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.....»»
Bright Lights, Big TV – DIY Ambient Lights
Televisions these days are technological marvels — absolutely massive yet paper-thin screens with crystal-clear 4K (or better) resolution, up to 120Hz refresh rates, high dynamic range (HDR) color and luminance, and other features that turn livi.....»»
48MP sensor for iPhone 15 non-pro models is corroborated by Kuo
Currently, only the iPhone 14 Pro models have the top-end 48MP sensor, which combines higher resolution with better low-light performance. But it’s looking increasingly certain that the sensor is coming to the non-Pro models too, in the iPhone 15.....»»
Self-powered and broadband opto-sensor with bionic visual adaptation function
Recently, an artificial visual device with integrated visual adaptation functions was proposed by Professor Xu Haiyang's group from Key Laboratory of UV-Emitting Materials and Technology of Ministry of Education, Northeast Normal University, China......»»
Fabrication of nanoscale photonic crystals with an ultrafast laser
The light control performance of photonic crystals is closely related to their lattice constant, which typically requires the lattice constant to be in the same order of magnitude as the working wavelength. In crystal materials, the photonic crystal.....»»
New sensor mimics cell membrane functions, may enable screening of hard-to-diagnose cancers
Drawing inspiration from natural sensory systems, an MIT-led team has designed a novel sensor that could detect the same molecules that naturally occurring cell receptors can identify......»»
Spin defects in hexagonal boron nitride created by helium ion bombardment
National University of Singapore (NUS) physicists have developed a method using a focused beam of helium ions to create arrays of defects in hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) that can potentially be used for magnetic sensing applications......»»
Team develops highly active catalyst for alkaline water electrolysis using boron and sulfur
Development of hydrogen-related technologies is essential to realize and sustain a carbon-neutral society. Hydrogen is obtained from water electrolysis; however, the existing catalysts are made of rare and expensive metals. A research group led by th.....»»
Building a high-performance electrochemical sensor using activated biochar from pineapple peel waste
The agricultural industry produces a significant amount of food globally, but one third of the solid food produced each year goes to waste, resulting in negative environmental impacts and greenhouse gas emissions. To address this issue, researchers f.....»»
Spontaneous quasi-crystal self-assembly observed using tiny vibrating magnetic spheres
A team of physicists at Université Paris-Saclay has, for the first time, observed spontaneous quasi-crystal self-assembly. The observation occurred during an experiment they were conducting with tiny vibrating magnetic spheres. The team has written.....»»
Empirical Health app brings proactive primary healthcare to the Apple Watch
Cardiogram‘s cofounder Brandon Ballinger is back with another app. Empirical Health gives you proactive primary care using Apple Watch health sensor data. With an ambitious … The post Empirical Health app brings proactive primary healthca.....»»
Rumor: iPhone 16 to pack upgraded ‘ultra-long telephoto’ zoom, significantly larger Main camera sensor
The iPhone 15 Pro Max coming in less than two months is expected to be the first iPhone to ever feature a periscope camera lens. A new rumor this week, however, suggests that Apple has even bigger plans for next year’s iPhone 16 Pro, which could f.....»»
Scientists develop innovative wearable sensor for measuring sweat lactate levels during exercise
Human sweat is a rich source of health information, offering insights into a person's hydration level, electrolyte balance, and overall physiological state. For instance, lactate level in sweat is a useful biomarker of exercise intensity. Its measure.....»»
Effects of porosity on piezoelectric characteristics of polyvinylidene fluoride films for biomedical applications
Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) is a piezoelectric polymer material that has shown great aptitude as a pressure and flow sensor, especially in biomedical applications. However, most of the PVDF thin film sensors have low sensitivity and resolution due.....»»
The new Sony A6700 brings cutting edge AI-powered autofocus to APS-C
The new Sony A6700 is a flagship APS-C camera with 26MP sensor, 4K video and class-leading autofocus and battery life......»»
Take your webcam capture up a notch with the OBSBOT Tiny 2
OBSBOT is leading the pack in the smart webcam market with their latest release, the Tiny 2. Capture crystal clear 4K video with the power of AI tech improving your shots, perfect for live streaming or virtual meetings......»»
Aqara P2 Thread sensor & new home automation gear on the HomeKit Insider podcast
In this news-filled episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, your hosts highlight several new smart home products and discuss their new projects.HomeKit InsiderAqara's Thread lineup kicked off this past week with the launch of the P2 contact sensor. T.....»»
Lavish tomb in ancient Spain belonged to a woman, not a man, new research shows
When archaeologists first discovered the 5,000-year-old ornate tomb in Spain, they assumed it was for a man. It held a rock crystal dagger, ivory tusks and other lavish items. But now they've determined the remains are those of a woman, and all it to.....»»
Sweat it out: Novel wearable biosensor monitors sweat electrolytes
Wearable sensors are becoming a promising tool in personalized health care and exercise monitoring. In a recent study, researchers from Japan have developed a novel wearable chemical sensor capable of measuring the concentration of chloride ions in s.....»»
HomeKit Weekly: Aqara brings a hub-free contact sensor with Matter support that offers some unique use cases
Door and window sensors aren’t new to HomeKit. They’re one of the original device types, and depending on the use case, it unlocks some super interesting automations. Today, I am taking a look at that can be used on windows, doors, blinds, or r.....»»
Aqara"s first Thread HomeKit sensor can monitor doors & windows for home security
The latest door and window sensor developed by Aqara is the company's first to be compatible with the Matter network standard out of the box and seamlessly integrates with HomeKit to enhance home security.Aqara sensor for doors and windowsThe company.....»»