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Fast Company
28-05-2025
- Business
- Fast Company
This new browser could change everything you know about bookmarks
I can tell you the exact moment when a new browser called Deta Surf clicked for me. I was getting a demo from Deta cofounder Max Eusterbrock, and he showed me how Surf can take screenshots of web pages and add them to a digital pinboard. But unlike a standard screenshot, this one contained a link to jump back to the web page it came from, and its content was searchable from Surf's menu system. Aha, I thought. Too often, I'll open dozens of tabs on a certain topic, only to forget which page had the quote or chart I was looking for. Surf solves that problem by making it easier to revisit what you've researched. It's as if a browser was built around the idea of bookmarking, instead of the other way around. It's still early days for Deta Surf, which is launching a public alpha today after months of being invite-only. The software has all kinds of rough edges and can feel like it's trying to do too much, and there's also no mobile app and no business model yet. I'd caution against getting too invested in it. But as a tool for short-term research that involves wrangling a lot of web page content, it's one of the most interest concepts I've seen. Beyond basic bookmarks On the surface, Deta Surf borrows some ideas from other power user browsers such as Vivaldi, Arc, and SigmaOS. It supports both vertical or horizontal tabs, and you can arrange tabs into separate workspaces, which Surf calls 'Contexts.' But Surf also lets you save web pages to a 'My Stuff' menu, which is a powerful spin on the standard browser bookmarks folder. Every tab has a button for saving the page to My Stuff, but you can also use Surf's screenshot tool ((nvoked with Ctrl/Cmd+Shift+1) to save snippets of web pages with your own annotations. The My Stuff menu supports more than just web page content. You can also import images and PDF files from your computer, and there's a built-in notepad for adding freeform thoughts. Everything you save to My Stuff is searchable, and not just by title. Surf also indexes the full content of web pages along with the text of screenshots and PDF files, so you find specific words or phrases. The result is a feeling of finally being able to close inactive browser tabs, because Surf provides an easier way to reference them later. My favorite organizational feature, though, is the 'Desktop' view, where you can rearrange and resize any the items you've saved to My Stuff alongside any number of sticky text notes. It's a neat way to visualize all the different things you've been researching on a single canvas. Yes, of course there's also AI Like lots of other startups, Deta is finding ways to bring AI into its browser as well. Some AI features are similar to those of other AI-powered browsers. There's an 'Ask this Tab' button that can summarize and answer questions about the current page (including YouTube videos), and you can highlight text on web pages to translate, rephase, or ask follow-up questions. The more interesting use of AI involves interacting with what you've saved in My Stuff. By clicking the 'Ask Context' button, you can ask Surf to summarize details from across your documents or ask for supplemental information. These AI queries then feed back into Surf's notepad feature, essentially helping to organize or build upon your research. It's kind of like what Google is doing with NotebookLM, but built around what you're already looking up in your browser. Eusterbrock also showed me a more ambitious 'Surflets' feature, which can turn data from webpages into interactive visuals. If you were comparing web browsers, for instance, you could open up a bunch of pages that explain various browser features, then ask Surf to create an interactive chart comparing them. Expect things to break—a lot While Deta Surf is brimming with smart ideas about what a desktop browser could do, I wouldn't say it all comes together the way it should. For one thing, it's just a lot to take in. Between the My Stuff menu, the Desktop, and all your open browser tabs, you've essentially got three different organizational surfaces to work with, and they multiply each time you create a new 'Context.' My gut feeling is that the Desktop and My Stuff features should be streamlined into a single menu system for organizing and managing your research. Surf's AI features can be cumbersome to use as well. Deta has stuck AI buttons into seemingly every corner of its interface, but they all flow back to a notepad that opens in a sidebar menu. I've continually run into issues clicking the correct button to generate an AI response, and the latest build seems to have hidden the option to switch between large language models. The biggest issue, though, is that a lot of things just don't work properly. In my time with Surf, I've dealt with disappearing bookmarks, information that appears in the wrong Context, and web searches that get truncated after typing them in the address bar. Surf's AI answers are even less reliable. For instance, I asked the browser to provide links to YouTube backing tracks for a list of sheet music in a Google Drive folder, and none of its generated links worked. I've also had responses that don't accurately reflect what's in my notes and appear to be hallucinated, and I've yet to successfully generate a single 'Surflet' on my own. Meanwhile, I can't bring in my workflow from other browsers, because Surf doesn't work with most browser extensions (password managers are the exception) and doesn't support bookmarklets. The lack of a mobile app means I can't send pages into Surf from my phone, either. Deta is clearly moving fast and breaking things in search of what sticks, and that's totally understandable for an alpha product, but it makes for rough sailing if you're trying to use it as an everyday browser. What to expect Eusterbrock acknowledges that a lot of what comprises Surf today is subject to change. Eventually the company wants to charge for things like cross-platform sync and collaboration, but it plans to spend the rest of the year nailing down the core product. Deta had already shifted gears a couple of times before developing Surf. The Berlin-based startup began as a free web app deployment platform for indie developers, then tried spinning that product into a wildly ambitious online operating system with its own set of interconnected apps, called Deta Space, which raised around $3 million, according to Pitchbook. It was a neat idea, but its parallel universe of apps lacked immediate appeal to end-users, so Deta pivoted to building a browser instead. The core idea is still that you should be able to search and contextualize across your entire online workflow, but the browser allows Deta to work with existing web apps and sites instead of trying to build its own. (Deta killed off Space and deleted users' data last year.) The resulting product is more immediately compelling than Deta's previous efforts, but it comes with the same risk of getting shut down if things don't work out, and there are few examples of startups turning wildly ambitious browser into thriving businesses. The most notable startup in the space, The Browser Company, gave up on developing its ambitious Arc browser for desktops and is now pivoting to something much simpler. Still, I hope Deta Surf proves the exception to the rule. As a way to actually make sense of your browser tabs and the research you do around them, there's nothing else like it.
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Audiological Devices Industry to Experience $7 Billion in Revenue Growth by 2030: Detailed Analysis of the Global Market, Featuring Profiles of 169 Companies Operating in the Industry
Growth in Pediatric Hearing Care Market Catalyzes Development of Specialized Devices Audiological Devices Market Dublin, March 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Audiological Devices - Global Strategic Business Report" has been added to global market for Audiological Devices was valued at US$14.7 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach US$21.6 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.7% from 2024 to 2030. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth analysis of market trends, drivers, and forecasts, helping you make informed business decisions. The growth in the audiological devices market is driven by several factors. Technological advancements, such as the miniaturization of components and the integration of artificial intelligence, have significantly improved the functionality and convenience of hearing devices. The increasing incidence of hearing loss due to aging, noise pollution, and chronic diseases like diabetes has expanded the need for these devices. Moreover, greater awareness and destigmatization of hearing loss have encouraged more individuals to seek treatment. The adoption of telehealth services has also facilitated easier access to audiological care, allowing for remote consultations and adjustments. Additionally, favorable reimbursement policies and government initiatives aimed at improving hearing health have supported market growth. As these trends continue, the audiological devices market is expected to expand, offering innovative solutions to meet the diverse needs of individuals with hearing ScopeThe report analyzes the Audiological Devices market, presented in terms of market value (USD). The analysis covers the key segments and geographic regions outlined Type (Hearing Aids, Cochlear Implants, BAHA / BAHS, Diagnostic Devices); Technology (Digital, Analog).Geographic Regions/CountriesWorld; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; Spain; Russia; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific (Australia; India; South Korea; and Rest of Asia-Pacific); Latin America (Argentina; Brazil; Mexico; and Rest of Latin America); Middle East (Iran; Israel; Saudi Arabia; United Arab Emirates; and Rest of Middle East); and Insights: Market Growth: Understand the significant growth trajectory of the Hearing Aids segment, which is expected to reach US$14.3 Billion by 2030 with a CAGR of a 6.7%. The Cochlear Implants segment is also set to grow at 7.5% CAGR over the analysis period. Regional Analysis: Gain insights into the U.S. market, valued at $3.8 Billion in 2024, and China, forecasted to grow at an impressive 10.1% CAGR to reach $5.2 Billion by 2030. Discover growth trends in other key regions, including Japan, Canada, Germany, and the Asia-Pacific. Report Features: Comprehensive Market Data: Independent analysis of annual sales and market forecasts in US$ Million from 2024 to 2030. In-Depth Regional Analysis: Detailed insights into key markets, including the U.S., China, Japan, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa. Company Profiles: Coverage of players such as Advanced Bionics Corporation, AUDITDATA A/S, Bernafon AG, Cochlear Limited, GN ReSound A/S and more. Complimentary Updates: Receive free report updates for one year to keep you informed of the latest market developments. Key Questions Answered: How is the Global Audiological Devices Market expected to evolve by 2030? What are the main drivers and restraints affecting the market? Which market segments will grow the most over the forecast period? How will market shares for different regions and segments change by 2030? Who are the leading players in the market, and what are their prospects? Some of the 169 companies featured in this Audiological Devices market report include: Advanced Bionics Corporation AUDITDATA A/S Bernafon AG Cochlear Limited GN ReSound A/S Natus Medical Inc. Oticon A/S Oticon Medical AB Phonak AG Sivantos Pte. Ltd. Sonic Innovations Inc. Sonova Holding AG Starkey Hearing Technologies Widex A/S William Demant Holding A/S Key Attributes Report Attribute Details No. of Pages 337 Forecast Period 2024-2030 Estimated Market Value (USD) in 2024 $14.7 Billion Forecasted Market Value (USD) by 2030 $21.6 Billion Compound Annual Growth Rate 6.7% Regions Covered Global MARKET OVERVIEW Influencer Market Insights World Market Trajectories Global Economic Update Audiological Devices - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2025 (E) Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2025 (E) MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS Growing Global Incidence of Hearing Loss Drives Demand for Audiological Devices Technological Innovations in Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants Enhance User Experience Expansion of Telehealth and Remote Audiology Services Accelerates Market Growth Aging Population Worldwide Bolsters Need for Hearing Solutions Consumer Preference for Discreet and Advanced Hearing Aids Influences Product Design Integration of Wireless Technology and Bluetooth in Audiological Devices Emergence of AI and Machine Learning in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Audiological Solutions Growth in Pediatric Hearing Care Market Catalyzes Development of Specialized Devices Rise in Noise Pollution and Occupational Hearing Loss Challenges Market Dynamics Advances in Battery Technology and Rechargeability Improve Device Longevity Increased Focus on Customizable and Programmable Hearing Devices For more information about this report visit About is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. 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