The Nokia 3310, a name that evokes nostalgia and memories for those who witnessed its emergence in the early 2000s. This novel phone model captivated not only Europeans but people worldwide, as it represented a breakthrough in technology during an era when its capabilities were just beginning to unfold. Fast forward to the present day, and the Nokia 3310 has transformed into a coveted collectible item, commanding a remarkably high price. First...
External hard drives (ExtHDD) function as a customary storage mechanism that is utilized by both individuals and enterprises. Nevertheless, it is not an anomaly for inadvertent ExtHDD formatting to transpire, culminating in crucial data loss. In such circumstances, data retrieval is crucial. In this article, we will explore different techniques for data restoration from formatted ExtHDDs, the risks implicated, and the emotions involved. One of...
As someone who's always been fascinated by the intersection of science fiction and real-world technology, I thought it would be fun to put together a list of some of the most exciting ways that sci-fi has inspired innovation in the real world. From virtual reality to self-driving cars, sci-fi has long been a source of inspiration for scientists, engineers, and inventors, and I'm excited to explore some of the most fascinating examples in this...
The Open Hand Project aims to increase accessibility of advanced prosthetic hands to amputees through the development of the Dextrus hand, a low-cost robotic hand that provides similar functionality to a human hand. With plans to sell the hands for less than $1000 (£630), the Open Hand Project is open-source, allowing anyone to make and sell their own robotic hand without patent restrictions. This initiative helps to distribute the devices to...
A team of researchers from the University of British Columbia have discovered a breakthrough that could lead to more effective water filters capable of removing a wide range of harmful chemicals, including "forever chemicals" known as PFAS. PFAS, also known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are found in many household appliances and cosmetics, and are notoriously difficult to break down naturally. These chemicals are linked to elevated...
An observational study led by Dr Sarah Bergen at the Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Karolinska Institutet, suggests that medical sleep treatment, specifically the use of melatonin, may reduce self-harm in young people with anxiety and depression. The study examined over 25,500 children and teenagers aged 6 to 18 who were prescribed melatonin in Sweden, with over 87 percent having at least one psychiatric disorder....
An individual who enjoys electronics as a hobby has created a laptop-like device called the PotatoP that is capable of running for up to two years before needing to be recharged. The PotatoP was designed to use low-power components, along with a 12,000 mAh battery pack and a modest collection of solar cells. The device's creator, Andreas Eriksen, hopes to expand the project in the future to provide infinite battery life and a larger screen. The...
OpenAI has announced the creation of their latest deep learning model, GPT-4, which is capable of accepting image and text inputs and emitting text outputs. Despite being less capable than humans in real-world scenarios, GPT-4 has shown human-level performance on various academic and professional benchmarks. After six months of iterative alignment using lessons from adversarial testing and ChatGPT, GPT-4 has demonstrated improved factuality,...
As a tech enthusiast, I've been following Microsoft's journey in the search engine market for years now. While I admit that Google still reigns supreme, I'm hopeful that Microsoft's Bing will continue to improve and gain a bigger share of the market. It's exciting to see the new AI-powered features that Bing has been rolling out, especially with the recent launch of the Bing chatbot. I'm particularly impressed with how Microsoft has been using...
Let's face it, we are living interesting times. The idea of being able to instantly transport oneself from one place to another without the need for traditional transportation methods such as cars, planes or trains is an enticing one. So, we can conclude that teleportation is a concept that has been popularized by science fiction and has captured the imaginations of people for many years. However, one question that often arises when discussing...
There are several types of solar panels available in the market, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. The most commonly used solar panels are: Monocrystalline solar panels: These solar panels are made from a single crystal of silicon, which makes them highly efficient and durable. They are the most efficient type of solar panels, with efficiency ratings ranging from 15% to 22%. They are also space-efficient, as they take up less roof...
Syed Rafiul Hussain, Nighui Li and Elisa Bertino, researchers at Purdue University alongside Mitzu Echeverria and Omar Chowdhuri of the University of Iowa will publish a study that demonstrates new vulnerabilities found in 4G and 5G networks. The paper was presented for the first time in the symposium on "Network and Distributed System Security", which is held today in San Diego, California. In short, 4G and 5G networks can be exploited to...
