Harnessing quantum principles: Phased arrays within phased arrays for smarter, greener indoor optical wireless networks
Imagine a future where indoor wireless communication systems handle skyrocketing data demands and do so with unmatched reliability and speed. Traditional radio frequency (RF) technologies like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are beginning to struggle, plagued by.....»»
Chickadee research finds cognitive skills impact lifespan
While there is no denying 'survival of the fittest' still reigns supreme in the animal kingdom, a new study shows being smartest—or at least smarter—is pretty important, too......»»
Beyerdynamic launches new flagship wireless earbuds and headphones
Beyerdynamic's Aventho 300 and Amiron 300 are the company's new flagship wireless audio products......»»
Northern elephant seals use deep-sea research sonar as dinner bell
Northern elephant seals were repeatedly captured on camera in the deep Pacific Ocean using sonar from an Ocean Networks Canada (ONC) observatory as a dinner bell to forage for their next fish feast, according to a new study led by University of Victo.....»»
Anker unveils new Qi2 compatible wireless charging solutions at IFA 2024
Anker has announced its new MagGo power banks and charging stations at IFA 2024, all of which support the new Qi2 standard. The post Anker unveils new Qi2 compatible wireless charging solutions at IFA 2024 appeared first on Phandroid. Afte.....»»
Bluetooth 6.0 brings new technology that will help Apple improve its Find My network
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (Bluetooth SIG) announced this week the specifications for the next generation of technology called “Bluetooth 6.0.” It brings a number of enhancements to the wireless protocol, but one of them will help Apple.....»»
Long-range-interacting topological photonic lattices breaking channel-bandwidth limit
Topological physics, which focuses on physical quantities that remain invariant under deformations, has garnered widespread interest in different areas of physics—photonics, quantum computing, solid-state physics, acoustics, and electronic circuits.....»»
Beyond point-to-point triangulation: Dynamic 3D imaging under global illumination
As the "eyes of industry," 3D measurement technology provides comprehensive, accurate, and reliable 3D information for high-end precision manufacturing. Optical measurement methods, such as structured light projection, have been widely adopted in var.....»»
Scientists demonstrate octave-spanning soliton frequency combs on thin-film lithium niobate
The invention of optical frequency combs revolutionized frequency metrology and time-keeping. Miniaturization of such combs onto photonic chips, primarily leveraging the microresonator Kerr soliton frequency comb, expands on these functionalities by.....»»
Entangled photon pairs enable hidden image encoding
Researchers at the Paris Institute of Nanoscience at Sorbonne University have developed a new method to encode images into the quantum correlations of photon pairs, making it invisible to conventional imaging techniques. The study is published in the.....»»
INCREDIBLE DEAL knocks 22% off the Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2!
If you’re in the market for a pair of true wireless earbuds, don’t miss this deal for the Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2! The post INCREDIBLE DEAL knocks 22% off the Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2! appeared first on Phandroid. There are many t.....»»
Study: Giant ultrafast dichroism and birefringence with active nonlocal metasurfaces
The fine and efficient control of the properties of light at ultrafast speed down to the picosecond timescale is a challenging task, crucial for many scientific applications and technologies. For instance, in free-space optical links, manipulating on.....»»
Vizio’s 50-inch QLED TV is still $100 off after Labor Day
The 50-inch Vizio M-Series Quantum X 4K TV is still available from Target with a $100 discount after Labor Day, but hurry if you want to get it for only $450......»»
Qilin ransomware targets Google Chrome credentials
Sophos X-Ops reveals a new strategy that harvests credentials from compromised networks, raising significant cybersecurity concerns for organizations......»»
Redmi’s New Wireless Earbuds are Ridiculously Affordable
They come with ANC and impressive battery life. The post Redmi’s New Wireless Earbuds are Ridiculously Affordable appeared first on Phandroid. Most tech fans will probably know Xiaomi from its many different smartphone models, althou.....»»
The Ring Indoor Cam (2nd Gen) is 20% off right now!
If you’re looking for an affordable way of securing your home, then the Ring Indoor Cam is a great place to start! The post The Ring Indoor Cam (2nd Gen) is 20% off right now! appeared first on Phandroid. Protecting your home from the ou.....»»
High-refractive-index-modulation nanocomposites for augmented reality displays
Holographic optical elements (HOEs) are essential in augmented reality (AR) displays, providing benefits such as design flexibility and improved optical efficiency. However, current materials' limited refractive index modulation hampers performance,.....»»
Cold-atom simulator demonstrates quantum entanglement between electronic and motional states
Researchers from the Institute for Molecular Science have revealed quantum entanglement between electronic and motional states in their ultrafast quantum simulator, generated by the repulsive force due to the strong interaction between Rydberg atoms......»»
Noble Fokus Apollo headphones are the first with planar and dynamic drivers
Audiophile brand Noble is the first to combine planar and dynamic drivers into a set of wireless headphones......»»
From wild relatives to super tomatoes: Unearthing new genetic potential
Tomato breeding has historically depended on a narrow genetic pool, leading to decreased diversity and loss of valuable traits. Traditional methods and biparental populations fall short in harnessing the full potential of wild relatives, posing chall.....»»
Sonos Ace headphones have a rare Labor Day discount
The Sonoc Ace wireless headphones were just recently released, but you can already get them with an 11% discount from Amazon as part of its Labor Day deals......»»