You could power your devices by walking in the future
Imagine powering your devices by walking.
With technology recently developed by a group of researchers at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, that possibility might...
New AI could solve Rubik’s Cube faster than any human
The fastest people need about 50 moves to solve a Rubik’s Cube.
New AI takes about 20 moves, most of the time solving it...
Red wine may hold the key to next-gen wearable technology
A team of scientists are seeking to kick-start a wearable technology revolution by creating flexible fibers and adding acids from red wine.
Extracting tannic acid...
Ride-hailing services may be driving up traffic deaths
A Chicago Booth study finds motor vehicle fatalities and fatal accidents increased about 3 percent with arrival of ride-hailing services.
While the era of app-based...
Wireless charging can mess up your smartphone’s battery
Wirelessly charging your smartphone, while highly convenient, risks depleting the life of devices using typical lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), report researchers.
Consumers and manufacturers have ramped...
Music could send Wi-Fi passwords to your smartphone
Researchers have developed a technique for embedding data in music and transmitting it to a smartphone.
Since the data are imperceptible to the human ear,...
If you’re getting your news from a smartphone, size matters
Consumers less attentive to news content on small screens.
If you're getting your news from a smartphone, size matters.
Heart rate variability decreases and changes in...
Scientists find new way to produce electronics with common cheaper elements
Researchers have devised a way to make materials for electronics and lighting from cheaper, more abundant elements.
The new compounds can also be “tuned” to...
You can use virtual reality to treat pain, fear, and movement problems
Virtual reality—often referred to as “VR”—used to be science fiction.
Today, it’s everywhere. All you need is a smartphone and a headset to immerse yourself...
Social media may protect you from depression and anxiety, new study shows
In a new study, researchers found that using social media and the internet regularly could improve mental health among adults.
They found that people who...