Explore the latest in internet, smartphone tech, insightful ideas, tutorials, health, and science. Stay informed and inspired with our diverse range of articles and updates.
Google has long offered a “ Find My Device ” feature that lets you locate your Android phone on a map, play a sound to help you find it, or lock or erase your device to prevent your data from getting into someone else’s hands. But so far this only works on devices that are powered on. In the future you may be able to find an Android device even when it’s turned off, or possibly even after it’s been factory reset. There’ve been multiple reports in recent months that Google is building out a “Finder Network” meant to rival Apple’s “Find My” network. Essentially it will be able to leverage millions of Android phones to create a network that helps locate missing phones, wireless earbuds, or other accessories… possibly including Bluetooth tracker tags similar to those offered by Apple , Samsung , and Tile . The network is expected to be opt-in, and user data will be encrypted and anonymized to protect your privacy. But unless Google makes some changes to the way Android phones work, you’d s...
The display arm of Korean tech giant LG has unveiled what is dubbed the world’s first 12-inch high-resolution stretchable display. The innovation was announced by LG Display and offers free-form technology. It is the result of a large-scale R&D project by Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy, driven by LG since 2020. The technology allows the display to be extended, folded, and twisted without any distortion, creases, or damage. The new LG high-res stretchable display is the first display to achieve 20% stretchability, 100ppi resolution, and full-color RGB. It is highly flexible, durable, and reliable. LG expects the product to find its way to the market with great potential for commercialization. The display panel itself is made of high-quality Silicon substrate used in contact lenses. The display has a rubber-like flexibility that can extend its length to 14 inches. The new LG stretchable display uses a micro-LED light source with a high level o...
What are Soul Bound Tokens? Soulbound Tokens (SBTs) are digital identity tokens that represent the traits, features, and achievements that make up a person or entity. SBTs are issued by “Souls,” which represent blockchain accounts or wallets, and cannot be transferred. What are BAB Tokens? Binance Account Bound (BAB) tokens are identity credentials for Binance users who have completed KYC verification. What this means is that developers and project owners can specifically reach out and ensure that there is a KYC-ed individual/entity behind the wallet addresses that you’re intending to engage. Theft mitigation Every DEX es or DeFi s should only allow wallets with SBTs from verified or well known Centralized Exchange like Binance to connect to their networks. When a particular wallet address carries out illegal activities, it can be traced to the Centralize exchange that issued the SBT to that wallet address and the Exchange then gets hold of the perpetrator.