[ad_1] A team of physicists based in the UK, Germany, New Zealand and Canada believe that research into ‘optical angular momentum’ (OAM) could overcome current difficulties with using twisted light across open spaces. Scientists can ‘twist’ photons – individual particles of light – by passing them through a special type of hologram, similar to thatRead more about Free-space optical comms gets nearer[…]

[ad_1] Apple generally isn’t known for releasing quick statements regarding rumors about its upcoming devices, which makes its lightning-fast response to a new Bloomberg article claiming that Apple scrimped on Face ID quality to get the iPhone X out in time all the more remarkable.  In an email statement to TechRadar, Apple flatly denied theRead more about Apple says claim of reduced iPhone X Face ID accuracy is 'completely false'[…]

[ad_1] Compared to other frequently used batteries, lithium-ion batteries are known for having a high energy and power density, a long service life and for being composed of low-pollution materials. Lithium is the lightest metal in the chemical periodic table (atomic mass of 6.941 g/mol; density of 0.53 g/cm3) and has the largest electrochemical potentialRead more about Case study: Optimising thermal management for battery module safety[…]

[ad_1] Our lives are getting busier, which means any spare minute we have needs to be cherished and not spent doing the laundry. Samsung knows this and has made it its business to redefine the washing experience, thanks to its groundbreaking WW8800 washing machine with QuickDrive™  technology.  QuickDrive™ is Samsung’s answer to giving you moreRead more about Wash your clothes in half the time, thanks to Samsung’s QuickDrive™ tech[…]

[ad_1] DENSO’s new HUD projects a virtual screen approximately three meters ahead of the driver, enabling the driver to more intuitively access key information about the vehicle and its surroundings without changing direction of gaze. The technology displays not only basic information, such as speed limits and the vehicle’s driving speed, but also the locationsRead more about Denso develops 24-inch HUD for cars[…]

[ad_1] The bad news for the Aussie ‘net keeps rolling in as an annual Global Advisor survey conducted by Ipsos has found that Australians are more unsatisfied with their broadband than any of the other 27 countries that participated in the survey. With only 32% of those surveyed rating our country’s broadband as either fairlyRead more about Australia ranks last for broadband satisfaction in new global survey[…]

[ad_1] The four winning projects, awarded a total of £51m, will test the speed, safety and potential opportunities for delivering CAV innovation, says the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy. Four consortia – across five across locations in the West Midlands – have been selected in the first round. These are: HORIBA MIRA in NuneatonRead more about Government chooses automotive funding winners for CAV testing[…]

[ad_1] Standing outside in the elements all night in order to pick up the latest iPhone is surely one of the great traditions of Apple fandom. And if you’re inclined to do so for the upcoming iPhone X, Apple is actively encouraging you.  According to an announcement on Apple’s website, the new phone will beRead more about Apple encourages iPhone X buyers to 'arrive early' at its stores on November 3[…]

[ad_1] The micro:bit add-on board has 24 ZIP LEDs, which are individually addressable full colour LEDs, and the brightness is adjustable too. All you have to do is code them, via the MakeCode Block/Javascript editor! The ten steps involved range from connecting the microbit to the add-on board and connecting a servo extension cable to solderingRead more about ZIP Halo LEDS light up wearable Halloween project[…]

[ad_1] Update: A new report from Samsung Turkey suggests the Galaxy S8 and other top end phones from the company won’t get the Android Oreo update until early 2018. Android Oreo is the official name of the next version of Google’s mega-popular mobile operating system that’s available now for select devices.  In terms of featureRead more about Android Oreo release date, compatibility and features[…]