The world should stop global roll out of 5G networks until safety is confirmed
In a new paper, researchers suggest people should err on the side of caution and stop the global rollout of 5G (fifth generation) telecoms...
Why you should turn off your camera during zoom meetings
It’s not just to hide clutter anymore – add “saving the planet” to the reasons you leave the camera off during your next virtual...
5G doesn’t cause covid-19, but the myth spread quickly
5G technology doesn’t cause COVID-19 but rumors that it does have spread rapidly across the globe, researchers report.
Researchers need to better understand how misinformation...
Fitness apps and wearable activity trackers can boost your physical activity levels
In a new review study, researchers found that smartphone fitness apps and wearable activity trackers do help boost physical activity levels.
The size of the...
More social media use linked to higher depression risk
In a new study, researchers found that social media use is linked to the development of depression.
The research was conducted by a team at...
This smart thermostat could learn optimal temperature quickly
A smart thermostat quickly learns to optimize building microclimates for both energy consumption and user preference.
Buildings account for about 40 percent of U.S. energy...
High-five or thumbs-up? New device detects which hand gesture you want to make
Imagine typing on a computer without a keyboard, playing a video game without a controller or driving a car without a wheel.
That's one of...
New atomic clock keeps time even more precisely
The design, which uses entangled atoms, could help scientists detect dark matter and study gravity's effect on time.
Atomic clocks are the most precise timekeepers...
Earable computing is next milestone in wearable devices, says study
CSL's Systems and Networking Research Group (SyNRG) is defining a new sub-area of mobile technology that they call "earable computing."
The team believes that earphones...
This smart ring could detect fever before you feel it
Temperature data collected by wearable devices worn on the finger can be reliably used to detect the onset of fevers, a leading symptom of...