Programmable optical chip merges photons to change color

Cornell researchers have built a programmable optical chip that can change the color of light by merging photons, without requiring a new chip for new colors.

First device based on 'optical thermodynamics' can route light without switches

A team of researchers at the Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering has created a new breakthrough in photonics: the design of the first optical device that follows the emerging ...
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Learn What a Flush Trim Router Bit Does and How to Use It

Expert DIYer April Wilkerson explains how a flush trim router bit works and how to use it for precise edges. Social media car stunt challenges turn deadly Trump’s tariffs are driving a wedge through ...
MacRumors

iOS 26: Use Live Translation With AirPods

In iOS 26, Live Translation enables hands-free communication by allowing users who don't share the same language to speak naturally while wearing AirPods. For conversations with non-AirPods users, the ...
CNET

James Bond Wannabes: The UK's Spy Office Says Learn to Use a VPN

CNET editor Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, a journalist and pop-culture junkie, is co-author of "Whatever Happened to Pudding Pops? The Lost Toys, Tastes and Trends of the '70s and '80s," as well as "The ...
MacRumors

iPhone 17 Pro: Using the New 8x Optical Zoom

The iPhone 17 Pro introduces a powerful new 48MP Pro Fusion camera system, giving you sharp, detailed photos no matter which lens you use. The Main, Ultra Wide, and Telephoto cameras all shoot at 48MP ...
NDTV

Non-Stick Pans Are Not The Enemy, You Just Need To Use Them Carefully

Think of your morning dosa sliding perfectly off the tawa, or an omelette or fluffy pancakes flipping without breaking apart. Chances are, a non-stick pan made it possible. Non-stick cookware has ...
Indiatimes

No more paper! Oman residents can now legally use digital copies of their national IDs and driver’s licenses

The Royal Oman Police now legally recognize certified electronic versions of national ID cards and driver’s licenses across Oman. Accessible via the official website, these digital documents hold the ...
AZ Central

Environmental group sues Racine to release expected water use at Microsoft data center

An environmental group is suing the city of Racine, Wisconsin, for failing to disclose projected water use for a Microsoft data center in Mount Pleasant. The lawsuit alleges the city of Racine ...
The Conversation

Social media is teaching children how to use AI. How can teachers keep up?

Mount Saint Vincent University provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA. Mount Saint Vincent University provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA-FR. Artificial intelligence (AI) ...
Digi Times

Digital still camera demand resurges with retro trend; Taiwan optical manufacturers see mixed results

As the retro wave sweeps in, digital still camera (DSC) demand is rebounding. Companies like Asia Optical and Ability have reported positive news, but while some celebrate, others face challenges. The ...