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Month: February 2021
Scientists are making see-through wood, and it could replace glass
Wood is an ancient material humans have been using for millions of years, for the construction of housing, ships, and as a source of fuel for burning. It’s also a renewable source,…
The next iPhone could sport an always-on screen — and it’s about time
What’s a smartphone’s prime function? Taking photos? Making calls? Surfing the internet? Nah, all wrong. It’s to tell you the time. You could tell me it’s bullshit, but ask a bunch of people,…
This smart ear wax cleaner isn’t just uber-functional, it’s also incredibly cool
TLDR: The Spade Smart Ear Wax Remover is the cotton swab 2.0, letting you see inside and clean your ears safely, all with the help of your phone. Easy question — should…
Unity is driving over half of today’s top mobile games. So learn what’s under the Unity hood
Credit: SCREEN POST/Unsplash TLDR: The 2021 Premium Unity Game Developer Certification Bundle includes 17 courses to help new game creators use the Unity game engine to produce incredible games. While the GameStop…
How ‘pee bacteria’ could change electricity production as we know it
The world population is estimated to reach 9.5 billion by 2050. Given that most of our current energy is generated from fossil fuels, this creates significant challenges when it comes to providing…
Google has been allowing advertisers to exclude nonbinary people from seeing job ads
Google’s advertising system allowed employers or landlords to discriminate against nonbinary and some transgender people, The Markup found. Companies trying to run ads on YouTube or elsewhere on the web could direct…
Why temperature scanners won’t help us stop COVID-19
During the pandemic, the chances are that as you enter an airport or doctor’s surgery, someone will point an infrared thermometer at your forehead in order to assess your temperature. Your skin…
Report: Facebook is building an Android-based smartwatch
Facebook continues to expand its hardware aspirations. According to a report by The Information, the company is actively working on a smartwatch, offering the usual array of fitness, messaging, and notification features….
Dublin’s smart trash cans found a new purpose in the pandemic: Snitching
This article was originally published by Sarah Wray on Cities Today, the leading news platform on urban mobility and innovation, reaching an international audience of city leaders. For the latest updates follow Cities…