Google has announcedthat will use the accelerometers in Android smartphones around the world for early detection of earthquakes. The smartphone will be uploaded to the company server signals similar to P-waves, which propagate most rapidly, then the server analyzes the Read more
South Korean engineers have created a case for the smartphone, equipped with feet, by which he can creep in the right direction. As an example, the developers demonstrated how a smartphone independently moved to wireless charging. An article about the Read more
The company E Ink has developed a prototype e-book with a flexible screen e-ink, touch screen and stylus support. Also, the device has two led panels work in the dark — they are folded and Shine on the screen, reports Read more
Samsung has introduced two versions of the Galaxy Note with a stylus 20 and a new smartphone with a flexible screen Galaxy Z Fold 2. In addition, the company introduced new versions of tablets, smart watches and wireless headphones. A Read more
Apple has proposed a new principle of operation of touch screens. Instead of a multitude of capacitive sensors that are commonly used today, the engineers propose to install in the corners of the screen are four tiny radar that will Read more
German engineers have developed a simple input device, a managed language. It works like a orthodontic retainer, mounted on the sky and top row of teeth, and contains a small ball that can move tongue back and forth. The position Read more
Xiaomi company has offered to store the wireless headphones is not in a particular case, and in the smartphone: in its case there should be two special grooves. Describe structures of a smartphone and headphones are published on the website Read more
British student presented Theia — handheld navigation device for the blind and visually impaired. It is based on managing the power gyro (hiroden), which guides the user through the stabilisation of their situation, as well as the lidar and camera Read more
The American-Chinese group of engineers unveiled a prototype wristband that reads the position and gestures of the brush. There are four infrared cameras that are directed in the direction of the fingers. The algorithms combine the video from the cameras Read more
Google has updated its maps app for Android and added to it the possibility of calibration using the compass and using the card. During this process the smartphone at the surrounding houses, road signs and other visible objects to determine Read more