Electronics

Is Alexa sexist? Yes, says study

University of Waterloo professor and Canada Research Chair in Technology and Social Change Dr. Lai-Tze Fan analyzed hundreds of Amazon's virtual assistant Alexa's voice-driven...

Daily long-time smartphone use strongly affect mental health in adolescents

A new study involving over 50,000 Korean adolescents reveals a concerning link between extensive smartphone use and various health issues. Researchers Jin-Hwa Moon and Jong...

New scale could measure screen time and spot digital addiction

Are you spending too much time scrolling through social media or playing video games? It's a question that's becoming increasingly important in our digital world. Researchers...

How a hybrid heating system could lower your bills and shrink your carbon footprint

To heat your home without damaging the climate, you will need to replace your gas boiler. UK government advisers recommend switching to appliances that run...

New wearable device improves balance and prevents falls in older adults

As people age, maintaining balance and posture becomes increasingly challenging. This is due to various factors, including muscle weakness and changes in vision and sensory...

This color-based sensor mimics human skin sensitivity for wearables and soft robotics

Researchers at EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne) have taken a significant step forward in the field of soft robotics and wearable technology. They've created...

Most of us have no idea what the padlock icon on our Internet browser...

Do you know what the padlock symbol in your internet browser's address bar means? If not, you're not alone. New research by my colleagues and...

How virtual reality can boost men’s health

Researchers from University College Cork have made a groundbreaking discovery: virtual reality (VR) gaming can significantly boost men's understanding of testicular diseases and encourage...

How risky is it to give card details over the phone and how do...

Paying for things digitally is so common, most of us think nothing of swiping or tapping our card, or using mobile payments. While doing so...

Researchers reveal major security flaw in Apple’s latest MacBook pro

In a startling discovery, a Georgia Tech researcher has cracked the security of Apple's newest MacBook Pro, equipped with the M3 processor chip. This breakthrough...