Tech

A New Competitor in Satellite-to-Cell Technology Emerges

Credit: PixabayFor most smartphone users, encountering a complete loss of signal is a rare event. For some, these interruptions may feel like a brief, welcome pause from constant notifications. However, in emergency situations, the ability to connect is critical, underscoring the importance of reliable communication.On January 8, 2024, Elon Musk's Starlink, leveraging T-Mobile's network...

Rethinking Back Pain Treatment: New Evidence Challenges Current Approaches

Credit: PixabayLow back pain is a leading cause of disability globally, and conventional treatments like medication often fail to provide long-term relief. However, researchers at the University of Sydney’s Centre for Rural Health have found a promising new approach. Their study, published in JAMA Network Open, shows that incorporating lifestyle support into back pain...

NASA Launches 2025 with Spacewalk to Repair X-Ray Telescope and Upgrade the ISS

NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Nick Hague successfully completed a critical spacewalk, achieving multiple key objectives. Credit: NASANASA astronauts Suni Williams and Nick Hague completed a 6-hour spacewalk on January 16, concluding their mission at 2:01 p.m. EST. This mission, which marked Hague’s fourth spacewalk and Williams’ eighth, was the 273rd in support of...

Step Right for a Latte: The Future of App Control May be in Your Feet

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,...

Silver Foam and High-Power Lasers Create the World’s Brightest X-Ray

An x-ray detector at the National Ignition Facility was used to measure the energy spectrum and intensity of x-ray bursts created in the experimentsLawrence Livermore National LaboratoryA groundbreaking innovation at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has combined high-power lasers with an ultralight silver metal foam to create the brightest X-ray source ever recorded, boasting...

Combining Weight Training with Electrical Stimulation Boosts Muscle Growth and Strength

Combining a resistance workout and electrical muscle stimulation leads to greater muscle mass and strength than resistance training aloneThe University of Texas at El Paso (note: original image extended using generative tools)New research suggests that using a standard, portable, non-invasive electrical muscle stimulator during resistance training can lead to greater improvements in both muscle...

Lenovo Unveils its First Laptop With a Rollable Screen

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...

Scientists Discover a Method to Weaken Negative Memories

Credit: PixabayErasing bad memories and traumatic flashbacks could significantly advance treatments for various mental health conditions. Scientists have now identified a promising new approach: weakening negative memories by reactivating positive ones.In a multi-day experiment, an international team of researchers tested this method with 37 participants. Initially, participants associated random words with negative images. The...

BMW Integrates AR and Panoramic Displays into the Dashboard of Tomorrow

The Panoramic iDrive system combines four components, including the new info display running along the length of the windscreenBMWBMW is reimagining its car infotainment experience by integrating a range of new technologies. Beginning in late 2025, the company will equip all of its vehicles with the 'Panoramic iDrive' system, which merges advanced screens with...

Revolutionary iPhone Toaster Charges Your Phone to 100% in Just 2 Seconds

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...