Shortest route suggested by GPS is not necessarily the safest, shows study
Time for a road trip.
You punch the destination into your GPS and choose the suggested route. But is this shortest route the safest?
Not necessarily,...
What are non-fungible tokens or NFTs?
Non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, are digital assets that are provably unique.
They are linked to digital (and sometimes physical) content, providing proof of ownership.
NFTs have...
This energy efficient chip could defend against fierce cyber attacks
A heart attack patient, recently discharged from the hospital, is using a smartwatch to help monitor his electrocardiogram signals.
The smartwatch may seem secure, but...
Researchers discover security vulnerabilities in virtual reality headsets
Researchers have published “Face-Mic,” the first work examining how voice command features on virtual reality headsets could lead to major privacy leakages, known as...
Why you can’t stop playing the game Wordle
Over the past few months, Wordle has skyrocketed in popularity, with cryptic grids of gray, green and yellow squares appearing on social media.
But why...
This smartwatch could measure your stress hormone
The human body responds to stress, from the everyday to the extreme, by producing a hormone called cortisol.
To date, it has been impractical to...
Warren Buffett: Why I Choose Apple Over IBM
When Warren Buffett initially invested in IBM, Berkshire Hathaway bought 64 million shares at an average price of $170 per share, for a total value...
Screen time linked to autism in boys, study finds
In a new study from the University of Yamanashi, researchers found screen time is strongly linked to autism spectrum disorder among boys at age...
Warren Buffett: Why I Was Wrong About Big Tech Companies
As the world's best investor, Warren Buffett isn't known for his holdings in the technology industry.
He used to say that he avoided tech altogether...
Warren Buffett: This Is What I Think About Apple
It is known that Warren Buffett is quite cautious when investing in high-flying tech stocks.
But his attitude is different when it comes to Apple.
From...