Advanced Devices

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  Indian Researchers Develop Energy-Efficient Method to Create Glass, Could Improve Efficiency of Data Centres

  Scientists from IISc, University of Pennsylvania, and MIT reveal a breakthrough with indium selenide that transforms crystalline structures to glass using significantly less energy. By passing a continuous electric current, the crystalline material experiences a “shock” that converts it to glass. The low energy requirement could help lower powe...

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  Researchers Develop Cell-Level Wearable Devices to Restore Neuron Function

  Scientists at MIT have developed groundbreaking cell-wearable devices that mimic natural myelin to treat neurological disorders like multiple sclerosis. These micro-scale devices wrap around neurons and restore disrupted electrical signalling. They are battery-free and activated by light, allowing for non-invasive monitoring and modulation of neuro...

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  iPhone 17 Series to Be Equipped With Apple's Own Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Chips: Ming-Chi Kuo

  iPhone 17 series could be equipped with Apple's proprietary Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip, according to TF Securities International analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Apple is advancing its development of internal components for its smartphones, aiming to reduce reliance on current suppliers like Broadcom for its upcoming products, including the iPhone.

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  Google Pixel 11a, Pixel Tablet 3 to Be Equipped With Less Capable Tensor G6 Chip: Report

  Google Pixel 11a is expected to be launched in 2027 alongside the Pixel Tablet 3 and both of these devices will reportedly feature Google's Tensor G6 chip, but a new report suggests these processors will not be as capable as the ones powering other models in the Pixel 11 series. The Pixel Tablet 3 is also expected to arrive with an additional USB T...

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  Apple Smart Home Display With Square-Shaped Screen, iMac G4-Like Base in Development: Gurman

  Apple could be developing a smart display that could be used to control smart home devices, according to details shared by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. It is said to feature a compact display supported by a circular base, that could resemble Apple's older iMac models, and run on a new operating system.

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  MIT Advances Active Electronics With 3D-Printed, Semiconductor-Free Logic Gates

  MIT researchers have created 3D-printed logic gates that perform switching functions without semiconductors. This development could lead to more accessible electronics manufacturing, allowing devices to be printed outside traditional facilities. Though not yet comparable to silicon-based components, these printed devices are a significant step towa...

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  Enhance Your Home Security: Grab Exclusive Deals On Cameras At Flipkart Big Shopping Utsav

  Safeguard your home and loved ones with the latest security cameras from Flipkarts Big Shopping Utsav. With up to 75% off on top brands, this sale brings unbeatable prices on advanced surveillance solutions.

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  Vodafone Partners With Google to Promote AI Phones and Services

  The 10-year expansion of an existing partnership will see Vodafone promote Google’s cloud storage subscriptions, including Google One AI Premium, which gives access to the Gemini chatbot, Vodafone said in a statement on Tuesday.

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  Intel Xeon 6 Processors and Gaudi 3 AI Accelerators With Ability to Handle Advanced AI Workloads Launched

  Intel unveiled new hardware which focused towards artificial intelligence (AI) workflows on Tuesday. The company introduced the Xeon 6 processor with new Performance-cores (P-cores) and Gaudi 3 AI Accelerator for enterprise customers and data centres. The chipmaker claimed that the new hardware will offer both higher throughput and better cost opti...

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  Meta Reportedly Partnering With Arm to Bring Advanced AI Capabilities to Smartphones

  Meta Connect 2024, the company’s developer conference, took place on Wednesday. During the event, the social media giant unveiled several new artificial intelligence (AI) features and wearable devices. Apart from that Meta reportedly also announced a partnership with the tech giant Arm on building special small language models (SLMs). These AI mo...

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  Smart Door Locks: The Key To A Safer And More Convenient Home

  Smart door locks make this possible, offering a convenient and secure way to manage your home's entry points and being able to unlock your door without fumbling for keys.

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  iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max With 48-Megapixel Ultrawide Camera and A18 Pro Chip Launched: Price, Specifications

  iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max were announced on Monday as the latest flagship smartphones at Apple's 'It's Glowtime' event. These devices are the most advanced smartphones in the company's lineup, featuring the high-end A18 Pro chip, which enables the new Apple Intelligence features included in iOS 18.

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  Single Molecule Transistor Developed with Mechanical Control for Faster Electronics

  Researchers at the S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, led by Dr. Atindra Nath Pal and Biswajit Pabi, have developed a groundbreaking transistor that utilises single molecules controlled by mechanical forces. Using the mechanically controllable break junction (MCBJ) technique, they created a transistor with a single ferrocene molecule.

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  Amazon Turns to Anthropic's Claude for Alexa AI Revamp

  Amazon's Alexa upgrade is said to predominantly use Anthropic's Claude AI models instead of its proprietary AI. The company is likely to offer its enhanced "Remarkable" Alexa version for a monthly fee, and it will offer advanced generative AI features. Customers will also be able to access the original version of Alexa on their devices at no cost, ...

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  Pioneer Smart Dashcams With 4K Video, AI Capabilities and ADAS Features Unveiled in India: Price, Features

  Pioneer Smart Dashcams have been launched in India. The devices are the latest automotive safety and mobility solutions from the Japan-based audio equipment company and come with several capabilities supported by artificial intelligence (AI). Some of the models are also support video recording in 4K resolution, low-light video enhancements and Adva...