Electronics

Scientists develop new method to generate natural focal blur in a VR headset

When we perceive the world around us, parts of it come into and out of focus. While this visual cue is a natural one for...

How to get the best audio quality from streaming music services?

When it came to the way people listened to music at home, vinyl ruled until the 1970s. But technology doesn't stand still. Cassettes, which had poorer...

What is a toroidal propeller and could it change the future of drones?

The basic configuration of traditional propellers has not fundamentally changed since the first powered flight by the Wright brothers in 1903. However, as engineers learn...

Less social media time means lower risks of depression, anxiety

Recently, the American Psychological Association and the U.S. Surgeon General released health warnings. They told us about a growing issue. More and more young people...

What happens to your digital assets when you die?

Digital assets cover a broad range of items that exist in digital forms, such as blockchain-based finance, emails, photos held in the cloud, and social media accounts.

Fitness app loophole allows access to home addresses

Despite attempts to anonymize user data, the fitness app Strava allows anyone to find personal information—including home addresses—about some users.

Heat highways could keep your electronics cool

Have you ever noticed how your phone or laptop gets hot when you're using it for a long time, or when you're playing a high-graphic game?

New machine learning framework could protect consumers’ mobile location data

Researchers developed a machine learning framework to quantify privacy risks, preserve data utility, and protect consumers.

How virtual reality can help relieve chronic pain

The first time Nancy Baker saw people use virtual reality to deal with chronic pain, it was a revelation.

How good or evil are you when gaming

Researchers have built their own computer game to test the impact of meters which show players the morality of their decisions.