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Jesse Damiani is a contributor to Freethink covering emerging technologies.

Using deep learning to detect sarcasm

Can we teach AI sarcasm? Should we?

Jesse Damiani

This 'Metaform' optical device could shrink the size of AR headsets

By bridging nanophotonics and freeform optics, University of Rochester researchers hope to enable next-gen AR optics in XR wearables.

Jesse Damiani

Using machine learning to detect dementia in older drivers

Researchers build AI to predict dementia and mild cognitive impairment in older drivers based on driving data.

Jesse Damiani

Sustainability

A world’s first: Printable electronics now fully recyclable

Duke researchers show new recyclable electronics technique that reclaims nearly 100% of carbon-based printed transistors using water and sound.

Jesse Damiani

Blockchain

Stablecoins, CBDCs, and the future of money

What role would a Fedcoin play in the evolving landscape of digital currency?

Jesse Damiani

Accessibility

Simulated walking is a big step forward for VR accessibility

Researchers in Japan have developed a system that makes your brain think you're walking — even when you're sitting still.

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Apps

What’s at stake in the Epic vs. Apple trial

One of the biggest antitrust lawsuits in the history of Big Tech kicked off this week — here’s what you need to know.

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Making VR more accessible for the hearing impaired

In his latest project, Myles de Bastion shows how VR accessibility could be extended to the hearing-impaired in remote settings through ‘environmental captioning’ and sign language.

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Rec Room is VR’s first ‘unicorn’ startup. Who are they and what makes them special?

An emphasis on community and user-generated content has driven success for the game-based virtual world.

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History

5 ways we all live like royalty

Our fantasy world of the past has become everyday reality.

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