emergingtechnologies
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For OLED-Like Contrast, Simply Stack an LCD on Top of Another LCD
Matt Perks borrows a clever trick from high-end screens used for colour grading in their latest custom build.
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Help Convince Me to Buy This $2,000 3D Printer For Chocolate
It’s unfortunately arriving a little too late to woo whoever was your Valentine this year, but next month, you’ll be able to pre-order a 3D printer that swaps melted plastic for melted chocolate, allowing you to create personalised treats for whoever that special someone happens to be next year.
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The War in Ukraine Is Accelerating the Global Drive Toward Killer Robots
The U.S. military is intensifying its commitment to the development and use of autonomous weapons, as confirmed by an update to a Department of Defence directive. The update, released Jan. 25, 2023, is the first in a decade to focus on artificial intelligence autonomous weapons. It follows a related implementation plan released by NATO on…
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This Working 3D Printer Is No Taller Than a Match Stick
Much of the technical progress in the world of 3D printing sees the technology being pushed to its max, with super-sized printers churning out everything from houses to boats. One YouTuber has gone in the other direction, with what looks like an impossibly tiny 3D printer churning out even tinier 3D prints with a surprising…