Novel X-ray lens facilitates glimpse into the nanoworld
Paul Scherrer Institute scientists have developed a ground-breaking achromatic lens for X-rays. This allows the X-ray beams to be accurately focused on a single point even if they have different wavelengths. The new lens will make it much easier to s.....»»
A new (micro) lens on optics: Researchers develop hybrid achromats with high focusing efficiencies
Using 3D printing and porous silicon, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed compact, visible wavelength achromats that are essential for miniaturized and lightweight optics. These high-performance hybrid micro-opti.....»»
Molecular fossils study sheds light on feeding strategy shift in ancient life
Paleontologists are getting a glimpse at life over a billion years in the past based on chemical traces in ancient rocks and the genetics of living animals. Research published in Nature Communications combines geology and genetics, showing how change.....»»
"GTA 6" trailer: It"s finally here, and it looks amazing
The long-awaited 'GTA 6' trailer has finally arrived, giving a glimpse of Rockstar Games' next title in the popular series. The long-awaited Grand Theft Auto VI trailer has finally arrived, and it looks like it'll be worth the wait.Set to '80s.....»»
New report offers a rare glimpse inside Apple’s silicon lab and team [Video]
A new report and video from CNBC offers a rare in-depth look inside the team working on Apple Silicon. The report features interviews with Apple executives, a look inside Apple’s chip lab in Cupertino, and more. “One of the most, if not the mo.....»»
Tetraprism camera coming to iPhone 16 Pro, claims supply chain report
The tetraprism camera lens that gives the iPhone 15 Pro Max greater zoom, will be added to the smaller iPhone 16 Pro in 2024, according to reports from Apple's supply chain.iPhone 15 Pro MaxAnalyst Ming-Chi Kuo said in September 2023 that the two Pro.....»»
Best Sony camera deals: Mirrorless camera bodies and lenses
Looking for a new Sony camera? We've picked out all the best Sony camera deals so you can save big on a new camera body, as well as great camera lens deals.....»»
iPhone Diary: 5x telephoto lens has been great for portraits – but not much else
Usually when I get a new iPhone, you can expect two or three iPhone diary pieces from me, reporting my experiences of the photo and video capabilities of the new model. Sure enough, one piece followed quickly – testing the 5x telephoto lens for por.....»»
Two key Apple suppliers in patent battle over tetraprism lens
Two key Apple suppliers are reported to be in a patent battle over the iPhone 15 Pro Max tetraprism lens. The maker of the periscope lens currently exclusive to the top-end iPhone 15 is seemingly concerned about competition from another Apple lens su.....»»
How to use the Privacy Shield on Arlo cameras
Many Arlo cameras use a Privacy Shield to physically block the lens from capturing footage. Here's how to activate and deactivate the useful feature......»»
iPhone 16 Pro periscope lens plan made possible by improved yields – Kuo
Apple analyst Ming-chi Kuo has been suggesting for some time now that we’ll see an iPhone 16 Pro periscope lens in next year’s line-up, rather than it remaining exclusive to the Pro Max model. In a new note, he’s saying that this is still ex.....»»
Nano-sized probes reveal how cellular structure responds to pressure
By giving living cells a "nano-poke" and monitoring the resulting changes in the intracellular environment, researchers have gotten their first glimpse of how whole cells respond to external mechanical pressure......»»
Apple"s new stop motion "Fuzzy Feelings" holiday ad was shot on iPhone
Apple has released an almost four-minute ad for Christmas, showing a stop-motion animator who gets to see her boss "through a new lens."Making the "Fuzzy Feelings" ad for AppleWhile Apple is still not as known for its Christmas and holiday ads as, sa.....»»
Keysight Elastic Network Generator facilitates collaborative and flexible network continuous validation
Keysight Technologies has introduced a first in its class advancement in network testing with the new Keysight Elastic Network Generator (KENG) software – an agile, composable network test platform based on open vendor-neutral API and designed for.....»»
Watch these eVTOL aircraft take to NYC skies in glimpse of the future
Greener, quieter electric aircraft took to the skies of New York City recently as the mayor announced plans to introduce the technology for flights there......»»
Kohl"s Black Friday Early Access Event is in full swing — here are the best deals to shop
Kohl's has dropped some early Black Friday deals during its Black Friday Early Access Event from Nov. 3 through Nov. 9. Black Friday Week at Kohl's officially begins Sunday, Nov. 19. A glimpse at the best early Kohl's Black Friday.....»»
Image: Earth through a 2-mm lens
A distant, partly shadowed Earth, as viewed from a 6,000-km-altitude orbit. This unusual image was acquired using an extremely miniaturized camera about the size of the edge of a 20 cent coin—a miniscule technology experiment aboard ESA's shoebox-s.....»»
Glimpses of the "galactic zoo": The five new Euclid images
The first images from Europe's Euclid space telescope released Tuesday range from a well-known nebula to never-before-seen galaxies 10 billion light years away, illustrating its wide-lens view of the universe......»»
Arctic Ocean soundscapes reveal changes in mammal populations in response to climate change
While the sounds of our oceans may be familiar to us through the lens of nature documentaries, from the haunting calls of whales to the barks of some fish, this acoustic environment can provide a wealth of knowledge to scientists regarding the comple.....»»
Astronomers carry out largest ever cosmological computer simulation
An international team of astronomers has carried out what is believed to be the largest ever cosmological computer simulation, tracking not only dark but also ordinary matter (such as planets, stars and galaxies), giving us a glimpse into how our uni.....»»
Daily deals Oct. 23: 45% off Apple MagSafe Battery Pack, 34% off Apple Watch SE, Philips Wireless Headphones for $29, more
Today's top deals include $600 off a 2023 77" Sony Class Bravia XR 4K Smart Google TV, 86% off Speck iPhone cases, 38% off a 2022 75" LG Alexa built-in 4K Smart TV, 71% off a Pictar Smart 60mm telephoto lens for smartphones, and more.Get a 75-inch LG.....»»