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February 4, 2022 Soft, Stretchable Thermometer That Can be Integrated Into Smart Clothing
Lots of progress has been made (and continues) regarding soft sensors embedded in robotics and smart clothing, which are flexible and stretchable to a great extent. Applying this concept to medical devices are researchers at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) who have developed a soft, stretchable, self-powered thermometer that can be […]
CLOTHING January 4, 2022 Adidas Announces Coinbase Deal, Just Days After Announcing Its Entry Into the Metaverse
Adidas, the global sportswear manufacturer, is going all-in on crypto, announcing a partnership with Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, in the same week that it decided to splurge big on a plot of land in the blockchain-based virtual gaming world of The Sandbox. While neither announcements offer any details whatsoever and do little to indicate if there’s any […]
ELECTRONICS November 11, 2018 Battery Fashion: Scientists Weave Rechargeable Electronics Into Clothes
Wearable electronics are nothing new, but the technology has been limited by the question of how to power them for long periods without toting around a bulky charge storing device. Not any longer. Thanks to UMass Amherst materials scientist Trisha L. Andrew, a battery can now be stitched directly into your lapel. Andrew and her […]
ELECTRONICS May 7, 2018 Embroidering electronics into the next generation of “smart” fabrics
This article was originally published on The Conversation. Archaeology reveals that humans started wearing clothes some 170,000 years ago, very close to the second-to-last ice age. Even now, though, most modern humans wear clothes that are only barely different from those earliest garments. But that’s about to change as flexible electronics are increasingly woven into what are being […]
ELECTRONICS January 6, 2018 Robot DJ Puts the Tech Into Techno for Czech Clubbers
These days artificial intelligence is so advanced that robots trade shares, make restaurants suggestions and diagnose diseases. But can a robot get a dance floor jumping? It is a question that Prague’s Karlovy Lazne Music Club has endeavoured to answer by employing a specially adapted former automotive industry robot as a DJ in the popular nightspot. The […]
COUPONS January 3, 2018 Coupons and charity: How to turn your savings into good deeds
Some charities can use gift cards you can get with deals or discounts.(File photo) If you are taking full advantage of coupons and picking up every free item available, you will probably find yourself with products you don’t really need. I used to pass up the baby care, dog food, kid toys and makeup in […]
COMPUTERS October 16, 2017 Micromax to Foray Into New Home Appliance Segments
HIGHLIGHTS Micromax will foray into segments such as washing machine, fridge etc. Micromax is planning to invest up to Rs 300 crore on manufacturing It has three manufacturing plants in the country currently Micromax will foray into segments such as washing machine, refrigerator and microwave, as it plans to be a complete consumer electronics maker, a […]
CLOTHING October 9, 2017 Wasteful Gases Turn Into Fully Functional Clothing
Mango Materials converts methane into a wearable material that breaks back down to methane to start the process all over again ZACK PALM Startup clothing company Mango Materials wants to combat the excess amount of methane chemicals on our planet by turning it into clothing. The fabric for the clothing is produced by feeding the methane gas […]
HOME & GARDEN July 29, 2017 Tablescaping helps you turn dinner into an occasion
You can cut your own garden flowers and greenery to make a centerpiece for your table – and then keep on getting creative. “Adding nature to your table will enliven your guests’ experience as they take their place for a meal,” said Tobey Nelson, owner of Tobey Nelson Events and Design in Clinton, Washington. “A […]
ELECTRONICS July 21, 2017 How to Turn Your Used Electronics Into Cash
Image: Gizmodo Do you have an old but functioning PC collecting dust in your closet? An iPhone 6 that you no longer use? You know it’s time to let them go, but getting rid of your old electronics can be tough. Throwing them away is irresponsible, and giving them away can be hard to swallow even […]
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, […]
COMPUTERS June 14, 2017 Raspberry Pi Malware Turns the Mini-Computer Into Cryptocurrency Miner
HIGHLIGHTS The distribution of malware started in second half of May The malware specifically targets Raspberry Pi The name of cryptocurrency mined has not been disclosed If you are one of those people who use the default “Pi” username on Raspberry Pi, it is time to pay attention. Dr. Web, an anti-malware company, has now […]
