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Smile (or Not): Photos Can Be Animated to Show Expressions
Unless you're touring Hogwarts or an old haunted mansion, you expect portraits and photos to stay still. Well, thanks to the latest in digital-animation technologies, that may no longer be the case.
Can You Photograph the Solar Eclipse with Your Phone or Tablet?
Can you photograph the phenomenon with my cell phone or tablet? With a few caveats, the answer is "yes."
How US Navy's Futuristic Laser Weapon Uses Old-School Telephone Tech
The U.S. Navy's recent demonstration of its new laser weapon, designed to blast enemy drones out of the sky, proves that these systems no longer solely exist in the world of science fiction.
This New Cellphone Uses Such Little Power It Doesn't Need a Battery
The battery-free device can stay on 24/7.
No More Glare: 'Moth Eye' Smartphone Coating Doesn't Reflect Sunlight
Unusual structures on moth eyes that help the insects see at night have inspired a new anti-reflection film for electronic devices.
Cracked Cellphone Screens Could Soon Be a Thing of the Past
Researchers have developed a durable and energy-efficient material that could replace today's fragile screens — and might one day even charge your phone's battery.
Spray-On Touch Screens? How to Turn Any Flat Surface into a Touchpad
With just a can of spray paint, researchers can turn flat surfaces of any shape or size into touchpads.
How the Net Neutrality Debate Affects Your Internet
The FCC voted to start dismantling 2015 rules that regulated internet service providers the same way as utilities. So what does that mean for your internet access?
