Electronics
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Retro-cool Fineday 3.0 Bluetooth keyboard brings back the clickety-clack
May 26, 2023Although electric typewriters have been made almost entirely obsolete, there's something to be said for the satisfying "clickety-clack" of their keys. Well, that sound and feel is back, in the all-aluminum Fineday 3.0 Bluetooth Mechanical Keyboard. -
Nuwa Pen converts text written on regular paper into digital format
May 10, 2023For many people, taking notes using a pen and paper will always be easier and more intuitive than typing. The Nuwa Pen allows them to keep doing so, but it also digitizes what they've written for subsequent sharing and searchability. -
First working wooden transistor marks a step toward biodegradable tech
May 01, 2023Wood isn’t usually very good at conducting electricity, but now scientists have created the first functional wooden transistor. It’s not the best, and it requires some processing, but it does work and could help make for biodegradable electronics. -
Spore-producing bacteria battery could last 100 years on the shelf
April 18, 2023Researchers have developed a tiny battery that could be stored up to 100 years before being activated. The secret lies in sealing up dormant bacteria until it's time for them to be called into power-generating service. -
Super-stretchable OLED opens door for range of wearable electronics
April 17, 2023Researchers have developed a new OLED display that can be stretched to more than twice its length while still maintaining light emission and a clear image. The development opens the door to a wide range of wearable electronics. -
Meta-display concept could retire LCD panels in big-screen TVs
February 23, 2023A research team from the UK's Nottingham Trent University, the Australian National University and the University of New South Wales Canberra has developed a display prototype that could replace the LCD panels common to many of today's big-screen TVs. -
Software update and tiny chip could turn phones into full-on RFID readers
February 22, 2023RFID tags wirelessly provide information on products or other items, but they can only be read by dedicated portable devices. That may soon change, however, as a tag-integrated chip and a software update could allow smartphones to do the job. -
BIND connector keeps the "stretch" in stretchable electronic devices
February 16, 2023While the field of stretchable electronics does hold a lot of promise, joining the parts of such devices together can be tricky. A new connector is designed to help, as it stretches between the components plus it links them in a matter of seconds. -
Scientists stack sub-pixels for sharper MicroLED displays
February 03, 2023The sharpness of images on a MicroLED screen is limited by how tightly the pixels that make up the display are packed. MIT scientists have taken a unique approach to packing them much tighter, by vertically stacking the pixels' components. -
Tongue-zapping spoon claimed to boost the flavor of foods
January 12, 2023Some people feel that their food isn't quite tasty enough unless it had added salt, sugar or MSG. The SpoonTEK spoon offers a healthier alternative, as it reportedly boosts the perceived flavor of foods by harmlessly zapping its user's tastebuds. -
Samsung's new Odyssey Neo G9 packs two 4K displays into one monitor
January 02, 2023With a new year comes a new CES, and a new crop of gadgets. Samsung has now revealed its latest lineup of monitors, headlined by the new Odyssey Neo G9, which packs two 4K displays side-by-side in one ultra-wide, curved monitor. -
Water-based circuit concept switches much faster than semiconductors
December 14, 2022Water is usually something you’d want to keep away from electronic circuits, but engineers in Germany have now developed a new concept for water-based switches that are much faster than current semiconductor materials. -
Pixel keyboard can be customized with Lego bricks
November 23, 2022You can build just about anything out of Lego, and now that even includes your keyboard. Pixel is a new mechanical keyboard from MelGeek that can be customized with Lego bricks around the rim, on the back or even on the keys themselves. -
New technique allows circuits to be printed right onto curved surfaces
November 21, 2022While the field of printable electronics holds much promise, the printing of circuits onto curved surfaces is still very challenging. A new technique simplifies the process of doing so, potentially allowing for new types of electronic devices. -
LG Display shows off stretchable, high-definition display
November 08, 2022Foldable, rollable and bendable displays are beginning to appear in electronics, but now we’ve had a glimpse at a new take on the idea. LG Display has unveiled the first high-definition display that can be stretched, twisted and folded during use.
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