Vibration meditation: The gadget that calms by purring on you
March Mindfulness is an annual Mashable series that explores the intersection of meditation practice and technology. Because even in 2022, March doesn't have to be madness. The first time a friend with anxiety disorder told me about the Sensate, I wa.....»»
Everyone Was Wrong About Why Cats Purr
Cats purr when they’re happy and kittens purr so their mothers can find them. But it turns out purring may be more like a snore than a smile......»»
Study finds mindfulness training may not be enough to increase eco-friendliness
Could general well-being practices like meditation encourage eco-friendly behaviors and attitudes? As the climate crisis accelerates ecological disasters around the world, scientists' investigations into this longstanding question have taken on great.....»»
Tribotronics: Promising prospects in the development of new functional devices and self-powered microsystems
Formed by the coupling effect of contact electrification and electrostatic induction, triboelectric nanogenerators (TENG) effectively convert the most widely distributed micro-nano energy in our environment, including human motion, breeze, vibration,.....»»
This isn’t a laptop — it’s one of the weirdest gadgets I’ve ever used
The Freewrite Traveler is an e-ink gadget that is designed for distraction-free writing. Is it worth the high cost of admission? I used it to find out......»»
I tried a gadget that could totally change how you interact with your PC
I demoed a new device that may bridge the gap between what you see and what you feel while computing......»»
The cat larynx can produce purring sounds without cyclical neural input
A recent investigation led by voice scientist Christian T. Herbst from the University of Vienna, published in Current Biology, delivers novel insights into how cats produce their purring sounds. A special "pad" embedded in the vocal folds might expla.....»»
Trepidation, hurt morale precede last-of-its-kind Amazon hardware event: report
Workers reportedly question how much gadget gusto Amazon has left. Enlarge / David Limp at Amazon's hardware event in Seattle, Washington, on September 27, 2017. (credit: Daniel Berman/Bloomberg via Getty Images) As Amaz.....»»
I tried a lifesaving gadget that’s going to transform your phone
I tried the Motorola Defy with the Bullitt Satellite Messenger app, a pairing that could save your life in an emergency when you don't have cellular service......»»
Brilliant’s New Smart Home Control Panel is Perfect for Apartments
Brilliant, a company that’s been producing smart home-related goods for nearly 10 years now, introduced a new gadget this week designed to turn your apartment into a smart apartment. I cringe saying that, but it’s actually pretty sweet......»»
Philosopher argues that mindfulness rests on dubious philosophical foundations
Recent years have seen an explosive growth in mindfulness, which has been adapted from Buddhist meditation practices. In schools, health services and workplaces, different forms of therapy based on mindfulness are on offer, and meditation apps such a.....»»
Hydra shaker table simulates the vibration forces of a rocket launch for satellite testing
As the earthquake-strength Hydra shaker table simulates the vibration forces of a rocket launch for satellite testing, it is only this concrete block and the dampeners and springs supporting it that prevent the rest of the European Space Agency's EST.....»»
How to add a device to HomeKit
If you want to use Apple HomeKit to control a compatible smart home gadget, you'll first need to add it to to the platform. Here's what you need to know......»»
Examining how atomic nuclei vibrate with a greater degree of precision
Using ultra-high-precision laser spectroscopy on a simple molecule, a group of physicists led by Professor Stephan Schiller Ph.D. from Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (HHU) has measured the wave-like vibration of atomic nuclei with an unprecede.....»»
Puppy yoga? Goat meditation? An expert explores what these activities might mean for the cute creatures
Puppies! Goats! Kittens! A quick online search suggests you can take a yoga class with just about any cute animal you like......»»
DC fits fleet of EVs with bogus gadget promising 60% range boost
The Energy Management Module claims it can "rejuvenate a battery" somehow. Enlarge / One of DC Government's Chevrolet Bolt EVs. (credit: Mullen Automotive) The District of Columbia has signed a $680,000 contract for an i.....»»
I’d like to blame Apple for my annual iPhone upgrade cycle, but I can’t
Sure, I’m a gadget guy who likes shiny new toys as much as the next geek, but I do try to refrain from upgrades for their own sake – admittedly with mixed success. My biggest challenge is with the iPhone. I’ve historically described this as my.....»»
Biden administration announces new labels for gadgets that are less vulnerable to cyberattacks
The next time you're in the market for a smart TV, fitness tracker or other connected gadget, you could see a new US government-backed label identifying some products as being particularly hardened against hackers......»»
Dealmaster: Post-Prime Day sales on Apple and Lenovo laptops, an OLED TV, and more
The dust has settled, but you can still find some steep gadget discounts. Enlarge / The 2022 iPad Air with the Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil. (credit: Samuel Axon) Amazon's two-day Prime Day sale event is now officiall.....»»
Independence Day sales - the best tech and gadget deals this 4th of July
Embrace the spirit of Independence Day by taking advantage of some of the best discounts we've witnessed all year. Deals abound on Apple devices, large appliances, TVs, computer accessories, cameras and more.As the summer temperatures rise, so do the.....»»
Models provide new insights into relationship between Asia-Pacific upper-tropospheric temperatures and precipitation
Pacific Oscillation (APO) is a recently identified atmospheric teleconnection pattern in the Asia-Pacific sector characterized by a seesaw vibration of upper-tropospheric temperatures between Asia and the North Pacific. Teleconnections are links betw.....»»