Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University and Disney Research have developed an inexpensive alternative — a toolbox of physical knobs, sliders and other mechanisms that can be readily added to any device. The…
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IKEA introduces wireless charging furniture, is coming in late spring
IKEA has introduced (pdf) its new wireless charging collection,which has built-in Qi-enabled wireless chargers for mobile phones. IKEA is a Sweden-based multinational group of companies that designs and sells ready-to-assemble furniture, appliances, small…
Major Advance in Artificial Photosynthesis Poses Win/Win for the Environment
A potentially game-changing breakthrough in artificial photosynthesis has been achieved with the development of a system that can capture carbon dioxide emissions before they are vented into the atmosphere and then, powered…
New wearable device NailO turns your thumbnail into a wireless track pad
Researchers at the MIT Media Laboratory are developing a prototype of a new wearable device NailO that turns the user’s thumbnail into a miniature wireless track pad. The device was inspired by…
Reduce tumor growth using green tea
Praised for its health benefits, green tea now has another claim to fame the basis of a therapeutic delivery system for anticancer drugs. The humble cup of tea has long been regarded…