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A photoplethysmogram from Valencell is far smaller than a quarter and can do biometric magic.Image used with permission by copyright holder COVID-19 gets more headlines these days, but high-blood pressure or hypertension is an epidemic all to itself: Over half of Americans have it, and many don’t even know, according to the American Heart Association. Hypertension can cause strokes, heart failure, kidney disease, and more, yet most of the time, there are no obvious symptoms to indicate that you have it, which makes high-blood pressure hard to watch out for and detect....

B-Secur has taken biometrics to the next level — while current platforms utilize fingerprint readers, iris scanners, andfacial recognitionto authenticate user identities, the company’s HeartKey technology taps the unique signals of each person’s heartbeat. The science behind the B-Secur HeartKey platform focuses on electrocardiograms, better known as EKG or ECG, which are records of the bioelectrical activity for every heartbeat. The ECG patterns have several distinct features that make them unique for each person, similar to fingerprints, irises, and faces....

DJI is planning to release a free app that would let anyone with a smartphone track and identify drones flying nearby. The app, which could launch in 2020 pending regulatory approval, would be capable of tracking a quadcopter or similar machine within a 1-kilometer (0.62-mile) range. It would also display information such as the drone’s altitude, speed, direction of travel, and even the location of the operator. The aircraft’s ID number, if it has been registered with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), would also appear....

Over-earheadphonesare great, but anyone looking for the ultimate in portability, wearability, and mobility will find it best to invest intrue wireless earbuds. After all, you don’t have to deal with the discomfort of bulky headbands and tight earcups or the hassle and restriction of cables. Planning to buy a pair? We’ve compiled here massive discounts on the Samsung Galaxy Buds and Sony WF-1000XM3 as well as AppleAirPods dealsavailable online. All models are highly rated and make fantastic companions for conference calls, online courses, and multimedia consumption....

Ethan Klein calls out Twitch for banning him for streaming Hasan ‘content nuke’ H3’s Ethan Klein is putting Twitch on blast for hitting him with a 30-day ban for streaming his Hasan ‘content nuke’ on a constant loop. Twitch came under scrutiny in March 2025 after itbanned Hasan Pikerfor one day after the political commentator made comments about killing a US Senator. “If you cared about Medicare or Medicaid fraud, you would kill Rick Scott,” he said on March 3....

Week 3 ofFortnite‘s season 4 is upon us and, as always, a new set of challenges is available to complete. One of them requires you to deal 250 damage with exploding gas pumps or gas cans. It’s a straightforward premise, but actually executing it is a different story. The nice thing about this challenge is that it offers a lot of flexibility with how you can go about completing it. Though, if you’re stuck, you’ve come to the right place....

Pixel 3a XLJulian Chokkattu/Digital Trends Google’s newest phone brings the camera prowess of the Pixel 3 and 3 XL to a more acceptable price. It’s called theGoogle Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL,and while the new phones may compromise on build materials and internal components a little, it still has what everyone loves about the Pixel range: Supersmart camera tech, Google Assistant, and a range of other clever software features....

How to get Dark Tera Type Charizard in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet A new exclusive Pokemon has landed inPokemon Scarlet & Violet, redeemable only by a code. So, here’s how to get the Dark Tera Type Charizard in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet. Pokemon Scarlet & Violet may have come out almost nine months ago, but it’s still filled with content for players to unlock from anupcoming DLCto exclusive Pokemon unlockable only by codes, some of which arehidden inside certain websites....

How to get JAK Scimitar Kit in MW3 & Warzone MW3andWarzone Season 4Week 3 is now live, and the JAK Scimitar conversion kit has been added with this week’s update. Here’s how to unlock the JAK Scimitar to use on theFJX Horus. The second Aftermarket Part of Season 4 is now available, following on from theJAK HarbingerandJAK Requiemin Weeks 1 and 2. This time around, this new AMP transforms the FJX Horus into a slower-firing, more accurate weapon....

Huawei has finally taken the wraps off its first flagship phone of 2019, and it’s a beauty. TheHuawei P30 Prois a stunning device with four camera lenses, a beautiful design, and some new software tricks. But it has competition, and theSamsung Galaxy S10 Plusis one of the best phones in the world right now.The P20 Pro and Galaxy S9 Pluscame to serious blows last year, with Samsung’s phone coming out on top....

When two galaxies collide, the results can bedestructive, with one of the galaxies ending up ripped apart, but it can also beconstructivetoo. In the swirling masses of gas and dust pulled around by the gravitational forces of interacting galaxies, there can be bursts of star formation, creating new generations of stars. The Hubble Space Telescope recently captured one such hotbed of star formation in galaxy AM 1054-325, which has been distorted into an unusual shape due to the gravitational tugging of a nearby galaxy....

Summary The 2007 neo-noir psychological thrillerDisturbia, starring Shia LaBeouf, has strong similarities to an Alfred Hitchcock classic, raising questions about it being a remake or a modern version of it. Directed by D. J. Caruso and with a script by Christopher Landon and Carl Ellsworth,Disturbiastarred Shia LaBeouf, Sarah Roemer, David Morse, and Carrie-Anne Moss.Disturbiawas well-received by critics and was a box-office success, and it found more success upon its arrival on Netflix, quickly climbing to the streaming giant’s global top 10....

Summary Kate Mulgrew says she requestedStar Trek: Voyageradd a gay character, but the answer was no. Mulgrew starred as Captain Kathryn Janeway, the first female Captain to lead her ownStar Trekseries.Star Trek: Voyagerran for 7 seasons on UPN, and Janeway became an icon who inspired countless women to pursue careers in STEM.Star Trek: Voyagerexpanded theStar Trekuniverse and introduced numerous new and beloved characters and concepts, butan LGBTQ+ cast member is not part ofStar Trek: Voyager’s legacy....