Engineering
University of Washington researchers have demonstrated for the first time that devices that run on almost zero power can transmit data across distances of up to 2.8 kilometers—breaking a long-held barrier and potentially ...
Sep 13, 2017
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Software
A smartphone app that uses the raw feed from the device's microphone or accesses its contact list can raise red flags for a user concerned about privacy. In many cases, however, the app doesn't need all the details that users ...
Sep 13, 2017
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Security
There were 638m attempted ransomware cyber-attacks in 2016, according to one report. And with several high-profile attacks already committed this year, the numbers for 2017 may be even higher. Perhaps it's time then for a ...
Sep 13, 2017
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Robotics
Leila Takayama is an expert on robots, yet she's the first to admit that she has a complicated relationship with these technological marvels.
Sep 13, 2017
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Security
(Tech Xplore)—If you ask two researchers what is the problem with Bluetooth they will have a simple answer.
