Virtual Reality Crime Scenes for Juries

Researchers from the UK’s Staffordshire University are currently experimenting with virtual reality to recreate crime scenes in the courtroom. The project aims to more accurately portray complex scenarios and evidence to juries, allowing them “walk through” spaces they could previously only envision through images and video. Using drones, 3D laser scanning and VR headsets, the project could revolutionize the way crime scenes are recorded and …

Google Unveils ‘Google Home’

One of the most exciting announcements to come from this year’s Google I/O developer conference is the introduction of Google Home: a voice-controlled smart device that can control other smart appliances and accurately answer queries by tapping into Google’s search algorithms. It’s a direct competitor to Amazon’s Echo, which functions in many of the same ways. Google has yet to release pricing or a launch …

An Earpiece to Translate Foreign Languages in Real-Time

Since learning an entirely new language every time you travel is a bit absurd, there will always be boundaries when trying to communicate in foreign nations. Enter the Pilot earpiece by Waverly Labs: an in-ear, real-time translator that will allow users to seamlessly converse with each other even if they’re speaking two different languages—similar to what Skype’s in-call translator feature can do. The device is …