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Innovative ‘e-Taste’ Device Elevates Virtual Reality With Flavour

by News Editor

March 4, 2025

Imagine a world where discussing your colleague’s lunch isn’t just about pictures; it’s about experiencing the taste virtually! The e-Taste device, a groundbreaking invention by scientists aiming to revolutionize how we share taste in digital realms.

An Immersive Leap In Technology

This technological marvel could soon enhance virtual and augmented reality experiences, opening doors to unique applications such as gaming, online shopping, and immersive education. Despite its promise, there are still challenges to overcome, particularly in replicating the sensations of spiciness and fattiness.

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The Science Behind e-Taste

The e-Taste device operates with two main components: an electronic tongue that captures the taste data of food and drinks, and a delivery system that mimics these tastes in your mouth. It processes five primary taste sensations using edible chemicals: sweetness, sourness, saltiness, bitterness, and umami.

Potential Applications And Current Limitations

Applications for the e-Taste are vast, from virtual food adventures to aiding sensory testing and physical rehabilitation. However, the need for further development means some taste sensations still elude the device’s capabilities.

Microsoft Bets Big On South Africa With $297M AI And Cloud Investment

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

March 7, 2025

Microsoft is doubling down on its commitment to South Africa, pledging an additional 5.4 billion rand ($297 million) by 2027 to expand its cloud and AI infrastructure in the country.

The announcement, made by Vice Chairman Brad Smith in Johannesburg, comes ahead of a key South African investment conference and adds to the 20.4 billion rand Microsoft has already poured into Africa’s most industrialized economy.

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Driving Growth Through AI And Talent

Beyond boosting infrastructure, Microsoft is making a play for South Africa’s digital future. Over the next year, the tech giant will fund certification exams for 50,000 young people, equipping them with in-demand digital skills to fuel economic growth and innovation.

South Africa has struggled with sluggish economic expansion—averaging under 1% growth annually for more than a decade—and is actively courting private-sector investment to accelerate momentum.

Big Tech’s Race For Africa

Microsoft was an early mover in South Africa’s cloud computing race, launching data centers in Johannesburg and Cape Town long before Amazon and Google entered the market. The company is now ramping up capacity with a new facility in Centurion, Gauteng, while also spearheading a $1 billion geothermal-powered data center in Kenya.

President Cyril Ramaphosa welcomed the move, calling Microsoft’s investment a vote of confidence in South Africa’s economic potential. “This company really has an African heart,” he said, underscoring the country’s efforts to position itself as a prime destination for global tech investment.