Electronic Gadgets

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  Researchers Develop Next-Gen Nano Switches to Reduce Heat Loss in Devices

  Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed nanoengineered exciton-based switches that reduce heat loss by 66%, rivalling the performance of top electronic switches. The design uses a tungsten diselenide monolayer on a nanoridge to control excitons, marking a leap toward efficient devices that bridge the gap between electronics and pho...

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  Zepto Fastest Sale Ever: Apple AirPods 4 Price Drops to Rs 9,999; Check Top Deals on Electronics, Accessories

  Zepto rolled out the second edition of its Fastest Sale Ever in India starting September 11, with discounts of up to 90 percent on personal gadgets, electronics and a wide variety of other products. Positioned ahead of the festive rush, the sale highlights attractive offers with fast delivery, while select bank cards provide perks such as instant d...

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  Xiaomi Confirms Authorised Retailers Ahead of Amazon Great Indian Festival and Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale

  Amazon’s Great Indian Festival and Flipkart’s Big Billion Days Sale will begin on September 23, offering discounts on personal gadgets and other electronics. Ahead of the sales, Xiaomi’s Sandeep Sarma advised customers to buy only from authorised sellers to ensure genuine products and valid after-sales support. On Amazon, authorised Xiaomi se...

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  Scientists Create Stretchy Rubber That Converts Body Heat Into Electricity for Wearables

  Scientists at Peking University have developed a stretchable elastomer that converts body heat into electricity, detailed in Nature. The breakthrough uses thermoelectricity to power wearable and implantable devices without batteries. Enhanced with a doping agent for higher conductivity, the material combines flexibility with efficiency, marking a l...

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  Rocket Lab Launches Five Classified Satellites on 70th Electron Mission

  Rocket Lab reached a key milestone with its 70th Electron rocket launch, successfully sending five secret satellites into orbit on Aug. 23, 2025. The mission, called “Live, Laugh, Launch,” lifted off from New Zealand and ended its live stream early at the request of the undisclosed customer. Rocket Lab now looks ahead to the debut of its larger...

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  Single Quantum Device Measures Amperes, Volts, and Ohms in New Discovery

  Scientists at NIST have developed a quantum device that measures amperes, volts, and ohms within a single system for the first time. Reported in Nature Electronics, the breakthrough uses two integrated quantum standards to achieve unmatched accuracy. The innovation could transform electrical measurements across research, technology, and diagnostics...

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  Rice University Scientists Confirm Flatband Discovery in Kagome Superconductor

  flatband states in CsCr₃Sb₅, a kagome superconductor. This experimental validation connects lattice geometry with emergent superconductivity, opening new pathways for engineered quantum materials, superconductors, and advanced electronics.

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  Rocket Lab Launches Kushinada-I Satellite to Orbit for Japan’s iQPS

  On August 5, 2025, Rocket Lab launched Japan’s QPS-SAR-12 satellite, nicknamed Kushinada-I, aboard its Electron rocket from Mahia, New Zealand. Built by the Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space (iQPS), the satellite joins a growing constellation of synthetic-aperture radar (SAR) spacecraft designed for high-resolution, all-weather, day-and-night...

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  Amazon Prime Day Sale 2025: Best Deals On Action Cameras and Vlogging Accessories

  Amazon Prime Day Sale 2025 started at midnight July 12 and will be live for three days till July 14. If you are looking to upgrade your electronics or buy new gadgets, and have a Prime subscription, you get your hands on washing machines, smartphones, smartwatches, refrigerators, and televisions at lower than usual prices.

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  Amazon Prime Day 2025 Sale Goes Live: Best Offers on Smartphones, Electronics

  Amazon Prime Day 2025 sale is now live. The three-day shopping event includes hundreds of great deals on top smartphones, laptops, TVs, and other electronics. We’ve handpicked the best deals on gadgets you can grab on the first day of the sale.

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  CSIRO Uses Quantum AI to Revolutionize Semiconductor Design

  In a global first, researchers at Australia’s CSIRO used quantum machine learning to enhance semiconductor design, outperforming classical AI models. By modeling Ohmic resistance in GaN transistors, the team built a hybrid quantum–classical model using just 5 qubits. This Quantum Kernel-Aligned Regressor revealed subtle fabrication patterns tha...

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  Virginia Tech Engineers Craft Durable, Self‑Repairing, and Recyclable PCBs

  Scientists have developed a self-healing, recyclable circuit board using vitrimer and liquid metal. The material maintains conductivity after damage, reshapes under heat, and may reduce growing e-waste. Unlike traditional boards, it allows easy repair and recovery of materials, offering a sustainable solution for electronics like smartphones, lapto...

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  Rocket Lab Sets Record with 'Symphony in the Stars' Launch for Confidential Client

  Rocket Lab, a leader in small satellite launches, has completed its 68th Electron mission, “Symphony in the Stars,” successfully deploying a confidential satellite into orbit. The June 28, 2025 launch not only reinforces Rocket Lab’s operational efficiency but also sets a company record with two launches from the same site in under 48 hours.

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  Rocket Lab Launches ‘Get the Hawk Outta Here’ Mission with Four Satellites from New Zealand

  Rocket Lab launched four satellites for Hawkeye 360 from New Zealand on June 27 aboard its Electron rocket. The mission deployed radio-frequency monitoring satellites and a tech demo into polar orbit, supporting strategic intelligence operations. It marks the company’s 67th launch and ninth of 2025, with several more missions slated before year-e...

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  NASA Chandra Spots Distant X-Ray Jet; Telescope Faces Major Budget Cuts

  NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory has detected a massive X-ray jet from quasar J1610+1811, 11.6 billion light-years away. The jet travels at nearly the speed of light, illuminating black hole behavior during the universe’s early era. However, Chandra now faces potential defunding under NASA’s proposed budget. Astronomers warn that cutting Chan...