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A lollipop interface for simulating taste in virtual environments
A team of biomedical engineers and virtual reality researchers has developed a lollipop interface to simulate taste in a virtual environment. They have published their research in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Real-world experiments identify main barriers to smartphone-based augmented reality in indoor settings
Smartphone-based augmented reality, in which visual elements are overlaid on the image of a smartphone camera, are extremely popular apps. These apps allow users to see how furniture would look in their house, or navigate ...
Telecom
Nov 23, 2024
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3D-printing advance mitigates three defects simultaneously for failure-free metal parts
Madison engineers have found a way to simultaneously mitigate three types of defects in parts produced using a prominent additive manufacturing technique called laser powder bed fusion.
Engineering
Nov 22, 2024
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Smart microcapsule arrays mark local stress variation in materials
Predicting material failure is a significant challenge in materials science, as stress history often leaves no visible signs. To address this, researchers at ETH Zurich's Laboratory for Soft Materials and Interfaces, Multi-Scale ...
Engineering
Nov 21, 2024
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Biomimetic speaking valve technology has enhanced safety features for tracheostomized patients
If conventional speaking valves for tracheostomized patients are used improperly, dangerous overpressure can occur, which can cause serious complications and even death. In a collaboration between the Freiburg Botanical Garden, ...
Engineering
Nov 20, 2024
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Robotic model with real pigeon feathers can fly like a bird
Have you ever wondered why an airplane has a vertical tailfin? The plane needs it to stabilize its flight. Since flying without a vertical tail is much more energy-efficient, the aviation industry has worked hard to accomplish ...
Robotics
Nov 20, 2024
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Using camp stoves to power electronics in the wilderness
While camping is a great opportunity to unplug and connect with nature, it's hard not to rely on some sort of technology—cellphones, radios, lanterns, and portable chargers are all useful tools to bring along while exploring ...
Energy & Green Tech
Nov 20, 2024
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Microsoft pitches AI 'agents' that can perform tasks on their own at Ignite 2024
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella told customers at a conference in Chicago on Tuesday that the company is teaching a new set of artificial intelligence tools how to "act on our behalf across our work and life."
Hi Tech & Innovation
Nov 20, 2024
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Four ways the metaverse and AI are transforming history and religion
Imagine having a live art class taught by Leonardo da Vinci, or having a fully interactive discussion about the meaning of life with Socrates. You can now do this in your living room with a laptop and headset through startups ...
Hi Tech & Innovation
Nov 19, 2024
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Will politicians and terrorist leaders live forever in the age of AI?
Yahya Sinwar, the former leader of the Hamas militant organization, was killed by the Israeli military in the south Gazan city of Rafah in October 2024. Given the role Sinwar played in the planning and execution of the October ...
Hi Tech & Innovation
Nov 19, 2024
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Frontier supercomputer hits new highs in third year of exascale
Two-and-a-half years after breaking the exascale barrier, the Frontier supercomputer at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory continues to set new standards for its computing speed and performance.
Hardware
Nov 19, 2024
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Lawrence Livermore supercomputer is crowned world's speediest
The Bay Area has just won a coveted crown in computing, with a massive new machine at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory deemed the most powerful system in the world.
Hardware
Nov 19, 2024
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AI-based tool creates simple interfaces for virtual and augmented reality
A paper published in Proceedings of the 37th Annual ACM Symposium on User Interface Software and Technology, by researchers in Carnegie Mellon University's Human-Computer Interaction Institute, introduces EgoTouch, a tool ...
Hardware
Nov 13, 2024
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Next-generation video screen can be stretched from 12 to 18 inches
Korean electronics company, LG Display Co., Ltd. has announced on its product development page that it has developed a video screen that can be stretched from its default length of 12 inches to 18 inches.
Video: Using haptic technology to deliver real-time performance feedback
Can we ever see too much data? Yes, actually. In certain situations, visual overload can paralyze decision-making. Adding one more screen, one more monitor, one more chart, table, ticker or graph becomes counterproductive.
Hardware
Nov 13, 2024
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Graph-based AI model finds hidden links between science and art to suggest novel materials
Imagine using artificial intelligence to compare two seemingly unrelated creations—biological tissue and Beethoven's "Symphony No. 9." At first glance, a living system and a musical masterpiece might appear to have no connection. ...
Hi Tech & Innovation
Nov 12, 2024
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Why the metaverse isn't ready to be the future of work just yet
The COVID-19 pandemic radically changed how many Canadians work. According to Statistics Canada, remote work rose to 40% in April 2020 and fell to 18.7% as of May 2024.
Business
Nov 12, 2024
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Waymo's robotaxis now open to anyone who wants a driverless ride in Los Angeles
Waymo on Tuesday opened its robotaxi service to anyone who wants a ride around Los Angeles, marking another milestone in the evolution of self-driving car technology since the company began as a secret project at Google 15 ...
Hi Tech & Innovation
Nov 12, 2024
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Carpet fibers can stop concrete cracking
Engineers in Australia have found a way to make stronger and crack-resistant concrete with scrap carpet fibers, rolling out the red carpet for sustainability in the construction sector.
Engineering
Nov 11, 2024
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Vatican, Microsoft create AI-generated St. Peter's Basilica to allow virtual visits, log damage
The Vatican and Microsoft on Monday unveiled a digital twin of St. Peter's Basilica that uses artificial intelligence to explore one of the world's most important monument's while helping the Holy See manage visitor flows ...
Hi Tech & Innovation
Nov 11, 2024
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On-skin electronics toolkit enhances customizability for users
Stretchable transistors used in wearable devices enable in-sensor edge computing
Ring resonators unlock new abilities in acoustic tweezers
