New tech allows apps to be controlled by 'foot gestures' made while walkingDepositphotos/DALL-EScientists have created a proof-of-concept technology enabling users to perform everyday smartphone tasks—like playing music, answering calls, or ordering food—using subtle, socially acceptable foot gestures while walking.Walking is a big part of our daily routines, whether it’s heading to work, running errands,...
Rather than use a separate portable monitor to add more screen real estate when you need it, the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 extends the display upLenovoIn 2022, Lenovo showcased a unique laptop with a display that expanded upward to provide more screen space. At CES 2025 last week, the company turned that concept into...
Drop your phone in and within mere seconds, it has a full, fresh battery packSwippittOne of the most talked-about products at CES 2025 isn’t a giant ultra-clear TV or a futuristic EV that soars through the sky. Instead, it’s the Swippitt IPS, a revolutionary solution for mobile phone charging. Say goodbye to tethering your...
The experimental hot memory unitBrenda Ahearn/University of Michigan, College of Engineering, Communications and MarketingComputers typically malfunction when exposed to extreme heat, but engineers at the University of Michigan are working to change this by developing new memory that can function at the temperature of molten lead.Computers are now everywhere, with cars alone housing up...
Google's new quantum chip Willow. (Google)Despite the progress in making quantum computers more viable, qubit-based systems remain prone to instability and errors. However, Google may have made a significant breakthrough in addressing this issue.With the introduction of a new quantum chip called Willow, Google engineers have achieved a major milestone in error correction. They've managed...
Starlink's first orbital shell of direct-to-cell satellites will enable texting in 2024, and voice and data next yearSpaceXSpaceX has successfully launched 20 Starlink satellites into orbit, completing the first phase of its direct-to-cellphone connectivity constellation.The satellites, deployed via a Falcon 9 rocket from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base on December 5, aim to...
Panasonic says that its new series of short-throw projectors "increases installation flexibility and delivers bright, sharp visuals for corporate and immersive museum environments"PanasonicIn its newest series of short-throw projectors, Panasonic has boosted the brightness. One model offers 7,000 lumens, while the other provides 6,200 lumens, making them the company's most powerful fixed, short-throw LCD...
This little gadget gives you instant, inexpensive access to the microscopic world KickstarterSix years after introducing the first iMicro smartphone microscope, the team has launched its newest innovation: the iMicro Q3p. This compact, fingertip-sized device is lightweight and brings affordable, portable microscopy to anyone with a phone camera. The latest model also includes polarization capabilities,...
Credit: DepositphotosAI has rapidly advanced in replicating human activities, such as holding conversations, creating art, and producing videos. However, a study from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Reichman University warns that AI could also contribute to environmental waste.With the growing popularity of generative AI like ChatGPT, researchers estimate these systems could add 1.2...
The haptic patch has a number of potential applicationsNorthwestern UniversityResearchers have developed an innovative method allowing people to feel sensations transmitted directly to the skin. Besides applications in areas like gaming and telepresence, this technology has potential to assist visually impaired individuals.In 2019, a team led by Professor John A. Rogers from Northwestern University...
