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October 27, 2017 Researchers one step closer to tech that can charge smartphones and laptops in seconds
Scientists are now one step closer to reach the ability to charge mobile phones and laptop in a few seconds. The researchers at the University of Waterloo used nanotechnology to significantly improve energy-storage devices known as supercapacitors, which can store electrical energy. The improved design roughly doubles the amount of electrical energy the rapid-charging devices can hold. This […]
ALL DEALS September 22, 2017 Uber Needs a Tim Cook. Can Its New CEO Deliver?
Some Uber observers were sarcastically relieved that new CEO Dara Khosrowshahi’s first meeting with employees on Wednesday went without a single sexist gaffe. That part of Uber’s history is probably behind it, given Khosrowshahi’s reputation for low-key levelheadedness and the stellar record of his former company, Expedia, in hiring women (they make up 52 percent of its staff and a quarter […]
ALL DEALS September 11, 2017 Destiny 2 Microtransactions Can Get You Items That May Affect Gameplay: Reports
HIGHLIGHTS Destiny 2 was launched on Wednesday Eververse lets you buy Bright Engrams for Silver Engrams can be decoded for items that may affect gameplay Destiny 2 was launched on Wednesday for the PS4 and Xbox One. The sequel to 2014’s original online-only sci-fi shooter game brings back some of the characters including Tess Everis […]
September 3, 2017 Microsoft Admits Windows Can Disable Third-Party Antivirus Software Under Certain Conditions
HIGHLIGHTS Kaspersky filed complaint with EU earlier in June Microsoft says it offers Windows Insider to ensure compatibility It built Windows 10 feature to disable incompatible antivirus After coming under antitrust fire from Kaspersky in the wake of the WannaCry ransomware, Microsofthas attempted to clear the air by talking about its work on safety and security – namely […]
CLOTHING August 31, 2017 ‘Perfect’ mannequins can sour shoppers on clothing being marketed: UBC study
If you find yourself window-shopping and feeling like there’s nothing good, check the mannequin. A recently published University of B.C. study found that mannequins’ long legs, tiny waists and perky chests can cause some shoppers, particularly those with low self-esteem, to be turned off from the item of clothing the mannequin is marketing. “When that […]
ALL DEALS August 28, 2017 8 all you can eat deals in London that are actually good
Don’t mind if I do (Picture: Getty) Generally speaking, anything advertised as ‘all you can eat’ is to be avoided at all costs, unless you like your dinner with a side portion of salmonella. That said, London is home to quite a few little-known bottomless menus that are a) good and b) won’t make […]
NEWS August 7, 2017 Can the Headspace App Teach You How to Meditate and Be Less Stressed Out?
HIGHLIGHTS Headspace is a mindfulness app that teaches meditation The app is free but most lessons require a subscription It has a great design, and is very encouraging to newcomers Our world is increasingly becoming digital. We spend most of our time staring at screens, knowing full well that this affects sleep. Stress and insomnia are […]
ALL DEALS August 3, 2017 Cheap restaurant deals and offers: All the places that kids can eat free this summer 2017, from TGIs to Carluccio’s
Whether you’re out to eat with your friends, family or other half, get it cheaper with these offers (Image: Getty) As the school summer holidays get underway, dining out with the entire family can be an expensive treat – but it doesn’t have to be that way for much longer. We’ve spied plenty of handy ‘kids […]
COMPUTERS July 29, 2017 Computers 101: Can You Identify These?
Can you guess what devices are in the images below? The images come in pairs. The first will be a close up. Try to guess what you are looking at before scrolling down to the next one, which will show a zoomed-out version. What is this storage device? (hint: storage) Magnetic core memory was the main […]
COMPUTERS July 25, 2017 The best budget laptops you can buy
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. HP/Business Insider The Insider Pick: Laptops that cost less than $500 don’t have to be low-powered. For evidence, just look at our top pick, the HP Pavilion x360. It offers a […]
ELECTRONICS July 17, 2017 Stanford scientists unveil ultra-thin electronics that can dissolve into the body
A group of scientists from California have developed a series of organic electronic components that will harmlessly dissolve into their environment after use. Led by Stanford Professor of Chemical Engineering Zhenan Bao, the team’s inventions include a biodegradable semi-conductive polymer, disintegrable and flexible electronic circuits, and a biodegradable substrate material for mounting these electrical components onto. Totally flexible and biocompatible, […]
ELECTRONICS July 12, 2017 Harmless elements can replace toxic lead in electronics
Henrik Soensteby holds a silicon wafer covered with a thin film consisting of sodium, potassium, niobium and oxygen. The colors are caused by unintentional thickness variations. Credit: Bjarne Roesjoe/UiO Most smartphones and other electrical or electronic products contain small amounts of lead, which doesn’t sound like a big problem on its own. But when there […]
