Susmita Baral

On Tuesday, Microsoft announced it is testing a new feature for Windows 10 that offers native eye tracking support: it will let people control parts of the operating system with their eyes. The goal of built-in eye tracking is to help people…

In June, Apple introduced its new operating software for iPhones and iPads — iOS 11 — at the annual Worldwide Developers Conference event in California. The software is slated to roll out in September. “With iOS 11, we’re delivering the biggest…

In early 2016, Tesla started accepting pre-orders for the Model 3 — a mass-market sedan starting at a lower price point of $35,000, not including federal or state incentives. Those who placed a $1,000 refundable deposit joined the queue for the car.…

On Wednesday, Facebook announced that the news feed is about to change. According to the social media giant, stories that load faster on mobile devices will be prioritized, meaning users will see fewer stories that take longer to load. “We’ve heard…

Your kitchen sponge is disgusting. Chuck Gerba, professor of microbiology at the University of Arizona, told the BBC in 2012 that a kitchen sponge is 200,000 times dirtier than a toilet seat. Now, German researchers have DNA-sequenced 28 samples…

The Gemini Observatory’s cloud camera on Mauna Kea in Hawaii captured rare footage of lightning on July 24. There are various different types of lightning and the time-lapse video showcases a type called jet lightning breaking out on top of a…

The debut of the Galaxy Note 8 is special for a few reasons. In part because the Samsung flagship device is a high-end smartphone with tons of interesting specs. And, in part, because its predecessor — the Galaxy Note 7 — was notoriously…

The most notable celestial moment in August is a total solar eclipse that has been dubbed the “Great American Eclipse.” During this event — which has been called “one of the events of the century” — the moon will cast a 70-mile-wide shadow over the…

Growing a Snapchat following is more challenging than gathering followers on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, since you can’t peruse and explore content as seamlessly. But there are ways to grow your follower base. Here are six tips. Share your…

Apple just unveiled early firmware for its new smart speaker, called the HomePod. The device won’t make its debut to consumers until the tail end of the calendar year, but the firmware does reveal things about another product launching later this…

On Monday, Aug. 21, the moon will cast a 70-mile-wide shadow by slipping between Earth and the sun. This event, a total solar eclipse, will be “turning daylight into twilight, causing the temperature drop rapidly.” The coast-to-coast solar eclipse,…

Snapchat is overwhelmingly the social media application of choice for teens, but there’s a new app lurking for the number-one spot in the lives of the youth. Sarahah launched in February and has since made its way to the “top downloads” chart on…

Facebook may be expanding its empire. If a new report from Digitimes is true, then the tech giant could be known for smart-home gadgets in addition to social media apps. Digitimes, which has a lukewarm accuracy record, claims Facebook is following…

Apple has teamed up with Australian medical device company Cochlear to bring a new cochlear implant sound processor to the market. The processor connects to your iPhone, and, according to Cochlear, it’s the first of its kind. After receiving U.S.…

A large lake in eastern China has claimed dozens of lives since 2004, but new technology is changing that. Around 66 people have drowned at Tian’e Lake, located in China’s Anhui province, since 2004, including 15 deaths in 2016 alone. Now, the…

When it comes to iPhone 8 rumors, there is no deficit. From design and specs to color options and price, the leaks and analyst predictions have been pouring out ever since it was revealed that Apple was working on a commemorative device to honor the…

Facebook is experimenting with a built-in GIF creator on the platform. With a quick app update, select iOS users can spot the new GIF mode within Facebook’s camera. The GIF function is not available to all users, suggesting it is currently being…

There’s no shortage of ways to communicate with people digitally. Maybe you use WhatsApp, iMessage, Facebook Messenger, GroupMe, Skype, Snapchat or even Signal. One more messaging platform may be on the horizon. According to AFTVnews, online retail…

Climate change is doing more than just heating up the planet. It’s also making polar bears, a species that has been referred to as climate refugees, a lot more aggressive and, in turn, leading to a rise in attacks from the carnivorous animal. New…