Everyone has an occasion where guests come over, and then they all begin clamoring for the WiFi password. If the password isn’t readily available, you have to waste several minutes trying to locate it, and then comes the dreaded task of reading it out loud, probably multiple times, until everyone gains access. What was once…
Battery-less Biomarker Skin Patch
Biomarker sensors have gained popularity over the last several years with the rise of devices like the Fitbit, which allows wearers to measure daily steps and heart rate. Even with such an illustrious reputation, Fitbit can only accomplish so much. The bulky effect found in some Fitbit models it can get in the way for…
Deep Learning Methods Identify Cyberbullying
The rise of social media has led to various issues related to online bullying. A serious drawback to social media is the limited ways that we can deal with cyberbullying as laws haven’t caught up with the new technology. Recently, researchers at King Saud University in Saudi Arabia have developed an innovative method to detect…
Can You Turn an Old Car Into a Smart Car?
Everyone is privy to the struggle of wanting to buy newer technology despite already having working devices. The same is true for cars. Many older vehicles don’t possess the newer integrated technology that is extremely popular. Features like Bluetooth, driver assist, navigation, CarPlay, and blind spot warnings are just some of the enhancements featured in…
Successful Technical Trial of a 5G mmWave Prototype Terminal
The trio of Rohde & Schwarz, China Mobile, and Media Tek accomplished a successful technical trial of a 5G prototype terminal. The trial focused on verifying signal characteristics and propagation of the mmWave terminal in multiple environments. The trial worked on both indoor and outdoor signals to examine the effect of beam tracking and array…
Could Amelia Earhart Have Disappeared with Modern Technology?
For thousands of people around the world, Amelia Earhart’s disappearance remains one of the most puzzling cases of the 20th century. Her perseverance and bravery made her a spectacle. But her story made her a legend. At the time, 1937, when Earhart started her journey airborne across the Pacific, people had only been flying planes…
ARM Technology Enhances Eyes in the Sky for Surveillance Cameras
If you’ve ever watched the news or a true crime series, then the importance of clear and distinct security cameras aren’t lost on you. Unfortunately, surveillance cameras aren’t known for their clarity or strong picture images. Designers at ARM have pioneered the design of a sharper digital eye for devices such as surveillance cameras to…
DeepWiTraffic: A WiFi Based Traffic Monitoring System
Traffic is the bane of every commuter’s existence. We want to get where we are going in as little time as possible, all with minimal disruptions in the commute. Researchers at the University of Memphis have developed a portable, low-cost traffic monitoring system (TMS) called DeepWiTraffic. The system combines WiFi devices with deep learning to…
New Feature in Chromebooks Make Computers More Secure
Computers and laptops are the gateways to our everyday lives. We pay bills, shop, work, and communicate all through digital platforms that can use our personal information and history against us. The minds at Chromebook have come together to give customers a little more peace of mind with their new USB guard feature. The innovative…
French Start-Up Offers ‘Dark Web’ Compass, but Not for All
Since the rise of computers and the internet, people have been able to find connections in the most unlikely of places. With all the good that the internet has done, it also has a dark side: the dark web. The dark web is cloaked in secrecy, and only those who know how to get there…