Dubai has tested a Chinese prototype of a self-driving hover-taxi, its transport authority said on Monday, with the aim of introducing the aerial vehicle in the emirate by July.
Engineering
Feb 13, 2017
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The day of charging cellphones with finger swipes and powering Bluetooth headsets simply by walking is now much closer.
Nanophysics
Dec 9, 2016
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The US Supreme Court on Tuesday overturned a $399 million patent infringement penalty imposed on Samsung for copying Apple's iPhone design, in a case watched for its implications for technology innovation.
Business
Dec 6, 2016
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Researchers from the University of Exeter have pioneered an innovative new technique to make flexible screens more effective and efficient.
Nanomaterials
Jun 23, 2016
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Using the same mathematical framework as the Rochester Cloak, researchers at the University of Rochester have been able to use flat screen displays to extend the range of angles that can be hidden from view. Their method ...
Optics & Photonics
May 19, 2016
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Robots can keep their parts and still change their gender, according to Penn State researchers, who noted that the arrival of robots with screens has made it easier to assign distinct personalities.
Robotics
May 11, 2016
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Quantum dots (QDs) are semiconducting nanocrystals prized for their optical and electronic properties. The brilliant, pure colors produced by QDs when stimulated with ultraviolet light are ideal for use in flat screen displays, ...
Nanophysics
May 9, 2016
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Researchers from the Schepens Eye Research Institute of Massachusetts Eye and Ear/Harvard Medical School have developed a smartphone application that projects a magnified smartphone screen to Google Glass, which users can ...
Engineering
Apr 22, 2016
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Instead of reading a label, consumers could be interacting with an electronic screen on packaging in the future, thanks to a revolutionary new development by scientists at the University of Sheffield.
Engineering
Apr 8, 2016
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Imagine watching a 3D movie on your smart phone and suddenly getting a headache or even feeling nauseous. Such viewer discomfort is one of the biggest obstacles preventing widespread application of 3D display technology – ...
Optics & Photonics
Feb 23, 2016
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