Electronics

How consumers are navigating the Amazon/Alexa data dilemma

If you had serious concerns a major corporation were harvesting your personal information for its commercial gain but not your benefit, would you: Take...

What you should (and shouldn’t) do with all of your old phone chargers and...

The statistics surrounding mobile phones are staggering. There are more than 7 billion mobile phone users worldwide, nearly 5 billion of whom use a smartphone. These...

Scientists create super-material for flexible, self-healing wearables

In the dynamic world of wearable technologies, imagine a future where your health-monitoring devices can stretch, bend, and even self-repair, just like a superpower! This...

Scientists develop ‘electronic tongue’ for artificial emotional intelligence

In a groundbreaking endeavor, a team of researchers at Penn State is venturing into the realm of artificial emotional intelligence by developing an electronic...

Scientists find way to extract sound from silent videos and still photos

In this world of constant video calls and virtual meetings, we all are familiar with the phrases like "mute yourself" or "you're muted". However, the...

A teenager receives 200+ app notifications every day on average, study finds

Smartphones have become teens’ constant companions in today's digital age. They're not just devices; they're a gateway to friends, fun, and a world of...

Spyware can infect your phone or computer via the ads you see online –...

Each day, you leave digital traces of what you did, where you went, who you communicated with, what you bought, what you’re thinking of...

New smart speaker could mute your room, shows study

Researchers have developed a fascinating new technology that can allow smart speakers to mute or control certain areas of a room, separating different conversations...

Smartphones use 3D light tricks to protect your information

In the world we live in, we are more connected than ever thanks to smartphones and the internet. However, with great connection comes great responsibility...

The future of cloud computing: No servers needed!

Cloud computing is when you use someone else's computers, usually big companies', to run your programs and store your stuff online. This helps you avoid...