Renewable energy most commonly refers to solar or wind power, but researchers at UTEC are adding to that definition with their new plant-powered LED light. Power is drawn from nutrients and bacteria that are contained within the soil
DT Daily: Fitness tracking tattoos, Amazon password reset
Tech news headlines for November 25: Amazon is asking a number of shoppers to reset their passwords claiming some of the data may e compromised. Also, we look at fitness tracking tattoos
Microsoft pulled the newest Windows 10 update over a privacy-related bug
It didn’t take long for the November update from Windows 10 to disappear after its initial release, and it looks like a bug affecting privacy settings is the culprit. The post Microsoft pulled the newest Windows 10 update over a privacy-related bug appeared first on Digital Trends .
Missing girl lived in Internet cafes, made money playing Crossfire
You might love gaming, but for one Chinese girl it was her lifeline for almost a decade. After running away from home at 14, she spent 10 years living in internet cafes, making money by teaching other people how to play Crossfire.
UK carrier O2 reveals it is also looking into technologies to block adverts on mobile
U.K. carrier O2 has announced “advanced stages” of research into a network-level adblocker. O2 is the second carrier in the U.K.
New Showtime series will explore the gritty catacombs of the dark web
Showtime has given the green light to a new, eight-part docuseries called Dark Net that will delve into the dank underbelly of the dark web, which reportedly accounts for 80 percent of the internet. The post New Showtime series will explore the gritty catacombs of the dark web appeared first on Digital Trends
What to do with excess renewable energy? Just store it underground for later
A Stanford researcher is making the bold claim that the US could go 100 percent renewable energy by adopting his plans to generate electricity from solar, wind, and water, and store it underground for later use. The post What to do with excess renewable energy?
Before silicon gets under your skin, get it etched on top with a Tech Tat
Tech Tats are temporary, adhesive wearable gadgets packed with biosensors. They can read vital signs and provide health data, not to mention possible applications for mobile payment solutions and the financial world. The post Before silicon gets under your skin, get it etched on top with a Tech Tat appeared first on Digital Trends .
12 essential apps to navigate the Black Friday maelstrom
If you’re about to brave the Black Friday crowds, you best be prepared. These 9 apps will help you streamline and save during your Black Friday deals hunt. We’ve got you and your car covered, no worries
T-Mobile gives Sprint customers who switch a $200 credit for every line
T-Mobile is offering $200 credit for every line you switch from Sprint as a part of its Un-carrier Unwrapped month. The move responds to Sprint’s “half-off” deal that promises to halve your phone bill if you switch from T-Mobile, AT&T, or Verizon. The post T-Mobile gives Sprint customers who switch a $200 credit for every line appeared first on Digital Trends .