activity or share data with third parties. Their anonymous VPN service enables Internet without surveillance. It's goal is to make online privacy accessible to all. To do this, they have focused on making the ad...

Augmented Reality Navigation Systems

Posted on September 18, 2022September 18, 2022 by 41629066

When GPS was invented in 1978 and made available to the public in the following decade, navigation changed profoundly. As it guides automobiles, airplanes, and ships at sea, GPS has had a tremendous impact on how we get around. However, there are still challenges to be overcome. How can augmented reality be used to guide users in indoor and outdoor environments? Augmented reality allows for powerful and intuitive solutions in navigation. By showing virtual guides in physical space through th...

Apple ARKit 6 – augmented reality apps development kit that leverages Plane Estimation and Motion Capture, and add AR Location Anchors

Posted on September 10, 2022September 10, 2022 by 41629066

ARKit 6 introduces the option to capture a 4K video feed using the back camera during an ARKit session. 4K video is perfect for apps that integrate virtual and real-world content together for video creation, such as social media, professional video editing, and film production apps. Requires iPhone 11 or later or iPad Pro (5th generation). ARKit 6 introduces 4K video, so you can capture stunning high-resolution videos of AR experiences — perfect for professional video editing, film produ...

HAHN PLASTICS – MUD CONTROL GRIDS

Posted on September 10, 2022September 10, 2022 by 41629066

Hahn Plastics Mud Control Grids offer ground reinforcement without substructure. The grids are a perfect solution to prevent ground erosion, features a load capacity of 56 tons per 10ft², and are interlocking to create a self-supporting structure. Made of 100% recycled plastic. They work amazingly in even the most challenging mud" Mud Control Grids are the perfect solution to tackle even the most challenging mud problems around gates, feeders, waterers, laneways and other heavy use ar...

Biogenic (algae-grown) limestone-based cement promises carbon-zero buildings.

Posted on August 27, 2022August 27, 2022 by 41629066

Cement is an important construction ingredient around the world, and as a result, cement production is a significant source of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, making up approximately seven percent of annual greenhouse gas emissions. Cities of the future may be built with algae-grown limestone Global cement production accounts for 7% of annual greenhouse gas emissions in large part through the burning of quarried limestone. Now, a CU Boulder-led research team has figured out a way t...

‘Pudu – FlashBot’ Building Delivery Robot

Posted on August 21, 2022August 21, 2022 by 41629066

Pudu Robotics is a world-leading tech-focused enterprise dedicated to the design, R&D, production and sales of commercial service robots FlashBot, the latest industry-leading robot with advanced IoT technology solution for building delivery service, featuring intelligent auto-building delivery service that can take the elevator to provide the safe and reliable room delivery, enabling digital management and services of hotels and office buildings for contactless delivery of customer-order...

Tencent’s Ethereal Audio Lab – open-source technology

Posted on August 21, 2022August 21, 2022 by 41629066

Tencent’s Ethereal Audio Lab (TEALab) believe that the open-source technology and has made many solutions available as open-source. These include - Tencent Meeting provides an easy-to-use, smooth, secure and reliable cloud-based high-definition video conferencing solution that enables customers and users to host or join meetings anytime, anywhere. During the coronavirus outbreak, Tencent Meeting is providing free services and connecting users all over. https://tencent-meeting.updatest...

World Robot Conference 2022 (WRC 2022) – being held from 18 to 21 August in Beijing, China.

Posted on August 21, 2022August 21, 2022 by 41629066

World Robot Conference 2021 is being held from August 18-22 in Beijing. More than 130 first-class companies will display over 500 exhibits and the latest products. The four trends of the exhibition this year are medical, bionic, humanoid and brain-controlled robots as it seeks to provide an important platform for enhancing international communication. https://youtu.be/0lNaJ2_hkIs More than 20 international organizations, including the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society (IEEE RAS...

Exeger’s Powerfoyle flexible solar cell technology that can blend seamlessly in to any device

Posted on August 13, 2022August 13, 2022 by 41629066

Powerfoyle material is flexible, durable and reliable solar cell technology and can blend seamlessly in to any device without compromise on the tactile or visual design. The patented solar cell technology is not sensitive to diffuse light or partial shading and performs when the light comes from wide angles. It is efficient in indoor and outdoor light. Exeger is a Swedish company with a unique solar cell technology that converts all forms of light into electrical energy. With its resilie...

Urbanista’s solar-powered headphones

Posted on August 13, 2022August 13, 2022 by 41629066

Urbanista is a Swedish lifestyle audio brand. It has developed solar powered in earphones by using Powerfoyle technology to charge the company's latest Phoenix true wireless earbuds. The World's first self-charging wireless headphones powered by Exeger Powerfoyle solar cell material Los Angeles constantly charges whenever exposed to light, either outdoors or indoors, providing you with virtually infinite playetime Los Angeles is powered by Exeger Powerfoyle. groundbreaking technolo...

AeroFarms – transforming agriculture by building indoor vertical farms using artificial intelligence and plant biology

Posted on August 7, 2022August 7, 2022 by 41629066

AeroFarms is transforming agriculture by building indoor vertical farms using artificial intelligence and plant biology. It uses the latest breakthroughs in indoor vertical farming, artificial intelligence and plant biology to fix broken food system and improve the way fresh produce is grown and distributed locally and globally. They have built a proprietary agriculture platform to grow a wide array of products, delivering superior flavor, better quality and improved nutrition with the m...

MIT engineers develop stickers that can see inside the body. New stamp-sized ultrasound adhesives produce clear images of heart, lungs, and other internal organs.

Posted on July 31, 2022July 31, 2022 by 41629066

Ultrasound imaging is a safe and noninvasive window into the body’s workings, providing clinicians with live images of a patient’s internal organs. To capture these images, trained technicians manipulate ultrasound wands and probes to direct sound waves into the body. These waves reflect back out to produce high-resolution images of a patient’s heart, lungs, and other deep organs. Currently, ultrasound imaging requires bulky and specialized equipment available only in hospitals and doctor’s ...

‘Scewo’ – The new generation electric wheelchair that can also climb stairs

Posted on July 30, 2022July 30, 2022 by 41629066

Scewo is the only company in the world to manufacture an electric wheelchair that drives on two wheels and can climb stairs. Founded in 2017 based on a former student project of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) and Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK), Scewo enables wheelchair users to discover places in new ways. They believe in an everyday life in which people with restricted mobility can discover the world more independently and in new ways. It achieves this by combining ex...

Butterfly Amicus Prime Table Tennis Robot

Posted on July 30, 2022July 30, 2022 by 41629066

Amicus Robots are designed for a realistic gaming and training experience with high-technology and extensive functionality. Depending on specific demands, all models are suited to players - from amateur to professional. According to the former German national coach, Richard Prause, robot training can be a useful addition to every-day training to players who want to learn faster. Butterfly table tennis robots can help you reach the top of your game. Many several different models of table tenn...

‘Pupil’ spatial data company that creates 3D reconstruction and scene-understanding system takes real-world spaces and makes them digital.

Posted on July 23, 2022July 23, 2022 by 41629066

Pupil's 3D reconstruction and scene-understanding system takes real-world spaces and makes them digital. Hyper accurate. Incredibly robust. Game changing. Pupil is a spatial data company. Pupil is a British property technology company that produces a spatial data product called, Spec. Spec uses artificial intelligence to measure residential property interiors and can produce floor plans, 3D digital twins, and virtual tours. The company is based in London. Pupil reality capture process...

‘Rubbee’ – Portable e-Bike conversion kit

Posted on July 23, 2022July 23, 2022 by 41629066

Rubbee can transform any bike into an electric bike in less than a second. Adaptable to the majority of classic bikes, its exclusive friction system will allow you to reach a speed of 32 km/h without the slightest effort. With a price between 699 CHF and 897 CHF, Rubbee is unbeatable. It looks like a car vacuum cleaner, an iron, or some other household gadget. However, once installed, it becomes pretty clear exactly what it is. It’s kind of like a treadmill for your bike’s rear wheel. Ho...

University College London has developed software (MotionInput v3) to make computer use more accessible using Voice, facial expressions, gesture, eye movement…

Posted on July 23, 2022July 23, 2022 by 41629066

Researchers at University College London have developed software that lets users control a computer using voice, facial expressions, hand gestures, eye movements, and larger body motions. The software, called MotionInput, was developed to enable touchless computing for a variety of purposes, from making computers easier to use for people with disabilities, to aiding professionals who have their hands full, like surgeons. The software, which is now onto the third version, is available to d...

‘Kumulus-1’ a startup in Tunisia has developed a portable Atmospheric Water Generator (AWG)

Posted on July 16, 2022July 16, 2022 by 41629066

Kumulus is a water tech start up with mission to provide drinking water in an economical and sustainable way. It has build small portable machine that create drinking water from air! This machine can fit in a 1m3 cube and can be equipped with a solar power pack, making it fully autonomous and independent. The Kumulus-1 is a smart machine, offering options of mobile control through our dashboard and app, as well as functionalities that ensure water is delivered in a sustainable and economical...

‘University of Bristol’ is in process of developing soundproof wallpaper

Posted on July 16, 2022July 16, 2022 by 41629066

Scientists at University of Bristol are developing soundproof wallpaper inspired by moths wings. Experts at the University of Bristol have discovered that the scales on moth wings act as excellent sound absorbers even when placed on an artificial surface. The University of Bristol team found the phenomenon holds the key to better sound-absorbing panels. It will revolutionize noise-canceling technology, they say. Co-author Professor Marc Holderied explained: "This research has shown one da...

‘Sand Battery’ – Heat energy store that can be harnessed for later use

Posted on July 16, 2022July 16, 2022 by 41629066

Polar Night Energy - Developer of heat storages designed to store renewable energy. The company designs and builds high temperature and zero-emission heat storage and enables the up-scaling of solar or wind energy to meet heating and electricity demand, thereby enabling customers to use heat storage facilities for housing and industrial applications. They convert electricity to heat, and store it for later use. It uses sand as the storage medium, which leads to safe operation and a natur...

‘The Good Patch’ – Plant based wearable wellness patches for common ailments, like – B12 Awake, Dream, Rescue, Cycle, Soothe.

Posted on July 10, 2022July 10, 2022 by 41629066

The Good Patch offers a variety of wellness products and patches for life’s common ailments. Simply peel and stick. Their state-of-the-art patches allow for a steady and consistent ingredient delivery over the course of 8-12 hours. Plant-based wellness patches. Dermatologist Tested and ApprovedOur patches are gluten free, dermatologically tested, paraben free, latex free, non gmo, cruelty free and vegan. B12 AwakeInfused with Caffeine, Green Tea, and Vitamin B12. Perfect for that early...

‘LittleOne.Care’ – AI Based Infant monitoring that listens to sounds and movements and suggests what the infant is experiencing

Posted on July 10, 2022July 10, 2022 by 41629066

LittleOne.Care has developed an artificial intelligence system that monitors, tracks, and displays babies' quality of life 24/7 - anywhere, no matter the care institution. Monitoring is based on algorithms and neuron networks, with no radiation and no transmission. The device picks up all the sounds and movements made by the infant, performs an analysis, and suggests conclusions about what the infant is experiencing throughout the day. The data can also be used for early detection of potenti...

‘Hypervsn’ SmartV – 3D holographic display that provides an immersive experience for viewers

Posted on July 3, 2022July 3, 2022 by 41629066

Hypervsn SmartV creates, manage and display stunning high-definition detailed 2D and 3D content, which appears to be floating in mid-air. The HYPERVSN SmartV Platform also opens up the possibility of interactive holographic content, as the SmartV platform is built on Android, which means 3D content can be rendered in real-time and respond back to the audience in real-time depending on various inputs such as voice and motion control – and customers can develop custom applications for their br...

‘OxfordVR’ uses virtual reality headsets for immersive treatments for Mental Illness and behavioral health

Posted on July 3, 2022July 3, 2022 by 41629066

OxfordVR uses virtual reality headsets to guide patients through everyday situations like going to a store, riding a bus, or visiting a doctor’s office which can cause fear and anxiety for those suffering from psychosis. The prescription service relies on automated prompts to deliver cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), a form of talk therapy that tries to teach skills to manage or modify behavior, over a six-week course. Studies have demonstrated VR’s extraordinary potential to deliver rapid, ...

Zap Energy Inc’s – FuZE-Q reactor that uses an electromagnetic field nuclear fusion to build modular, garage-sized reactors.

Posted on July 2, 2022July 2, 2022 by 41629066

Seattle-based Zap Energy is using a lesser-known approach to nuclear fusion to build modular, garage-sized reactors. Zap Energy is building a cheap, compact, scalable fusion reactor with potentially the shortest path to commercially viable fusion and orders of magnitude less capital than traditional approaches. The conceptual basis for the technology was developed at the University of Washington led by Uri Shumlak. Zap Energy formed following the positive initial results achieved by the F...

Osaka University have developed a robot ‘deity’ that preaches Buddha’s scripture in Japanese temple

Posted on June 25, 2022June 25, 2022 by 41629066

Osaka University have developed a robot 'deity' that preaches Buddha's scripture in Japanese temple Inside Kodaiji Temple KYOTO Japan - Inside the temple stands Mindar, a robot 6-foot-4-inch, 132-pound 'priest'. This robot is able to delivers a poignant sermon, hand gesture and has piercing gaze. Mindar delivers a poignant sermon on one of the most-read Buddhist scriptures, the Heart Sutra. The sermon is indistinguishable from the one given by the usual priest — until visitors n...

Skarper has developed e-bike conversion kit to transform a regular bike into an high-performance e-bike.

Posted on June 25, 2022June 25, 2022 by 41629066

Skarper, a United Kingdom-based startup, announced the inaugural Skarper system, an electric bike conversion kit. This kit transforms any disc brake bike into a pedal-assisted EV after a quick and easy installation. The system works by connecting to proprietary tabs that fasten it onto the chainstay of the bike, allowing it to increase the speed. An ultralight, clip-on drive system technology, DiskDrive™ avoids the many limitations of existing eBike drive systems. https://youtu.be/gij4KM...