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Apple is preparing to release more external monitors– with Apple Silicon
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports on upcoming external displays
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German researchers post record-breaking semiconductor speeds using salt water
Using a process that turns water into a circuit switch, unheard of speeds become possible
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Electricity….from wood?
Scientists in Sweden have altered wood's properties to vastly increase the energy transferred as the wood dries.
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Department of Energy announces $2.5 billion loan for battery production
The loan will finance the construction of manufacturing facilities in Ohio, Tennessee, and Michigan.
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Stanford has a salty solution to the problem of battery flammability
Stanford has created a new solution to a pressing problem: SAFE
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Book memorializes Apollo missions with breathtaking remastered photos
Andy Saunders has painstakingly remastered images from the Apollo missions in his book, Apollo Remastered
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Researchers create prototype capable of sending and receiving tactile sensations
Though currently limited to texture patterns, researchers are working to add the sensations of heat and cold
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Mind blown: New study upends the understanding of color perception
Have we been doing color space all wrong?
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WATCH: Disney researchers create facial age altering program powered by machine learning
Say hello to FRAN (Face Re-Aging Network)
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MIT battery breakthrough could pave the way to smaller, safer batteries
Pressure and stress can manipulate dendrites harmlessly away from electrodes
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A promising “Polytherapeutic” tinnitus treatment app
A small study had impressive results in tests across three to six months
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FBI issues official alert on counterfeit batteries
The FBI cites global supply chain issues and continuing need for new batteries as contributing to the growing number of counterfeits
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Review: TinySA spectrum analyzer
Pocket-sized device puts RF spectrum visualization in your toolbelt
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LG Display announces world’s first stretchable display
The display is resistant to external impacts, and flexible enough to be stretched, folded, and twisted
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Meta Quest Pro review roundup
While most are impressed, time will tell if the Quest Pro is the future of work-- or just a very expensive gadget.
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IPMX is Interoperability
IPMX is built on SMPTE ST 2110 and is supported by a large base of manufacturers. Critical announcements from some new adopters of IPMX have now been showcased in...
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New technology can transmit the world’s internet traffic in one second
The speed record for data transmission has been obliterated-- and it may signal a more efficient, environmentally-friendly future
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Intel demos the next generation of Thunderbolt, tripling speeds
The next-gen of Thunderbolt will allow a bi-directional speed of 80 Gbps, uni-directional of up to 120 Gbps
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When batteries go bad
A Tesla Megapack battery caught fire this morning at the local utility company PG&E’s Elkhorn Battery Storage facility in Monterey County, California, as reported by local news stations KSBW...
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Northeastern University VR lab rattled by pressurized explosive device
The staff member who opened the package had minor hand injuries; an enclosed note railed against VR
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New web app Koe Recast will allow users to completely change their voice
Koe Recast allows you to transform your voice in real-time, letting you alter the core characteristics of your voice
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The Most Metal of Modules Go to Auction
Used for recording iconic albums by Soundgarden, Marilyn Manson, Hole, Ozzy Osbourne and Korn, Michael Beinhorn's rack of vintage Neve 1057 mic preamp and EQ modules heads to auction.
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Lenovo’s new glasses give you your own private HD display
Lenovo is banking on the glasses to appeal to on-the-go consumers and remote workers
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Scientists demonstrate a biodegradable printed circuit
Breakthrough could divert wearable devices and other flexible electronics from landfill
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Four Characteristics Powering Modern LED Video Wall XR Setups
By Steve Seminario, vice president of product marketing at Planar
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Earthgrid looks to dig a network beneath the USA using new tech
The startup plans on deploying its plasma-wielding robots as soon as later this year
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There’s a global shortage of fiber optic cable
Ongoing shortage is driving prices sky-high outside the US and extending lead times for everyone
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Sennheiser and Shure lose battle for vacant UHF channel
The FCC has refused a request from Sennheiser and Shure to preserve a vacant channel in the TV bands for wireless mic use.
Industry
EDID Support in IPMX
By Andrew Starks, Director of Product Management, Macnica and AIMS Board Member\Marketing Working Group Chair
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Researchers develop LED touchscreen fabric
The 46-inch woven display with smart sensors integrates energy harvesting and storage directly into the fabric.
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eBook: Technology for Modern Work and Learning
In this eBook we look at the expanding Hybrid AV universe. AV technology is supporting material changes in the way users work and learn remotely, in person, and across hybrid workflow. Includes:...
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What is the Dell Pari magnetic webcam?
Is this this wireless webcam concept the solution to Zoom eye contact?
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FCC proposes to improve visual emergency alert systems
This will surely involve new code and requirements for visual mass notification content, display, and networking
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NED microspeaker puts sound generation inside a silicon chip
Arioso Systems claims 120dB from 10mm with no membranes and no magnets
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Jack Dorsey steps down as Twitter CEO
Chief Technology Officer Parag Agrawal takes over the top job at the social network.
