Researchers at Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) have developed a quick, inexpensive method called VirScan (viral epitope scanning) that can detect the viruses currently infecting a patient. They make it possible to test…
Surveillance Camera Powered by Ordinary Wi-Fi Broadcasts
The University of Washington researchers have developed a new approach called “power over Wi-Fi or PoWi-Fi” for drawing enough power from standard Wi-Fi signals to power a security camera and recharge a…
Google Chrome now automatically pauses unnecessary Flash contents
Google updated its Chrome browser to automatically pause unnecessary Flash animation contents on webpages, in an effort to save battery for laptop users. Adobe Flash allows web pages to display rich content—but…
New device “Batteriser” extends eight times longer battery life
US-based start-up, Batteroo, developed a new battery life extender called ‘Batteriser‘. It consists of a stainless steel sleeve that we can clip onto any battery, and because it’s just 0.1 mm thick,…
HidrateMe, a smart water bottle tracks your water intake and glows to remind you to stay hydrated
Drinking water is the simplest thing we can do to feel our best every day. But with daily distractions, millions of us don’t take care of ourselves the way we should. We…