Acids enable adhesive electrodes for thin, flexible supercapacitors
Supercapacitors have the superb ability to capture and store energy. Researchers can use different materials and fabrication methods to make them flexible, thin and appropriate for use in wearable or implantable electronics, like smart watches or pac.....»»
iFixit teardown reveals big change for the M4 iPad Pro’s repairability
Thanks to teardowns and durability (bend) testing, we’re learning a lot about the new ultra-thin iPad Pro’s design. Now, the folks at iFixit have performed their in-depth teardown, revealing a big internal change that could save “hours on repa.....»»
Will you buy an ultra-thin iPhone 17 if battery life is reduced? [Poll]
We learned new details about what Apple may ship as the new high-end iPhone in 2025 with a redesigned ultra-thin form factor. But with that change, we could see shorter battery life, particularly compared to the Pro Max model. Would an ultra-thin des.....»»
By listening, scientists learn how a protein folds
By converting their data into sounds, scientists discovered how hydrogen bonds contribute to the lightning-fast gyrations that transform a string of amino acids into a functional, folded protein......»»
Rumors of a sleeker iPhone circulate. Does Apple want everything to be thin?
Apple is reportedly looking into a thinner iPhone model to replace its line of Pro offerings. Finally, an iPhone for the delicate, dainty-handed Apple user. Rumors from inside Apple's design brainstorming allege the company is looking into thin.....»»
Physicists propose path to faster, more flexible robots
In a May 15 paper released in the journal Physical Review Letters, Virginia Tech physicists revealed a microscopic phenomenon that could greatly improve the performance of soft devices, such as agile flexible robots or microscopic capsules for drug d.....»»
Study reveals how a sugar-sensing protein acts as a "machine" to switch plant growth—and oil production—on and off
Proteins are molecular machines, with flexible pieces and moving parts. Understanding how these parts move helps scientists unravel the function a protein plays in living things—and potentially how to change its effects. Biochemists at the U.S. Dep.....»»
iPad Pro hands on: Luxury technology in an impossibly-thin package
There is a lot that seems impossible about the new iPad Pro, but above all, it's the pinnacle of what Apple's vertical integration can achieve — with a high price to match.13-inch iPad ProThere was a point where "pro" on an Apple product meant "bes.....»»
Dear Apple, I don’t care how thin the iPad Pro is
The new iPad Pro is Apple's most impressive tablet to date. One of its biggest changes is an ultrathin design. And you know what? I just don't care about it......»»
iOS 18 will let you set custom voice phrases to trigger actions, no ‘Siri’ necessary
Today amid a wealth of accessibility announcements, including hands-free CarPlay and the futuristic Live Captions on Vision Pro, Apple announced that iOS 18 would be introducing a powerful new voice feature. Vocal Shortcuts will enable system-wide ac.....»»
New iPad Pro has larger magnets in different places and new speakers
The thin case of the new iPad Pro hides a redesign that sees brand new speakers alongside larger magnets for attaching to peripherals.Apple's new iPad ProApple's new iPad Pro is significantly thinner than its predecessor, and it now appears that in p.....»»
A thousand times smaller than a grain of sand—glass sensors 3D-printed on optical fiber
In a first for communications, researchers in Sweden 3D printed silica glass micro-optics on the tips of optic fibers—surfaces as small as the cross section of a human hair. The advance could enable faster internet and improved connectivity, as wel.....»»
Here’s our best look yet at the iPad Pro’s new nano-texture display [Video]
As we rounded up last night, the first M4 iPad Pro reviews are here, with most focusing on the new OLED screens, the M4 chip, and the ultra-thin design. If you’ve been on the hunt for an in-depth look at the new nano-texture glass option, a new vid.....»»
Ultra-thin M4 iPad Pro features new internal structure to improve stiffness and heat dissipation
The is Apple’s thinnest product ever, with the 13-inch model measuring at just 5.1mm thick (excluding camera bump). The last time the iPad Pro was redesigned, with the 2018 model, there was a big controversy as people noticed it was relatively.....»»
Apple apologizes for controversial iPad Pro ad, scraps plans for TV campaign
Alongside the new ultra-thin iPad Pro this week, Apple debuted a new “Crush!” ad to promote the new hardware. The ad has been the subject of much criticism over the last two days, as we reported on Thursday morning. Apple has now responded to.....»»
New iPad Pro, iPad Air, and M4 chip Apple event reactions
Benjamin and Chance react to all the announcements out of the spring ‘Let Loose’ event, including the radically thin new iPad Pro, the new 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air lineup, what to expect from the M4 chip, and how the event compared to their e.....»»
Why Samsung’s answer to the MacBook Pro can’t quite compete
Samsung's new Galaxy Book4 Ultra aims to take down the MacBook Pro with extra power in a thin chassis......»»
This is the iPhone concept of my dreams
Notice how Apple seemingly reached the limits of product engineering with the impossibly thin iPad Pro? Imagine that magic coming over to the iPhone......»»
I wish the iPhone 16 would look like this
Notice how Apple seemingly reached the limits of product engineering with the impossibly thin iPad Pro? Imagine that magic coming over to the iPhone......»»
Buying an M4 iPad Pro? You should know about these two unadvertised tiers of RAM, CPU, and more
Yesterday Apple unveiled the next generation of the iPad Pro, a major update including an M4 chip, OLED-powered Ultra Retina XDR display, ultra-thin industrial design, and more. In the last couple generations of iPad Pro, there was a key differenc.....»»
New iPad Pro demand likely to be low for two reasons – TrendForce
You might expect the introduction of the first OLED screens and uber-thin form factor to result in strong iPad Pro demand, but a new forecast from market intelligence company TrendForce suggests it may actually be lower than last year. The company.....»»