Oppo wants its smartphones to become synonymous with amazing cameras and super fast battery charging. Some would say it’s already pretty close, with devices such as the N3 with its rotating camera module, and the impressive first-generation VOOC technology that charges up to 2 hours use in five minutes. Still, neither of these are enough for Oppo . It’s working on two […]
Eliminating Camera Shakes
Customizing License Plates
Typically, the amount of personalization that you squeeze out of your license plate is entirely dependent on how clever you can get with seven or eight characters. That’s about to change for residents of Queensland, Australia. Starting March 1, the state will give people a wealth of new ways to customize their license plate, including the ability to add an […]
Horizontal Skyscraper
Following six years of construction, the Moshe Safdie-designed Raffles City Chongqing is nearing completion in China. Representing a genuinely impressive engineering achievement, the so-called horizontal skyscraper consists of a cluster of eight towers and a huge connecting skybridge. Developer CapitaLand reports that it’s now structurally complete and work is ongoing finishing its interior. The official opening ceremony is expected to […]
New Process Turning Glass Into Saleable Products
Although glass is recyclable, the recycling process is generally limited to large pieces that can be easily sorted by color. Because it’s not worth the effort to sort smaller fragments, they tend to simply be discarded. A new process, however, can convert them into a useful substance. The proprietary technique was developed by PhD candidate Rhys Pirie and Prof. Damien […]
Smart Luggage Is All You Need When You Travel
Whether you’re a frequent flier who takes dozens of business trips, or you only occasionally jet off on vacation to get away from the 9-to-5 grind, stressful experiences at the airport can easily turn your much-needed travels into a nightmare. And while many travel-related events are not in our control — like weather-related delays and cancellations, buildup at the TSA checkpoint, […]
High Tech Pedestrian Crossing
Thanks to things like smartphones and automotive infotainment systems, both pedestrians and drivers are probably now less aware of one another than ever before. An experimental new crosswalk could help keep accidents from happening, however, through a variety of lights, electronic signs, and an app. Designed by a team at the Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology, the […]
Hybrid Fiber
Metal fibers are strong, but can’t be stretched very far. Rubber fibers are stretchy, but they’re not very strong. Well, scientists have combined the selling points of both materials into one type of hybrid fiber. It could be used in applications such as soft robotics, packaging materials, or high-tech textiles. Developed by a team at North Carolina State University, the […]
Setting Up Your New MacBook
I don’t know about you, but I feel that the best part of buying new hardware is for that small hit of excitement you receive when finally opening it. Nothing comes close to that feelings of taking the lid off a box and seeing your new computer that you’ll be using for a good while. But after that rush of […]
Huawei Adding To The Folding Scene
We knew foldable phones would be one of the smartphone trends of 2019, but we’re now starting to see the actual devices appear. Days after Samsung took the wrappers off its Galaxy Fold phone, Huawei has been showing off its own foldable Mate X handset at Mobile World Congress 2019. Huawei’s handset folds in the opposite direction to Samsung’s – […]
Pump Alerts You When Air In The Ball Is Enough
While people are fairly fussy about things like bicycle tire pressure, they tend to be a lot more blasé when it comes to inflating basketballs – even though a ball’s pressure can greatly affect its performance. The Innoflate Perfect Pressure Needle is designed to help … by whistling. Users simply screw the Innoflate onto a third-party pump’s hose, in place […]