Scientists develop dissolvable smartwatch for easier electronics recycling
Small electronics, including smartwatches and fitness trackers, aren’t easily dismantled and recycled.
So when a new model comes out, most users send the old devices...
This smart necklace could track your detailed facial expressions
Human facial movements convey emotions, and help us communicate nonverbally and perform physical activities, such as eating and drinking.
Tracking facial movements—and possibly their cause—is...
Your phone’s dark mode may not actually save much battery power, shows study
When Android and Apple operating system updates started giving users the option to put their smartphones in dark mode, the feature showed potential for...
Scientists invent new information storage and processing device
Scientists have developed a means to create a new type of memory, marking a notable breakthrough in the increasingly sophisticated field of artificial intelligence.
“Quantum...
Dark mode may not save your smartphone’s battery life as much as you think,...
When Android and Apple operating system updates started giving users the option to put their smartphones in dark mode, the feature showed potential for...
Scientists find new way to recycle nanowires in electronics
Researchers at North Carolina State University have demonstrated a low-cost technique for retrieving nanowires from electronic devices that have reached the end of their...
New wireless charger could charge multiple devices at the same time
Smartphones and tablets have allowed us to stay in touch regardless of our location, yet they still rely on plugs, sockets, and charging pads...
Smartphone screens could be powerful sensors without modifications
The touchscreen technology used in billions of smartphones and tablets could also be used as a powerful sensor, without the need for any modifications.
Researchers...
More exercise and fewer TV hours could protect you from this sleep disease
In a new study from Brigham and Women's Hospital, researchers found that being more physically active and spending fewer hours per day sitting watching...
Autonomous drones beat human racing pilots for the first time
To be useful, drones need to be quick.
Because of their limited battery life, they must complete whatever task they have - searching for survivors...