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Best tablets for students 2024: work and play on the go
By Lloyd Coombes last updated
Looking for a new tablet for school or college? Here are the best tablets in 2024.
China develops new light-based chiplet that could power artificial general intelligence — where AI is smarter than humans
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published
The creators of the Taichi chiplet claim it's more energy-efficient and scalable than other photonic components and can be used to train superhuman AI models in the future.
Waterproof e-gloves could one day help scuba divers communicate with the surface
By Sascha Pare published
Researchers have designed waterproof gloves equipped with sensors that can translate hand gestures into messages, which could help divers communicate better.
New diamond transistor is a world-1st — paving the way for high-speed computing at the highest temperatures
By Tim Danton published
Scientists have created an n-channel transistor using diamond for the first time, potentially leading to faster components that can work in extreme conditions.
Light-powered computer chip can train AI much faster than components powered by electricity
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published
New chip design uses photons rather than electrons to perform calculations, and scientists hope to integrate the technology into future graphics cards to train AI.
New 'petabit-scale' optical disc can store as much information as 15,000 DVDs
By Peter Ray Allison published
The new disc is based on a material called AIE-DDPR, which has a much higher storage density than other formats.
Ultrasonic earbuds with 'advanced noise-cancellation' could launch as soon as 2025
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published
Say goodbye to earbuds that break down and create fuzz. New ultrasonic audio chip could lead to digital headphones with better noise-cancelling and spatial audio.
'Universal memory' breakthrough brings the next generation of computers 1 step closer to major speed boost
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published
Universal memory promises to replace both RAM and flash storage in computers with a better, faster and more energy-efficient alternative — and researchers have just moved this one step closer to reality.
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