Although they provide us with a rich set of interactions with the digital domain, they disconnect us from our physical surroundings. We believe that connecting the digital world with our physical ...

Researchers from the University of Washington have 3D-printed objects and sensors that are able to communicate with Wi-Fi devices such as smartphones or computers without needing to be powered by ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Carlo Rindi Nuzzolo, University of California, Los Angeles (THE CONVERSATION) Today ...

UW engineers have developed the first 3D-printed plastic objects that can connect to WiFi without electronics. The attachment above can sense when your laundry soap is running low — and automatically ...

When we think about the connected world, we think about hardware—from Twine to Nest—that connects our household appliances to the web for a pretty penny. But according to Quartz, one firm is ...

The Patrick F. Taylor Foundation Object Project is a new interactive learning space opening on July 1. Here, we're highlighting five objects that will be on display—all of which have unique stories ...