Developing technology to help seniors live independently
Al Baker and his business co-creator Muhammad Abdurrahman entered into business with noble intentions.
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Organometal trihalide perovskite solar cells with conversion efficiencies of 20.1%
25 April 1954 was a seminal day in the history of research on solar cells. On this date scientists at Bell Labs, Murray Hill, USA, announced the invention of the world's first practical panel of solar cells for converting ...
Materials Science
Sep 24, 2015
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Wearable tech market bursting at the seams: survey
The market for wearable tech, led by Apple Watch and a range of connected fitness gadgets, is exploding, a survey showed Monday.
Business
Sep 14, 2015
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Turning clothing into information displays
Researchers from Holst Centre (set up by TNO and imec), imec and CMST, imec's associated lab at Ghent University, have demonstrated the world's first stretchable and conformable thin-film transistor (TFT) driven LED display ...
Electronics & Semiconductors
Sep 2, 2015
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Apple event set for Sept 9 in San Francisco
Apple on Thursday sent out invitations to a Sept. 9 media event, hinting that Siri virtual assistant software in its mobile devices will play a role.
Business
Aug 27, 2015
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Algorithm interprets breathing difficulties to aid in medical care
Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed an efficient algorithm that can interpret the wheezing of patients with breathing difficulties to give medical providers information about what's happening in ...
Engineering
Aug 19, 2015
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Wearable fitness devices carry security risks
During a 2014 competition among Netflix employees to create potential new features, one group hacked into a Fitbit and created a "Sleep Bookmark" function, automatically pausing Netflix as the wearer started to fall asleep.
Consumer & Gadgets
Aug 5, 2015
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Apple Watch could need time: analysts
Is Apple Watch a dud? Nearly three months after the launch of Apple's fashionably smart wrist wear, some analysts say it's not a mainstream mega-hit. But others see promise in its popularity with Internet-savvy young people.
Consumer & Gadgets
Jul 20, 2015
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Fitness trackers are hot, but do they really help?
Sales of fitness trackers are climbing, and the biggest maker of the gadgets, Fitbit, made a splashy debut on the stock market Thursday. But will the devices really help you get healthier?
Consumer & Gadgets
Jun 18, 2015
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Fitbit races higher in healthy IPO surge
Fitbit, the company known for wearable devices promoting healthy lifestyles, saw its shares surge Thursday following the biggest stock offering this year for the tech sector.
Business
Jun 18, 2015
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