Eventually, you might not need a battery or a conspicuous external power source to keep a device running for years on end. A team at MIT has created a device that produces energy by exploiting the temperature swings that occur between day and night. Known as a thermal resonator, it uses a hybrid of materials […]
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This device will be the next smartphone
BII The smartphone is an essential part of our everyday lives. But as with all technology, things change. So the question becomes: What will be the next smartphone?See the rest of the story at Business Insider See Also: Facebook Watch may become more like YouTube Publishers turn away from Facebook Instant Articles Snapchat signals e-commerce […]
Aussie flu cure? ‘Breakthrough device’ could put an end to deadly infection in the UK
AUSSIE flu symptoms include headaches, sore throats and vomiting. But, this “breakthrough device” could put an end to the deadly infection, it has been claimed.
Aussie flu cure? ‘Breakthrough device’ could put an end to deadly infection in the UK
Aussie flu has been reported in all parts of the UK, and is considered by some experts as the worst flu epidemic for half a century. The risk of spreading Aussie flu could be lowered by washing your hands regularly, using warm and soapy water. Disinfecting hands using hand sanitiser could also lower the risk […]
Byton is calling its new EV a “smart device”
Chinese automaker Byton will unveil its first EV at CES 2018. Byton’s main focus is to promote their product as a smart device instead of a simple vehicle. Will Byton break barriers in the automotive world or will it run out of juice before breaking ground? For more coverage of CS 2018 head over to […]
FDA approves first shock wave device made to heal wounds
Using “acoustic shock waves” to promote healing isn’t just for Overwatch, as Sanuwave has obtained FDA approval for its Dermapace System (Pulsed Acoustic Cellular Expression = PACE). Its approval is specifically to help heal foot ulcers in diabetic patients, where damage to blood vessels and nerves can lead to reduced circulation, infection and sometimes amputation. […]
Flurry: Apple led holiday device activations, but Samsung gained ground
Apple had a very good 2017 holiday season, once again holding the top place in smartphone and tablet activations, though it remained at 44 percent of total activations in both 2016 and 2017, according to Flurry Analytics. By comparison, rival Samsung gained 5 percentage points over the same time period, jumping from 21 percent to 26 […]
Patent pictures show Microsoft is still trying to build a dual screen device
It’s eight years since we first heard rumors of Microsoft’s Courier, a kind of dual-screen tablet that folded in half like a book, designed for note-taking and sketching and similar tasks. Courier was never officially acknowledged, but in 2010 word got out that it was cancelled. But as patent applications show, Microsoft is continuing to […]
This device can calm symptoms of Parkinson’s disease
Following is a transcript of the video. This device can calm symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. It’s called Deep Brain Stimulation therapy. A surgically implanted device delivers electrical stimulation to the brain. It targets specific areas of the brain to help patients regain control of their bodies. Parkinson’s patients can suffer from tremors and slowed body movement. Although […]
Any lawful device: Revisiting Carterfone on the eve of the Net Neutrality vote
Enlarge / Ever hear of this classic tech? As tomorrow’s FCC net neutrality vote looms, Ars has been sharing as much of our reporting on the topic as possible. And this week, a longtime reader nudged us about this classic on the FCC’s Carterfone decision from nearly 50 years ago. “This story is extremely relevant […]
