Sun, Jan 20 2019

Some very intriguing research suggests it may be possible to 3D print “smart” objects. Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have been working on highly sophisticated forms of metamaterial 3D printing that have resulted in…

Modern smartphones are highly integrated devices, bringing immense computing power into the palm of one's hand. This portable computing power and connectivity has both changed society in innumerable ways, and also tends to lead to said powerful…

Proofpoint

This domain is part of the cybersecurity system that protects enterprise users from targeted phishing email and threats. If your organization (or an organization from which you've received a forwarded email) is using Proofpoint's Targeted Attack…

Knobs! Shiny candy-colored knobs! The last stand of skeuomorphism is smart light switches! Everyone loves knobs, but when you're dealing with vintage equipment with a missing knob, the odds of replacing it are slim to none. That's what happened to…

Despite a lot of advances in battery technology, lead acid batteries are still used in many applications due to cost and their ability to provide a lot of surge current. But they don't last forever. However, [AvE] shows that in some cases a failed…