Squid-skin-inspired screen displays encrypted images using only magnets

Inspired by the color-changing skin of squids and other cephalopods, researchers have developed a flexible screen capable of storing and displaying encrypted images without using electronics – just tiny magnetic particles.Continue ReadingCategory: Tech… Continue reading Squid-skin-inspired screen displays encrypted images using only magnets

Triple-screen laptop combines immersion and portability

Screen size is a laptop’s defining characteristic, and a major consideration when purchasing a new laptop. Can you get a bigger display and still retain portability? The creators of the TriMax Pro are aiming to provide a bigger-screen experience in a s… Continue reading Triple-screen laptop combines immersion and portability

Simple li’l screen pairs with your keyboard to minimize distractions

If you really want to concentrate on your writing, you probably shouldn’t be using a computer that’s connected to the highly distracting internet or that’s always sending you email alerts. That’s where the BYOK comes in, as it doesn’t let you do anythi… Continue reading Simple li’l screen pairs with your keyboard to minimize distractions

Portable ‘transflective’ LCD monitor uses the Sun as its light source

Backlit monitors can be harsh on the eyes, causing eye strain. In October last year, New Atlas reviewed the Eazeye monitor, the world’s first naturally lit, anti-eye-strain monitor. At the time, its designer, high school student Louis Huang, was lookin… Continue reading Portable ‘transflective’ LCD monitor uses the Sun as its light source

Review: Versatile CrowView gives your laptop extra screen real estate

Two screens on a work desk is hardly a recent innovation, but turning this into a mobile office without a standalone tablet is. The figures vary, but studies consistently show that a dual screen setup increases productivity, compared to working off a s… Continue reading Review: Versatile CrowView gives your laptop extra screen real estate

Early screen time linked to later childhood development delays

A new study has found an association between a one-year-old’s screen time and an increased risk of developmental delays later in childhood, particularly in the areas of communication and problem-solving. The research adds to the existing data about how… Continue reading Early screen time linked to later childhood development delays