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Remote Conversations Can Be Intercepted by Analyzing Phone Vibrations

A team of researchers employed a microwave radar sensor to detect smartphone vibrations and applied a large-scale AI-powered speech recognition model to convert those vibrations into intelligible speech. The new “wireless-tapping” method explores remotely decoding conversations from subtle phone earpiece vibrations. Radar Signals Could Be Exploited to Transcribe Phone Calls, Raising Privacy Concerns Researchers at […]

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Google Will Restrict Nudity by Filtering Out Inappropriate Messages

Apps & Software, Tech / Valeriano Ndeyi

Android phones will now block the exchange of nude images, giving users a warning before viewing and automatically applying a blur to the photo. Google has introduced a new feature for the Android messaging app that adds sensitive content alerts and blocks the exchange of nude images. New Update Blocks Nude Images with Warnings and

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Google Unveils the Pixel 10 Series, with the Base Model Now Featuring a Triple-Camera Setup

Apps & Software, Computer & Electronics, Mobile Phones, Tech / Jorge Paka

Google introduced its Pixel 10 lineup — the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL — on Wednesday during its Made by Google event. All three models run on the new Tensor G5 chip. A standout upgrade this year is the base Pixel 10, which now includes a triple-camera system for the

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Google Strengthens its Focus on ‘AI Phones’ With the Upcoming Pixel 10 Series

Apps & Software, Tech / Ngoma Manuel

With the launch of the Pixel 10 series, Google is moving quickly to outpace Apple in bringing AI-driven smartphones to market. Unveiled at Wednesday’s Made by Google event, the new devices arrive just ahead of Apple’s anticipated iPhone 17 announcement, which is expected to focus on familiar upgrades—like improved cameras, slimmer designs, and new color

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Sony is Increasing PlayStation 5 Prices Due to new Tariffs

Entertainment, Video Games / Jorge Paka

Sony announced Wednesday that it will raise the price of PlayStation 5 consoles starting Thursday, August 21. The company cited a “challenging economic environment,” widely seen as a reference to President Trump’s tariffs on imports. As a result, prices will rise by about $50 in the U.S., bringing the PlayStation 5 to $549.99, the Digital

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Red Meat Disrupts the Gut and Fuels Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Food, Health & Fitness / Ana Kiesse Zeleme

A recent study provides compelling evidence that eating red meat can trigger inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), showing how it shifts gut bacteria and immune responses in ways that intensify inflammation. The findings expand scientific insight into the multiple pathways driving inflammation, moving beyond simple correlations. Scientists at China’s Capital Medical University examined how various types

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Rapid-Charging Solid-State Power Bank Offers Fire-Safe Performance

Mobile Phones, Tech / Jorge Paka

Conventional lithium-ion batteries power our devices and EVs well, but their flammable liquid electrolyte still poses a fire risk.Solid-state batteries offer a safer alternative by using a mostly solid electrolyte between the cathode and anode. BMX aims to deliver safe, on-the-go phone charging with solid-state power banks that eliminate fire and swelling risks Hardware newcomer

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Portable Keyboard with Touchscreen Enables Multitasking on the go

Computer & Electronics, Tech / Valeriano Ndeyi

I can’t picture my desktop setup without a second monitor — it’s been a game changer for researching and writing, especially when juggling several browser tabs, videos, and a note-taking app at the same time. A Portable Dual-Screen Solution for Work on the Go The new KeyGo could be a great way to bring that

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Laser-etched Black Metal Brings Niche Solar Tech Into the Spotlight

Material & Energy, Tech / Samilton Santos

When most people think of solar energy, the spotlight usually falls on solar cells and panels. Yet there’s another way to harvest power from the Sun: a device called a STEG. Scientists have now found a method to make it up to 15 times more efficient. STEG, short for solar thermoelectric generator, operates through the

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Tooth Sensitivity Might One Day be Treated Using Tiny Robots Inside your Mouth

Medical Care, Medicine / Ngoma Manuel

Dealing with hypersensitive teeth can be a real nuisance, causing pain when eating or drinking anything hot, cold, sweet, or acidic. Researchers are now developing tiny “robots” that actively seal the microscopic channels in teeth, offering lasting relief from sensitivity. Building on earlier work, CeNSE scientists are developing “CalBots”—400-nanometer magnetic nanoparticles infused with a calcium-silicate

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