Better than holograms: 3D-animated starships can be viewed from any angle
Unlike holograms, the optical trap display produces images viewable from all angles. Inspired by science fiction displays like the holodeck from Star Trek and the Princess Leia projector from Star Wars, a BYU electrical and computer engine.....»»
Powerful gene editing approach boosts rotifers in pantheon of laboratory animals
Much about tiny, swimming rotifers makes them ideal study subjects. Although barely visible to the naked eye, these transparent animals and their innards are readily viewed under a microscope. What's more, they grow readily in laboratory culture, off.....»»
The best shows on Apple TV+ right now (August 2023)
Physical and Invasion return this month with new seasons, plus you can check out the new animated sci-fi series Strange Planet for a good laugh......»»
Yep, Messi has made MLS Season Pass even more popular
MLS Season Pass on Apple TV saw its three most-viewed matches between July 19 and July 26 — which happens to coincide with Lionel Messi joining the league......»»
Snoopy watchOS 10 faces spotted in latest beta
The promised animated Snoopy watch faces have now appeared in the latest beta of watchOS 10, bringing both Snoopy and Woodstock to life.Among the many new features of watchOS 10, quite possibly the smallest yet definitely one of the the most visible.....»»
5 movies you need to watch in August 2023
From an animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles reboot to a comedy about profane canines, these 5 movies are the ones to watch in August 2023......»»
Base iPhone 15 models will get 48 megapixel cameras, says Kuo
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says the forthcoming iPhone 15 will get a 48mp wide angle lens, and that Apple's orders for it mean manufacturer Sony is having to cut back on sales to Android firms.iPhone 14 Pro camera bumpKuo says specifically that the base or.....»»
Base iPhone 15 models will get 48mp cameras, says Kuo
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says the forthcoming iPhone 15 will get a 48mp wide angle lens, and that Apple's orders for it mean manufacturer Sony is having to cut back on sales to Android firms.iPhone 14 Pro camera bumpKuo says specifically that the base or.....»»
The 10 best Futurama episodes ever, ranked
With the beloved animated show Futurama revived yet again on Hulu, Digital Trends risks the wrath of Mom and ranks the 10 best episodes in the show's history......»»
Apple releases trailer for "Strange Planet" animated comedy
Ahead of its August 9, 2023 premiere, Apple TV+ has released a 60-second teaser trailer for its "Strange Planet" animated comedy.Strange Planet (Source: Apple)The teaser takes the line that "Strange Planet" is based on the best-selling book, which is.....»»
85% of Gen Z have a Bitmoji. Here’s why Snapchat is redesigning them (exclusive)
A more expressive and animated Bitmoji is coming to Snapchat to deepen connections, sell merch, and work better in AR. Long before Apple’s memoi or Meta’s dead avatars, Bitmoji allowed people to transform themselves into cartoon alter.....»»
5 kids and family movies on Netflix that are perfect to watch in the summer
From animated films like Home to live-action comedies like Yes Day and Nanny McPhee, these five family movies on Netflix are perfect to watch in the summer......»»
8 animated DC films you need to watch now
DC may have yet to master making live-action films, but it has shown that it knows how to do animation right with these eight movies......»»
Researchers devise new quantum photonics technique to create better holograms
By enabling the recording and reconstruction of faint light beams containing a single particle of light, a new technique opens the door to holographic imaging of remote objects......»»
The physics of how gentoo penguins can swim speedily underwater
A variable called the "angle of thrust" explains why finned wings generate so much thrust. Enlarge / Gentoo penguins are the world's fastest swimming birds, thanks to the unique shape and structure of their wings. (credit: Priya.....»»
Apple TV+ "Strange Planet" animated series gets debut date
The much-awaited Apple TV+ adaptation of webcomic "Strange Planet" will begin streaming a 10-episode series in August.First announced in 2021, the TV version is co-created by "Strange Planet" comic author Nathan W. Pyle, and "Community" creator Dan H.....»»
This is what our Milky Way galaxy looks like when viewed with neutrinos
We now have strong evidence that the Milky Way is a source of high-energy neutrinos. Enlarge / An artist’s composition of the Milky Way seen with a neutrino lens (blue). (credit: IceCube Collaboration/NSF/ESO) Scientis.....»»
To learn how Gen Z consumes media, researchers went right to the source
For Gen Z, social media is viewed as both a mood and energy regulator. Their cellphone scrolling habits provide entertainment and escape and the idea of prioritizing a specific time slot for audience tune-in is becoming irrelevant......»»
Electron tunneling associated with ferritin in vivo in the retina, the cochlea, macrophages and other tissues
Electron tunneling associated with ferritin was proposed as early as 1988, but it is still viewed skeptically despite substantial evidence that it occurs. In our recent paper published in IEEE Transactions on Molecular, Biological and Multi-Scale Com.....»»
Is Elemental streaming on Disney+?
Disney's latest Pixar film, Elemental, has arrived in theaters. But is the animated movie available to stream now on Disney+?.....»»
Breaking barriers: Advancements in meta-holographic display enable ultraviolet domain holograms
The term meta means a concept of transcendence or surpassing, and when applied to materials, metamaterials encompass artificially engineered substances that exhibit properties not naturally found in the environment. Metasurfaces, characterized by the.....»»