Globe takes 5G footprint to 70 cities
Globe Telecom more than doubled the number of locations across the Philippines with 5G service, as it stepped up an aggressive rollout of the next-generation technology to meet rising demand…
Resurrected 2.6-billion-year-old CRISPR enzymes can still edit cells
Researchers have resurrected ancient CRISPR proteins from millions and even billions of years ago. Not only can they still edit human cells, but they’re more versatile than modern versions, paving the way for new synthetic CRISPR gene-editing tools. Source of Article
Three-year study suggests social media use could be changing kids’ brains
A sophisticated new study has tracked the relationship between early teen social media use and changes in their brains over a three-year period, finding more frequent checking of social media was linked with a greater sensitivity to social rewards. Source of Article
Made in USA: XBB.1.5 fastest spreading variant since first Omicron wave
CDC projections estimate a new SARS-CoV-2 variant called XBB.1.5 has exploded in prevalence across the US in a few short weeks. It was first detected in New York and early studies indicate it can more effectively bind to human cells than prior variants. Source of Article
Wisear aims to stick neural interface technology in users’ ears
Speaking voice commands to a mobile device in public can make some people feel a bit silly, plus background noise may be a problem. French startup Wisear has developed an alternative, in the form of earbuds that "read" the user's facial activity. Source of Article
Kayakomat kiosk dispenses internet-rented kayaks on location
Although kayaking is a popular activity, not everyone has the money, storage space or transport capabilities required for one of the boats. That's where the Kayakomat comes in, as it's an onsite, internet-bookable kayak-rental vending machine. Source of Article
MARVEL quadruped robot uses magnetic feet to walk up metal walls
Many people are already creeped out by quadruped robots, which walk on four legs instead of rolling on wheels or tracks. Well, the MARVEL robot likely won't do much to change such feelings, as it can walk straight up ferromagnetic metal walls. Source of Article
Samsung concept previews laptop display that folds and slides
Smartphones with a large internal screen that folds out across a hinge have been available for a while now, and we've seen sliding concepts expand display real estate too. Now Samsung Display has combined the two for the Flex Hybrid. Source of Article
Glowing green library draws inspiration from the Bronx’s leafy parks
Commissioned to create a new library in the Bronx, Snøhetta has drawn inspiration from the NYC borough's relative abundance of trees to design an eye-catching building that will sport a green exterior and significant sustainability features. Source of Article
Heybike reveals folding fat-tire ebike with unibody magnesium-alloy frame
Heybike is due to launch a new folding ebike at CES 2023 in Las Vegas this week. The full-suspension Tyson is built around a unibody magnesium-alloy frame, is powered by a 750-W motor and rolls on fat tires for multi-terrain riding. Source of Article