Their Bionic Eyes Are Now Obsolete and Unsupported
Second Sight left users of its retinal implants in the dark. IEEE Spectrum reports: Barbara Campbell was walking through a New York City subway station during rush hour when her world abruptly went dark. For four years, Campbell had been using a high.....»»
The ViXion01 could be a useful wearable for people struggling to focus their eyes
A lot of us with non-impaired vision probably take for granted that we have relatively no issues with seeing things. However, there are many things that can affect eyesight. This includes medical issues or simply by getting older. For those who might.....»»
Gunnar"s new "Clear Pro" glasses will protect your eyes from blue light
Gunnar Optiks, a pioneer in blue light-blocking technology, has announced its latest innovations at CES 2024, including a new lens material and several new eyewear collections.Overwatch D.Va Tokki from the Blizzard x Gunnar collectionThe Mineral Glas.....»»
GM eyes significant ad agency changes, including possibly in-sourcing more work
New GM CMO Norm de Greve is said to be taking a fresh look at the automaker’s marketing approach......»»
Nvidia’s G-Sync Pulsar is anti-blur monitor tech aimed squarely at your eyeball
Branded monitors can sync pixels to backlighting, refresh rate, and GPU frames. Enlarge / None of this would be necessary if it weren't for your inferior eyes, which retain the colors of pixels for fractions of a second longer th.....»»
Panasonic Automotive eyes increased business amid potential stake sale
Panasonic Automotive Systems sees its presence at CES as a means to build deeper relationships with tech giants and automakers alike as the parts arm of the Japanese tech and battery company prepares to enter a new era......»»
Panasonic Automotive eyes increased sales amid potential stake sale
Panasonic Automotive Systems sees its presence at CES as a means to build deeper relationships with tech giants and automakers alike as the parts arm of the Japanese tech and battery company prepares to enter a new era......»»
Even far below freezing, ice"s surface begins melting as temperatures rise
Physics is filled with mysteries. To find a few worth exploring, look no further than an ice cube. At room temperature, of course, the cube will melt before your eyes. But even far below freezing, ice can shift in barely perceptible ways that scienti.....»»
Non-toxic quantum dots pave the way towards CMOS shortwave infrared image sensors for consumer electronics
Invisible to our eyes, shortwave infrared (SWIR) light can enable unprecedented reliability, function and performance in high-volume, computer vision first applications in service robotics, automotive and consumer electronics markets......»»
Here are the ideas Apple patented but likely rejected for the outer Vision Pro display
One of the features that distinguishes Apple’s headset from its rivals is the outer Vision Pro display. This displays colorful abstract patterns when the user is fully immersed in content, and a simulation of their eyes when they are in augmented r.....»»
Want to buy a home telescope? Tips from a professional astronomer to help you choose
While the unaided eye or binoculars can reveal much of the night sky, a telescope reveals so much more. Seeing Saturn's rings or the moon's craters with your own eyes can be an "oh wow" moment......»»
The easy way to choose between the Mac Studio and Mac mini
Does the M2 Mac mini render the Mac Studio obsolete? Let's explore the inner workings of these two Apple mini PCs and pick a winner......»»
New PS5 games 2024: most anticipated PS5 release dates
There are plenty of new PS5 games still to look forward to in 2024, and beyond. Here are the best games to keep your eyes on......»»
A deep-V frame makes NIU’s first e-bike as easy on the eyes as it is to ride
The NIU BQi C3-Pro e-bike rider-friendly design includes tech that makes it simple to operate and maintain......»»
If AI is making the Turing test obsolete, what might be better?
The Turing test focuses on the ability to chat—can we test the ability to think? Enlarge (credit: mevans) If a machine or an AI program matches or surpasses human intelligence, does that mean it can simulate humans per.....»»
Working women feel unsupported by Christian congregations—even more progressive ones
As church membership declines across the United States, a new study from Rice University's Boniuk Institute for the Study and Advancement of Religious Tolerance finds that working women do not feel supported by their clergy and churches, regardless o.....»»
Facial symmetry doesn"t explain "beer goggles" phenomenon, research shows
If you thought blurry eyes were to blame for the "beer goggles" phenomenon, think again......»»
New study eyes nutrition-rich chia seed for potential to improve human health
Oregon State University scientists have sequenced the chia genome and in doing so provided a blueprint for future research that capitalizes on the nutritional and human health benefits of the plant......»»
COP28: countries have pledged to cut emissions from cooling—here"s how to make it happen
Cast your eyes over the statistics in a new report I helped author on staying cool in a warming climate and the urgency becomes clear: 1 billion people, mostly in Africa and Asia, are at high risk from extreme heat because they lack access to cooling.....»»
Worm’s rear end develops its own head, wanders off to mate
The butt even grows its own eyes, antennae, and brain. Enlarge / From left to right, the head of an actual worm, and the stolon of a male and female. (credit: Nakamura et. al.) Some do it horizontally, some do it vertica.....»»
Original iPhone SE & second-generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro now vintage
Apple has designated the 2016 iPhone SE and 2017 12.9-inch iPad Pro as vintage, which haven't been sold for at least five years.Original iPhone SEApple maintains a vintage and obsolete product list based on how long a product hasn't been available on.....»»