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July 23, 2026
 
 
Consumer Technology Association SmartBrief
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Today's Digital Pulse
 
MouthPad puts computer control at the tip of your tongue
 
MouthPad puts computer control at the tip of your tongue
MouthPad (Augmental)
Augmental has launched the MouthPad, a custom tongue-controlled device that lets users operate a computer cursor hands-free using tongue movements and head tracking, primarily for people with mobility challenges. The company also introduced Vox, a wearable pendant that captures whispered speech through body vibrations for private, hands-free typing and voice input, with plans to eventually enable silent communication.
Full Story: Digital Trends (7/22)
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Digital Experiences That Scale
Delivering digital experiences across multiple locations takes more than technology. Diversified helps organizations plan, deploy, and support connected environments with consistency from one site to global operations. See How We Deliver.
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LG shuts down apps using TVs as proxy portals
LG is working to remove webOS apps that turn smart TVs into residential proxy nodes, allowing third parties to route internet traffic through users' devices without clear user awareness. The move follows a KrebsOnSecurity report that found many TV apps contain proxy-related software components, sparking concerns over privacy and consent.
Full Story: Digital Trends (7/23)
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Synthetic Data: The Future of Analytics
Gartner forecasts 60% of top firms to leverage synthetic data by 2028, a leap from less than 20% today. This evolution is critical as 67% of firms cite data issues in AI applications. Uncover insights from Gartner, WARC, and 4As in one short, accessible read. Download the free report.
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From Blue Chips to Startups
 
Samsung's AI assistant seeks to make health data actionable
 
A logo outside the Samsung Electronics Co. headquarters in Suwon, South Korea, on Thursday, July 16, 2026. The rally was organized by a union representing the non-chip workers making mobile phones, TVs and home appliances. Photographer: SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg via Getty Images
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Samsung's new AI Health Assistant, part of the Samsung Health service, is designed to distill health data into actionable insights and address fragmented health data. The assistant connects metrics for sleep, activity, nutrition, mindfulness and vitals to provide personalized recommendations and guidance.
Full Story: CNET (7/21)
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Tech News
 
MeBeMe app helps users scroll less and grow more
MeBeMe is a new app designed to interrupt doomscrolling by sending users small missions that encourage habits tied to the person they want to become. Instead of blocking distracting apps, it uses personalized identity-based goals and simple actions to help users build meaningful routines.
Full Story: TechCrunch (tiered subscription model) (7/23)
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