This kite powered sailboat is out to smash the world sailing speed record. We talked to SP80, the company behind the boat, to find out what it's like to sail this thing and design a vessel for such high speeds. The record that the SP80 team is aiming at has three rules set by the World Sailing Speed Record Council.The record holder must reach the highest average speed over 500 m, have at least one person on board, and use only the wind as their source of energy. With those rules in mind, the SP8 team came u ...

AR/XR Technology & Market Trends - The AR/XR industry is experiencing rapid change with AI integration and evolving form factors like meta bands and XR glasses [2] - Snap is developing AR glasses for release next year, while Google's Android XR platform, incorporating Gemini AI, will debut with AI glasses through Warby Parker before expanding to full AR glasses [3] - Peripherals like rings and watches are being developed to enhance AR glass functionality, enabling hand gesture tracking and control even when hands are out of sight [3][4] - AR glasses are evolving for outdoor use and multi-user experiences, as demonstrated by Niantic Spatial's location-based AR experience using Snap Spectacles [5] - Companies are exploring the overlap of physical and virtual experiences in entertainment, such as Meowolf's collaboration with Niantic Spatial to integrate AR into physical installations, expected in 2026 [9] - Light field displays are being developed for mission-critical applications like defense and driving, offering greater depth and potential for windshield integration [10][11] Product Development & Future Outlook - New Meta glasses are anticipated by the end of the year, and Google's AI glasses are expected in 2026 [13] - Companies like XRL are pushing boundaries with devices like the XRL 1 Pro glasses and eye camera, offering six degrees of freedom tracking and potential for AI integration [13][14] - Haptic technology, such as haptic gloves, is being developed to enhance tactile interaction in VR/AR experiences [16] - Free Aim is launching motorized VR walking shoes via a Kickstarter campaign, with shipping expected 6-8 months after the campaign ends in July [17][18] - The future of AR/XR remains uncertain, with various form factors and AI integration strategies being explored [19]

My iPhone now is alloop. Apple devices are getting a new look in the fall and early previews of these operating system updates are now out in the wild. But when it comes to iPhone changes, people are divided about if this is going to be really futuristic and beautiful or really annoying and hard on our eyes.You see, the combo is getting heated on social media. And that's because Apple makes all of these buttons and menus look like they are made of a clear jelly liquid as they float over the text. So, there ...

Apple previewed iOS 26, the next version of iPhone software at WWDC 2025. And no, you're not hearing that wrong. It's got a new name, a new look, and a lot more.This is All Things Mobile. Let's jump in. Last year, we got Apple Intelligence.The year before that, the company unveiled the Vision Pro. And this year, Apple renamed its software and made them look more unified. It might not sound as big a deal as previous years, but if you hoped Apple would talk more about software and less about AI, then this was ...

Welcome to Apple Park and welcome to WWDC. Liquid Glass with the optical qualities of glass and a fluidity that only Apple can achieve. It transforms depending on your content or even your context and brings more clarity to navigation and controls.It beautifully refracts light and dynamically reacts to your movement with specular highlights. This material brings a new level of vitality to every aspect of your experience. From the smallest elements you interact with to larger ones, it responds in real time t ...

We're also introducing a new way to help eliminate distractions like unwanted calls, which can get in the way of picking up the important calls we're waiting for. Now, when you receive a call from an unknown number, call screening helps you quickly gauge whether it's something important or just another pesky telemarketer. Building on live voicemail, call screening automatically answers calls from unknown numbers silently in the background.Once the caller shares their name and the reason for their call, your ...

Mac OS Tahoe. Mac OS Tahoe is all about giving you beautiful and powerful tools for the unique ways you use Mac. It includes many of the features you heard about in iOS like backgrounds and screening tools and messages, more options in image playground and live translation.Starting with a stunning new design, it elevates the iconic elements of Mac OS, making them at once fresh and timelessly Mac. From the moment you unlock, the desktop is instantly familiar. Widgets, the dock, and app icons have been refine ...

We have another great experience to help you on your least favorite kind of call. One where you're put on hold. We know how frustrating it is to be stuck on hold for what feels like forever just to finally speak with a live agent.Well, get that time back with hold assist. With hold assist, the phone app can keep your spot in line while you wait for a live agent. Next time you're stuck on hold, whether it's because you're changing your flight or dealing with utility bills, the phone app automatically detects ...

User Interface Design & Functionality - Liquid glass material adapts intelligently between light and dark environments, enhancing user experience [1] - Alerts appear from the point of user tap, streamlining interactions [2] - Context menus expand into easily scannable lists for improved navigation [2] - Tap bars shrink when scrolling to elevate content, instantly reappearing when scrolling up, creating a more intuitive experience [3] Visual Aesthetics & Customization - App icons are crafted with multiple layers of liquid glass, offering diverse visual options [3] - Icons come to life in light mode, dark mode, colorful new tints, or a clear look, providing customization [3]

Our last major redesign was iOS 7. Back then, we were inspired by the recent emergence of retina displays and the amazing power of our A6 silicon. Well, a lot has changed.Apple silicon has become dramatically more powerful, enabling software, materials, and experiences we once can only dream of. And our devices have become even more vital to our daily lives with more apps available than. ...