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The aerogel-based electromagnetic shield produced by EMPA researchers EMPA Containing the electromagnetic radiation generated by electronic components is a key consideration for designers of electronic devices, but today’s metal-based shielding materials have their downsides. Scientists at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (EMPA) have developed an new aerogel-based material that blocks a … Continue reading Aerogel fashioned into world’s lightest electromagnetic shielding Continue Reading →

A new fluorine-based membrane could be better for capturing carbon dioxide emissions mazzzur/Depositphotos Carbon dioxide is an all too common waste product of industry, belched into the air in huge amounts from smokestacks. Now, researchers have developed a new type of fluorinated membrane that can selectively filter CO2 out of flue gas at the point of … Continue reading Fluorinated membrane breaks a limit for capturing carbon dioxide Continue Reading →

Determining which antibiotics are likely to work against which bacteria could be crucial to tackling the rise of superbugs raspirator/Depositphotos The rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria presents an ominous threat for humankind, with these so-called superbugs projected to kill millions of people annually by midway through the century. Scientists at the University of Exeter have developed … Continue reading Glowing bacteria could slow the rise of antibiotic-resistant superbugs Continue Reading →

Are you one of those still looking for a reason to buy one or other of the two big brands — or even a Google Pixel? Here’s some data that may help. Full of self-worth. Image: Ian Knighton/CNET It began as a relationship based on beauty. It took a few years for it to become … Continue reading iPhones are better than Samsungs (and Pixels). This week’s definitive proof Continue Reading →

The latest generation of iPhone and Android hardware supports the fastest charge technologies possible. But don’t just use the cable and charger that come in the box. With the current generation of smartphones and their much faster processors and vivid, high-resolution displays, and always-on connectivity, demands on battery performance are now higher than ever. You … Continue reading USB Power Delivery is the fastest way to charge iPhone and Android devices Continue Reading →

Academic study used unique “honeytoken” emails to install Facebook apps and see which inboxes received emails from unrecognized senders.   Image: Joshua Hoehne A team of academics has described this week a method that can help identify when Facebook app developers surreptitiously share user data with third-parties. Named CanaryTrap, the technique was detailed by academics … Continue reading Sixteen Facebook apps caught secretly sharing data with third-parties Continue Reading →

While smartwatches often include GPS and can provide casual athletes with all they need, dedicated GPS sports watches track more data and provide much more customization of the information you are provided while working out. Most provide some basic smartphone notifications, but the emphasis is on focused sports tracking. Coros Apex and Apex Pro VIEW … Continue reading Best GPS sports watches in 2020: Coros, Garmin, Polar, and other smartwatches Continue Reading →

TENAA spills the beans The Oppo Reno series is just over a year old, but it already has over a dozen members. A new leak suggests that it might finally bring a successor to the original Reno 10x Zoom edition. In April 2019, the Oppo Reno and Reno 10x Zoom were unveiled, starting a new lineup of … Continue reading Oppo might be working on a Reno 10x Zoom successor Continue Reading →

MediaTek Dimensity 800-powered Honor has announced two new 5G-enabled mid-range smartphones in China – the Honor 30 Lite and Honor X10 Max. They are the extensions of the respective series.  One thing that’s common with both the smartphones are the MediaTek Dimensity 800 chipset. Recently, the company had confirmed that MediaTek will be their chipset provider going forward.  These … Continue reading Honor X10 Max and Honor 30 Lite launched in China Continue Reading →

XPS 13 and XPS 15 Update(July 3): Amazon teaser has confirmed the launch of XPS 13 and 15 in India.  The next-gen Dell XPS laptops will be soon launched in India. The company has started sending out invites for an online-only event. Slated for July 8 launch, the company will be unveiling the next-gen Dell XPS laptops in … Continue reading Dell XPS 2020 to launch in India on July 8 Continue Reading →