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LG and Fraunhofer HHI collaborate on 6G tech. (Source: LG)

LG breaks records with its "6G terahertz" wireless data tech in partnership with Fraunhofer HHI

5G is touted as capable of delivering multi-gigabit per second (Gb/s) downloads; however, some proponents of its next generation assert that it will scale mobile data speeds up to terabit (Tb) speeds. LG purports to have gotten ev...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Sep 2022 17:06
The Orion shuttle scheduled to land on the Moon in 2024 (Image Source: NASA)

SiFive selected to provide NASA with RISC-V-based cores for the next gen space mission processors

The upcoming High-Performance Spaceflight Computing processors that will power NASA's future space missions are designed around SiFive's 8-core Intelligences X280 SoCs plus 4 more general purpose cores. These processors are said t...
Bogdan Solca, 07 Sep 2022 16:50
LG's PuriCare Objet Collection Aero Furniture series will be available in three styles, shown below. (Image source: LG)

LG teases PuriCare Objet Collection Aero Furniture ahead of IFA 2022 showcase

LG has previewed its PuriCare Objet Collection Aero Furniture series, three tables with built-in air purifiers. Compatible with the LG ThinQ ecosystem, the three devices mirror the IKEA Starkvind, which is already orderable. LG wi...
Alex Alderson, 25 Aug 2022 20:11
The e-skin can be worn like a bandage that sends biomarker info to a nearby phone. (Image Source: MIT.edu)

MIT researchers design a battery-free wearable "e-skin" featuring various wireless sensors

The new device resembles a bandage that is primarily made of gallium nitride and gold plus various sensing membranes. Thanks to the piezoelectric properties of the gallium nitride layer, the e-skin can wirelessly transmit signals ...
Bogdan Solca, 19 Aug 2022 14:04
SCUBE3's hair growth signaling process (image: UCI)

Scientists discover hair growth signaling molecule SCUBE3 as potential baldness cure

The search for a cure of male or female alopecia in the form of significant hair loss has seen two major development in the span of just a few weeks. Researchers from the University of California, Irvine, have discovered the molec...
Daniel Zlatev, 15 Aug 2022 15:55
The FDA has approved Rune Labs to collect Parkison's symptom data via an Apple Watch. (Image source: Sabina via Unsplash)

Rune Labs StrivePD Parkison's monitoring Apple Watch app receives FDA approval

The FDA has cleared Rune Labs to collect Parkinson's symptom information from patients via its StrivePD Apple watch app. The software can detect tremors and other symptoms of the disease and can be used to log the benefits felt by...
Polly Allcock, 14 Jun 2022 14:13
In fact, it's now possible to use 2 basically identical smartphones at once. (Source: C4ETech via YouTube)

US adults check their phones nearly four times more often than they did in 2019, according to new research

The results of a new study conducted in 2022 can be used to conclude that smartphone use-frequency among adults based in the United States has increased by about 366% compared to that measured three years ago. The researchers repo...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Jun 2022 19:15
A Naver 1784 robot in action. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung and Naver collaborate on a first-gen corporate HQ to be run by robots connected to a private 5G-powered cloud

Samsung and Naver have partnered to present South Korea's first ever private 5G network. It exists to support a cloud that co-ordinates a new fleet of robots at the latter's new HQ. They are intended to move around the place by th...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Jun 2022 18:09
AI might take your job, but at least it'll look cool doing it. (image source: Possessed Photography on Unsplash)

Gigapixel AI and 3 other ways artificial intelligence is shaping the future

We've all heard of deepfakes, search algorithms, and the AI-powered computational photography systems that enhance our cat photos, but those applications are just the tip of the iceberg. AI is becoming more and more present in ind...
Julian van der Merwe, 30 May 2022 10:34
SpaceX Falcon 9. (Source: SpaceX)

Startup looking to mine asteroids books a ride on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket

AstroForge, a California-based asteroid-mining startup, has secured seats aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket for the company's maiden space mission. The mission is meant to be a demonstration and is scheduled for next year.
Fawad Murtaza, 29 May 2022 22:34
Researchers in the study used quantum computing techniques to optimize a ray tracing workload (Image source: Caltech)

Researchers use quantum computers to optimize ray-tracing workload by nearly 200 percent, but real-life applications remain distant

Researchers in Portugal, the US, and the UK recently published a paper in which they attempted to leverage quantum computing algorithms to optimize ray-traced rendering workloads. The researchers' approach helped cut intersections...
Arjun Krishna Lal, 25 May 2022 14:45
A new diabetes monitoring wearable tracks alcohol and lactate, too (image: UC San Diego)

Scientists develop tiny wearable for painless monitoring of all three diabetes vitals, including blood sugar and alcohol levels

The UC San Diego Center for Wearable Sensors has created what they call a "multi-tasking wearable" for continuously monitoring not only blood sugar levels, but also the impact of drinking alcohol and participating in strenuous exe...
Daniel Zlatev, 21 May 2022 12:03
The Watch D is one of the first smartwatches that can monitor blood pressure levels without requiring a separate device. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Watch D: Smartwatch with blood pressure measurement capabilities and ECG analysis is coming to Europe

Huawei has announced that it will sell the Watch D in Europe. To be released for €449, the Watch D can monitor blood pressure levels, take ECGs and provides up to 7 days of battery life.
Alex Alderson, 19 May 2022 15:18
A research team at MIT has developed an ultra-thin loudspeaker. (Image source: MIT News)

Paper-thin loudspeaker developed at MIT could be used as wallpaper

A team of researchers at MIT has developed a loudspeaker as thin as paper. The ultra-thin film can turn any surface into a loudspeaker, requiring little power to produce a high-quality sound. The researchers suggest many applicati...
Polly Allcock, 03 May 2022 16:50
First non-invasive COVID-19 breath test approved by the FDA, much faster than antigen testing

First non-invasive COVID-19 breath test approved by the FDA, much faster than antigen testing

InspectIR's COVID-19 Breathalyzer device takes only three minutes to analyze and detect an active infection with 99% accuracy for the negative or 91% for the positive test results. The COVID-19 breath test sample itself is collect...
Daniel Zlatev, 15 Apr 2022 17:14
The new Lambda Tensorbook, designed specifically for deep learning and AI development. (All images via Lambda)

Lamba and Razer announce the Tensorbook, a powerful and sleek new laptop designed for machine learning

Lambda, a company known for building deep learning-focused PCs, and Razer have teamed up to release a new version of the Tensorbook, a slim laptop with machine learning chops. The notebook is packed to the gills with hardware desi...
Sam Medley, 12 Apr 2022 15:00
iRobot has launched the Create 3 educational robot based on one of its vacuums. (Image source: iRobot)

iRobot launches the Create 3 educational robot, based on the Roomba i3 series

iRobot has released the Create 3, an educational robotics kit based on the Roomba i3 series robot vacuum. The product has been designed to provide advanced makers with a lower cost, out-of-the-box kit to further their skills. The ...
Polly Allcock, 05 Apr 2022 20:56
Dyson hopes to release the Dyson Zone later this year. (Image source: Dyson)

Dyson Zone: Dyson insists its headphones-cum-air purifier is not an April Fool despite its obvious shortcomings

Dyson has gained plenty of attention with the Dyson Zone, a pair of headphones that have a built-in air purifier. While novel, it appears that the technology behind the wearable is outdated and does not reflect current public heal...
Alex Alderson, 31 Mar 2022 15:48
Canadian scientists 3D-print working testicular cell tubes as precursor to new infertility treatments

Canadian scientists 3D-print working testicular cell tubes as precursor to new infertility treatments

University of British Columbia researchers have managed to bioprint working tubular structures from human testicular stem cells in order to fight a common causes male infertility. The 3D-printed testicular tubes will now be "coach...
Daniel Zlatev, 24 Mar 2022 17:55
Kawasaki's electric robot goat is not as fast as a full-grown electric motorcycle (Image: Kazumichi Moriyama)

Kawasaki unveils a bizarre ridable robot goat instead of a new electric motorcycle

The robotics division of the well-known conglomerate Kawasaki has raised some eyebrows with its new ridable electric goat robot, which may be a tad too slow for fans of the sporty motorcycles for which the Japanese company is usua...
Enrico Frahn, 16 Mar 2022 22:35
Starlink satellite internet average speed tests peg it at over 100 Mbps, faster than fixed broadband in Australia, Canada, or the UK

Starlink satellite internet average speed tests peg it at over 100 Mbps, faster than fixed broadband in Australia, Canada, or the UK

SpaceX's satellite internet service Starlink has notched another achievement on its average download speed belt, piercing the 100Mbps threshold required for funding by various rural broadband initiatives in the U.S. In some countr...
Daniel Zlatev, 16 Mar 2022 17:01
Dual-stack OLED display tech and new blue diode material to increase device lifespan and battery life

Dual-stack OLED display tech and new blue diode material to increase device lifespan and battery life

A new material for the blue diodes in an OLED panel triples the current luminous efficiency preventing the dreaded burn-in problem and increasing the lifespan of the screen significantly. A dual-stack OLED display method adds 30% ...
Daniel Zlatev, 16 Mar 2022 13:51
Hopefully our future tech will be less Terminator, and more The Jetsons. (Image source: various/author - edited)

3 future tech developments to actually be excited about

From foldable phones to floppy CPUs, the future of tech is bright and ever-changing. Some of the technologies of the future are obviously still in their infancy but let's have a look at some of the most exciting upcoming developme...
Julian van der Merwe, 13 Mar 2022 21:00
Rockley is yet to conduct clinical trials for its Bioptx biomarker sensing platform. (Image source: Rockley)

Rockley Photonics announces Medtronic partnership in another step towards bringing its non-invasive blood pressure wearable to market

Rockley Photonics has partnered with Medtronic, a medical device company. Rockley and Medtronic will collaborate in bringing the Bioptx biomarker sensing platform to market, which takes the form of a wrist-based device. The Bioptx...
Alex Alderson, 11 Mar 2022 18:27
Photonic data paths are key for next gen AI applications. (Image Source: Luminous)

Luminous Computing to build the most powerful AI supercomputer with silicon photonics technology

The next gen AI applications require computing power that cannot be provided by traditional hardware. In order to solve this problem, Luminous Computing is building a supercomputer based on silicon photonics and optical pathways t...
Bogdan Solca, 11 Mar 2022 18:04
The F1-themed K50 Gaming Edition version and its power brick. (Source: Navitas)

Redmi's K50 Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Gaming Phone comes with a 120W GaN charger thanks to Navitas technology

Redmi launched a special Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1-themed edition of its K50 Gaming phone alongside its vanilla counterpart in China recently. The Xiaomi subsidiary has released the phone with a 120W power brick in the box, rated t...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Mar 2022 16:49
A diagram shows how you could use the solar panel to grow crops in arid conditions. (Image source: Cell Reports Physical Science)

A new solar panel can use waste heat to turn air into water

A research team from the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology in Saudi Arabia has designed a solar panel that simultaneously generates electricity and collects water to grow crops.
Polly Allcock, 03 Mar 2022 13:47
Data collected from the Apple Health app is being used in a study of gynaecological health at Harvard University. (Image source: Apple)

Apple Health data is being used for a PCOS study with Harvard University

Research being conducted by Apple and Harvard University is investigating menstrual health. The latest report from the study contains insights gathered from participants around polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Polly Allcock, 28 Feb 2022 22:17
Toyota has been developing robots for several years, including a basketball player (Image source: Toyota)

Toyota is developing artificial muscles for robots so they can mimic human movements

A patent has been submitted to the USPTO by Toyota for an innovative robotic muscle technology. These artificial muscles would allow robots to mimic human movements and carry out dangerous tasks.
Polly Allcock, 28 Feb 2022 20:39
A hydrogen car racing series, Extreme H, has been revealed. (Image source: Extreme E)

The Extreme H hydrogen car racing championship has been announced for 2024

An off-road hydrogen car racing series, Extreme H, has been announced. The event will accompany the existing Extreme E electric car racing championship from 2024, with a prototype of the racing vehicle expected early next year.
Polly Allcock, 21 Feb 2022 00:04
Viable 3D-printed liver organoids pave the way for custom drug testing and toxin damage regeneration

Viable 3D-printed liver organoids pave the way for custom drug testing and toxin damage regeneration

University of Utrecht researchers have managed to hone their 3D-bioprinting method enough to achieve the creation of functional liver-mimicking units that can detoxify impurities like the human organ. By using volumetric bioprinti...
Daniel Zlatev, 18 Feb 2022 21:05
The i9-12900KS is expected to land this March. (Image Source: Windows Central)

Intel's top-of-the-line i9-12900KS desktop CPU clocked at 5.5 GHz starts pre-selling at US$781, slated to ship in early March

The fastest Alder Lake-S processor is expected to launch in early March with a considerable price bump over the existing i9-12900K. For an additional US$200, one would get 5.5 GHz boost clocks by default with 260 W PL2.
Bogdan Solca, 17 Feb 2022 19:16
MIT invents new stronger-than-steel polymer that can be mass-produced 'easily' to toughen phones, cars, or even buildings

MIT invents new stronger-than-steel polymer that can be mass-produced 'easily' to toughen phones, cars, or even buildings

MIT researchers have managed to create a new polymer material called 2DPA-1 that has twice the yield strength of steel and up to six times the deformation resistance of bulletproof glass. The unorthodox sheet polymer can be easily...
Daniel Zlatev, 05 Feb 2022 23:02
The Bitcoin network is unlikely to be hit by a surprise quantum attack.

Scientists estimate that quantum computers may become powerful enough to crack the Bitcoin encryption in a decade

Mark Webber and a group of scientists from the University of Sussex calculated that it would take a quantum processor with 1.9 billion qubits to effectively crack the Bitcoin encryption, and this is most likely not going to happen...
Bogdan Solca, 03 Feb 2022 15:29
WebGL sites are prone to GPU-based privacy exploits. (Image Source: BetaNews)

Researchers demonstrate GPU tracking method that could impact online privacy

GPU fingerprinting is facilitated through websites relying on the WebGL 2.0 rendering API. This technique is currently 67% faster than any other tracking methods, but could become even faster with newer API versions. WebGL develop...
Bogdan Solca, 01 Feb 2022 20:02
Pulse oximeter accuracy differs by skin color, 'unreliable' to measure true oxygen saturation in all COVID-19 pneumonia cases

Pulse oximeter accuracy differs by skin color, 'unreliable' to measure true oxygen saturation in all COVID-19 pneumonia cases

Researchers from the University of Nottingham teamed up with the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust to determine the accuracy of those widely used pulse oximeters based on the color of your skin. Standard pulse oximeters, i...
Daniel Zlatev, 30 Jan 2022 14:43
Tiny FaceBit sensor can monitor if you wear your free N95 mask correctly at a fraction of a smart mask's price

Tiny FaceBit sensor can monitor if you wear your free N95 mask correctly at a fraction of a smart mask's price

Researchers have developed a tiny clip-on sensor that can make any mask smart by monitoring the fit and wear duration, as well as the wearer's vitals. Busy healthcare professionals in COVID-19 wards may be first to test the FaceBi...
Daniel Zlatev, 27 Jan 2022 11:24
The US$10 billion James Webb Space Telescope's final destination to be reached today, and NASA will livestream its arrival

The US$10 billion James Webb Space Telescope's final destination to be reached today, and NASA will livestream its arrival

Almost a month after its launch from Europe's Spaceport at Kourou, in French Guiana, NASA's signature James Webb Space Telescope project will be docking at its final destination in the Earth-sun Lagrange Point 2. NASA will be stre...
Daniel Zlatev, 24 Jan 2022 14:19
MRAM with in-memory processing capabilities is most suitable for AI-powered applications. (Image Source: Samsung)

Samsung researchers bypass the low resistance nature of MRAM and add in-memory processing capabilities

MRAM's inherent low resistance was bypassed using a 64 x 64 crossbar array of MRAM cells that also support in-memory processing capabilities, making it highly effective for AI-powered applications. More complex MRAM structures cou...
Bogdan Solca, 14 Jan 2022 20:43
The new G260 ECO-POWR Rower can generate electricity from your workout. (Image source: SportsArt)

SportsArt launches a rowing machine that can charge your phone

A new eco-rower from SportsArt lets you generate electricity as you workout. This energy can immediately be plugged back into the machine or used to power other devices.
Polly Allcock, 14 Jan 2022 16:36
UltraRAM could be mass produced in just a few years. (Image Source: Lancaster University)

UltraRAM inches closer to mass production: non-volatile memory with DRAM speeds on the horizon

Developed by researchers from the Lancaster University in UK, UltraRAM is almost ready for mass production and could soon offer a unified solution that acts as RAM and storage. The technology relies on compound semiconductors that...
Bogdan Solca, 11 Jan 2022 21:07
Neither the Razer Zephyr or Zephyr Pro are N95 grade masks. (Image source: Razer)

Razer gets found out with misleading 'N95 grade' marketing claims for its Zephyr and Zephyr Pro face masks

Razer has been caught red-handed over the marketing of its Zephyr and Zephyr Pro face masks. Previously, the company marketed both as being 'N95 grade'; it has been selling the Zephyr since October 2021. Neither are 'N95 grade' an...
Alex Alderson, 11 Jan 2022 13:36
An Abbott biowearable. (Source: Abbott)

CES 2022 | Abbott's next-gen biowearables are rated to turn your smartphone into an enhanced personal bio-tracking system

Abbott's best-known consumer products might be the FreeStyle line of blood glucose-monitoring "biowearables". Now, the biomedical OEM has announced that it will expand this category with new tracking prowess. This Lingo series of ...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Jan 2022 18:31
Rapid antigen tests can't detect an Omicron infection fast enough to prevent community spread, new study finds

Rapid antigen tests can't detect an Omicron infection fast enough to prevent community spread, new study finds

Rapid antigen tests may be a waste as far as the fast-spreading new COVID-19 Omicron virus variant is concerned, says a new scientific study. The researchers followed frontline workers whose jobs require daily testing with PCR and...
Daniel Zlatev, 07 Jan 2022 14:22
Callisto is a new A.I. voice assistant based off Amazon's Alexa and Cisco's Webex softwares. (Image via Lockheed Martin)

NASA will equip Artemis rockets with video calling and an A.I. companion, courtesy of Webex and Amazon

NASA is set to equip its Orion space capsules, which are part of its ongoing Artemis project, with an A.I. assistant. Named Callisto, the assistant is based on Amazon's Alexa and Cisco's Webex software. As such, it will allow astr...
Sam Medley, 05 Jan 2022 17:19
Roche outs a quick COVID-19 self-test kit for home use that detects Omicron and Delta variants

Roche outs a quick COVID-19 self-test kit for home use that detects Omicron and Delta variants

Roche has announced a new rapid COVID-19 test kit for at-home use, taking on testing stalwarts like Abbott or the numerous Chinese companies that offer rapid antigen tests you can buy from the pharmacy or retail locations. The new...
Daniel Zlatev, 01 Jan 2022 15:33
3D-printed prosthetic ear made with biodegradable material, tech may be used for other cartilage implants

3D-printed prosthetic ear made with biodegradable material, tech may be used for other cartilage implants

A partnership between the Technion Institute of Technology and the Sheba Medical Center has successfully biofabricated a human auricle with a 3D-printed scaffold and cartilage grown from the patient's own cells. So far, children w...
Daniel Zlatev, 26 Dec 2021 14:41
F-Secure found that Ellume at-home COVID-19 tests were hackable via Bluetooth, allowing you to falsify your test result. (Image source: Roman Wimmers on Unsplash)

Researcher reveals that some at-home COVID-19 tests could be hacked using Bluetooth

It has been discovered that you can hack some at-home COVID-19 lateral flow tests via Bluetooth. This flaw would allow you to modify your test result. However, the problem has now been resolved, ensuring that you cannot alter the ...
Polly Allcock, 22 Dec 2021 17:33
Fraunhofer develops the first color OLED microdisplay for smart glasses, helmets, or other wearables

Fraunhofer develops the first color OLED microdisplay for smart glasses, helmets, or other wearables

Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Organic Electronics, Electron Beam and Plasma Technology have developed the world's first color OLED microdisplay with ultra low power consumption. Those can be used for information we n...
Daniel Zlatev, 19 Dec 2021 12:06
Samsung and IBM present a potential future for tech. (Source: Samsung, IBM)

Samsung and IBM unveil a new kind of transistor for the ultra-efficient chips of the future

Samsung and IBM have come to the ongoing IEDM 2021 International Electronic Components Conference to unveil the vertical transport field effect transistor (VTFET). It is a new property of potential next-gen chipsets that, as the t...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Dec 2021 22:16

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