In George Orwell’s novel “1984,” Big Brother watches citizens through two-way, TV-like telescreens to surveil citizens without any cameras. In a similar fashion, our current smart devices contain ambient light sensors, which open the door […]
An emergency room doctor using augmented reality could save precious seconds by quickly checking a patient’s vitals or records. But the doctor could also unintentionally pull information for someone else in the room, breaching privacy […]
When you use your fingerprint to unlock your smartphone, your phone is looking at a two-dimensional pattern to determine whether it’s the correct fingerprint before it unlocks for you. But the imprint your finger leaves […]
Poor eating habits, continuous stress, irregular sleep patterns, and a lack of exercise can eventually lead to physical, mental, and emotional issues. It is worthwhile to put in the time and effort to improve your […]
Apple’s iPhone for the first time became the world’s biggest selling smartphone after rival Samsung’s 12-year run as leader, data showed.This post was originally published on this site
Organic electronics—electronics where the active material is carbon-based—are making possible diverse new technologies ranging from sensors for monitoring cannabinoid levels in cannabis plants to lightweight, bendable solar panels. Real-world applications could result in solar panels […]
A German company is seeking to use the exposure generated by the Paris Olympics to overcome the opposition of local politicians and demonstrate that flying taxis can serve the French capital.This post was originally published […]
Imagine stoplights and cars communicating with each other to optimize the flow of traffic. This isn’t science fiction—it’s the Internet of Things (IoT), i.e., objects that sense their surroundings and respond via the internet. As […]
NASA and Lockheed Martin formally debuted the agency’s X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft Friday. Using this one-of-a-kind experimental airplane, NASA aims to gather data that could revolutionize air travel, paving the way for a new generation […]
A Northwestern University-led team of researchers has developed a new fuel cell that harvests energy from microbes living in dirt.This post was originally published on this site
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