Rejecting Internet cookies could hurt the free web, study warns
Almost every day, internet users are asked the same question: Do you accept cookies?
For many people, clicking “reject” has become automatic.
Concerns about privacy and...
How location-sharing apps are quietly changing modern relationships
Apps that let people share their real-time location have become a normal part of everyday life for millions of people.
Whether it’s checking if a...
New wearable device can detect hidden stress before you feel it
Engineers at Northwestern University have created a small wearable device that can detect stress hidden deep inside the body, even before a person may...
More and more websites want proof you’re human: Blame the bots
You're trying to book concert tickets before they sell out.
You click the link and before you can make the payment, you're asked to identify...
This stretchy implant could treat high blood pressure without drugs
Scientists at Penn State have developed soft, stretchy electronic implants that could help treat people with dangerous high blood pressure that does not respond...
Why solid-state batteries lose capacity so quickly
Solid-state batteries are often seen as the future of energy storage because they can potentially store more energy and operate more safely than today’s...
40-year-old zipper idea finally becomes reality with 3D printing
More than 40 years ago, an unusual idea was born: a zipper that could do much more than close a jacket.
Instead, it could transform...
Facial recognition data is a key to your identity. If stolen, you can’t just...
A woman strolls into a grocery store, thinking about grabbing some apples. Before she even reaches the produce aisle, a security camera has scanned...
Scientists create wearable sensor powered only by your body heat
Imagine a health-monitoring device that never needs charging or battery replacement. Scientists are now closer to that reality with a new system that can...
No batteries, no noise: Tiny tags turn everyday objects into smart trackers
Imagine turning your home into a smart system without charging devices or replacing batteries.
Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology have created a clever new...