Inside Fujifilm’s Camera Factory in Japan

With the announcement of the brand new X-Pro2 mirrorless camera from Fujifilm, The Verge traveled to the camera-maker’s factory in Sendai, Japan to see how they’re created. Inside, they discovered a surprising lack of robots and assembly lines and, instead, workers meticulously hand-assembling the cameras with extreme care and consideration. Head to The Verge to take a visual tour through the factory and see exactly …

Sevenhugs’ Smart Remote

A "contextually aware" universal remote capable of controlling any smart device

Looking to simplify the endless number of apps and interfaces used to control smart-home products, French start-up Sevenhugs has introduced the first “contextually aware” universal Smart Remote. In other words, it’s the first remote to understand where it is in your home and what it’s pointing at, allowing users to simply point and click to control devices instead of switching between apps. This trick is …

Why So Many Devices Want to Talk to You

It seems like every new device wants to talk to you these days, from refrigerators to pillows to water bottles and more. Fast Company has dubbed the trend the “Talkpocalypse” and offers a few insights into why so many companies are obsessed with your ears’ attention. In addition to adding the obvious benefit of convenience, voice-control allows companies a chance at profiting from referral purchases. …