How magnetic fields can prevent overheating in high-power electronic devices
Do you know how your phone or computer sometimes gets hot when you use it a lot? Imagine if it got so hot that...
New smart clothes could ‘tap’ you to show where to go
Do your gadgets only talk and show things but never touch?
Well, engineers at Rice University are changing that. They’ve made special clothes that can...
These people feel more ‘present’ in virtual reality, shows study
Virtual Reality (VR) has long been thought of as a technology that relies heavily on the hardware you use.
Whether it's the headset, the screen,...
Social media does not cause depression and anxiety in kids, study finds
The Big Question: Does Social Media Affect Teen Mental Health?
Parents often worry that spending too much time on social media platforms like Instagram, Snapchat,...
Fitbits get it right on activity, but not so much on sleep, study finds
You’ve probably seen people wearing Fitbits to track their steps, sleep, and more.
These gadgets have become really popular, but how accurate are they?
A new...
MIT’s super drones can now do acrobatics and save lives
Ever heard of a "tailsitter" aircraft?
It's a special kind of flying machine that can take off and land just like a helicopter but can...
How to give old smartphones a second life to save the planet
Did you know that most people only use their smartphones for about 2.5 years before getting a new one?
With about 1.5 billion smartphones sold...
New tiny light bulbs could change the future of gadgets and medicine
Have you ever thought about what could happen if we could control super tiny particles of light?
Researchers at MIT have figured out a way...
Neural networks could make imaging simpler and cheaper
In the world of cameras, capturing detailed and accurate images can result in a massive amount of data.
This makes it tough to handle, store,...
2D memory could revolutionize how we store data, shows study
Have you ever been frustrated by how slow your computer or smartphone gets sometimes?
Or wondered how the data on our devices is stored?
Well, with...