A new 3D printing frontier: Self-powered wearable devices
When most people think of wearable devices, they think of smart watches, smart glasses, fitness trackers, even smart clothing. These devices, part of a fast-growing market, have two things in common: They all need an external power source, and they a.....»»
Apple"s removable battery standard could change device charging forever
Apple's engineers are researching how to best make a series of standardized enclosures that would allow users to routinely swap batteries between higher-powered devices like an iMac, and lower powered ones like keyboards or other peripherals.Multiple.....»»
J.D. Power: EV owners surprised, unhappy with faster tire wear
Findings from the study highlight EV owners having less satisfaction with the durability of their tires, expecting them to wear similar to gasoline-powered vehicle tires......»»
DataVisor’s AML solution helps combat sophisticated financial crimes
DataVisor announced its latest offering: an end-to-end anti-money laundering (AML) solution boasting technology and comprehensive functionalities powered by machine learning and AI. Amidst increasing regulatory compliance requirements and the growing.....»»
Apps secretly turning devices into proxy network nodes removed from Google Play
Your smartphone might be part of a proxy network, and you might not even know it: all it takes is for you to download apps whose developers have included the functionality and didn’t mention it. If that doesn’t sound so bad, you should kn.....»»
Qualcomm’s Latest S-Series Sound Platforms Promise Improved Audio
Folks can expect to see the Qualcomm S3 Gen 3 and Qualcomm S5 Gen 3 in action on partner devices later this year. The post Qualcomm’s Latest S-Series Sound Platforms Promise Improved Audio appeared first on Phandroid. Qualcomm’.....»»
Apple Stores will soon start updating iPhones while still in the sealed retail box
Updating the software on a just-bought iPhone could become a thing of the past, with a new system rolling out to Apple Stores in April that will update the software on devices still in the packaging.iPhone 15 Pro on a BoxWhen buying new products with.....»»
New robotic mower, smart garden watering, and more on the HomeKit Insider Podcast
On this episode of HomeKit Insider, a new robotic lawn mower, a new smart home security program, and how to prepare your smart home for spring.HomeKit Insider PodcastSegway, known for its mobility devices, is releasing a new autonomous mower. The Nav.....»»
I revisited the Withings ScanWatch 2, and it didn’t go well
After returning to the Withings ScanWatch 2, I was left with the thought that a different type of wearable may be the better purchase. Here's why......»»
Scientists develop ultra-thin semiconductor fibers that turn fabrics into wearable electronics
Scientists from NTU Singapore have developed ultra-thin semiconductor fibers that can be woven into fabrics, turning them into smart wearable electronics. Their work has been published in the journal Nature......»»
Q&A: Researchers warn of danger, call for pause in bringing AI to schools
In K-12 schools across the country, a new gold rush of sorts is underway: Classrooms nationwide are racing to bring the latest artificial intelligence tools, such as platforms powered by the chat bot ChatGPT, into the classroom......»»
Study reports enormous ice loss from Greenland glacier
Ground-based measuring devices and aircraft radar operated in the far northeast of Greenland show how much ice the 79° N-Glacier is losing. According to measurements conducted by the Alfred Wegener Institute, the thickness of the glacier has decreas.....»»
Google to Remove Third-party Apps and Clocks from Fitbit Devices in the EU
Users will still be able to download and install third-party apps until June 2024. The post Google to Remove Third-party Apps and Clocks from Fitbit Devices in the EU appeared first on Phandroid. The EU’s recent doubling-down on enf.....»»
“We’ve done our job”: Baldur’s Gate 3 devs call off DLC and step away from D&D
Larian boss says BG3 is "a story with a beginning, a middle, and an end." Enlarge / Sometimes your infernal-engine-powered heart just isn't in it. (credit: Larian Studios/Hasbro) Swen Vincke, director of the colossal ent.....»»
Deadline for global pandemic agreement looms
A high-powered intervention by 23 former national Presidents, 22 former Prime Ministers, a former UN General Secretary, and 3 Nobel Laureates are being made today to press for an urgent agreement from international negotiators on a Pandemic Accord un.....»»
HP’s latest laptop sale gets you $400 off the Spectre x360 and more
HP's laptop sale has slashed the prices of various devices, including Chromebooks, gaming laptops, and 2-in-1 laptops. Grab the discounts as soon as you can......»»
What is HDR10+? What you need to know about the HDR format
HDR10+ was started by several TV brands, and now it’s available on most major sets and streaming devices. What makes it different from HDR10? Let’s find out!.....»»
The tech tightrope: safeguarding privacy in an AI-powered world
The tech tightrope: safeguarding privacy in an AI-powered world.....»»
The Honor Band 9 Boasts Premium Looks and Two Weeks of Battery Life
The new wearable comes priced at well below a hundred bucks. The post The Honor Band 9 Boasts Premium Looks and Two Weeks of Battery Life appeared first on Phandroid. Honor recently announced that it was launching its newest wearable ̵.....»»
Improving plant health diagnostics: The dawn of microfluidic devices for rapid miRNA detection
In natural environments, plants encounter biotic and abiotic stresses that can significantly affect their productivity and health. Recognizing the importance of timely stress diagnosis, researchers have developed various sensors and devices to detect.....»»
A dynamically stable self-healable wire based on mechanical–electrical coupling
Highly flexible and conductive wires play a crucial role in integration and application of wearable devices. However, the frequent stress and deformation in practical use are prone to cause structural damage to these wires, leading to failure of the.....»»