Weekly Mashup 48

(c) The Creators Project

Meet Baby X, the virtual toddler who learns like a real child

As part of an incredibly creepy project brought to you by the Auckland Bioengineering Institute Laboratory for Animate Technologies comes Baby X, a virtual toddler who learns just like a human child.

Instagram’s new app lets you create time-lapse videos

Everyone’s photo-sharing favourite has launched a standalone app, Hyperlapse, enabling users to create professional-looking time-lapse videos using only their smartphone. Get ready for lots of crawling baby uploads.

(c) British Airways

Forget mood rings, here are five wearables that will really track your temperament

From sweaters that glow when your mood changes, to British Airways blankets allowing airline staff to see who’s sleeping well, these wearable mood-testers are awesome and alarming in equal measure. (Don't wear the jumper on a date.)

The fitness sensor that tracks the wellbeing of your car

The FIXD sensor connects your car to your smartphone via Bluetooth and alerts you whenever your car needs attention – whether that be an oil change on a new air filter. Think of it as an on-call doctor for your motor.

(c) Pinlights

PhD student creates smart glasses that might actually be… wearable

Developed by Andrew Maimone and three other researchers at UNC Chapel Hill, the Pinlight Display AR glasses are a lightweight alternative to bulkier, less compact smart specs.

Is Apple going to reveal the iWatch next month?

The tech giant could be introducing their eagerly awaited (and awaited, and awaited…) smart watch at their iPhone 6 launch event on 9 September. Apparently. Who knows. Watch this space. Maybe. But maybe not.

Readers and advertisers full of praise for Die Welt’s interactive AR edition

Die Welt newspaper released a special interactive issue using AR tech, and the reaction from readers and advertisers alike was overwhelmingly positive. Which is great news for interactive print fans like us.

Consumers more likely to share personal details if given freebies in return

Give your customers free stuff (e.g. discounts, coupons, presents, hugs... ok, maybe not hugs) and they’ll reward you by sharing their personal information, according to a US survey by Acquity Group. Start wrapping those vouchers....

(c) Wall Street Journal

Swatch launches new range of smartwatches to compete in wearable market

Previously reluctant to tap into the smartwatch trend, timepiece giant Swatch have decided to change direction, fearful of losing their grip on the market. Keep up, boys! It's all about smart stuff.

Lacoste mobile app directs New York tennis players to courts and stores

Sportswear brand Lacoste have launched City Tennis, a mobile app that tells New York inhabitants where their nearest tennis court or Lacoste store is. Ace!

Intel ready to launch luxury smart bracelet at Barneys New York

Intel will launch a premium smart bracelet with undisclosed features - engineered by the tech giant and designed by fashion house Opening Ceremony – at high-end Barneys New York.