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"PoWiFi" Could Power the Internet of Things
In their proof-of-concept experiments, the team demonstrated that the PoWiFi system could wirelessly power a grayscale, low-power Omnivision VGA camera from 17 feet away.
Smartphone Functionality for Eyeglasses?
The technology is based on lightguide optics, which enables the manufacture of displays on either glass or plastic in the form of light elements with a thickness of just one millimeter.
"Cyber Sexism" Putting Girls Off Engineering Careers
One quarter of the photos reviewed at stock image sites that portrayed engineers showed females.
Diagnostic Device Could Make Li-ion Batteries Safer
Li-ion batteries are more prone to overheating than less-efficient rechargeable batteries because of an electrolyte that can be thermally unstable at high temperatures.
Energy Management System Allows PV Owners to Charge Their EVs
A home energy management system created by Fraunhofer incorporates electric vehicles into the household energy network.
Magnetic Sensor Could Lead to Smaller, Cheaper Sensors in Consumer, Industrial Apps
Compared to existing sensors, the group's hybrid sensor displays much higher sensitivity to magnetic fields.
Flight Testing the Parrot Bebop Drone
Our flight test engineer says that simple design and good camera optics both impress. But keep the drone out of the sun!
Smart Cities Initiative Launched by White House and Corporations
More than $160 million will fund the smart cities initiative announced by the White House on September 14.
Collision Avoidance System Offered for Consumer Drone Market
Front, lateral and upward sonar sensors detect items up to a distance of 15 feet away and autocorrect the drone’s trajectory.
Facebook to Test Solar-Powered Drone for Internet Service
Engineers say the drone will use lasers to send Internet signals to stations on the ground.
What Really Determines Gasoline Prices for U.S. Drivers?
The factors that are central to determining the price at the pump are different than what many assume, according to a new report by IHS.
Fake! Combatting the Global Rise of Counterfeit Bearings
The manufacture of counterfeit bearings is on the rise and is negatively affecting an otherwise healthy global industry.
Packaging Materials Find Second Use in Rechargeable Batteries
Discarded peanut-shaped packing materials may be turned into components for rechargeable batteries, according to researchers from Purdue University.