Technology

Smart window tech

Low-cost, tunable smart windows developed with ‘electrokinetic pixels’

Researchers at the University of Cincinnati with industry partners, have created low-cost, smart window technology based on electro-kinetic pixels, which can dynamically adapt for brightness, color temperatures and opacity.

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ET deals roundup: Save on console bundles, brand new games, and more

Today’s deals roundup features the Xbox One, PS4, Batman, and Bloodborne. All of these amazing gaming experiences are now available for incredibly low prices.

Nanotubes

The next wave: micro-circuits embedded in clothing

Breakthroughs in low power consumption circuitry, sensors, and flexible/bendable circuit boards are enabling the dramatic advancement of this rapidly emerging market segment.

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Secrets of the vault: Backblaze open-sources key sections of its data preservation software

Backblaze has open-sourced a key component of its Backblaze Vault file system design: The Reed-Solomon implementation (done, in this case, in Java).

Sony’s PlayStation Vue live TV service goes a la carte (sort of)

Sony is adding an a la carte option to its PlayStation Vue television service, though the selection doesn’t amount to much right now. Starting in July, PlayStation 4 users nationwide can subscribe to individual channels, with no need for Sony’s … Continue reading

White LED

New quantum dot hybrid LED is cost-efficient and color-effective

LED lighting systems could soon gain mainstream adoption with a new cost-effective hybrid LED and its solution-based process.

White LED

Breakthrough quantum dot hybrid LED is inexpensive and delivers vibrant color

LED lighting systems could soon gain mainstream adoption with a new cost-effective hybrid LED and its solution-based process.

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Return of the search wars: The rise of contextual awareness

Search is still a fundamental part of the computing experience, but search is no longer just about going to a browser and entering a search term.

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Augmented World Expo 2015: AR gets real

After years of gaming being the flagship application for both virtual reality and augmented reality, this year’s Augmented World Expo had a different flavor.

Apple Music won’t pay record labels for 3-month free trials

Now we know why those negotiations between Apple and the record labels went until the 11th hour before Apple Music’s big unveiling at WWDC last week. According to Re/code, Apple has negotiated not to pay record labels for streaming their catalogs … Continue reading