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Oculus Quest 2: Step Into the Untethered Future of VR

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The advantage of using a VR rig without a tether is huge because in a complex movement-oriented game you tend to get tangled in the tether. Let's talk about the Oculus Quest 2 this week and the announcement that this class of products is about to embrace 5G for its next generation. We'll close with the product of the week, a new webcam from Dell that may be perfect for those of us still working from home. #worldtechnews

Breakthrough: The World’s Thinnest Technology – Only Two Atoms Thick

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A scientific breakthrough: Researchers from Tel Aviv University have engineered the world’s tiniest technology, with a thickness of only two atoms. According to the researchers,... The post Breakthrough: The World’s Thinnest Technology – Only Two Atoms Thick appeared first on SciTechDaily . #trendingtechnews

Deep Space Atomic Clock to Improve GPS, Increase Spacecraft Autonomy

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Designed to improve navigation for robotic explorers and the operation of GPS satellites, the technology demonstration reports a significant milestone. Spacecraft that venture beyond our... The post Deep Space Atomic Clock to Improve GPS, Increase Spacecraft Autonomy appeared first on SciTechDaily . #trendingtechnews

Engineering Breakthrough Paves Way for Chip Components That Could Serve As Both RAM and ROM

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Year after year, the explosive growth of computing power relies on manufacturers’ ability to fit more and more components into the same amount of space... The post Engineering Breakthrough Paves Way for Chip Components That Could Serve As Both RAM and ROM appeared first on SciTechDaily . #trendingtechnews

Nanoscale Research Paves Way for “Next-Generation” Li-Ion Batteries

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Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are ubiquitous, powering smartphones, tablets, laptops and, increasingly, electric vehicles. Making these batteries lighter, smaller, cheaper and able to charge faster, all... The post Nanoscale Research Paves Way for “Next-Generation” Li-Ion Batteries appeared first on SciTechDaily . #trendingtechnews

A Laser Breakthrough: First Commercially Scalable Integrated Laser and Microcomb on a Single Chip

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Fifteen years ago, UC Santa Barbara electrical and materials professor John Bowers pioneered a method for integrating a laser onto a silicon wafer. The technology... The post A Laser Breakthrough: First Commercially Scalable Integrated Laser and Microcomb on a Single Chip appeared first on SciTechDaily . #trendingtechnews

Creating Precise Colors: New Algorithms Give Digital Images More Realistic Color

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Method could help improve color for electronic displays and create more natural LED lighting. If you’ve ever tried to capture a sunset with your smartphone,... The post Creating Precise Colors: New Algorithms Give Digital Images More Realistic Color appeared first on SciTechDaily . #trendingtechnews