Credit: PixabayAccessibility Tools: A Double-Edged Sword for Smartphone SecurityAccessibility tools like screen readers and voice-to-text have improved smartphone usability for people with disabilities, but they can also be misused by hackers.Malware can exploit these services to access screen content and carry out unauthorized actions, such as clicking buttons, approving payments, or preventing removal of...
Credit: New AtlasWhisper Aero is developing a leaf blower that moves 40% more air, uses 40% less power, and produces half the noise of conventional models, showcasing their focus on efficiency and reducing environmental impact.Whisper's air-moving technology, initially not meant for garden tools, led to a licensing deal with Stanley Black & Decker, which...
Image Credits:Skylight SocialSkylight, a startup challenging TikTok with a more open alternative, is launching its mobile app to the public on Tuesday after just 10 weeks of development. Supported by Mark Cuban and other investors, Skylight joins a growing list of apps built on the AT Protocol—the same technology behind the social network Bluesky...
Image Credits:StarlinkThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has begun testing SpaceX Starlink satellite internet terminals within the national airspace system, nearly two years after awarding Verizon a $2 billion contract for similar work.SpaceX CEO Elon Musk criticized Verizon’s system on his social media platform X, claiming it is "not working" and poses a serious risk...
Image from PixabayScientists have developed an ultra-sensitive nanoscale sensor capable of detecting lung cancer by analyzing the levels of a chemical called isoprene in exhaled breath. This breakthrough may lead to a non-invasive, affordable way to catch the disease at an early stage, potentially saving numerous lives.Isoprene is released during the body’s process of...
Researchers say the tools already exist to decarbonize industry by 85%AI-generated by DALL-E (love those grassy smokestacks!)The industrial sector contributes approximately 25% of worldwide CO2 emissions, equivalent to around 9.3 billion metric tonnes annually, and this figure is increasing. However, a group at the University of Leeds asserts that we don't have to rely...
A group of scientists in China has created an innovative solar-powered contraption that effectively cleanses water, making it safe for consumption. Credit: eduardkraft/DepositphotosThe University of Science and Technology of China has made a breakthrough in water purification by introducing a unique wooden device that utilizes bacteria to construct essential nanostructures, enabling evaporation as a...
A young man withdrawing cash from the ATM. Credit Pexel.Bank technology refers to the various technological tools and systems that banks use to provide financial services to their customers. These technologies have transformed the banking industry, making transactions more convenient, secure and accessible.Some of the most important bank technologies include:Online Banking: Allow, customers accessing...
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAccording to a new research, the continuous distraction of social networks could prevent our minds from settling into a more profound, more complete feeling of boredom. Which is a shame, given complete boredom can be fertile ground for technology.This 'profound' level of boredom is different to the first, superficial level of...
