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Cheerios effect inspires novel robot design

A popular science classroom demonstration could one day lead to applications in powering tiny robots. There's a common popular science demonstration involving "soap boats," in whi.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaDec 3rd, 2024

Black Friday: Get $300 off this 55-inch stunning frameless Sansui OLED smart TV

This incredible Sansui OLED smart TV has a frameless design, built-in subwoofer, and can be used as a karaoke machine. How wild is that? Oh, and it's on sale......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 25th, 2024

Apple"s iPad mini 6 just dropped to $299.99, all-time best Black Friday price

A new Black Friday iPad deal has popped up, this time on the last-gen iPad mini 6, that's priced at a record low $299.99 while supplies last.Apple's iPad mini 6 dropped to best price ever - Image credit: AppleBlack Friday deals are in effect on the i.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 25th, 2024

Brace yourself for PC hardware to get insanely expensive next year

PC hardware is already expensive, but proposed tariffs that could go into effect next year might cause prices to skyrocket......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 23rd, 2024

In Patagonia, more snow could protect glaciers from melt—but only if greenhouse gas are curbed emissions soon

In an era of dwindling glaciers, Southern Patagonia has managed to hold on to a surprising amount of its ice. But, a new study in Scientific Reports from INSTAAR postdoc Matthias Troch suggests that this protective effect might be pushed up against i.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 23rd, 2024

Apple"s M4 Mac mini plunges to record low $499 during Amazon"s Black Friday Sale

The M4 Mac mini features an all-new design and 16GB of RAM in the standard model. And right now it's $100 off at Amazon thanks to cash savings stacked with an on-page coupon.Pick up Apple's 2024 Mac mini M4 for just $499.99.The $499.99 promo at Amazo.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 22nd, 2024

Quantum-inspired design boosts efficiency of heat-to-electricity conversion

Researchers at Rice University have found a new way to improve a key element of thermophotovoltaic (TPV) systems, which convert heat into electricity via light. Using an unconventional approach inspired by quantum physics, Rice engineer Gururaj Naik.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

Cut down on holiday cleaning with these eufy robot vacuum Black Friday deals

If you need some help finding gifts, this guide explores the best eufy robot vacuum Black Friday deals that are live right now......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

New organic molecule design can lead to long-lasting, durable OLEDs for displays

Scientists have developed a method to improve the stability and efficiency of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), a technology used in smartphones, TVs, and other electronic displays......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

Ultra-compact optical design enhances virtual and augmented reality device cameras

Researchers from Seoul National University College of Engineering announced they have developed an optical design technology that dramatically reduces the volume of cameras with a folded lens system utilizing "metasurfaces," a next-generation nano-op.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Study: Why Aztec “death whistles” sound like human screams

The basic mechanism relies on the Venturi effect, producing a unique rough and piercing sound. Archaeologists have discovered numerous ceramic or clay whistles at Aztec sites, dub.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Compound weather events found to have greater effect on wetland methane emissions than discrete weather extremes do

Human-caused climate change is driving an increase in extreme weather. Heat waves, droughts, and extreme precipitation are occurring more frequently, growing more intense, and directly affecting ecosystem function. For instance, the 2003 European hea.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Do pipe organs create an auto-tune effect? Understanding largest class of music instrument"s effects on concert halls

The pipe organ, with its strong timber base and towering metal pipes, stands as a bastion in concert halls and church sanctuaries. Even when not in use, the pipe organ affects the acoustical environment around it......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl review: ambitious, but still a work in progress

There's an ambitious shooter somewhere in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, but its buried by technical woes and frustrating design......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Supply chain report says iPhone SE 4 will launch in March 2025

Analysts from Barclays bank claim to have confirmed that the iPhone SE 4 will in March 2025 as previously expected.An iPhone 14, the design of which the iPhone SE 4 could be based on. The prediction of a March date is far from new. However, this time.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 20th, 2024

Novel AI algorithm captures photons in motion

Close your eyes and picture the iconic "bullet time" scene from "The Matrix"—the one where Neo, played by Keanu Reeves, dodges bullets in slow motion. Now imagine being able to witness the same effect, but instead of speeding bullets, you're watchi.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Double Feature: Save 68% on Wyze Robot Vacuum or 28% on Wyze Cam Pan

Save big on the Wyze Robot Vacuum and Wyze Cam Pan v3 security camera for indoors and out. This is your chance to build your ultimate smart home......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

iMac M4 review: Minor changes lead to perfection for Apple"s all-in-one Mac

Apple's 2024 iMac M4 got some internal updates to a familiar design, and the bevy of those small changes helped Apple perfect its ever-popular all-in-one.iMac M4 review: The new 2024 M4 iMac in greenThe new wave of colorful iMacs debuted in November.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

iPhone 17 rumors: A19 chip details, smaller Dynamic Island, more

Apple analyst Jeff Pu is out with a new investor note this week with more details on what to expect from next year’s iPhone 17 lineup. There’s also an interest twist on what to expect from the so-called iPhone 17 Air’s design… more….....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Viscosity of materials key to cell differentiation: New insights could improve design of biomaterials

An IBEC-led study has revealed how mesenchymal stem cells respond to the viscosity of their environment, a key aspect in their differentiation process......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 18th, 2024

Kino is the iPhone camera app I’d recommend to everyone

The iPhone's cameras can pull off a lot of tricks, but it's not easy. Kino fixes many design sins and makes it simple to get artistic videos......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 18th, 2024