New wearable balance device may help prevent falls in older people
As we age, keeping our balance becomes tougher. Our muscles aren't as strong, our eyesight changes, and the way our bodies feel movement alters.
This...
Researchers create eco-friendly LEDs based on copper–iodide clusters
Scientists at the University of Science and Technology of China, led by Prof. Yao Hongbin, have made a big leap in lighting technology by...
Making clothes smart: a breakthrough from Singapore
In Singapore, scientists have made a big leap forward by creating ultra-thin threads that could turn regular clothes into smart electronics. Imagine wearing a...
Scientists harness mini magnetic whirls to revolutionize future gadgets
In a groundbreaking effort, scientists from A*STAR and the National University of Singapore have introduced a cutting-edge technology that might just change the way...
Smart rings’ ultra-precise movement tracking take wearable technology to the next level
There is a lot of hype about smart rings right now—Samsung is due to release a Galaxy ring, and there is unsubstantiated speculation that...
Salt-sized sensors could collect data for wireless network, shows study
A team of smart engineers from Brown University has made a huge breakthrough with tiny sensors, each as small as a grain of salt.
Their...
Children may overestimate smart speakers’ abilities
Children overrate the intelligence of smart speakers—such as Alexa, Siri, or Google Home—and are uncertain if the systems can think like humans or not,...
Scientists unveil tiny magnetic implants for revolutionary wireless health monitoring
Researchers at Peking University have made a big leap forward in how we might keep an eye on our health in the future.
They've created...
Liquid metal could power wearable ultrasound devices, shows study
Ultrasound technology is something many of us know about, especially when it comes to seeing images of babies growing inside the womb. But ultrasound...
New materials can make gadgets wearable and bendable
Imagine being able to wrap your smartphone around your arm like a bracelet or wearing clothes that power up your devices just by having...