Plastic Polymer Cables That Rival Fiber Optics
MIT scientists demonstrate a hair-like plastic polymer cable that can transmit data 10 times as fast as USB How fast does data flow? The answer: not fast enough. The search for more efficient data-transfer solutions to meet the ever-increasing.....»»
Atari 2600+ sees its future in retro gaming
The Atari home video game system took the late1970s and early 1980s by storm, complete with faux wood paneling and a classic joystick with a big red button. Rival systems eventually surpassed the video-game pioneer but its iconic status, and fans, re.....»»
Disney+ to begin crackdown on password sharing
Disney+ is following in the footsteps of rival streaming service Netflix and is about to get tough with those sharing passwords......»»
3D-printed plasmonic plastic enables large-scale optical sensor production
In a multi-year project, researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have developed plasmonic plastic—a type of composite material with unique optical properties that can be 3D-printed. This research has now resulted in 3D-printed op.....»»
Fabricating fused silica optics with a high laser-induced damage threshold
Residual processing defects significantly reduce fused silica optics' laser-induced damage threshold (LIDT), which seriously limits their performance and lifetime in high-energy laser applications. Extensive research has been conducted to eliminate a.....»»
Sea glass, a treasure formed from trash, is on the decline as single-use plastic takes over
When you stroll along a beach, you may look down and spot colorful bits of worn glass mixed in with the sand. But the little treasures you've found actually began as discarded trash......»»
Ductile oligomeric acceptor enables highly efficient and mechanically robust flexible organic solar cells
A research group led by Prof. Ge Ziyi at the Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has incorporated a ductile oligomeric acceptor (DOA) into the polymer donors and small molecule acceptors.....»»
Integrating 2D materials for on-chip photonics
Recently, the introduction of nonlinear optical functions in integrated optics has sparked significant enthusiasm. Demonstrations have shown the potential for integrated photonic platforms. Furthermore, large-scale manufacturing capability and afford.....»»
Musk’s X spreads more disinformation than rival social networks, EU says
Twitter/X left voluntary alliance but is "not off the hook," EU official says. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto ) Disinformation is more prevalent on Twitter (aka X) than on Facebook and other social networks, ac.....»»
AutoNation joins Pendragon bidding war
A week ago, Lithia Motors Inc. revealed a potentially transformative deal to acquire the dealership and fleet businesses of U.K. auto retailer Pendragon and secure a pathway to a dealership management system. Now it faces yet another bid from a rival.....»»
Investigating the role of greener plastics for Japan"s carbon neutral goals
Japan has a plastic problem. Thanks in part to an overabundance of packaging, the country is the second largest producer of plastic waste per capita......»»
Data show container deposit schemes reduce rubbish on our beaches
Our beaches are in trouble. Limited recycling programs and a society that throws away so much have resulted in more than 3 million metric tons of plastic polluting the oceans. An estimated 1.5–1.9% of this rubbish ends up on beaches......»»
Apple won"t make a Google search rival, says Cue
Apple executive Eddy Cue is expected to testify in court that the company has no plan to make an "Apple Search" engine, because its deal with Google is the best for users.Eddy Cue at the 2014 Code Conference (Source: Re/code)As previously reported, A.....»»
Bob Lutz joins board of lightweight wheel supplier Carbon Revolution
Australian carbon-fiber wheel maker Carbon Revolution named former GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz and other veteran U.S. auto executives to its board, pending the completion of its upcoming SPAC merger......»»
Just got an iPhone 15? Get this 6ft fast-charging USB-C cable for $9
If you're grabbing the new iPhone 15 and want some USB-C cables, these ones from Monoprice are well-priced, 6ft long, and a great option......»»
Recycling plastic not enough, warns UN environment chief
With the production of plastic on the rise worldwide and creating ever more pollution, the UN environment chief warned that humanity cannot just recycle its way out of the mess, and she called for a total rethink about the way we use plastics......»»
Would you pay $1,500 for a plastic laptop? Dell is about to find out
The Dell Inspiron 16 Plus is priced like a premium laptop, but built like a midrange machine. It provides solid performance, but its display leaves me wanting......»»
Luxshare doubles iPhone production, prepares for Apple Vision Pro
From making iPhone cables in 2011, Luxshare has grown into a major Apple partner is now producing twice the number of iPhones it did in 2022.Apple CEO Tim Cook at a Luxshare plantLuxshare has been steadily increasing in importance to Apple, and is no.....»»
Grab everything you need for your iPhone 15 - cases, cables, chargers, and more
Grab all the things you need for your brand new phone with our list of the best accessories for the iPhone 15 line.Best iPhone 15 accessoriesApple's iPhone 15 lineup is now available, which means you're going to want to pick up some accessories to ge.....»»
Could spent coffee grounds provide an alternative to plastic packaging?
Next to water, coffee is the most popular beverage on Earth and is the world's second most traded good, trailing only oil. It is estimated that humans drink more than 2 billion cups of coffee per day with over 60% of Americans having a cup each day......»»
Quiet cables set to help reveal rare physics events
Imagine trying to tune a radio to a single station but instead encountering static noise and interfering signals from your own equipment. That is the challenge facing research teams searching for evidence of extremely rare events that could help unde.....»»