Will a ban on personalized ads reduce our app choices? Here’s what a study...
We all love our smartphone apps, right? Most of them are free and make our lives easier or more fun.
But have you ever wondered...
Fitbits could track circadian rhythms in daytime, but not so much for sleep
Many of us wear little wristbands known as Fitbits to track our steps, heart rate, and sleep. Fitbits have become a popular gadget over...
How MIT’s DNA-assembled quantum rods are changing TVs or virtual reality devices
Have you ever watched a 3D movie with those special glasses? Or tried virtual reality (VR) games?
These use technology to make images jump out...
Does using Facebook cause a lot of psychological harm?
A new study from the University of Oxford's Internet Institute has found that there isn't any evidence to suggest that using Facebook causes a...
How a simple splash is redefining the future of nanosensor technology
In a game-changing moment for the trillion-dollar global nanosensor industry, engineers at Macquarie University have found a way to make nanosensors faster, cheaper, and...
Longer screen time linked to anxiety, depression in kids
Do your kids spend a lot of time in front of screens? You're not alone.
A new study from the Faculty of Education has found...
Is social media use a big risk factor for your wellbeing?
Despite the assumption that using multiple social media platforms negatively affects users' well-being, a study by researchers Sophie Lohmann and Emilio Zagheni from the...
Online romance scams: Research reveals scammers’ tactics and how to defend against them
In the Netflix documentary “The Tinder Swindler,” victims exposed notorious con artist Simon Leviev, who posed as a wealthy diamond mogul on the popular...
New technique could help drone and aircraft avoid collisions
Drones are an increasingly common sight in our skies. However, as their numbers grow, so does the risk of collisions with manned aircraft.
Researchers have...
Virginia tech study sheds light on electric scooter safety
Researchers from the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) have conducted the first large-scale naturalistic driving study of electric scooter (e-scooter) riders.
For 18 months, 50...