This article is part of our new series, Currents, which examines how rapid advances in technology are transforming our lives.Imagine operating a computer by moving your hands in the air as Tony Stark does in “Iron Man.” Or using a smartphone to magnify an object as does the device that Harrison Ford’s character uses in “Blade Runner.” Or a next-generation video meeting where … [Read more...] about These Materials Could Make Science Fiction a Reality
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How to protect your COVID vaccination card digitally: Dos and don’ts
On April 19, everyone in the United States aged 16 and older becomes eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine appointment. After you get jabbed, you’ll receive a comically old-school 3-inch by 4-inch paper card as proof of your immunization status. You can protect that piece of cardstock by sticking it into an inexpensive badge holder* (Amazon sells a pack of 10 with a resealable zipper … [Read more...] about How to protect your COVID vaccination card digitally: Dos and don’ts
Huawei’s growth slows amid trade tensions and chip shortages
With revenue up by 3.8pc in 2020, Huawei’s growth seems to be plateauing compared to the previous two years, when the company achieved year-on-year revenue growth of almost 20pc. However, this may not come as a major surprise for the Chinese tech giant after a turbulent year that not only saw it contend with a global pandemic, but also with ongoing trade disagreements with the … [Read more...] about Huawei’s growth slows amid trade tensions and chip shortages
Why your Android apps keep crashing – and how to fix it
Do your Android apps keep crashing? Users across the globe have been reporting similar issues over the past couple of days. Those with Samsung phones seem to have been particularly affected, especially those with recent devices such as the Galaxy S20 and S21 and A50 and A70 series, according to Android Police. But there have also been reports from Pixel, Motorola and OnePlus … [Read more...] about Why your Android apps keep crashing – and how to fix it
How the ROG Phone 5’s crazy controls turbocharge mobile games
The next gaming phone from Asus has landed—and it continues to push the boundaries of mobile gaming. This year there are three versions of the ROG Phone 5: the standard ROG Phone 5, the ROG Phone 5 Pro, and ROG Phone 5 Ultimate. The most expensive ‘Ultimate’ version is crammed to the gills with the highest-end specs including a Snapdragon 888, 18GBs of RAM, and a built-in … [Read more...] about How the ROG Phone 5’s crazy controls turbocharge mobile games