More social media use linked to higher depression risk
In a new study, researchers found that social media use is linked to the development of depression.
The research was conducted by a team at...
This smart thermostat could learn optimal temperature quickly
A smart thermostat quickly learns to optimize building microclimates for both energy consumption and user preference.
Buildings account for about 40 percent of U.S. energy...
High-five or thumbs-up? New device detects which hand gesture you want to make
Imagine typing on a computer without a keyboard, playing a video game without a controller or driving a car without a wheel.
That's one of...
New atomic clock keeps time even more precisely
The design, which uses entangled atoms, could help scientists detect dark matter and study gravity's effect on time.
Atomic clocks are the most precise timekeepers...
Earable computing is next milestone in wearable devices, says study
CSL's Systems and Networking Research Group (SyNRG) is defining a new sub-area of mobile technology that they call "earable computing."
The team believes that earphones...
This smart ring could detect fever before you feel it
Temperature data collected by wearable devices worn on the finger can be reliably used to detect the onset of fevers, a leading symptom of...
New wearable tech could track your blood pressure, heart rate, and more
A shirt that monitors your blood pressure or a pair of socks that can keep track of your cholesterol levels might be just a...
Why spending a long time on your phone isn’t bad for mental health
General smartphone usage is a poor predictor of anxiety, depression or stress say researchers, who advise caution when it comes to digital detoxes.
The study...
How Microsoft and Sony’s new consoles improve game technology
Just about every seven years, game console makers—namely, Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo, as of the past two decades—hit the reset button on their audience...
This stretchable sensor gives robots and VR a human touch
It’s not a stretch to say that stretchable sensors could change the way soft robots function and feel.
In fact, they will be able to...