Electronics

Scientists develop innovative electronic tongue that mimics human taste

In a groundbreaking advancement, scientists have developed a remarkable 'electronic tongue'. This cutting-edge technology replicates the human sense of taste, offering a new horizon of...

New smartphone tests could detect early Alzheimer’s disease

Detecting early signs of Alzheimer's in older adults can be challenging, but researchers have found that daily tests using smartphones could be a game-changer....

Supercharged copper wires: A graphene twist for future electronics

Imagine turning on your lights or driving an electric car with more efficiency than ever before. That's the promise of a new discovery involving a...

New ultra-high-speed processor could revolutionize AI and driverless vehicles

Scientists have made an incredible technological leap by creating an ultra-high speed processor capable of simultaneously analyzing an astonishing 400,000 real-time video images. This groundbreaking...

How QR codes work and what makes them dangerous

Among the many changes brought about by the pandemic is the widespread use of QR codes, graphical representations of digital data that can be...

VR can help people with autism navigate the real world

Virtual reality simulations can help people with autism complete real-world tasks, a new study finds. University of Missouri researcher Noah Glaser—in collaboration with Matthew Schmidt,...

New wearable can send health data up to 15 miles away

A new wearable device can send health data up to 15 miles, 2,400 times the distance of WiFi, without significant network infrastructure. Wearable devices that...

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...