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.....»»
All-fiber ellipsometer for nanoscale dielectric coatings
Measuring the refractive index and the thickness of thin films (films with a thickness from less than a nanometer to several microns) is essential to characterize them and improve the performance of sensors and devices that employ thin films. The mos.....»»
Developing novel conducting polymer-hydrogel interpenetrating networks for neural interfacing
A research group led by Prof. Lu Yi from the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology (SIAT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has proposed three-dimensional (3D) conductive polymer-hydrogel interpenetrating networks for high-performance chro.....»»
iPhone 15 USB-C port is 100% standard; MFi certification rumors wrong
Prior to Apple’s launch event, there had been numerous suggestions that the iPhone 15 USB-C port might be restricted in some way, with only Apple-certified cables and accessories able to take advantage of full data transfer rates and charging power.....»»
Apple"s new "pro" Thunderbolt 4 and six-foot USB-C cables are bad, and you shouldn"t buy them
At the "Wonderlust" event, Apple unveiled the iPhone 15 lineup with USB-C, and now the company has overpriced accessories to go with them. There are better options.The iPhone 15 Pro with USB-C connected to a MacBook ProApple pricing is an art form on.....»»
Contrary to rumors, the iPhone 15 has a standard, by-the-book USB-C port
Apple already sells standard USB-C devices, and the iPhone is no different. Enlarge / The iPhone 15's USB-C port doesn't require special cables or chargers. (credit: Apple) The iPhone 15 lineup's transition from Lightnin.....»»
The iPhone 15’s chip challenges Intel’s fastest desktop CPU — but there’s a catch
Intel and AMD have a surprising new rival in Apple, but not in the way you think......»»
Genetically modified bacteria found to break down plastics in saltwater
Researchers have genetically engineered a marine microorganism to break down plastic in salt water. Specifically, the modified organism can break down polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a plastic used in everything from water bottles to clothing that.....»»
Researchers investigate new physical phenomena on the nanoscale with microstructured fibers
Researchers at Leibniz IPHT have made significant advances in deciphering tiny nano-objects. Using special optical fibers, they identified a new optical mode that enables uniform illumination along the entire length of a fiber and determined the reso.....»»
A novel approach for removing microplastics from water
A new study led by Texas A&M AgriLife Research has identified what may be a novel biological approach for removing extremely small and potentially dangerous plastic particles from water......»»
New material concept allows more cost-effective production of blue organic light-emitting diodes
Blue organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), which can be used in smartphones, televisions or other devices, are still difficult to manufacture today. A team of researchers led by Gert-Jan Wetzelaer of the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research has.....»»
iPhone 15 doesn"t come with color-matched cables after all
Every iPhone 15 or iPhone 15 Pro sold will come with the same braided, white USB 2.0 Type-C cable.Everyone gets a white cableRumors suggested Apple would include a color-matched USB-C cable with every iPhone it sold, but that didn't come to pass. Ins.....»»
iPhone 15 replaces Lightning port with USB-C
Apple today unveiled the iPhone 15 lineup, which notably replaces the Lightning connector with USB-C. This means customer no longer need proprietary cables to charge their iPhone or transfer data. , and are also used by most modern Android phones.....»»
Apple killing off plastic packaging by the end of 2024
Apple's commitment to environmental impacts takes a bold new stand with a claim the tech giant will phase out all plastic packaging by the end of 2024, and the slow removal of leather products.Apple 2030's goal of carbon-neutral devices. By 2030, App.....»»
Meta is reportedly working on a GPT-4 rival, and it could have dire consequences
AI and Facebook are two of today’s most scandal-prone topics, but they’re reportedly combining to make what could be the most powerful AI in the world......»»
iPhone 15 USB-C vs Lightning -- here"s what you need to know
Apple's replacement of the charging port on the iPhone 15 with USB-C will require some user charging changes, but your old AC adapters, batteries, and cables aren't trash. Here's what you need to know.USB-C on an iPad AirCharging devices is a habit t.....»»
The AI-assistant wars heat up with Claude Pro, a new ChatGPT Plus rival
For $20 a month, Claude fans can get 5x higher usage limits, early access to new features. Enlarge / The Anthropic Claude logo. (credit: Anthropic / Benj Edwards) On Thursday, AI-maker and OpenAI competitor Anthropic lau.....»»
Apple staff will unsurprisingly tell iPhone 15 customers that Lightning won"t work
A new social media post has dramatically exclaimed that Apple employees will tell customers that Lightning charging cables aren't going to work with the iPhone 15. This is completely true, of course, and should be expected.USB-C to Lightning cableIf.....»»
Table salt offers a safe, inexpensive and reusable pathway to recovering useful products from plastic waste
Muhammad Rabnawaz, an associate professor in Michigan State University's School of Packaging and recent inductee into the National Academy of Inventors, has always believed that the most brilliant solution is also the simplest......»»
Nudging food delivery customers to forgo the fork drastically cuts plastic waste, study shows
In 2021, more than 400 million metric tons of plastic waste were produced worldwide, and it is predicted that the world's plastic waste growth will continue to outpace the efforts to reduce plastic pollution in the coming decades......»»
For $50, kids can draw in 3D
Draw kids' 3D art with the PiKA3D pen bundle including refillable plastic spools that make child-safe projects fun. TL;DR: As of September 6, get the PiKA3D JR Bundle with 3D pen for just $49.99 — a 9% discount.Your child might be excited.....»»