A new optical metamaterial makes true one-way glass possible
A new approach has allowed researchers at Aalto University to create a kind of metamaterial that has so far been beyond the reach of existing technologies. Unlike natural materials, metamaterials and metasurfaces can be tailored to have specific elec.....»»
Stellantis’ $39 million pay for CEO Carlos Tavares draws investor ire amid job cuts
At Tuesday’s annual general meeting, advisory firms Glass Lewis and Proxinvest are urging investors to vote against approving the €36.5 million ($39 million) total compensation package, up almost 60 percent from 2022 levels......»»
Study sheds light on 11th-century Arab-Muslim optical scientist whose work laid foundation for modern-day physics
Scientists from the University of Sharjah and the Warburg Institute are poring over the writings of an 11th-century Arab-Muslim polymath to demonstrate their impact on the development of optical sciences and how they have fundamentally transformed th.....»»
The Apple Watch 10 needs a better battery life to stay relevant in 2024
Apple Watch 10 needs those better battery life rumors to be true because 18 hours isn’t good enough anymore......»»
Apple Vision Pro black eyes, dinosaurs, and Apple"s mastery of logistics on the AppleInsider Podcast
It's not true that Apple Vision Pro will routinely give you black eyes, but maybe it is true that Apple could be doing more immersive video. Plus we have no iPads yet, but we think we know where they are.Dinosaurs on Apple Vision ProOne of your hosts.....»»
Exoplanets true to size: New model calculations shows impact of star"s brightness and magnetic activity
In the constellation Virgo, 700 light years away from Earth, the planet WASP-39b orbits the star WASP-39. The gas giant, which takes little more than four days to complete one orbit, is one of the best-studied exoplanets. Shortly after its commission.....»»
Apple Vision Pro Black eyes, dinosaurs, and Apple"s mastery of logistics on the AppleInsider Podcast
It's not true that Apple Vision Pro will routinely give you black eyes, but maybe it is true that Apple could be doing more immersive video. Plus we have no iPads yet, but we think we know where they are.Dinosaurs on Apple Vision ProOne of your hosts.....»»
The Space Force is planning what could be the first military exercise in orbit
"The vendors will exercise a realistic threat response scenario." Enlarge / Artist's illustration of two satellites performing rendezvous and proximity operations in low-Earth orbit. (credit: True Anomaly) The US Space F.....»»
MSI has a new flagship PC that is absolutely gorgeous
MSI is using a unique curved tempered glass on its flagship desktop that makes it look fantastic......»»
Concentric AI unveils employee offboarding risk monitoring and reporting module
Concentric AI announced its new employee offboarding risk monitoring and reporting module that delivers critical data detection and response capabilities to identify true risk to data and secure sensitive information when employees leave a company. C.....»»
Mandatory broadband ‘nutrition’ labels will reveal real speeds and hidden fees
Internet service providers (ISPs) now have to display broadband ‘nutrition’ labels, being upfront about the true costs, speeds, and data allowances offered, The rule was introduced in response to growing consumer complaints about hidden fees,.....»»
Save $50 on the Jabra Elite 10 true wireless earbuds at Best Buy
The Jabra Elite 10 are fantastic noise-cancelling and versatile earphones and they're even more tempting while they're on sale at Best Buy......»»
Sennheiser begins shipping its new Momentum Sport earbuds with heart rate tracking
Sennheiser is finally shipping its . These new and even more unique true wireless earbuds were first revealed at CES 2024 back in January, and now just in time for spring, are actually available for purchase for $329.95 at both and B&H. more….....»»
Americans are bad at recognizing conspiracy theories when they believe they"re true, says study
Conspiracy theorists get a bad rap in popular culture, yet research has shown that most Americans believe conspiracy theories of some sort. Why then, if most of us believe conspiracies, do we generally think of conspiracy theorists as loony?.....»»
Apple doesn’t want Vision Pro to be the next Google Glass, but developers say that’s a problem
Apple Vision Pro has a number of robust privacy protections in place, including limitations on how third-party developers can access camera data. A new report from The Information today explores how Apple’s fear of Vision Pro having a Google Glass-.....»»
Propagating dimensions of light: Deforming versatile non-diffractive beams along the optical trajectory
The diffraction of light is a ubiquitous phenomenon in nature where waves spread out as they propagate. This spreading of light beams during propagation limits the efficient transmission of energy and information. Therefore, scientists have endeavore.....»»
Innovative sensing platform unlocks ultrahigh sensitivity in conventional sensors
Optical sensors serve as the backbone of numerous scientific and technological endeavors, from detecting gravitational waves to imaging biological tissues for medical diagnostics. These sensors use light to detect changes in the properties of the env.....»»
Flourishing romances are more the result of proactive behaviors than soulmate spark, study finds
Sixty percent of Americans believe in the idea that true love is found in a one-and-only soulmate relationship, confirming that the quest to find one's soulmate continues to play a significant role in our modern dating culture. However, a new report.....»»
Kerr-enhanced optical spring for next-generation gravitational wave detectors
The detection of gravitational waves stands as one of the most significant achievements in modern physics. In 2017, gravitational waves from the merger of a binary neutron star were detected for the first time which uncovered crucial information abou.....»»
Man pleads guilty to stealing former coworker’s identity for 30 years
Victim was jailed for 428 days after LA cops failed to detect true identity. Enlarge (credit: Malte Mueller | fStop) A high-level Iowa hospital systems administrator, Matthew Kierans, has admitted to stealing a coworker'.....»»
iPhone 16 Pro rumored to use color infused back glass for space black, rose, more
iPhone 16 Pro rumors continue to fly by, and the latest involves a change to the back glass. According to a Weibo post (via ShrimpApplePro), Apple may be bringing the custom dual ion-exchange glass process to this fall’s premium model. more….....»»