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The Mui Board Gen 2 will feature mmWave sensors for sleep tracking and gesture control, allowing it to monitor sleep without wearables and be controlled remotely through gestures, with support rolling out later this year.
Meta has introduced new Ray-Ban display glasses with a high-res color display, camera, and wrist-based gesture control via a Meta Neural Wristband using electromyography, aiming to replace smartphones; priced at $800, they will be available from September 30th.
Antigravity, a new drone brand by Insta360, has announced the Antigravity A1, the world's first all-in-one 8K 360-degree drone capable of immersive capture with gesture-based flight control, featuring dual lenses for full environmental coverage, advanced stitching for seamless footage, and a lightweight design targeting creators and casual users, with a global release planned for January 2026.
Meta's Reality Labs has developed an experimental wristband that translates hand gestures and subtle finger movements into commands for digital devices, potentially enabling touchless control and aiding individuals with severe disabilities. The device uses electromyography and AI to adapt to users without prior training, and could be available within a few years.
Meta researchers are developing a gesture-controlled wristband that uses surface electromyography (sEMG) to interpret muscle signals, enabling users, including those with motor disabilities, to control computers through hand gestures without invasive procedures. The device aims to provide a non-invasive alternative to brain implants and EEG-based systems, with testing in collaboration with Carnegie Mellon for users with spinal cord injuries.
Apple is releasing watchOS 26 with new features for Series 6 and later, including gesture controls like Wrist Flick, smarter notifications that adapt to ambient noise, live message translation, a Notes app for quick access, and an AI-powered Workout Buddy for personalized encouragement. The update aims to enhance user experience with more intuitive and helpful functionalities, with a public beta expected in July and full release in the fall.
Apple announced watchOS 26 at WWDC 25, featuring a redesigned interface, wrist-flick gesture for notifications, an AI-powered Workout Buddy for personalized fitness motivation, a new Notes app, ambient noise detection, and expanded Messages features including Live Translation, all aimed at enhancing user experience and device integration.
Apple announced watchOS 26 at WWDC 2025, featuring a new transparent design language called Liquid Glass, a wrist flick gesture to dismiss notifications, and an AI-powered Workout Buddy that offers personalized fitness encouragement. The update aligns watchOS numbering with other Apple platforms and introduces new fitness and notification management features, with a full release expected this fall alongside new Apple Watches.
Apple Watch Series 9, Series 10, and Ultra 2 models feature a Double Tap gesture that allows users to control various functions by tapping their thumb and index finger together twice. This gesture simplifies navigation when one hand is occupied, enabling actions like answering calls, controlling media playback, and managing notifications. The feature is powered by the S9 chip's Neural Engine and is customizable through the watch or iPhone settings. Older models can use a similar feature called AssistiveTouch.
The new "double tap" feature on the latest Apple Watch models can be emulated on older models using quick actions or AssistiveTouch. Quick actions allow users to perform tasks like answering calls and controlling workouts with a double pinch gesture, while AssistiveTouch offers more advanced gesture controls for watchOS. The official double tap feature on the Series 9 and Ultra 2 includes additional capabilities like navigating the new widget UI, but many features are similar between the quick actions and the new double tap.
Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 introduce a new "double tap" gesture for controlling the device, but users with Apple Watch Series 3 and later can enable similar gestures through Accessibility features. Quick actions allow users to perform common actions with a double pinch/tap gesture, while AssistiveTouch offers more advanced gesture control options. The official double tap feature on the newest watches includes additional capabilities like navigating the widget UI.
Apple has introduced a new feature called Double Tap in watchOS 10.1, allowing users to control their Apple Watch by tapping their index finger and thumb together. This hands-free feature is compatible with Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch Ultra 2, and later models. The Double Tap feature can be used to answer phone calls, view and respond to text messages, snooze alarms, play and pause music, pause and resume timers, take photos on the iPhone, stop and resume a stopwatch, and start or stop automatic workout reminders. Users can customize the Double Tap feature through the Watch app on their iPhone. The feature works by detecting wrist movements and changes in blood flow, making it accessible for people with disabilities or limited mobility.
The latest update to the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 introduces the double tap gesture, allowing users to interact with the watch without using the touchscreen. This feature, born from accessible design, solves a genuine problem and is powered by the new S9 chip, making it more accurate and less power-intensive. The double tap gesture is trained on data from the accelerometer, gyroscope, and optical heart rate sensor, and it requires the computing power of the S9 SiP. While there are limitations to the double tap feature, it offers a glimpse into a future of smartwatches that are more independent of phones and can handle tasks with greater ease.
Apple has introduced a new gesture control feature called Double Tap on its latest Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 models, allowing users to tap their index finger and thumb together twice to control the device without touching it. The feature utilizes the watch's accelerometer, gyroscope, and optical heart rate sensor to detect disruptions in blood flow when the fingers are pressed together. This touch-free interaction hints at a future trend in technology and follows Apple's recent unveiling of the Vision Pro mixed reality headset, which also incorporates finger tap control. While some may find the gesture strange in public, Apple's focus on user feedback and its commitment to innovation and ease of use sets it apart from other brands.
Apple has announced a new feature called "Double Tap" for the upcoming Apple Watch Series 9, allowing users to control the device by tapping their thumb and index finger together twice. This gesture will enable users to answer calls, stop alarms, open Smart Stack, play and pause music, and more, making it easier to navigate the watch with one hand. The announcement was made during Apple's "Wonderlust" iPhone 15 event.