Research: dark mode is not energy efficient after all
In the digital world, more and more people are turning on dark mode in the hope of saving energy and extending the battery life of their devices. But recent research suggests that the opposite may be true: according to BBC Research & Development (R&D) experts, dark mode often consumes more power, not less. In the […]
Would you like to try the virtual cake? Now you can not only look at it, but taste it too
A new technological breakthrough could make virtual reality even more realistic: researchers have developed an “electronic language” that can digitally convey flavours. The system, called e-Taste, lets you experience the taste of a virtual cake or fish soup – without actually eating it. A team of researchers at Ohio State University, led by Yizhen Jia, […]
Research: do smart watches lie? – They could be distorting your workout
Smartwatches and wristbands commonly used by athletes and coaches do not always show accurate data on physical performance, according to a recent study. Although these devices are extremely popular, especially for planning workouts and tracking progress, in reality they often only give estimates – and these are not always reliable. They do not measure, they […]
End of the torturous kidney stone treatment? A new, quick and gentle method is here
Removing kidney stones has often been a lengthy, painful and uncomfortable procedure, but now a new technology could revolutionise treatment. Scientists have developed a non-invasive solution that uses so-called “acoustic vortex beams” to chop up stones – without pain or anaesthesia. What is wrong with the current methods?Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) has typically been […]
AirPods to add real-time translation later this year
Apple continues to work to make its wireless earbuds much more than just music. The latest news is that a new feature for AirPods that allows real-time language translation during face-to-face conversations could arrive as early as this year. While many details are still unknown, the possibilities are already exciting. From headphones to an intelligent […]
These are the most popular emojis among Hungarians – here is the top list!
Today, digital communication is unthinkable without emojis. These little icons not only convey emotions, but can also help to nuance and even protect our messages from misunderstanding. Viber’s latest research has now revealed which emojis are the most popular in Hungary – and there are a few surprises on the list! At the top of […]
Hungarian researchers develop the safe self-driving vehicles of the future
Every year, millions of road accidents occur worldwide, and the vast majority of them – 94% according to statistics – are caused by human error. But what if vehicles could anticipate danger and react faster than the most experienced driver? This is the question being addressed by the Systems and Control Theory (SCL) Research Laboratory […]
Bill Gates: AI will take over almost every job – except these three
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) develops at an ever faster pace, many fear that the technology will sooner or later displace humans from the labour market. According to Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, these fears are not unfounded – he believes that AI will indeed fundamentally change the way we work and will be able to replace […]
Apple may be making a big splash with the iPhone 17, but for Samsung it’s no big deal
Samsung already launched the Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G in February 2020, which was among the first to offer 8K video recording. In contrast, Apple is only now preparing to introduce this feature years later. According to Sammobile, the iPhone 17 series, due out this year, could bring 8K video to Apple’s mobile line-up. Why did […]
