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A Clever Google Algorithm Could Make 4K Video Half the Size

Posted in Software on 1st Sep, 2015
by Alex Muller

When Google promises an algorithm that can cut the bandwidth needed to stream a video in half, things get interesting.

Japan scientists develop micro-fine adhesive sensors

Posted in Medicine on 22nd Dec, 2014
by Alex Muller

Scientists in Japan have developed a sticky sheet of tiny sensors that can be put directly on moving joints, beating hearts or other living tissues.

Doubling the speed of cellphone data with a simple full duplex circuit

Posted in Online on 26th Nov, 2014
by Alex Muller

A circuit that lets a radio send and receive data simultaneously over the same frequency could supercharge wireless data transfer.

QR codes could generate 3D images on phones: without requiring an internet connection

Posted in Software on 16th Nov, 2014
by Alex Muller

QR codes may be used to securely display 3D images on the user's phone.

US privacy confidence at new low

Posted in Online on 12th Nov, 2014
by Alex Muller

The vast majority, 91% of Americans believe that consumers have lost control over how personal information is collected and used by companies, according to a survey.