How an ordinary umbrella can trick and capture autonomous drones
Autonomous drones that can follow people or objects on their own are becoming more common in policing, border security, and surveillance.
These aircraft use camera-based...
3 popular password managers are less secure than promised
People who regularly use online services have between 100 and 200 passwords.
Very few can remember every single one. Password managers are therefore extremely helpful,...
Your tires may be broadcasting your movements without you knowing
A safety feature found in most modern cars could also be quietly exposing drivers to tracking, according to new research from the IMDEA Networks...
This lightweight exoskeleton could make walking easier after stroke
A new wearable robotic device could make walking easier for people recovering from stroke.
Engineers at the University of Utah have developed a lightweight hip...
Hair-thin LEDs could one day replace lasers in data centers and displays
Tiny light sources no wider than a human hair may soon change how information is transmitted and how screens are built.
Researchers at the University...
New flexible plastic could conduct electricity like human tissue
Scientists have discovered a new way to make a soft, stretchy plastic that can carry electricity efficiently—an advance that could help improve devices implanted...
New diamond cooling technology cuts electronics heat by 23°c
Overheating is one of the biggest problems facing modern electronics, from smartphones to powerful data centers.
Now, researchers at Rice University have developed a new...
Is this glass square the long, long future of data storage
Scientists at Microsoft Research in the United States have demonstrated a system called Silica for writing and reading information in ordinary pieces of glass...
Why squeezing light too much can make future OLED screens worse
Scientists working on the next generation of OLED technology have discovered that making these devices more efficient is not as simple as squeezing as...
See your food in 3D: AR menus are transforming the dining experience
Restaurants are always searching for new ways to attract customers and stand out from competitors.
A new study suggests that augmented reality (AR) menus—menus that...