This compact camera is only the size of a salt grain
Researchers have developed an ultracompact camera the size of a coarse grain of salt. The system relies on a technology called a metasurface, which...
This wearable device could detect and reverse opioid overdose
A research team at the University of Washington has developed a wearable device to detect and reverse an opioid overdose. The device, worn on the...
Scientists develop ultra-thin computer on the bone
A team of University of Arizona researchers has developed an ultra-thin wireless device that grows to the surface of bone. It could someday help physicians...
Scientists unlock the technology to produce unbreakable screens
Cracked phone screens could become a thing of the past thanks to breakthrough research conducted at The University of Queensland. The global team of researchers,...
Scientists develop speckle-free holography for virtual displays
Virtual and augmented reality headsets are designed to place wearers directly into other environments, worlds and experiences. While the technology is already popular among consumers...
We’re not as smart as Google makes us think we are
From the number of ounces in a cup to the first day of fall, online search engines such as Google put the answers to...
Apple’s iPod came out two decades ago and changed how we listen to music....
On October 23, 2001, Apple released the iPod — a portable media player that promised to overshadow the clunky design and low storage capacity...
Better touch screens could let you feel stuff before you buy it
Researchers are working on touch screen technology that would allow people to “feel” physical objects—including, for example, the texture of an item of clothing’s...
This smart white cane works like a self-driving car
A new, affordable smart cane guides people with visual impairments safely and efficiently through their environments, say researchers. Most know the white cane as a...
Squid Game why you shouldn’t be too hard on translators
Squid Game has recently become Netflix’s biggest debut ever, but the show has sparked controversy due to its English subtitles. This occurred after a Korean-speaking...