Georgia Institute of Technology researchers have successfully engineered the world's first functional semiconductor using graphene.In the 21st century, the pursuit is to develop electronic devices that are both smaller and faster, whether for applications in the medical sector or robotics. Experts have been busy working on producing advanced materials for modern electronic devices to meet this...

Remember the days when you could swiftly type a long response on your phone in just seconds? Even if you didn’t own a BlackBerry, our amazing human brains managed to evolve to adapt to the esoteric T9 input, resulting in a flurry of thumbs hammering out text at mind-blowing speeds. Just like with pen and paper, there are benefits to having physical keys to type with, including muscle memory, a...

The electric car manufacturer BYD sold more than 500,000 battery electric vehicles (BEV) worldwide in the fourth quarter of 2023 - elevating the Chinese company above the deliveries of its U.S. competitor Tesla for the first time.BYD's vehicle production also increased significantly last year - at 3.02 million vehicles in 2023, it was almost twice as high as in the previous year. However, aroun...

From traditional Chinese medicine to unisex scents, the future of fragrance in China offers exciting opportunities for brands and consumers alike.As the fragrance industry in China undergoes a profound transformation, these consumer and wellness-charged trends are leading the changing market dynamics. From traditional Chinese medicine to unisex scents, the future of fragrance in China is vibran...

Is your wrist replacing your pocket as the new tech frontier? Fire-Boltt, a brand specializing in wearable and audio products, is preparing to launch its very first ‘WristPhone’, a device it has trumpeted to potentially make smartphones passé.Fire-Boltt is second only to Apple in smartwatch manufacturing, and now it’s propelling its technology forward to bring more intelligent wrist devices...

A once-in-a-generation technology surges into a centuries-old industry.Generative AI promises to drive significant productivity gains, improve patient and provider experience, and ultimately lead to better clinical outcomes.The technology could lower administrative costs, speed biomedical research and drug development, improve claims management, and help develop next-generation diagnostic equip...

In this X-ray image, one of the millirobots (bright spot at center right) can be seen making its way through a blood vessel connecting two kidneys and an aorta.While some blood clots can be removed via a flexible tool that's inserted into the affected vein or artery, others are much more difficult to reach. Those other clots could one day be treated using remote-control "millirobots" that auger...

Market volatility was notably calm over 2023—in a striking contrast from last year.In fact, the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX), a common measure for tracking volatility, dropped to four-year lows in December after the Fed signaled interest rate cuts in 2024.This graphic, sponsored by New York Life Investments, shows the key factors that influenced volatility this year and how to navigate the path...

TikTok Shop seeks to significantly grow size of US business. ByteDance’s video app is fast expanding beyond advertising.ByteDance Ltd.’s TikTok aims to grow the size of its US e-commerce business tenfold to as much as $17.5 billion this year, according to people familiar with the matter, posing a bigger threat to Amazon.com Inc.The 2024 merchandise volume goal for the US version of TikTok Sho...