Why lasers are being used to write inside diamonds
A British company is using unique technology to inscribe diamonds with sophisticated lasers......»»
ESR Stylus Pen review: A worthy Apple Pencil alternative at a fraction of the price
The ESR Stylus Pen hopes to solve the expense issue of the Apple Pencil by offering a more affordable option with almost all the same features as Apple's version.ESR Stylus Pen review: Stylus Pen ready to write and createWhen the Apple Pencil was fir.....»»
Write it all down with the Apple Pencil (2nd Gen) for just $79 at Amazon
The Apple Pencil (2nd Gen) is just $79 at Amazon, down from the normal price of $129. That's a 39% discount. SAVE $50: The Apple Pencil (2nd Gen) is just $79 at Amazon, marked down from the normal price of $129. That's a 39% discount......»»
Lab-grown diamonds put natural gems under pressure
The glittering diamonds sparkle the same but there are key differences: mined natural gems are more than a billion years old, while laboratory-made rocks are new and cost less than half the price......»»
Ground-based lasers could accelerate spacecraft to other stars
The future of space exploration includes some rather ambitious plans to send missions farther from Earth than ever before. Beyond the current proposals for building infrastructure in cis-lunar space and sending regular crewed missions to the moon and.....»»
How semiconductor defects could boost quantum technology
In diamonds (and other semiconducting materials), defects are a quantum sensor's best friend. That's because defects, essentially a jostled arrangement of atoms, sometimes contain electrons with an angular momentum, or spin, that can store and proces.....»»
I write about laptop deals for a living — don’t miss these four today
We've gathered our four favorite laptop deals today, including devices made by HP, Dell, and Apple. Take advantage of these offers while they're still online......»»
Submonolayer biolasers: Lower gain, higher sensitivity
Designing sensitive and single-use biosensors for early diagnosis remains a major challenge. Scientists in China have invented submonolayer lasers on optical fibers as ultrasensitive and disposable biosensors......»»
Beam me up: Using lasers to detect moth migrations
The year is 1941. The British military is installing new-age radar systems to detect German aircraft bound for Great Britain, intent on destruction. Fast forward to 2024. Researchers at North Carolina State University are installing advanced laser-ba.....»»
Unboxing Apple Vision Pro and Travel Case [Gallery]
As I write this, I have Apple Vision Pro strapped to my face. My friendly UPS driver just dropped off my pre-order, including Vision Pro itself and Apple’s NASA-style travel case. I’m still forming my full thoughts, but enjoy these unboxing pictu.....»»
Space lasers have unearthed plethora of climate data over the years
A team of scientists has sifted through two decades' worth of climate data collected by NASA laser pulses, and say it both paints a sobering picture and underscores the need for such missions to continue......»»
Learning to read in times of alternative facts
The child runs a finger along the lines of text, painstakingly mouthing the words. Teaching children to read and write has always been a major task for our schools, but developments in society require a new, broader view of what this means, according.....»»
Best AI Apps for iPhone
As artificial intelligence’s popularity has grown, so have the number of AI apps for iPhone. These apps can help you write, plan your day, help you with your finances, and much more. We’ve used a lot of these apps and today we want to sho.....»»
LIGO goes to space: ESA to proceed with LISA gravitational wave detector
A gravitational wave detector in space will be sensitive to unexplored phenomena. Enlarge / The LISA project will consist of three spacecraft in a triangular configuration, exchanging lasers. (credit: EADS Astrium) On Th.....»»
Did an AI write that hour-long “George Carlin” special? I’m not convinced.
"Everyone is ready to believe that AI can do things, even if it can't." Enlarge / "Well, we all have a face/That we hide away forever" (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) If you've paid any attention to the intersecti.....»»
Gmail: Google is reportedly adding an AI voice feature
Gmail's Help Me Write feature might soon have voice support according to a user who discovered the beta test. Google's AI-assisted email drafting feature might soon come with voice support. "Help Me Write" is a new Gmail feature that uses gener.....»»
Google Chrome Gets 3 New AI Features for Grouping, Customizing, Writing
Chrome is the latest Google app to receive a bundle of new AI features, all of which you should be able to try in the latest release. The new features focus on grouping tabs, customizing your browser, and helping you write things like reviews for res.....»»
Did James Webb find life on an alien planet? What you need to know
Whenever the James Webb Space Telescope makes a shocking new discovery, it’s sure to make headlines. In fact, I write about Webb’s observations and data … The post Did James Webb find life on an alien planet? What you need to know a.....»»
Scientists develop high-power optic fiber laser to power nano satellites
The use of lasers in space is a reality. Even though radio waves have been the backbone of space communications for ages, the demand to convey more data, in a faster way, made these lighter, more flexible, and more secure infrared rays (invisible to.....»»
The 5 best ReMarkable alternatives in 2024
Looking for a great smart notebook and don't want a ReMarkable? We take a look at the best alternatives that enable you to write well......»»
Ground-fired lasers to be tested in fight against space junk
A team of researchers in Japan is working on a system that uses laser beams fired from the ground to knock out pieces of hazardous space junk......»»