New tech could lead to smaller, stronger wireless devices

A new class of synthetic materials could lead to wireless devices that are smaller, require less signal strength, and use less power.

Daniel Stolte • futurity
May 9, 2024 ~9 min

Study: Smart devices’ ambient light sensors pose imaging privacy risk

The ambient light sensors responsible for smart devices’ brightness adjustments can capture images of touch interactions like swiping and tapping for hackers.

Alex Shipps | MIT CSAIL • mit
Jan. 29, 2024 ~8 min


Technique enables AI on edge devices to keep learning over time

With the PockEngine training method, machine-learning models can efficiently and continuously learn from user data on edge devices like smartphones.

Adam Zewe | MIT News • mit
Nov. 16, 2023 ~8 min

‘BrushLens’ smartphone case boosts touchscreen accessibility

BrushLens, a smartphone case, could increase touchscreen accessibility for people with visual impairments, researchers say.

Kate McAlpine-Michigan • futurity
Oct. 27, 2023 ~6 min

A pose-mapping technique could remotely evaluate patients with cerebral palsy

The machine-learning method works on most mobile devices and could be expanded to assess other motor disorders outside of the doctor’s office.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News • mit
Sept. 14, 2023 ~8 min

A system to keep cloud-based gamers in sync

By synchronizing media streams transmitted from the cloud to two devices, researchers could improve cloud gaming and AR/VR applications.

Adam Zewe | MIT News • mit
Aug. 31, 2023 ~8 min

Invisible tagging system enhances 3D object tracking

Developed by MIT researchers, BrightMarkers are invisible fluorescent tags embedded in physical objects to enhance motion tracking, virtual reality, and object detection.

Alex Shipps | MIT CSAIL • mit
Aug. 15, 2023 ~9 min

Focus on choice may get drivers to quit texting

Focusing on the deadly consequences of texting and driving but avoiding making people feel like they have no choice could change behavior.

Sara Diedrichs-U. Missouri • futurity
Aug. 10, 2023 ~6 min


Field campaign assesses vulnerabilities of 5G networks

A Lincoln Laboratory team visited Hill Air Force Base in Utah to determine how susceptible the latest-generation mobile network is to detection, geolocation, and jamming.

Ariana Tantillo | MIT Lincoln Laboratory • mit
Aug. 7, 2023 ~11 min

New chip for mobile devices knocks out unwanted signals

The receiver chip efficiently blocks signal interference that slows device performance and drains batteries.

Adam Zewe | MIT News Office • mit
Feb. 21, 2023 ~6 min

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