A new fiber-optic pen may help reveal the unique brain patterns in people with writing and reading disabilities, such as dyslexia. Engineers at the University of Washington created the device by ...

In a Macgyver-esque approach, the researchers hollowed out a ballpoint pen and inserted two optical fibers connected to a light-tight box where they recorded the pen's movement. They also made a ...

For less than $100, University of Washington researchers have designed a computer-interfaced drawing pad that helps scientists see inside the brains of children with learning disabilities while they ...

In the ongoing quest to eliminate bezels on smartphones in favor of full-front displays, smartphone makers have gotten creative with their designs. Apple, for example, opted for a bigger version of ...

On the left the new Sharp LCD Optical touchpad on their new laptops and on the right an image from Microsoft’s vision of the future where computer mice are replaced with dynamical optical interfaces.

TORONTO -- A fibre-optic probe can detect errant cancer cells within healthy tissue during brain tumour surgery with close to 100 per cent accuracy and sensitivity, reducing the risk of recurrence and ...

Here’s a novel idea: an ink pen that reads the color of any object you place in front of it, then mixes red, blue and green ink to match it. But I’m skeptical as to whether or not you can fit all the ...

An engaging optical illusion challenges viewers to locate a cleverly hidden pen within a vibrant image featuring animals enjoying bubble tea. This brain teaser not only provides entertainment but also ...

For less than $100, researchers have designed a computer-interfaced drawing pad that helps scientists see inside the brains of children with learning disabilities while they read and write. For less ...