Meet Humane: An AI-wearable dubbed the ‘iPhone killer’

Plus: How scientists are turning tractor beam science fiction into reality Sponsored by The next big thing in smartphone tech could be no smartphone at all. Two ex-Apple employees recently revealed Humane, a wearable AI assistant that projects everything from calls, to texts Their "screenless, seamless, and sensing" innovation aims to find a better way to integrate AI into everyday life, and reimagine the human-technology interface. All this is within reach, according to the developers, and the future of technology could turn out to be practically invisible. Also today, we look at the state of play in tractor beam technology, drones that operate permanently underwater, and how Sweden is paving the way for the world's first electric highway. But first, here’s [your video of the day](. Good morning. I’m Tim, an Editor at IE. This is The Blueprint. Here’s what’s new. Last Sunday, Blueprint subscribers learned about a nanodevice designed to fight pancreatic cancer. Don't miss out — [subscribe to IE+]( today to receive exclusive interviews, features, and much more. VIDEO OF THE DAY [Maersk Line]( [Maersk Line - Triple-E: The largest ship in the world with room for 18000 containers]( The Triple-E Class ships are among the largest vessels of their kind in the world. With a capacity of 18,000 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs), the ships are able to carry more cargo than any other container ship in the world. MUST READ [iPhone killer?]( [iPhone killer? New AI-wearable Humane hopes to make smartphones obsolete]( Developed by two former Apple employees, Humane aims to replace cell phone screens with a voice-activated assistant that projects everything from calls to texts onto the user's hands. This new approach promises to solve several issues with modern technology, including the need to constantly check cellphones, the physical limitations of touchscreens, and limited accessibility. The goal is to give users the experience of a more seamless integration of technology into their life by swapping out cell phones with wearable gadgets. Humane, it appears, is a standalone device, so you wouldn't even need a smartphone to pair with it. “It interacts with the world the way you interact with the world, hearing what you hear, seeing what you see, while being privacy first, and safe, and completely fading into the background of your life,” Imran Chaudhri, one of the developers, explained. Click below to learn more and watch a video of Humane in action during a recent a Ted Talk. [Read More]( SCIENCE Tractor beams: How scientists are turning science fiction into reality Tractor beams are frequently shown in television and film as a beam of energy that can grasp and move items from a distance. The development of tractor beams has come a long way since they were first introduced as a concept in science fiction. 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Get the [SinHanker Multifunctional Telescopic Lantern]( and defeat darkness with light! INNOVATION Tiny new drone can stay underwater almost indefinitely A new autonomous underwater drone is in the works thanks to 2 million euros in funding for a Swiss and Nordic joint venture. Initially focused on serving the emerging aquaculture sector, the partnership will develop a reliable, permanent drone system that can remain submerged for months by using inductive charging and wireless data transfer. [Read More]( TRANSPORTATION Sweden charges ahead with world's first electric road for on-the-go EV charging Using various innovative technologies like overhead conductive, ground-based conductive, and ground-based inductive charging, Sweden will build an extraordinary project — the world's first permanent electric road. The 13-mile (21 km) stretch of the E20 highway holds immense potential for electric road development, enabling electric cars and trucks to charge while driving, thus removing range anxiety and revolutionizing sustainable transportation. [Read More]( MAIL & MUSINGS Are you ready to ditch your smartphone and use a projector device like Humane? [No, I like my phone]( [Yes, it looks smart]( [It will never catch on]( [I am intrigued about how it works]( YESTERDAY'S RESULTS We asked you if you believe Helion Energy will achieve their goal of supplying fusion-generated electricity by 2028. 37% of you have no doubts, and only 8% say it is impossible, 37% Yes, no doubt 35% Maybe, but they won't be first 20% Not commercially viable 8% No, impossible QUOTE OF THE DAY The use of the wearable computer changes with each person. When this device is your way of seeing, or a seeing aid, it's how you see the world. When you use it as a memory aid, it is your brain. 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