Reusing Disposable Masks As Textiles
While attending Maker Faire Lille, I was happy to meet Mimi, an artist that got the bright idea to use discarded face masks as raw material for fashion. Mimi saw the piles and piles of used masks that were going into landfills all over and thought t.....»»
Amid China’s massive COVID wave, 42% of people on one flight tested positive
Another reminder to keep those masks on during flights. Enlarge / A passenger wearing protective clothing amid the COVID-19 pandemic waits to board a domestic flight at Shanghai Pudong International Airport on January 3. (credit.....»»
The best headphones for sleeping in 2023: earbuds, masks, and more
Finding earbuds you can sleep with may be a struggle: These options offer comfort, sleep-tracking technology, sleep masks for your eyes, and more......»»
A new antimicrobial cotton textile with Cu ions in nanofibers
Cotton textiles are ubiquitous in daily life, and they are also one of the primary mediums for transmitting viruses and bacteria. Conventional approaches to fabricating antiviral and antibacterial textiles generally load the functional additives onto.....»»
Connected homes are expanding, so is attack volume
78% Americans report unsafe online behaviors that open them up to cyber threats, such as reusing or sharing passwords, skipping software updates and more – a 14% increase from just two years ago, according to Comcast. “This holiday season con.....»»
France bans disposable packaging, utensils in fast-food restaurants
Fast-food eateries in France will soon no longer be able to use disposable containers, plates, cups and tableware for clients eating in, the latest measure from a 2020 law to combat waste and encourage recycling......»»
Biodegradable medical gowns may add to greenhouse gas
The use of disposable plasticized medical gowns—both conventional and biodegradable—has surged since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Landfills now brim with them......»»
Chess study shows masks can put cognitive performance in check
Wearing a face mask can temporarily disrupt decision-making in some situations according to University of Queensland research......»»
Reusing Disposable Masks As Textiles
While attending Maker Faire Lille, I was happy to meet Mimi, an artist that got the bright idea to use discarded face masks as raw material for fashion. Mimi saw the piles and piles of used masks that were going into landfills all over and thought t.....»»
The best headphpnes for sleeping in 2022: earbuds, masks, and more
Finding earbuds you can sleep with may be a struggle: These options offer comfort, sleep-tracking technology, sleep masks for your eyes, and more......»»
FineMat to relocate metal mask production lines to China
Taiwan-based FineMat Applied Materials, a maker of common metal masks (CMM) needed for OLED panel production, plans to relocate its main CMM production lines from Taiwan to China amid rising geopolitical tensions......»»
Nearly all of us are guilty of reusing passwords in the workplace
Nobody seems to care about unique, strong passwords, and that's a major security issue......»»
Firefighters see through smoke with new mask
Firefighters have relied on thermal cameras to locate victims, but a new device projects thermal image into firefighters' masks......»»
A Simple Technique to Add Lights to Masks and Props
Buying a mask at the Halloween store is fun, but very few store-bought masks include lights. It’s a good thing we’re makers and can fix that! In this quick tutorial, Natasha from TechnoChic shows how to add a simple circuit to any mask s.....»»
India smartphone shipments decline due to inflation
As inflation hits consumers' disposable income, India's smartphone shipments declined by 6% annually, with entry-level and mid- to high-end smartphones showing diverging trends......»»
Practical Tips on How to Buy Medical Supplies Online
Purchasing medical supplies, such as collection swabs, face masks, scrub suits, and surgical gowns online can help you save money and has the added convenience of being delivered to your doorstep. Here are four practical tips you can employ to make s.....»»
Inflation-hit Indian smartphone market sees rising ASPs amid declining entry-level sales
As global inflation keeps eating into the disposable income of Indian consumers, entry-level smartphone sales have been badly hit during India's festive season, while rising sales of midrange and higher-end smartphones contribute to higher ASP and of.....»»
FineMat shifting focus away from OLED market
Taiwan-based FineMat Applied Materials, a maker of common metal masks (CMM) needed for OLED panel production, has diversified its offerings to offset the weakness in demand for OLED displays......»»
Compostable bioleather offers sustainable solutions for the clothing industry and beyond
Since the dawn of the Industrial Revolution, clothing production has been on an unsustainable path. Like most manufacturing, textiles are produced in a linear fashion with a cradle-to-grave model. Fabrics like cotton are farmed, worn, used, then thro.....»»
Onfido Motion protects against display attacks and sophisticated 2D/3D masks
Onfido unveiled Motion, a next generation biometric liveness solution to enhance its Real Identity Platform, launched in May. Motion delivers seamless, secure, and inclusive customer verification and is iBeta Level 2 certified. With a simple head-tur.....»»
Study finds high levels of PFAS in school uniforms
In yet another example of the prevalence of the hazardous chemicals known as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in consumer products, industrial products and textiles, researchers have found notably high levels in school uniforms sold in Nort.....»»