Wearable devices can now harvest neural data—urgent privacy reforms needed
Recent trends show Australians are increasingly buying wearables such as smartwatches and fitness trackers.
These electronics track our body movements or vital signs to provide...
Scientists develop ultra-powerful microcapacitors for next-gen electronic devices
Researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) and UC Berkeley are making strides in the world of electronic devices by developing microcapacitors that...
Wearable health sensor charges without wires or batteries
Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in the development of an on-skin bioelectronic wearable sensor: the addition of wireless charging—without batteries—through a magnetic connection.
The...
Scientists develop stretchable e-skin that mimics human touch
Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have developed a groundbreaking stretchable electronic skin (e-skin) that could transform how robots interact with the...
Scientists find new way to cool electronics
In the modern world, electronic devices, from smartphones to electric vehicles and even airplanes, have faced overheating issues that sometimes lead to fires.
As these...
Super Mario game tricks could help improve software security
Researchers at the University of Bristol have discovered that the tricks used by video game players, particularly those who speedrun games like Super Mario,...
Scientists develop super-efficient capacitors, enhancing lifespan and energy storage
Capacitors are crucial components in many electronic devices, from life-saving pacemakers to electric vehicles.
These components are responsible for storing and swiftly releasing energy, which...
This new circuit board can be repeatedly recycled, shows study
Electronic waste is a growing problem globally.
In 2022 alone, the world produced an astonishing 137 billion pounds of it, and a significant part of...
Flexible electronics take a leap forward with thin-film chip innovation
Researchers from KU Leuven and imec have made significant strides in advancing flexible electronics, a technology that could revolutionize how we use devices in...
Scientists unveil revolutionary holographic display for everyday eyewear
Thanks to advancements in 3D holographic technology, researchers from Princeton University are paving the way for a future where virtual and augmented reality can...