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Federal Judge Rules in Favor of Apple in Heart-Monitoring Dispute
Apple just avoided a lawsuit that accused the company of copying heart-monitoring technology from startup AliveCor,…
Acoustic Touch Lets the Blind ‘See’ Using Sound
Researchers in Australia are developing smart glasses for blind people using "acoustic touch" to turn images into…
Experimenting with Mind-Expanding Technology
This sounds like something out of the 60s. Could sensing ambient magnetic fields change how we see the world? How…
What Does Your Sweat Say?
Sweat, when monitored, reveals valuable information about human health. Wearable sensors developed to monitor…
Researchers Create Stretchable Mini Antennas
Researchers from Xi’an Jiaotong University in China innovated a new method for making tiny stretchable antennas…
Personalize 3D-Printable Models
Novice makers are increasingly fabricating their own 3D printed objects via free, open-source, user-generated 3D…
Soft Valves Enable Sensing and Control in Soft Robots
Soft inflatable robots are becoming more important for applications requiring safety and adaptability. Yet,…
Cortigent to Develop Brain Implants for Vision and Stroke Rehab
Three years ago, Second Sight ran out of money. The blind users, helped by its Argus II retinal implant or its…
Concussion Headset Indicates When it’s Safe to Get Back in the Game
A new digital headset measures brain function alterations that could help coaches, players, and doctors decide how…
Are Baby Monitors and Smart Speakers Enabling Abuse?
According to a recent article by the BBC, fitness trackers, home security systems, smart speakers, virtual…