Keeping your data from Apple is harder than expected, finds study
"Privacy. That's iPhone," the slogan proclaims. New research from Aalto University begs to differ.
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New open-source platform allows users to evaluate performance of AI-powered chatbots
A team of computer scientists, engineers, mathematicians and cognitive scientists, led by the University of Cambridge, have developed an open-source evaluation platform called CheckMate, which allows human users to interact ...
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Researchers report 'Sweyntooth' vulnerabilities in 480 Bluetooth devices
Researchers from Singapore say they have found security flaws in more than 480 Bluetooth devices including smart home gadgets, fitness bracelets and medical instruments. The vulnerabilities, which were found in Bluetooth ...
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Wearable technology reveals global heart rate rhythms for the first time
Can measuring well-being increase one's well-being?
Oct 14, 2020
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Add-on device makes home furnaces cleaner, safer and longer-lasting
Natural gas furnaces not only heat your home, they also produce a lot of pollution.
Feb 15, 2023
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Sorry, readers. Your Bluetooth device is a security risk
We hate to be the purveyor of bad news, but if you're using Bluetooth with your digital devices—and you know you are—you could be vulnerable to security risks.
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Samsung announces 14-inch OLED screens that run at 90Hz
Samsung Display, a subsidiary of The Samsung Group, has announced that it will begin production of its new 14-inch OLED screen that runs at 90 Hz for laptops this spring. In their announcement on their blog, CEO Choi Choo-sun ...
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Apple patents force-sensitive input structure for electronic devices
Apple's MacBook team has announced the development of a force-sensitive input structure for electronic devices, recently approved by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
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Sgnl wrist strap allows you to communicate in calls via fingertip
(Tech Xplore)—How convenient is convenient? For the inventor, the Age of Convenience is ageless. There is no limit to what imagination can deliver for making simple actions easier on body and brain. Add one to the mix—fingertip ...
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Study explores how visual effects in videogames help players to make sense of game worlds
Visual effects (VFX) can help to make videogames more engaging and immersive for players. However, they are often also designed to support players, for instance, by pointing them to specific locations or highlighting helpful ...
