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A new platform has been developed to objectively measure pain perception, aiming to determine if individuals experience pain in the same way. This technology utilizes haptics and electroencephalography (EEG) to assess pain levels. The platform could provide valuable insights into how people perceive and experience pain differently.
Researchers at Princeton University have developed a 3D bioelectronic device that merges living brain cells with advanced embedded electronics to create a neural network capable of computational tasks. The device features a 3D mesh design with living tissue that can differentiate patterns using computational techniques. Unlike previous methods using brain cells for computation, this device allows for recording and stimulating neurons' electrical activity at a finer scale. The team successfully trained the device to identify recurring pulse patterns and differentiate between distinct patterns, aiming to scale it for more complex tasks. This technology not only delves into brain computing secrets but also holds potential for understanding and treating neurological diseases while addressing AI's energy consumption challenges.
Windows 11 is introducing haptic feedback for actions like snapping, resizing windows, and aligning objects in PowerPoint, but most laptops lack the compatible hardware for this feature. The haptic feedback is being rolled out to Windows Insiders gradually, starting with Preview Build 26300.8155. Microsoft is aiming to enhance user experience with haptic feedback, a feature that has been popular on MacBooks but not widely adopted in Windows laptops. While Microsoft is pushing for this premium feel on Windows laptops, the success of implementing haptic touchpads ultimately relies on OEMs prioritizing this feature in their devices.
Acer unveils refreshed Swift laptop lineup at CES 2026, featuring the Swift 16 AI with Intel's Core Ultra X9 388H processor and Intel Arc graphics. The Swift 16 AI boasts the "world's largest haptic touchpad" and supports MPP 2.5 stylus input. It also offers a 16-inch OLED display, Thunderbolt 4 ports, and up to 32GB of RAM. Acer also introduces the Swift Edge models and updates the Swift Go series with Intel Core Ultra X9 388H processors, set to launch in Q1 and Q2 respectively. Additionally, Acer announces new gaming laptops, monitors, and enterprise systems at CES.
A San Francisco start-up, Conduit, has gathered a massive neural dataset of 10,000 hours from thousands of individuals over six months in a basement lab. The data is being used to train thought-to-text AI models that decode brain activity into text. Participants engage in two-hour sessions, conversing with AI through speech or typing. Conduit designed custom hardware combining EEG, fNIRS, and other sensors to optimize signal coverage. As the dataset grew, the model began generalizing across different conditions, reducing the need for aggressive noise reduction. Operating costs decreased as the process scaled, with Conduit focusing on model training and planning to reveal its decoding system in the future.
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