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IPhones: Man's New Best Friend
By Kate Knibbs
Blind and visually impaired people who have an iPhone handy may not need a guide dog anymore, thanks to an app that guides them through unfamiliar places.
Coming Soon: Waterproof Phones
By Kendra Srivastava
Several companies are marketing waterproofing technology to protect electronic devices, an endeavor that may revolutionize the mobile market.
Using Mind-Controlled Robots to Help the Paralyzed
By Kate Knibbs
Scientists are helping people with paralysis move objects with their minds, aiding the physical disabled with sophisticated tools.
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IPhones: Man's New Best Friend
Mon May 21, 2012 12:11 pm | By Kate Knibbs
Blind and visually impaired people who have an iPhone handy may not need a guide dog anymore, thanks to an app that guides them through unfamiliar places.
Coming Soon: Waterproof Phones
Thu May 17, 2012 12:51 pm | By Kendra Srivastava
Several companies are marketing waterproofing technology to protect electronic devices, an endeavor that may revolutionize the mobile market.
Using Mind-Controlled Robots to Help the Paralyzed
Thu May 17, 2012 11:06 am | By Kate Knibbs
Scientists are helping people with paralysis move objects with their minds, aiding the physical disabled with sophisticated tools.
Why Brain Sensors Are Dangerous Behind the Wheel
Wed May 16, 2012 11:44 am | By Kate Knibbs
Brainput, a device that promises to help drivers multitask, may actually put drivers in danger.
Replacing SAT Exams With Brain Scans
Tue May 15, 2012 11:03 am | By Kate Knibbs
Could a brain scan supersede the SAT college entrance exam? One professor says yes, but practical and ethical questions linger.
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Using Viruses to Charge Your Phone
Mon May 14, 2012 3:47 pm | By Kendra Srivastava
Scientists have developed virus-powered electrical chargers capable of harnessing energy from footsteps, a milestone in the continuing advancement of green mobile technology.
How Gyms Are Easing the Energy Crisis
Mon May 14, 2012 11:54 am | By Kate Knibbs
A new initiative in England combines sustainable power and healthy living, demonstrating how alternative energy sources can spring from unlikely places.
Charge Your Phone With Your Shoes
Fri May 11, 2012 2:30 pm | By Kendra Srivastava
A Kenyan man invented a shoe-powered charger for phones, joining other inventors in making mobile technology greener and more independent of traditional infrastructure.
Using Digital Noses to Sniff Out Bombs
Fri May 11, 2012 11:26 am | By Kate Knibbs
Caltech researchers developed technology that mimics the human and canine nose, identifying harmful diseases, and dangerous bombs and chemical agents, without putting real lives in harm's way.
Wallpaper That Keeps Your Wi-Fi Safe
Thu May 10, 2012 1:41 pm | By Kate Knibbs
Sick of neighbors stealing your Wi-Fi? New wallpaper may fix that.
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How the Kinect Helps Diagnose Autism
Wed May 09, 2012 12:58 pm | By Kate Knibbs
Can gaming equipment diagnose autism? Scientists say yes, illustrating how mobile technology meant for entertainment can have wide-ranging medical applications.
Tapping Into Other People's Brains
Wed May 09, 2012 12:30 pm | By Sandy Fitzgerald
A new software tool may allow people to tap into other people's brains, as scientists are working to take advantage of data that otherwise may just be lost.
Beyond Bootcamp: How Tech is Changing Warfare
Tue May 08, 2012 11:04 am | By Kat Asharya
Technology is helping to better train soldiers, as the military incorporates gaming and entertainment software into increasingly sophisticated battle simulations.
Why Google's Driverless Cars Still Need a Human Touch
Tue May 08, 2012 10:44 am | By Kate Knibbs
Google received the first license to test driverless cars in Nevada, paving the way for a revamped driving culture.
How Bacteria Powers Tiny Computer Chips
Mon May 07, 2012 11:55 am | By Kate Knibbs
The future of computers may rest in ordinary bacteria, which hold the key for developing ultra-tiny power sources.
