
mobile devices
Four Asian Scientists Elected To The Royal Academy Of Engineering
For their pioneering contributions to the engineering community, Professors Shuji Nakamura, Wu Jian-Ping, Paik Jeom Kee and Toh Chai Keong were elected as International Fellows of The Royal Academy of Engineering.

Sound Turns Surfaces Into Touchscreens (VIDEO)
Scientists in South Korea have devised a method to use sound to locate touch on a surface, which could allow any surface to function as a touchscreen.
Mobile Phones Worsen Healthcare Inequality In India
Families in India with no mobile phones have lower access to private health services, and this may discriminate against poorer households.
Turning Cities Into Innovation Engines
Can smartphones improve our quality of life and make cities run more efficiently? SMU Associate Professor Rajesh Balan is working towards this vision.
3D Technology On Your Smartphone, Without The Headaches
The super multi-view system could be key to adapting 3D technology for small devices such as smartphones—with minimal viewer discomfort.