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...
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...