TikTok's parent company ByteDance is developing mixed reality goggles designed to overlay digital objects onto the real world. The goggles are notable for their lightweight design, achieved by shifting most computing tasks to a wired puck.

Xumo and Westinghouse have released a line of HD and 4K smart TVs using the EntertainmentOS platform from Comcast. The TVs, available on Amazon and Walmart's website, support Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision and include hundreds of streaming apps.

Apple is exploring the use of AI algorithms on behavioral data to enhance health functions on the Apple Watch, according to a research paper from Apple's machine learning team that was published on the arXiv preprint server. The Wearable Behavior Model, trained on 2.5 billion hours of data from 162,000 participants in the Apple Heart and Movement Study, outperformed traditional photoplethysmography sensor data in predicting health conditions such as atrial fibrillation and sleep disturbances.

Consumer interest in connected-car services is declining, with a recent S&P Global Mobility survey showing only 68% of consumers are willing to pay for such services, down from 86% in 2024. The decline is driven by concerns about data privacy, the cost and value of services, and subscription fatigue. Automakers are feeling pressure to improve transparency and affordability, while dealers must address consumer concerns to promote connected services effectively.

Bojangles is installing electric vehicle charging stations as part of a partnership with Smart Big Box, Alyath EV and Energy and Environmental Design Services. The partnership "allows us to introduce a new convenience that aligns with evolving customer needs," according to Richard Del Valle of Bojangles. "These top-of-the-line EV chargers will not only improve accessibility for our guests but also help drive an eco-friendlier future."

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