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Researchers convert consumer electronics into sonars to covertly track activity of people

A more advanced version of the technology, known as Sonar Vision was used for covert surveillance of an entire city in the movie The Dark Knight Rises.

Researchers remotely compromise a computer using malicious code hidden in synthetic DNA

The researchers managed to hide malicious code in synthetic DNA, which turned into executable malware when the DNA was analysed by a computer.

Researchers develop smartphone app that directs users to take better selfies

The application does not just enhance the photos you have taken, but provides users with realtime guidance on how to take the selfies.

Scientists develop an instrument that converts your brain signals into music

The instrument called Encephalophone collects brain signals through a cap that transforms specific signals into musical notes.

Researchers train neural network to generate realistic videos lip-synced to audio clips

In a video conference, the users can avoid interruptions from video feeds timing out because of connectivity problems.

Researchers invent cellphone without a battery that works by harvesting ambient energy

The device can be powered by ambient radio signals, or convert light into energy with a tiny solar cell, the size of a grain of rice.