How wearable airbags could make motorbikes safer
Balanced on two wheels without a protective shell, riding a motorbike is far more dangerous than driving a car -- but innovations in airbags could help keep motorcyclists safe......»»
Xiaomi’s Redmi Watch 5 Active is Priced Insanely Low
It comes with a ton of features at a price that's less than most fitness trackers out there. The post Xiaomi’s Redmi Watch 5 Active is Priced Insanely Low appeared first on Phandroid. Xiaomi’s onslaught of affordable wearable d.....»»
Motorola’s New Smartwatch Makes a Rather Stealthy Debut
The Moto Watch 120 does come with some pretty handy features, which should be ideal for folks after a relatively-cheap smart wearable. The post Motorola’s New Smartwatch Makes a Rather Stealthy Debut appeared first on Phandroid. In c.....»»
How accurate are wearable fitness trackers? Less than you might think
Wide variance underscores need for a standardized approach to validation of devices. Enlarge (credit: Corey Gaskin) Back in 2010, Gary Wolf, then the editor of Wired magazine, delivered a TED talk in Cannes called “the.....»»
The best Google Pixel Watch 3 bands for 2024
The Google Pixel 3 is available in two sizes, 41mm and 45mm. Because of this, you need to be extra careful when selecting a band for your new wearable device......»»
Ford, Mazda advise against driving certain models over ongoing Takata airbag concerns
Since 2009, more than 30 deaths, including at least 26 in the United States, and hundreds of injuries have been attributed to Takata airbags installed in vehicles from various automakers......»»
Increasing solid-state electrolyte conductivity and stability using helical structure
Solid-state electrolytes have been explored for decades for use in energy storage systems and in the pursuit of solid-state batteries. These materials are safer alternatives to the traditional liquid electrolyte—a solution that allows ions to move.....»»
You can kick the alpha tires on System76’s Cosmic, a new Linux desktop
A whole new desktop aims to appeal with tiling, themes, and a safer Rust core. Enlarge / A little auto-tiling on the Cosmic desktop. (credit: System76) System76 has released an alpha version of its Cosmic desktop environ.....»»
Flying"s never been safer, says MIT study
Flying can be a nerve-wracking experience for many people—but a new study out Thursday finds commercial air travel keeps getting safer, with the risk of death halving every decade......»»
Multiple Refunds Paint a Bad Picture for the Humane AI Pin
Things haven't fared well for the wearable AI device. The post Multiple Refunds Paint a Bad Picture for the Humane AI Pin appeared first on Phandroid. Humane’s AI Pin is undoubtedly one of the biggest modern tech blunders that the in.....»»
Vertically stacked skin-like active-matrix display with ultrahigh aperture ratio
Skin-like displays are critical components of information output in next-generation portable and wearable electronics. Currently, all such displays are fabricated on glass or thick plastic substrates, limiting the inherent mechanical flexibility of o.....»»
Samsung Galaxy Ring vs. Oura Ring: Which smart ring is better for you?
Smart rings are the newest type of wearable device, and Samsung is now in the game with the Galaxy Ring. Is it better than the Oura Ring? We found out......»»
Hyundai recalls about 50,000 vehicles over electrical wiring faults linked to airbag failures
Hyundai is recalling its 2024 Santa Fe gasoline and hybrid models in Canada and the U.S. because of electrical wiring faults that could cause airbags to deploy incorrectly or not at all, increasing the risk of injury in a crash......»»
Children"s safer use of technology linked to improved feelings of well-being
New research by the UCD School of Medicine looking at the level of digital skills among children aged 10 and 11 found those with a safe and positive understanding of technology and smart devices enjoyed overall higher levels of contentment compared t.....»»
Coding practices: The role of secure programming languages
Safety and quality are not features that can be added through testing — they must be integral to the design. Opting for a safer or more secure language or language subset during implementation can eliminate entire categories of vulnerabilities. The.....»»
Get the Galaxy Watch 6 for $100 LESS!
Save a hundred bucks on Samsung's previous-gen smartwatch! The post Get the Galaxy Watch 6 for $100 LESS! appeared first on Phandroid. While the Galaxy Watch 7 series is Samsung’s latest crop of flagship wearable devices, that’.....»»
Bike lanes and narrowed streets don’t slow emergency vehicles
People love to complain about traffic calming, but it makes roads safer. Enlarge / Converting this street from two lanes in either direction to one lane in each direction with a turning lane in-between would make it much safer. (.....»»
Researchers realize multi-heterojunctioned plastics with high thermoelectric figure of merit
Organic thermoelectric materials hold great promise as flexible energy sources for the Internet of Things and wearable electronics. However, their relatively low dimensionless figure of merit (ZT) compared to traditional materials has been a major ob.....»»
Apple Watch SE 2 drops below $200 at Walmart
The Apple Watch SE 2 is marked down at Walmart today! Take home the incredible Apple wearable for only $190......»»
Stepping stones for wildlife: How linking up isolated habitats can help nature thrive in our cities
Imagine you're a fairywren living in a patch of scrub behind a schoolyard in the suburbs. It's been pretty nice so far, but a recent increase in neighborhood cats and the council's insect control tactics mean it's time to look for somewhere safer to.....»»
This tiny patch could be the future of wearable technology
What does the future of wearable technology look like? It may not be smartwatches. Instead, it could be this tiny patch that talks to your phone......»»