From quantum labs to climate breakthroughs, this is where India’s curiosity meets the world’s discoveries. bataSutra tracks how research, innovation, and technology are reshaping the way we live, work, and think—one experiment at a time.
Consumer brain–computer interfaces are moving from lab demos to real pilots. This piece unpacks latency, accuracy, calibration, comfort, privacy, and the use cases that are actually ready today — accessibility, VR triggers, and short-phrase input. Includes pilot numbers, a short primer, vendor signals to watch, and one clean rule for trial size.
Yes for short, private tasks—voice notes, captions, quick image fixes—once on-device packs finish downloading. Our task grid covers latency and battery impact, where cloud still wins (long transcripts, heavy gen), and setup tips that change day-one feel. One rule: if it fits on one screen, run it local; if it spans many files, send it to cloud.
Direct-to-device text is real with clear sky and short bursts. Table outlines provider paths, bands, regions, and SOS terms—along with tips on sky view, short messages, and background retry that raise real-world success.
AI racks above ~30 kW tilt the math toward liquid. A simple grid shows energy/OPEX by density, why fan and floor-space limits bite, and the upgrades to track (CDUs, warm-water loops) as liquid kits go mainstream.