Photonic integrated erbium doped amplifiers reach commercial performance
Erbium-doped fiber amplifiers (EDFAs) are devices that can provide gain to the optical signal power in optical fibers. They are often used in long-distance communication fiber optic cables and fiber-based lasers. Invented in the 1980s, EDFAs have pro.....»»
Earth"s climate will keep changing long after humanity hits net-zero emissions. Our research shows why
The world is striving to reach net-zero emissions as we try to ward off dangerous global warming. But will getting to net-zero actually avert climate instability, as many assume?.....»»
Not too big, not too small: Why modern humans are the ideal size for speed
The fastest animal on land is the cheetah, capable of reaching top speeds of 104 kilometers per hour. In the water, the fastest animals are yellowfin tuna and wahoo, which can reach speeds of 75 and 77 km per hour respectively. In the air, the title.....»»
As North Korean troops march toward Ukraine, does a Russian quid pro quo reach space?
The budding partnership between Russia and North Korea may now be blossoming into space. Earlier this week, North Korea apparently completed a successful test of its most powerful.....»»
Leaked M4 MacBook Pro benchmarks reveal incredible performance
The benchmark for the Apple M4 Max chip has proven it will make the new MacBook Pro fast and powerful. It will also make the new laptop extremely pricey......»»
Security Bite: Looking at the newly released Private Cloud Compute resources
9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art App.....»»
Lenovo’s latest laptop had an edge on the MacBook Air until this week
The Apple MacBook Air 15 is one of the best laptops you can buy, with fast performance and great battery life. Can the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i compete?.....»»
Ford to lower managers" bonuses if company performance fails to improve, sources say
Ford to lower managers" bonuses if company performance fails to improve, sources say.....»»
M4 Pro benchmarks show massive performance gains for the tiny 2024 Mac mini
Apple updated three Mac lines to the M4 chip this week, including the iMac, Mac mini, and MacBook Pro. These are the first Macs to … The post M4 Pro benchmarks show massive performance gains for the tiny 2024 Mac mini appeared first on BGR......»»
The new Mac mini will be Apple’s fastest desktop Mac, as shown by M4 Pro Geekbench scores
The new will be Apple’s fastest desktop Mac, ever, eclipsing the M2 Ultra performance of Mac Studio and Mac Pro. The base M4 Mac mini will be blazing fast too, but for single core and multi-core, the M4 Pro is the new desktop king (We expect the h.....»»
Rocket Report: New Glenn shows out; ULA acknowledges some fairing issues
"We have integrated some corrective actions and additional inspections." Welcome to Edition 7.18 of the Rocket Report! One of the most intriguing bits of news this week is the rol.....»»
OpenAI Wants to Take on Google’s Biggest Feature
ChatGPT now comes with an integrated search function. The post OpenAI Wants to Take on Google’s Biggest Feature appeared first on Phandroid. Google’s long-reigning dominance as the go-to search platform for countless users the.....»»
Off the clothesline, on the grid: MXene nanomaterials enable wireless charging in textiles
The next step for fully integrated textile-based electronics to make their way from the lab to the wardrobe is figuring out how to power the garment gizmos without unfashionably toting around a solid battery. Researchers from Drexel University, the U.....»»
A new paradigm for control of quantum emitters—modulating and encoding quantum photonic info on a single light stream
A U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) multi-disciplinary team developed a new paradigm for the control of quantum emitters, providing a new method for modulating and encoding quantum photonic information on a single photon light stream......»»
M4 MacBook Pro doesn’t tempt me because Apple Silicon Macs are almost too good
The new M4 MacBook Pro is a beast, offering a phenomenal combination of performance and battery-life, with the bonus of a Center Stage camera and the option of a nano-texture display. But I have to say that I’m note remotely tempted because, hon.....»»
Liquid metal polymers show potential for enhanced electronics performance
Effective thermal management is essential to ensuring the performance and lifespan of modern electronics. While polymers are widely used in electronic components, they inherently exhibit poor thermal conductivity, limiting their effectiveness in diss.....»»
The Snapdragon 8 Elite Should Be a Wake-up Call for Google
The Snapdragon 8 Elite has set the benchmark for mobile processing performance - will Google ever catch up? The post The Snapdragon 8 Elite Should Be a Wake-up Call for Google appeared first on Phandroid. The launch of Qualcomm’s new.....»»
M4 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro vs M1 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro compared: Big performance gains in three years
The new M4 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro offers incredible performance, and is a good upgrade from the M1 Pro. Here's what a difference of three years brings to the table.M4 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro [left], M1 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro [right]Three years is a.....»»
Quantum simulator could help uncover materials for high-performance electronics
Quantum computers hold the promise to emulate complex materials, helping researchers better understand the physical properties that arise from interacting atoms and electrons. This may one day lead to the discovery or design of better semiconductors,.....»»
Optical amplifier and record-sensitive receiver pave the way for faster space communication
In space exploration, long-distance optical links can now be used to transmit images, films and data from space probes to Earth using light. But in order for the signals to reach all the way and not be disturbed along the way, hypersensitive receiver.....»»
One of the best robot vacuums on the market just got a lot better
Eureka has introduced the E20 Plus, an innovative improvement over its most popular robot vacuum, the E10s. The E20 Plus offers improved cleaning performance, anti-tangle capability, obstacle avoidance, and a new bagless.....»»