Everything you say to an Alexa speaker will be sent to Amazon—starting today
Amazon has disabled two key privacy features in its Alexa smart speakers, in a push to introduce artificial intelligence-powered "agentic capabilities" and turn a...
New smart, see-through “skin” could feel magnetism like a human
Imagine being able to control your smartphone underwater, or move through virtual worlds just by waving your hand—no wires, no touching, and no bulky...
Graphene breakthrough could power future 6G networks and see through walls
Researchers at The University of Manchester have developed a new technology that could lead to faster 6G wireless networks and better imaging tools that...
Signal is not the place for top secret communications, but it might be the...
When top White House defense and national security leaders discussed plans for an attack on targets in Yemen over the messaging app Signal, it...
Scientists create wearable device that lets you feel virtual worlds like real life
Imagine being able to feel music, touch different fabrics while shopping online, or even get detailed feedback from a virtual doctor’s visit—all through your...
Why e-scooter accidents happen – and how to prevent them
Electric scooters have become a fast and fun way to get around cities.
But a new study from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden shows...
Your smartwatch might be a powerful heart health tool
A new study suggests that your smartwatch could do more than just count your steps or track your heart rate—it might help assess your...
Scientists create first real-time hologram chip that turns 2D video into 3D holograms
Imagine watching your favorite movie or video call—and suddenly seeing it pop out in 3D, like a hologram from a sci-fi movie.
That future is...
New brain-like memory chips could help AI remember better
A group of scientists in Germany and China has developed a new type of memory chip that could make artificial intelligence (AI) much smarter—and...
New AI could turn meal photos into instant nutrition facts
Imagine snapping a photo of your lunch and instantly knowing how many calories, carbs, and fat it contains—no need to guess or write anything...