Smartphone videos produce highly realistic 3D face reconstructions
Normally, it takes pricey equipment and expertise to create an accurate 3D reconstruction of someone's face that's realistic and doesn't look creepy.
Now, Carnegie Mellon...
Some smartphone apps may contain hidden behaviors that users never see
A team of cybersecurity researchers has found that some apps have hidden "backdoor" secrets that could make them vulnerable to hacking.
Researchers have discovered that...
This drone can play dodgeball and win
The drone can successfully dodge - even if the ball is approaching it from a distance of three meters at 10 m/s.
Using a novel...
Scientists develop a safer, more durable lithium ion battery
The popular myth that a spider is never more than a few feet away is arguably more true of lithium-ion batteries than of arachnids.
Powering...
Fish scales could make wearable electronics more sustainable
Flexible temporary electronic displays may one day make it possible to sport a glowing tattoo or check a reading, like that of a stopwatch,...
Researchers expose vulnerabilities of password managers
Some commercial password managers may be vulnerable to cyber-attack by fake apps, new research suggests.
Security experts recommend using a complex, random and unique password...
Scientists develop voice localization techniques for smart speakers
Smart speakers—think, an Amazon Alexa or a Google Home—offer a wide variety of capabilities to help free up both our time and our hands.
We...
New electric car battery could last for 1 million miles
A new lithium-ion battery for electric cars is safe, has high power, and can last for a million miles.
Electric car batteries typically require a...
Drones can now scan terrain and excavations without human intervention
Drone pilots may become superfluous in the future.
New research from Aarhus University has allowed artificial intelligence to take over control of drones scanning and...
World’s smelliest fruit could charge your smartphone
Imagine if we could use naturally-grown products, like plants and fruit, to store electricity that charges commonly used electronics like smartphones, tablets, laptops or...