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A new mechanical sensor developed by a team led by Marc Serra-Garcia and Johan Robertsson harnesses sound vibrations to power itself, eliminating the need for batteries. This versatile and eco-friendly sensor, made of silicone, can recognize specific sounds for applications in infrastructure, medical devices, and industry. Above is a prototype of the sound sensor. Credit: Astrid Robertsson / ETH ZurichSensors used in monitoring infrastructure like bridges and buildings, or in medical devices like prostheses for the…

Researchers have developed a battery-free sensor that reacts to sound waves, such as particular spoken words, producing enough vibrational energy to power an electronic device. The novel sensor would not only reduce battery waste but could also power medical devices like cochlear implants or monitor buildings for faults.We depend on batteries to power many of the items we use daily, everything from smartphones and toys to remote controls and flashlights. Consequently, 15 billion batteries are discarded each year…

Realme 12 Pro will join its Pro+ sibling in having a Sony camera sensor, revealed the brand. The non-Plus variant will have an IMX882 sensor, while its sibling was already confirmed to pack an IMX890 earlier this week. The phone is also listed on the company website with a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset. The camera sensor is not yet official, and Realme 12 Pro will likely be the first phone with it. However, insiders suggest this a rebranded version of the LYT-600, seen in the Oppo Reno11 5G and the vivo S18e. The…

Photo: Florence Ion / GizmodoYou can now check your temperature with your Pixel 8 Pro thanks to the new updates Google recently added to its flagship phone. The newly added temperature sensor allows you to simply put your phone to your forehead and check how you’re doing.Google's Pixel 8 and 8 Pro are New, and Somewhat ImprovedIt’s only been added to the Pro and is one of the main features differentiating it from the Pixel 8. Google says the feature is good enough that you won’t have to carry a thermometer on trips. It…

iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple's purported successor to the iPhone 15 Pro Max that was launched last year — could arrive with more powerful camera capabilities in the coming months, according to details shared by a tipster. The company's top-of-the-line iPhone model is said to be equipped with an improved 48-megapixel primary camera sensor that is larger than the one used on the current (iPhone 15 Pro Max) and previous generation (iPhone 14 Pro Max) models, offering more advanced camera capabilities.Tipster Digital Chat…

In the evolving landscape of smartphone technology, Apple continues to work on its camera advancements, and the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro Max is no exception. According to leaks from Digital Chat Station, reported by Macrumors, the iPhone 16 Pro…

Apple might have only made the iPhone 15 Pro Max available a few months ago, but attention has already very much turned towards what will come next — the iPhone 16 Pro Max. We've been hearing tidbits about Apple's plans here and there for the last little while but a new report has added additional information, specifically about where Apple could go in terms of camera upgrades.According to that report Apple intends to turn the iPhone 16 Pro Max into an "image flagship" and it'll do that by giving it an upgraded camera…

Scientists have advanced compressed sensing recovery with a fast, efficient analog hardware solution, promising significant improvements in fields like medical imaging and communication technology (Artist’s concept). Credit: SciTechDaily.comA team of researchers headed by Professor Sun Zhong at Peking University recently unveiled an analog hardware approach for real-time compressed sensing recovery. Their findings have been documented in a paper recently published in Science Advances.In this work, a design based on a…

Several innovations in the new sample rod including the sample holder enable temperature measurements with the highest precision. Credit: D. Kojda/HZBResearchers at HZB have created an innovative technique to precisely measure minuscule temperature variations as small as 100 microkelvin in the thermal Hall effect, overcoming previous limitations caused by thermal noise. By applying this technique to terbium titanate, the team showcased its effectiveness in producing consistent and dependable outcomes. This advancement in…

If the Galaxy S24 series didn't capture your attention well enough, something that Samsung teased at the very end of the Unpacked event last week would certainly have. The company sprung a surprise by teasing the much-rumored Galaxy Ring wearable device as it was wrapping up the event. The Galaxy Ring is a highly anticipated product. It marks Samsung's entry into a new category of wearable devices, one where it has the potential to overshadow all of the existing players and establish dominance. New information about the…