TECH & INNOVATION

Apple is found guilty of infringing on at least three Qualcomm patents

TECH & INNOVATION 03.18.2019 08:41 AM

Qualcomm has won the battle against Apple who was found guilty of infringing their patents. Qualcomm has won an important legal battle against Apple: The Cupertino consumer electronics giant was found to have violated three Qualcomm patents and they were required to pay the first $31 million in damages.

Kevlar: A Revolutionary Plastic

03.18.2019 08:02 AM

Here's the science behind one of the world's strongest plastics. Contrary to popular belief, Kevlar has not been around for very long. Stephanie Kwolek who worked for DuPont made Kevlar.

AR on the Surgical Playing Field

03.17.2019 10:23 AM

This is the epitome of fun and efficient learning. With all augmented reality gadgets and applications within essentially everyone's reach, gaming is at a very different level today.

Air Frying: How does it work?

03.17.2019 10:22 AM

That's thermodynamics in your kitchen right there. Nutritional conscious eating is atop most everyone's list when it comes to living their best life.

E-Cigarettes: Vaporizing the Competition

03.17.2019 10:22 AM

The less of two evils? We are all familiar with the dangers of traditional cigarettes. And with the increasing bans worldwide on smokers it is no wonder e-cigarettes, more commonly known as vape or vaping, are beginning to be the go to alternative for smokers.

Apple watch can detect heart problems better than expected

03.16.2019 14:00 PM

The Apple Watch appeared capable of picking up on a common but serious condition called atrial fibrillation or afib

Protection against digital gold diggers -- software blocks crypto mining

03.16.2019 09:50 AM

Software 'CoinEater' of St. Pölten UAS blocks crypto mining, the unwanted access to computer performance

Seeing through a robot's eyes helps those with profound motor impairments

03.16.2019 08:08 AM

An interface system that uses augmented reality technology could help individuals with profound motor impairments operate a humanoid robot to feed themselves and perform routine personal care tasks such as scratching an itch and applying skin lotion. The web-based interface displays a "robot's eye view" of surroundings to help users interact with the world through the machine.

Skype can now hold up to 50 participants in a group chat

03.15.2019 15:48 PM

Microsoft has doubled the number of people that can take part in Skype group video calls. For beta testers involved in the Skype Insider Preview, the upper limit increases from 25 to 50.

Hi-Tech Supermarkets

03.15.2019 15:44 PM

Grocery stores are technology's next battle ground. With technology aiding in nearly every aspect of life, it is not surprising that shopping is becoming more and more convenient.

The Grocerant: A Millennial Driven Hybrid

03.15.2019 11:20 AM

What do you get when you mix a grocery store and a restaurant? A happy Millennial. Millennials, the tech-savvy, information fueled, WiFi-is-life generation, are causing an enormous shift in the world of grocery shopping.

Solar-powered moisture harvester collects and cleans water from air

03.15.2019 09:53 AM

UT Engineers combine hydrogels that are both highly water absorbent and can release water upon heating to create unique material that captures moisture and returns it as clean water

Facebook and Instagram were down for a day

03.14.2019 14:42 PM

The server configuration change is the reason behind Facebook and Instagram’s longest recorded outage

Toyota’s RV-like Lunar Rover

03.14.2019 14:38 PM

Toyota, no longer just for earthlings. Toyota plans to take off-roading vehicle design to astronomical heights, to the moon to be exact. The carmaker announced an upcoming collaboration with Japan's national space agency to design, develop and build the next generation of moon rover.

Recycling in Style

03.14.2019 10:27 AM

One-time use of plastic bottles could be the things in the past Have you ever wished there was something you could do to help minimize plastic waste? Well, now there is.