Neowin News Feed for: Underwater

Scientists summon ultrasonic tech that charges devices through water and even skin

Sayan Sen — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 22:16:01 +0000

Thanks to new research, an ultrasonic tech has been developed that sneaks through skin and water to wirelessly charge devices. Read more...

Diving into the ocean with golf ball-inspired vehicles is what scientists are working on

Sayan Sen — Sat, 24 May 2025 20:24:01 +0000

Scientists at Michigan University are working on cool golf ball-inspired vehicles that could dive into oceans. Read more...

Vivo unveils under-display fingerprint scanner at MWC Shanghai 2017

Ehtisham Ul Haq Shams — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 18:40:01 +0000

At MWC 2017, Vivo, in collaboration with Qualcomm, has just beaten Apple by unveiling a prototype fitted with an under-display fingerprint scanner using Qualcomm's new ultrasonic sensor solution. Read more...

Sony changes its stance on its waterproof phones, tells users not to use them underwater

Justin Luna — Sat, 12 Sep 2015 18:00:01 +0000

Despite the heavy marketing by Sony that their phones are resistant to liquids and can be used while submerged, Sony has recently recanted this, telling users not to use their phones underwater. Read more...

Google Street View goes underwater, lets you explore the oceans

Justin Luna — Fri, 05 Jun 2015 18:56:01 +0000

Google has released a new feature for its Street View service, which lets a user explore the deepest parts of the ocean. It is a reportedly a move to inform people about the oceans' importance. Read more...