See your food in 3D: AR menus are transforming the dining experience

Restaurants are always searching for new ways to attract customers and stand out from competitors. A new study suggests that augmented reality (AR) menus—menus that...

Reminding people chatbots aren’t human may do more harm than good, study warns

As artificial intelligence chatbots become more common, some governments and organizations have introduced rules requiring these systems to regularly remind users that they are...

How screen time is hurting your head and neck

If you spend hours each day looking at a computer, tablet, or phone, you are not alone. Work, study, and entertainment now happen mostly...

Scientists solve major noise problems blocking quantum computing progress

Quantum computers promise to solve problems far beyond the reach of today’s machines, but building them is incredibly difficult. One of the biggest challenges is...

This new material could make LEDs cheaper, greener, and more efficient

Scientists in Austria and Germany have developed a new type of material that could replace the green component used in most modern LED lights,...

Smartwatches could detect depression relapse weeks before symptoms return

A simple wearable device such as a smartwatch could one day help prevent the return of major depression by warning people weeks or even...

Think before you type: Study warns AI chats may expose your private life

As artificial intelligence chat tools become part of daily life at work, school, and home, many people may be sharing more personal information than...

New tree-inspired cooling method could solve AI data center heat crisis

Artificial intelligence is transforming the world, but it comes with a hidden cost: enormous heat. Modern AI data centers pack thousands of powerful processors into...

Meet the new TikTok, same as the old TikTok

After a legislative ban, a trip to the Supreme Court, and repeated deadline extensions, TikTok recently made a deal to spin out an American...

Smart earbuds could soon detect early signs of cognitive decline

Earbuds may soon do much more than play music or take phone calls. According to a new international study, the same devices millions of people...