The World’s First Earbud Headphones
Apple may have popularized the earbud, but these ear-mounted speakers have roots to the Roaring '20s.
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Electric Glove Helps Police Quell Rioters
The taser has proved a popular modern way to subdue a suspect, but in 1930s New York the men in blue were a little more shockingly hands-on in their approach.
Who’s Afraid of WCIT-12?
As obscure government meetings go, a mid-winter conclave of telegraph agency bureaucrats feels about as distant from power…
Steal Your Face, Disney-style
Madame Tussaud, step aside. Walt Disney Company scientists (not at an oxymoron, it turns out) have developed a…
Chinese Drones Are On Their Way
China is getting into the flying robot business, as much for financial as security reasons, according to business…
The Top Ten Reasons to Go to Mindshare
Be warned—you will experience deep feelings of innovation inadequacy when you behold the creative ferment on display.
Identity Protection That Really Clicks
If you wish to truly know a man, follow the movements of his mouse. It sounds like an…
A Classic ‘Feel Bad’ Movie About Progress
The new documentary “Surviving Progress” takes a cautionary view of modern advancement and sees major problems at every juncture.
Automotive Technology: Convenience vs. Privacy
The amazing new communication technologies in cars can greatly enhance the driving experience, but they may compromise privacy.
OMG UR Phone Knows UR Texting + Driving!
By analyzing keystrokes of cell phone texters, researchers have developed a way to keep drivers’ hands on the wheel and off their mobile device.