Meta Wristband, Eco-Friendly Tire, 'Who-Fi' AI w/ Ralph Bond

Show Notes 15 August 2025Story 1: Meta researchers are developing a gesture-controlled wristband that can interact with a computerSource: TechCrunch.comLink: https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/23/meta-researchers-are-developing-a-gesture-controlled-wristband-that-can-interact-with-a-computer/Find the research paper here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-025-09255-wStory 2: First standard production tire with over 70% bio-based and recycled materialsSource: Pirelli News ReleaseLink: https://press.pirelli.com/pirelli-first-standard-production-tyre-with-over-70-bio-based-and-recycled-materials/#_ftn1Story 3: Who-Fi: An AI-Powered Wi-Fi Technology That Can Identify and Track Individuals Without CamerasSource: Gadgets360.comLink: https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/whofi-wifi-technology-ai-tracking-biometric-signals-behind-walls-without-cameras-study-8949928See also: https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/wifi-fingerprint-ai-tracking-without-deviceSee research paper here: https://arxiv.org/abs/2507.12869Story 4: Scientists create first mini lungs with built-in blood vessels, unlocking new insights for pulmonary vascular diseaseSource: MedicalXpress.comLink: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-07-scientists-mini-lungs-built-blood.htmlSee also: https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/scientists-create-first-mini-lungs-built-blood-vessels-unlocking-new-insights-pulmonarySee research paper here: https://www.cell.com/cell/abstract/S0092-8674(25)00628-2Honorable MentionsStory: Scientists develop game-changing method to make use of walnut and pistachio shells [to make biomass fuel]Source: The Cool Down via MSNLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/scientists-develop-game-changing-method-to-make-use-of-walnut-and-pistachio-shells-a-significant-step-forward/ar-AA1HFuM5Story: World’s most advanced haptic gloves bring real-time touch into virtual realitySource: Timesofinnovation.comLink: https://timesofinnovation.com/ai-in-healthcare/worlds-most-advanced-haptic-gloves-bring-real-time-touch-into-virtual-reality/Story: US firm to build 3,275°F brick battery to decarbonize steel and cement plantsSource: InterestingEngineering.comLink: https://interestingengineering.com/energy/mass-produce-heat-storing-electric-bricksStory: Smarter flow simulation model for analyzing blood flow in brain aneurysms improves efficiency and accuracySource: MedicalXpress.comLink: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-07-smarter-simulation-blood-brain-aneurysms.html