The Odyssey Ark Monitor in it's vertical orientation. Credit: SamsungAfter revealing the product in January at CES, Samsung has, at last, announced a launch date and price for its enormous 55-inch curved gaming monitor: the Odyssey Ark, releasing in early September; it will set you back $3,499.99.Featuring a 16:9 4K panel with a stand that...
Even though conventional processors have bested Google’s Sycamore chip, they won’t hold their lead for longSuperfast algorithm place crimp in 2019 claim that Google's machine had achieved "quantum supremacy."If the quantum computing era dawned three years earlier, its rising sun might have ducked behind a cloud. In 2019, Google scientists claimed they had passed...
Using an inexpensive polymer called melamine-- the main component of Formica-- chemists have created an affordable, accessible, and energy-efficient form to capture CO2 (Carbon dioxide) from smokestacks, a key aim for the USA and other countries as they seek to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.The process for synthesizing the melamine material, posted this week in...
Credit: AirbusThe US Army has successfully flown a minimalist drone powered by solar energy continuously for over 40 days, surpassing a previous world record and indicating what could be the future of military reconnaissance.The challenge: Intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) systems, such as satellites and drones, play a major role in protection by...
Cooling paper by Ruby Wallau / Northeastern UniversityThe "cooling paper," an eco-friendly alternative to air conditioning, is crafted from recyclable paper and does not require electricity to operate. Air conditioning is typically taken for granted until there is a power outage and it ceases to function. But what if staying cool could be achieved...
A Young Lady Using Glasses. Credit: CanvasToday, Xiaomi, a Chinese technology giant, introduced a set of smart glasses aimed at promoting an active lifestyle, with a price tag of 2,499 yuan ($370) aimed at potential customers.The product is named Mijia Glasses Camera and resembles Google Glass in design. It includes one display and...
Top view of Insta360's 360º camera. Credit Insta360Insta360 has revealed a new 360 camera, named The Sphere, developed especially for the DJI Air 2 and Air 2S.The accessory works similar to the company's previous 360 cameras, with two wide-angle lenses directed in opposite directions, which are then stitched together to produce 360-degree video and photos.However,...
A vandalized pipeline in NigeriaThe Ashcraft Centre for Social Science Research has expressed its condemnation of the destruction of national assets, particularly in the telecommunications, oil and gas, transportation, and power sectors. In response to this situation, the group has organized a zonal summit in Port Harcourt to address the legal responsibility of stakeholders...
The latest prototype of Mojo Vision's AR contact lens. Credit: Mojo VisionA human has recently worn an AR contact lens for the first time, which has a pixel thickness approximately 30 times greater than that of a smartphone.A group of people interacted with a combination of real and virtual items three decades ago, using...
Einride's new autonomous truck. Credit: ErnrideEinride, a Swedish company that specializes in shipping technology, has recently expanded its range of software and hardware products. They have introduced designs for an Einride Trailer and added new features and functions to the Einride Saga platform.Einride's expanding range of shipping mobility solutions for clients is better emphasized...
