In-Hive Sensors Could Help Ailing Bee Colonies
The technology could help beekeepers reduce short-term losses, but it doesn’t address long-term problems facing honeybees -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Was Earth already heating up, or did global warming reverse a long-term cooling trend?
Over the past century, the Earth's average temperature has swiftly increased by about 1 degree Celsius (1.8 degrees Fahrenheit). The evidence is hard to dispute. It comes from thermometers and other sensors around the world......»»
Using lasers, researchers can directly control the spin of a nuclei, which can encode quantum information
In principle, quantum-based devices such as computers and sensors could vastly outperform conventional digital technologies for carrying out many complex tasks. But developing such devices in practice has been a challenging problem despite great inve.....»»
PixArt sees continued inventory adjustments
PixArt Imaging continues to see inventory adjustments across the IC industry supply chains, which may persist throughout the first half of 2023, according to the fabless chipmaker specializing in CMOS image sensors......»»
Navigating complex biological systems with smart fibers
Integrative actuators and sensors within a single active device offer compelling capabilities for developing robotics, prosthetic limbs, and minimally invasive surgical tools. But instrumenting these devices at the microscale is constrained by curren.....»»
Under-screen Face ID patent describes what could be a next-generation Dynamic Island
An Apple patent granted today appears to describe a new approach to under-screen Face ID, which could also allow the company to embed additional sensors into an iPhone display. The patent seemingly describes an evolution of the Dynamic Island approa.....»»
Future HomeKit could track you through your house and predict your needs
A future version of HomeKit may keep track of where the people in the house are, and learn user habits to figure out when to automatically take actions, without you having to ask Siri.The temperature and humidity sensors in the new HomePod, and now e.....»»
How to use HomePod temperature and humidity sensors and third-party devices that do the same
Have the new HomePod 2 or HomePod mini smart speakers? If so, you’ve got access to built-in temp and humidity sensors with software 16.3 which can be useful in a variety of ways. Here’s how to set up and use HomePod temperature and humidity sens.....»»
Harmful bacteria can elude predators when in mixed colonies
Efforts to fight disease-causing bacteria by harnessing their natural predators could be undermined when multiple species occupy the same space, according to a study by Dartmouth College researchers......»»
HomePod mini keeps getting smarter, here’s how to unlock its potential [Video]
When Apple updated the HomePod mini to 16.3, they added the ability to access the long-hidden humidity and temperature sensors concealed within the speakers. The sensors unlock a number of possibilities within HomeKit, including some great smart hom.....»»
A method to change the mechanical and transport properties of conductive polymers
Conductive polymers, synthetic substances with large molecules that can conduct electricity, can have a broad range of valuable applications. For instance, they have been used to create sensors, light-emitting diodes, photovoltaics and various other.....»»
Development of the first chip-sized titanium-doped sapphire laser
A team of researchers has developed the first chip-scale titanium-doped sapphire laser—a breakthrough with applications ranging from atomic clocks to quantum computing and spectroscopic sensors......»»
US hacks back against Hive ransomware crew
The US Department of Justice says its operation against the cyber gang was a 21st Century stakeout......»»
HomePod software version 16.3 is here alongside tvOS 16.3
Apple on Tuesday has rolled out HomePod version 16.3 and tvOS16.3 with support for the new large HomePod and activation of dormant temperature sensors in HomePod mini.Operating system updates provide support for new HomePodsLike many tvOS updates, th.....»»
Study of bryophytes reveals evolution of genetic pathways governing plant branching
Non-vascular bryophytes live in colonies that cover the ground and resemble tiny forests. In a real forest, plants compete for light in different layers of the canopy. If a plant does not receive enough sunlight, it stops lateral branching and instea.....»»
Passive component makers deepening deployments in sensor segment
Taiwan's passive components makers including Yageo and Thinking Electronic Industrial are tapping deeper into the segment of sensors to explore huge business potentials for automotive, industrial control, healthcare and consumer electronics applicati.....»»
The best smart padlocks for 2023
We've picked out the best smart padlocks for 2023. These locks use features like phone apps and fingerprint sensors to provide a high level of protection......»»
Parasitic mites" biting rate may drive transmission of Deformed wing virus in honey bees
Varroa destructor is an ectoparasitic mite that can cause European honey bee colonies to collapse by spreading Deformed wing virus as they feed. A study published in PLOS Pathogens by Zachary Lamas and colleagues at the USDA-ARS and the University of.....»»
Sensing odor molecules on a graphene surface layered with self-assembled peptides
Graphene-based olfactory sensors that can detect odor molecules based on the design of peptide sequences were recently demonstrated by researchers at Tokyo Tech. The findings indicated that graphene field-effect transistors (GFETs) functionalized wit.....»»
Hands on with HomePod mini"s temperature and humidity sensors
Soon Apple will release a new update for HomePod mini users that brings a slew of new features, such as previously-unused environmental sensors. We tried it out before release.HomePod miniApple surprised users with not only the announcement of a new.....»»
The Battery That Never Gets Flat
Your body generates enough energy to power wearables, medical sensors, and implanted devices—and tech designers are plugging in......»»