Technology
The latest in technology news, from advanced robotics to smartphones, digital cameras and home entertainment gear.
Speed record shattered for data transmission over standard optical fiber
November 10, 2022
Engineers have set a new speed record for data transmission through a standard diameter optical fiber. By beaming 55 “modes” of signals down a single-core optical fiber, the team was able to transmit at a data rate of 1.53 petabits per second.
Photography
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Valoi easy35 sticks a negative-to-digital transfer box on existing lenses
March 21, 2023While it is possible to convert film negatives to digital image files using a DSLR, doing so can be a rather fiddly process. The Valoi easy35 is designed to make the task much simpler, as it gets mounted directly onto a camera's macro lens. -
Dazzling hand-held winners of the 2023 Mobile Photography Awards
March 19, 2023If you've got a photographer's eye, today's smartphones certainly won't hold you back from taking incredible photos. The winners of the 12th annual Mobile Photography Awards prove that the best camera truly is the one you've got with you. -
New kit beams images straight onto the retina from Sony camera
March 15, 2023Sony has paired with QD Laser to create a retinal projection camera kit. By bypassing the outer layers of the eyes, the kit allows those who would otherwise have difficulty doing so see and capture the world around them.
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Military
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Australia to receive new design nuclear submarine under AUKUS treaty
March 13, 2023The US, UK, and Australian governments have outlined a plan to provide the Royal Australian Navy with nuclear-powered attack submarines, which includes the development of a new AUKUS-class submarine that will include American and British technology. -
US Air Force releases new images of B-21 Raider nuclear-armed bomber
March 11, 2023In a teaser ahead of its first flight later this year, the US Air Force has released two new images of its B-21 Raider nuclear stealth bomber that provide new insights into the highly-classified US$692-million aircraft's design and capabilities. -
MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter to guard US nuclear missile silos
March 08, 2023The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a US$285-million contract to build the first 13 MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters to replace the venerable Bell UH-1N Huey multi-role helicopter fleet that guards America's land-based nuclear ballistic missiles.
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Mobile Technology
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Oppo's latest flagship phone joins the exclusive 1-inch-sensor camera club
March 21, 2023Oppo has joined the likes of Xiaomi and Vivo in the 1-inch-sensor club with the launch of the Find X6 Pro in China. Other highlights include a 510-ppi OLED display with adaptive refresh, flagship Snapdragon processing, and a fast-charging battery. -
Honor's Magic5 Pro flagship boasts top-rated camera array
February 28, 2023Honor has announced the global launch of its latest flagship smartphone at Mobile World Congress 2023 in Barcelona. The star of the Magic5 Pro show is the rear triple camera array, which has taken the top spot in DxOMark's global rankings. -
Realme GT Neo 5 boasts 240-W charging for sub-10-minute top ups
February 10, 2023Smartphone manufacturers have been steadily increasing fast-charging speeds of late, making full top-ups possible in minutes. The fastest to date has just been launched by Shenzhen's Realme, promising to take the battery to 100% in under 10 minutes.
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Drones
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Self-steering droids define Zipline's new Platform 2 drone delivery service
March 15, 2023When we last heard about Zipline, the California company was using parachutes to drop packages from its delivery drones to the ground. The firm's just-announced Platform 2 (P2) system, however, lowers loads inside of self-steering "droids." -
Wing shows off AutoLoaders for its drone delivery network
March 09, 2023Food vendors won't have to wait around for Wing's delivery drones to come pick up an order. The company has released video of new "AutoLoader" stations that'll hang onto boxes waiting for a skyhook-style pickup from the next available drone. -
DJI updates sub-250-g entry level camera drone
February 09, 2023DJI is flying out a modest update to its 2021 entry level camera drone. The sub-250-g, compact Mini 2 SE can now fly for ever-so-slightly longer and is capable of transmitting HD video much farther.
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Home Entertainment
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Modular approach adds touch, portability and extra bass to HD projector
March 15, 2023Tech startup IdeaClub has launched an interesting Full HD ultra-short-throw projector that offers 100-inch visuals and built-in sound, but can also be had with expansion modules that bring touch interaction, extra up time or boosted audio. -
Gimbal-mounted laser projector throws big-screen 4K visuals day or night
March 09, 2023China's JMGO is heading to Indiegogo with a compact plug-and-play laser projector called the N1 Ultra that's mounted to a flexible gimbal stand and is built around a tri-color laser engine for the promise of "bright and true-to-life" UHD visuals. -
Bang & Olufsen future-proofs latest high-end wireless home speakers
March 09, 2023Danish luxury audio brand Bang & Olufsen has announced that its high-style Beosound A9 has moved into its fifth generation, and the shapely 360-degree-sound Beosound 2 grows into its third iteration. The company is also aiming for usage longevity thanks to a future-proofing module installed in each wireless home speaker.
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Deals
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Save $30 off a top-rated food sensitivity test for a limited time
March 20, 2023If you often feel bloated or experience stomach pain, maybe it's not you — it's your food. A food sensitivity test can help get to the bottom of what's making you feel queasy all the time. -
This CES-featured stacked 24" dual-screen monitor is now $100 off
March 19, 2023Dual monitors are becoming a typical setup at home and in the office. The problem, however, is they can often cause strains on our bodies. The ergonomically designed Geminos Stacked Dual 24" Screen Monitor is here to help. -
MSCHF's 2 Million Dollar Puzzle drops to $17.77 for St. Pat's Day
March 16, 2023Are you feeling lucky? With St. Patrick's Day here, it may be time to try out your luck. Celebrate with the ultimate puzzle game and the chance to win big with MSCHF's The 2 Million Dollar Puzzle for just $17.77 — down from its regular price of $30.
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3D Printing
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MechSense 3D-prints wireless rotational sensors right into moving parts
March 16, 2023It's certainly handy to know how fast gears or wheels are spinning, but equipping them with external sensors may affect their performance. That's why scientists have devised a method of 3D-printing wireless sensors right into the things. -
Bacteria used to create bone-like 3D-printed composite material
February 23, 2023Calcium carbonate is an impressive material, in that it combines strength, light weight and porosity. Scientists have devised a new bacteria-based method of 3D-printing the substance, for uses such as bone repair and coral reef restoration. -
"Acoustic holograms" quickly assemble objects from particles or cells
February 12, 2023Scientists have created “acoustic holograms” that can assemble matter into 3D objects, using just sound. The technique works with various types of particles and even living cells, allowing for a new kind of 3D printing that’s fast and contact-free.
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Computers
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Apple upgrades Mac mini with powerful new processors
January 17, 2023Alongside its new MacBook line, Apple has unveiled updates to its Mac mini range, which are kitted out with its newly announced M2 and M2 Pro chips. That gives these desktop computers a decent boost in speed and power over the previous models. -
M2 Pro and Max MacBook Pros boast 22-hour battery and faster performance
January 17, 2023Apple has announced the latest version of the MacBook Pro, powered by a choice of the new M2 Pro or M2 Max chip. As compared to existing Intel- and M1-powered models, both versions offer a considerable boost in performance and battery life. -
Wild Centerpiece keyboard displays interactive visuals as you type
December 20, 2022If you like your keyboards all fancy-like, we defy you to find one fancier than this glass keyboard with an interactive video display underneath it, powered by Unreal Engine 5. It's called the Centerpiece by Finalmouse, and it's as fancy as they come.
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Games
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Customizable PS5 controller kit helps players with disabilities game on
January 04, 2023At CES 2023, Sony unveiled Project Leonardo, a customizable controller kit for the PlayStation 5 that allows players with various disabilities to design the best input layout that works for their specific needs. -
Pint-sized portable gaming system includes more than 300 games
December 08, 2022Back in 2015, developer Kevin Bates launched a credit-card-sized open-source 8-bit gaming system on Kickstarter called the Arduboy for folks with keen eyesight to play, create and share free games. Now an even smaller version has landed. -
Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: How to get to Alfornada on foot
November 23, 2022In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, the mountainous town of Alfornada seems to be hidden away until you unlock the climbing ability for your mount. But there is actually a way to get there on foot without any movement upgrades, and we’ll show you how.
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Laptops
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Acer sheds the pounds for world's lightest 16-inch OLED laptop
October 07, 2022As I know from painful experience, hauling a heavy brick of a laptop around on work assignments can be an energy zapping strain. Acer's Swift Edge model could help, launching as the lightest 16-inch OLED laptop in the world. -
Framework partners with Google for upgradable and repairable Chromebook
September 22, 2022Back in early 2021, a Californian startup launched a 13.5-inch laptop designed for easy upgrade and repair by the user. The Framework Laptop has since been updated, and now the company has expanded the idea into Chromebook territory. -
Lenovo treats latest business laptop to handy secondary touchscreen
September 14, 2022For the 2nd-gen ThinkBook Plus laptop, Lenovo added an E Ink outer display to complement the main screen. The company has also treated the latest model to an extra display, but this time the 8-inch screen is positioned to the right of the keyboard.
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Music
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Single-fret Hanago makes a play for future tunesmiths
March 14, 2023A new 16-string, single-fret acoustic instrument called the Hanago has launched on Kickstarter, which is designed to combine the best aspects of piano and guitar to make learning to play easy, while also laying down the foundations of music theory. -
Zivix heads into familiar design territory with Jamstik Studio MIDI Guitar
March 01, 2023Back in 2013, Zivix launched an ultra-portable MIDI guitar designed for noodling on the move. Then six years later the Jamstik was joined by a 24-fret headless bigger brother called the Studio. Now a S-type model rocking a headstock has launched. -
Music creation gets its game on at the Beat Machine arcade
February 24, 2023Collaborative music creation platform Endlesss has launched "the world's first beat-making arcade machine." The Beat Machine combines gamified music missions, live jamming online, social networking and powerful music creativity.
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Robotics
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Clever MIT modular robotics system could give astronauts WORMS
March 15, 2023No single robot can perform all tasks, yet bringing a bunch of different robots along on Moon missions would be quite inefficient. The WORMS setup offers an alternative, in the form of components that can be mixed and matched to make whatever robot is needed. -
Self-healing conductive gel could make "soft robots" truly soft
March 13, 2023In order to reach their full potential, soft robotic devices can't just consist of rigid electronic components encased in squishy rubber. A new material could help in that regard, as it's soft, self-healing and electrically conductive. -
Robotic system checks on corn plants by measuring leaf angles
March 06, 2023In order to see how well a corn plant is performing photosynthesis, you need to check the angle of its leaves relative to its stem. And while scientists ordinarily have to do so with a protractor, a new robotic system can now do the job much quicker.
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Smartwatches
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Coros PACE 2 review: A lightweight, long-lasting smartwatch
July 04, 2021If you want a wearable to track workouts, runs, sleep and plenty more, then there's no shortage of devices to pick from – and after a couple of weeks of testing we can tell you that the Coros PACE 2 has a few features that might make you choose it. -
The budget TicWatch E3 shows off Wear OS at its best
June 16, 2021Google has promised big improvements for its Wear OS wearable platform later this year, but in the meantime Mobvoi has launched a new device that could be the best value smartwatch on the market right now: the TicWatch E3. -
The newest Casio G-Shock smartwatch is the first to run Wear OS
April 01, 2021Google's Wear OS platform could certainly use some more actual smartwatches to run on, and Casio has obliged with the GSW-H1000 – the first G-Shock smartwatch from the brand to come with Wear OS on board.
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Telecommunications
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Logitech debuts Project Ghost videoconferencing booth prototype at ISE 2023
February 03, 2023Video chats came into their own during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing an audiovisual lifeline for fragmented families and remote colleagues in touch. But they seem rather flat compared to Project Ghost presented by Logitech at ISE 2023 this week. -
Laser satellite shatters space-to-Earth data transmission speed record
December 01, 2022A small satellite developed by MIT engineers has set a new record for data transmission between a satellite and Earth. The TeraByte InfraRed Delivery (TBIRD) system used a laser to beam huge amounts of data at up to 100 gigabits per second. -
"SuperGPS" ditches satellites for radio towers for cm-scale tracking
November 17, 2022GPS has its limitations in urban areas where signals can get noisy. Now, engineers in the Netherlands have developed “SuperGPS” – a hybrid positioning system that combines wireless and optical connections to pinpoint locations within centimeters.
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Wearables
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Iris health-tracking ring uses tiny sensors for a slimmer form
March 16, 2023While we have seen health-tracking smart rings before, the Iris ring is a bit different. Utilizing special miniaturized sensors, it's claimed to be smaller and more energy-efficient than anything else on the market. -
Amazfit launches slim, lightweight smartwatch with 14-day battery
March 16, 2023Zepp Health-owned budget-friendly wearable brand Amazfit has launched a thin and light round smartwatch with a 14-day battery, the ability to tap into five satellite systems, more than 120 sports modes, and a bunch of health tracking features. -
Xiaomi reveals wireless AR glasses with "Retina-level" adaptive display
February 27, 2023Xiaomi has pulled back the curtain on a pair of augmented-reality glasses it's working on called the Wireless AR Glass Discovery Edition, which are reported to be among the first in the industry to boast "Retina-level" image resolution.
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Virtual Reality
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MIT's X-AR system guides users to RFID-tagged hidden items
February 27, 2023It can be frustrating when you're searching for an object, knowing that you may have looked right where it is without realizing you've done so. A new augmented reality system could help, by showing users where items are … even if they're hidden. -
Bigscreen makes a play for smallest VR headset crown
February 13, 2023VR app company Bigscreen is moving into hardware with the launch of the Beyond headset, which is claimed to be the world's smallest – coming in at less than an inch at its thinnest point and said to weigh in six times lighter than other VR devices. -
VR used to treat anxiety in adults with disabilities
January 22, 2023A first-of-its-kind study has found adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities may experience improvements to symptoms of anxiety and depression after using specially designed virtual reality sensory rooms.
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