Researchers are using motion capture, wearable sensors and data science to turn human movement into a vital sign for health monitoring. By using AI to analyze data from devices like fitness trackers, researchers can gain insights into fitness capacity, injury risk and long-term health. This technology can be used to enhance athletic performance and aid in rehabilitation and personalized medicine, with potential applications in preventing injuries and managing diseases such as Parkinson's.

Samsung has unveiled its Vision AI Companion, an advanced AI assistant integrated into its 2025 TV models. This feature allows users to engage in natural, two-way conversations with their TVs, such as asking AI about a person in a TV program. The AI, developed in partnership with Perplexity and Microsoft Copilot, goes beyond standard voice commands, supporting 10 languages and offering capabilities like art generation and live translation.

Apple is planning to introduce new satellite-based features for iPhones to improve functionality in areas with weak or no cellular or Wi-Fi signals, Bloomberg reports. The features could include navigation via Apple Maps and photo messaging via the Messages app and could allow third-party apps to use satellite connectivity through an iOS API.

Interest in electric vehicles remains high among US consumers despite a sales drop after the repeal of the federal tax credit, according to J.D. Power. More than half of potential car buyers are considering an EV in the next year, and 94% of cur