Qubit in a crystal lattice of boron nitride is a suitable sensor
An artificially created spin defect (qubit) in a crystal lattice of boron nitride is suitable as a sensor enabling the measurement of different changes in its local environment. The qubit is a boron vacancy located in a two-dimensional layer of hexag.....»»
Molecular sensor enables water bear hardiness by triggering dormancy, study finds
Tardigrades—hardy, microscopic animals commonly known as "water bears"—use a molecular sensor that detects harmful conditions in their environment, telling them when to go dormant and when to resume normal life. A team led by Derrick R. J. Kollin.....»»
New technique uses optical orbital angular momentum lattice to enhance information storage capacity
In the realm of optical holography, the conventional limitations of polarization, wavelength, and incident angle are giving way to a new era of possibilities. A breakthrough technique known as optical orbital angular momentum (OAM) multiplexing has e.....»»
Chemists find new way to rid boron nitride nanotubes of impurities
Very strong, light materials that can withstand extremely high temperatures could usher in next-generation spacecraft, enhance current devices or enable the development of new biomedical imaging or hydrogen storage applications, among others......»»
Apple readies Apple Watch Series 9 ban workaround by disabling blood oxygen functionality [U]
The U.S. Customs agency has handed down its decision on whether Apple’s proposed redesign of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 is enough to circumvent infringing on two Masimo patents related to the blood oxygen sensor. In a fili.....»»
Apple readies Apple Watch Series 9 ban workaround by disabling blood oxygen functionality
The U.S. Customs agency has handed down its decision on whether Apple’s proposed redesign of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 is enough to circumvent infringing on two Masimo patents related to the blood oxygen sensor. In a fili.....»»
Satechi reveals game-changing 145W GaN travel charger at CES 2024
Satechi's latest charger announced at CES 2024 is the 145W USB-C 4-Port GaN Travel Charger with multiple power adapters.Satechi travel chargerThe new 145W GaN Travel Charger features advanced Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology, enabling Satechi to redu.....»»
Dough Spectrum One monitor with Gorilla Glass review: crystal clear 4K HDR at a good price
Dough's glossy 27-inch 4K HDR Spectrum One monitor may be our newest go-to recommendation for displays under $1,000 — especially since it has HDR 600 support and Gorilla Glass.Dough Spectrum OneThe monitor unicorn seemed to be a 27-inch 4K HDR disp.....»»
Sennheiser Momentum 4 earbuds debut at CES 2024 alongside new sport buds with heart rate sensor
Sennheiser is starting off the year by offering a look at three new personal listening experiences. The new flagship Momentum 4 earbuds are being joined by the company’s first sport buds and a pair of over-ear headphones with the Sennheiser Accentu.....»»
The Withings BeamO is a 4-in-1 Device that Tracks your Health
BeamO combines multiple functionality including an ECG sensor, oximeter, stethoscope, and a thermometer. The post The Withings BeamO is a 4-in-1 Device that Tracks your Health appeared first on Phandroid. While a ton of the tech on display.....»»
Ultrahuman Home monitors your environment to keep you healthy
Ultrahuman's Home is a departure from its usual wearable tech, with the new iPhone-connected room sensor able to tell if the area the user spends their time in is a healthy environment.Ultrahuman HomeWearable devices like the Apple Watch offer owners.....»»
Oppo’s Find X7 Ultra has four 50 MP sensors, two periscope lenses
Pick from a 50 MP 3x telephoto with a huge sensor or a 50 MP 6x telephoto. The Oppo Find X7 Ultra features some faux leather and a really big camera bump......»»
Stripes in a flowing liquid crystal suggest a route to "chiral" fluids
Hold your hands out in front of you, and no matter how you rotate them, it's impossible to superimpose one over the other. Our hands are a perfect example of chirality—a geometric configuration by which an object cannot be superimposed onto its mir.....»»
Should You Buy the iPhone 11 in 2024?
Should you buy Apple’s iPhone 11 in 2024? The iPhone 11 is a suitable choice if that’s all your budget allows, but there are reasons to avoid buying the iPhone 11 this year. The iPhone 11 was first announced in the fall of 2019, replacing.....»»
New high-speed video system uses sensors, infrared illumination to track insects in large wild areas
Our ability to learn more about insect behavior—which affects ecology, health, and economy on a global scale—depends largely on suitable recording technology. But until now, these tools have been considerably limited......»»
New crystalline sponge method proposed for undergraduate courses
The crystal sponge technology is a revolutionary technique, which enables the direct and precise determination of the molecular structure of liquid and gas targets. The technique uses a special network complex to selectively absorb liquid or gas targ.....»»
Collaborative review unveils the potential of graphene in advancing nitride semiconductor technology
In a comprehensive review, researchers from Soochow University, Beijing Graphene Institute and Xiamen Silan Advanced Compound Semiconductor Co., Ltd. have collaborated to provide a systematic overview of the progress and potential applications of gra.....»»
Novel toxic gas sensor improves the limit of nitrogen dioxide detection
Researchers at the Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science developed a toxic gas sensor with the world's highest sensitivity. This sensor can precisely monitor nitrogen dioxide (NO2), a toxic gas in the atmosphere, at room temperature with.....»»
This Razer Kiyo Pro webcam records in 1080p and it’s 60% off
The Razer Kiyo Pro, a webcam that uses an adaptive light sensor and can record at up to 1080p resolution, is available from Razer with a huge $120 discount......»»
Hurry! There’s still time to save $150 on this Samsung 75-inch 4K TV
This Samsung 75-inch 4K TV deal includes a discount on a Crystal UHD smart TV that you don't want to miss......»»
Apple Watch import ban saga kicked off a decade ago by an early-morning email to Tim Cook
The Apple Watch sales ban nightmare may have been started by a Masimo employee offering to help Apple create its own blood oxygen sensor, sent in an email to CEO Tim Cook.Apple's ongoing legal wrangling with device producer Masimo over the Apple Watc.....»»