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Paper-Thin, Distortion-Free Lenses Could Make Pint-Sized Pro Cameras Possible
Using an ultrathin wafer of silicon and gold to focus lightwaves, researchers at the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences have created a revolutionary new kind of camera lens that completely eliminates the image distortion created by traditional glass lenses. It could not only pave the way for lighter cameras that are still as…
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Synaptics ForcePad: The Laptop Trackpad Is About To Change Forever
The last big things to happen to trackpads were the addition of multitouch gestures and elimination of a dedicated button. The next big thing is going to be force detection. We’ve seen force detection pop up most recently in the keyboard cover for the Microsoft Surface — but with the introduction of the Synaptics ForcePad,…
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This Resilient Flexible Battery Could Power Ereaders Of The Future
If there’s one advantage paper, magazines and softcover books have over high-tech alternatives it’s that they aren’t rigid and can take a little bending here and there. Flexible batteries like this one might help even the score.
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Towering PC Heat Sinks Call For Ridiculous Amounts Of Space
Sure, you can go with a fan to cool your PC if you’re boring and concerned about things like space. If you’re more towards the insane side, you might drool over these ludicrous custom heat sinks.