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Murata Manufacturing is back at CEATEC 2026 with several technology demonstrations, led by the award-winning ContactGlove3 Pro , an advanced hand-tracking glove developed by MELT Interface Technologies in collaboration with Murata . The technology received a CEATEC AWARD 2026 Excellence Award for its ability to capture precise human finger movements and generate valuable data for robotics and Physical AI applications. Last year at CEATEC, Murata showcased its beautifully designed echorb , which

The ASUS ExpertBook A7 brings a CNC-milled aluminum body, a 3K OLED display, and a glass haptic touchpad to a new business laptop starting at $1,299.99 . It introduces ASUSs ExpertBook A-series, joining the companys B and P series and ExpertBook Ultra. ASUS announced US availability beginning October 14 through the ASUS Store . Aimed at professionals, freelancers, and small teams, the A7 brings its key design features to the entry configuration: buyers dont need to choose the most expensive mode

Honda brought its Avatar Robot technology to CEATEC 2026 , offering a live demonstration of how people could one day perform hands-on work without traveling to the job site. Ubergizmo visited the booth in Japan and spoke with Honda representatives about the project, which combines a remotely controlled robot with AI assistance. The high-level idea is straightforward: a person operates a robot located somewhere else (hence, the Avatar name), using its cameras and robotic hands to interact with ph

Ship hull welding still means people on high-reach gear in heat and height. Kawasaki Heavy Industries just showed a different idea: a four-legged prototype that sticks to steel with electromagnets and is meant to weld, not only inspect (looks a bit like a wall-crawling GITS spider). According to NHK World, the robot measures only 60 by 44 by 29 centimeters (23.62 by 17.32 by 11.42 inches). It grips the ships hull with electromagnets, uses cameras and sensors to check seams, and decides how much

Godzilla is approaching a crowded city, and there is roughly an hour to get people to safety. At CEATEC 2026 , Fujitsu turns that fictional emergency into a demonstration of technology that could help planners prepare for real catastrophes. The Godzilla-themed experience gives visitors an accessible introduction to the companys Social Digital Twin technology. The setting may seem amusing, but the problem behind it is serious. Japan faces significant earthquake and tsunami risks, making evacuatio

Meta has officially announced its new frontier artificial intelligence models, Muse Wonder and Wonder Full , designed to compete directly with OpenAI and Anthropic. This release represents a significant advancement over the Muse Spark model, shifting focus toward advanced reasoning, programming, and complex task execution through autonomous agents. According to tests presented by the company, the new models achieved performance results comparable to GPT-6 Astra and Claude Fable 5.1. Independent

Vintage Apple iPod devices are highly sought-after technology relics, but they are set to gain modern functionality through new replacement circuit boards developed by Certain Things Studio . These custom boards are designed to modernize classic music players by introducing contemporary features like music streaming. The available upgrade boards add several modern specifications to the iPod mini (1st and 2nd generations), iPod 3rd generation , and iPod 4th generation with a monochrome display:

Citroen has officially unveiled the 2 CV Concept at the 2026 Paris Motor Show , brilliantly reimagining its iconic 1948 vehicle as a modern, compact electric car . Measuring just 12.34 ft (3.76 metres)in length, this new electric vehicle is actually shorter than its historic predecessor, prioritizing lightweight construction, affordability, and everyday practicality ahead of a planned production rollout slated for 2028 . The exterior design retains the original cars beloved rounded proportions,