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Tooth Tattoo Diagnoses Oral Health

Posted by Nic Halverson Wed Apr 4, 2012 12:23 PM ET | 0

A graphene sensor equipped with RFID tag could let you know when it's time to see the dentist. Read more

Cheaper, Paper RFID Tags

Posted by Jesse Emspak Thu Feb 9, 2012 09:01 AM ET | 0

RFID tags may soon be cheap enough to stamp on paper. Read more

Kinect-Powered Amusement Park Will Blow Your Mind

Posted by Nic Halverson Mon Feb 6, 2012 03:52 PM ET | 0

"Live Park 4D Art Factory" blurs the line between reality and virtual reality. Read more

Kinect-Powered Amusement Park Will Blow Your Mind

Cashless Parking Tested in Germany

Posted by Jesse Emspak Fri Aug 5, 2011 10:39 AM ET | 0

RFID tags could soon eliminate cash -- and attendants -- at parking garages. Read more

Antenna Scavenges Excess Wireless Signals

Posted by Nic Halverson Thu Jul 28, 2011 09:40 AM ET | 0

Researchers use inkjet printers to print a simple antenna that can harvest stray electromagnetic energy. Read more

Antenna Scavenges Excess Wireless Signals

Roller Pen Writes Electronic Circuitry

Posted by Alyssa Danigelis Thu Jun 30, 2011 10:41 AM ET | 0

The rollerball pen dispenses conductive silver ink, enabling electrical circuits to be drawn directly on paper and other surfaces. Read more

Washable RFID Tags Help Catch Hotel Towel Thieves

Posted by Nic Halverson Fri May 6, 2011 09:03 AM ET | 0

Toilet paper rolls, miniature soaps, ash trays and unattended maid carts are potentially still up for grabs. Read more

'Lovers' Boxes' Keep Romance Alive in the Digital Age

Posted by Nic Halverson Thu Apr 28, 2011 11:34 AM ET | 0

A digital story book helps record and deliver your sweet nothings. Read more

Tweets Twirl Steelers' Terrible Towel

Posted by Jorge Ribas Sat Feb 5, 2011 08:45 AM ET | 0

An ingenious program used to rally fans could find its way into real world applications, like brewing coffee or turning on lights. Read more

NFL Beefs Up Super Bowl Security Tech

Posted by Alyssa Danigelis Fri Feb 4, 2011 07:00 AM ET | 0

With a crowd topping 100,000 fans expected in attendance, security personnel at the Super Bowl is turning to a high-tech playbook. Read more

Electronic Pick-Pockets Target Credit Cards

Posted by David Teeghman Sat Dec 18, 2010 09:23 AM ET | 0

A wireless scanner can read your credit card information even if it's in your back pocket. Read more

Cities Track Recycling with Electronic Tags

Posted Wed Sep 29, 2010 05:01 AM ET | 0

Recycling bins affixed with radio frequency tags encourage recycling and save cities money. Read more

Wood-Based Radio Tags Track Timber

Posted by Alyssa Danigelis Wed Aug 4, 2010 07:51 AM ET | 0

Tree antennae help track hazardous materials and reduce illegal logging. Read more

First Human Infected with a Computer Virus

Posted by David Teeghman Thu May 27, 2010 09:22 AM ET | 0

As if humans didn't have enough viruses to worry about, one British researcher has successfully infected himself with a computer virus. Read more

Teat Tweets Tell of Cow's Milking Experience

Posted by Tracy Staedter Wed May 12, 2010 04:30 PM ET | 0

Modern cows milk themselves, so why tweet, too? Read more

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