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Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold First Impressions
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is the latest innovation from the brand. The handset comes equipped with a 10-inch main display that folds twice. The foldable smartphone also packs a 6.5-inch cover display. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy devices. In terms of optics, you get a triple-camera setup on the rear panel, ...
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NASA’s Chandra Spots Champagne Cluster Formed by a Massive Galaxy Collision
Discovered on New Year’s Eve 2020, the Champagne Cluster is a striking pair of colliding galaxy clusters revealed through combined X-ray and optical observations. NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory shows superheated gas stretched and distorted, exposing a massive cosmic collision hidden from visible light alone. Studied by UC Davis astronomers, t...
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Xiaomi 17 Ultra to Launch With Upgraded Leica Camera System Featuring Continuous Optical Zoom
Xiaomi 17 Ultra has surfaced with new camera details ahead of its December 25 China launch. Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun revealed that the phone will feature a Leica 1-inch Light and Shadow Master main camera using the Light and Shadow Hunter 1050L sensor with LOFIC ultra-high dynamic range technology for improved low-light photos and videos. The handset wil...
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Why Venus Is the Brightest Morning Star Visible From Earth
Venus appears so bright in the sky due to reflective sulfuric acid clouds, its closeness to Earth, and sunlight scattering that creates optical effects like a glory.
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Oppo Find X9 Ultra Camera Specifications Leak Ahead of Launch; May Feature 200-Megapixel Main, Telephoto Sensors
The Oppo Find X9 Ultra is rumoured to be launched in China soon as the top-of-the-line model in the Find X9 series. Details about its camera system have now been leaked. According to a tipster, the upcoming flagship will feature a quad rear camera setup, headlined by dual 200-megapixel cameras. The Oppo Find X9 Ultra is said to be equipped with a 2...
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Will Reportedly Launch With Telephoto and Ultrawide Camera Upgrades
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8, expected to launch in 2026, is tipped to receive camera upgrades, according to a new report. The foldable is said to retain the 200-megapixel main camera and 10-megapixel selfie sensors from the Galaxy Z Fold 7, while upgrading the telephoto camera to 12 megapixels with 3x optical zoom and introducing a 50-megapixel ult...
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Five Years In, Vivo and ZEISS Navigate the Fine Line Between Photography and Art
Here's a ZEISS perspective on why AI photography is both love and a challenge. ZEISS’s Oliver Schindelbeck talks to Gadgets 360 on Vivo and ZEISS collaboration. He explains why reliability trumps features in flagship optics. The Vivo X300 and X300 Pro were launched in India earlier this month, and both phones sport ZEISS-tuned cameras.
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Vivo X200T Launch Timeline, Key Specifications Leaked; Could Feature Zeiss Cameras, Compact Design
Vivo X300 and X300 Pro are the company's latest flagship phones but another X series phone could be on the way. Reports suggest the company is working on the Vivo X200T, featuring a compact design and performance similar to last year’s X200. The device is expected to launch in India soon, so users may not have to wait long for its official debut.
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IIT Mandi Launches Certificate Courses In Electric Vehicles, Deep Learning And Optical Diagnostics
Courses include Electric and Hybrid Vehicles, Statistical Data Analysis and Deep Learning, and Advanced Optical Diagnostic Techniques, offering hands-on training and expert mentorship.
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Scientists Reveal The Only Fruit On Earth That Looks Blue Without Any Pigment
Scientists have identified the blue quandong as the only fruit that appears truly blue due to structural colouration rather than pigment.
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Poco F8 Ultra Design, Key Features Leaked; Company Reveals Battery Specifications Ahead of Global Debut
Poco has confirmed that the upcoming Poco F8 Ultra will feature a 6,500mAh battery, while the Poco F8 Pro will include a 6,210mAh unit ahead of their global launch on November 26. Expected to debut as a rebranded Redmi K90 Pro Max, the F8 Ultra is tipped to offer LPDDR5X RAM, UFS 4.1 storage, a 6.9-inch AMOLED display, Bose-tuned speakers, and a t...
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Indian Researchers Develop Smart Portable Device To Detect Toxic Pesticides In Water, Food
A team of researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras and Panjab University has developed a portable, automated optical device capable of detecting extremely low concentrations of pesticide residues.
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Honor 500 Pro Specifications Tipped Ahead of Launch; May Get Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC and 8,00mAh Battery
Specifications of the Honor 500 Pro have been leaked by a tipster ahead of its launch in China. The upcoming handset will sport a 6.55-inch 120Hz display. It is tipped to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, coupled with up to 16GB of RAM. For optics, the upcoming handset may carry a 200-megapixel main camera. The Honor 500 Pro could pack...
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Google, Magic Leap Show Off New Android XR Glasses Prototype With In-Lens Display
Google and Magic Leap showcased a prototype of their new Android-powered XR glasses at the Future Investment Initiative event in Riyadh. Both companies have extended their partnership with a new three-year agreement. The device uses Magic Leap’s waveguide and optical technologies with Google’s Raxium microLED light engine. It features a camera,...
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Tsinghua Scientists Create Light-Powered AI Chip Running at 12.5 GHz
Researchers at Tsinghua University have created the world’s fastest optical AI chip, the OFE², which processes data using light at 12.5 GHz. The chip performs pattern-recognition tasks efficiently and consumes far less energy than traditional processors, promising a new generation of sustainable and ultrafast artificial intelligence.
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Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold First Impressions
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is the latest innovation from the brand. The handset comes equipped with a 10-inch main display that folds twice. The foldable smartphone also packs a 6.5-inch cover display. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy devices. In terms of optics, you get a triple-camera setup on the rear panel, ...
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NASA’s Chandra Spots Champagne Cluster Formed by a Massive Galaxy Collision
Discovered on New Year’s Eve 2020, the Champagne Cluster is a striking pair of colliding galaxy clusters revealed through combined X-ray and optical observations. NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory shows superheated gas stretched and distorted, exposing a massive cosmic collision hidden from visible light alone. Studied by UC Davis astronomers, t...
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Xiaomi 17 Ultra to Launch With Upgraded Leica Camera System Featuring Continuous Optical Zoom
Xiaomi 17 Ultra has surfaced with new camera details ahead of its December 25 China launch. Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun revealed that the phone will feature a Leica 1-inch Light and Shadow Master main camera using the Light and Shadow Hunter 1050L sensor with LOFIC ultra-high dynamic range technology for improved low-light photos and videos. The handset wil...
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Why Venus Is the Brightest Morning Star Visible From Earth
Venus appears so bright in the sky due to reflective sulfuric acid clouds, its closeness to Earth, and sunlight scattering that creates optical effects like a glory.
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Oppo Find X9 Ultra Camera Specifications Leak Ahead of Launch; May Feature 200-Megapixel Main, Telephoto Sensors
The Oppo Find X9 Ultra is rumoured to be launched in China soon as the top-of-the-line model in the Find X9 series. Details about its camera system have now been leaked. According to a tipster, the upcoming flagship will feature a quad rear camera setup, headlined by dual 200-megapixel cameras. The Oppo Find X9 Ultra is said to be equipped with a 2...
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Will Reportedly Launch With Telephoto and Ultrawide Camera Upgrades
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8, expected to launch in 2026, is tipped to receive camera upgrades, according to a new report. The foldable is said to retain the 200-megapixel main camera and 10-megapixel selfie sensors from the Galaxy Z Fold 7, while upgrading the telephoto camera to 12 megapixels with 3x optical zoom and introducing a 50-megapixel ult...
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Five Years In, Vivo and ZEISS Navigate the Fine Line Between Photography and Art
Here's a ZEISS perspective on why AI photography is both love and a challenge. ZEISS’s Oliver Schindelbeck talks to Gadgets 360 on Vivo and ZEISS collaboration. He explains why reliability trumps features in flagship optics. The Vivo X300 and X300 Pro were launched in India earlier this month, and both phones sport ZEISS-tuned cameras.
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Vivo X200T Launch Timeline, Key Specifications Leaked; Could Feature Zeiss Cameras, Compact Design
Vivo X300 and X300 Pro are the company's latest flagship phones but another X series phone could be on the way. Reports suggest the company is working on the Vivo X200T, featuring a compact design and performance similar to last year’s X200. The device is expected to launch in India soon, so users may not have to wait long for its official debut.
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IIT Mandi Launches Certificate Courses In Electric Vehicles, Deep Learning And Optical Diagnostics
Courses include Electric and Hybrid Vehicles, Statistical Data Analysis and Deep Learning, and Advanced Optical Diagnostic Techniques, offering hands-on training and expert mentorship.
-
Scientists Reveal The Only Fruit On Earth That Looks Blue Without Any Pigment
Scientists have identified the blue quandong as the only fruit that appears truly blue due to structural colouration rather than pigment.
-
Poco F8 Ultra Design, Key Features Leaked; Company Reveals Battery Specifications Ahead of Global Debut
Poco has confirmed that the upcoming Poco F8 Ultra will feature a 6,500mAh battery, while the Poco F8 Pro will include a 6,210mAh unit ahead of their global launch on November 26. Expected to debut as a rebranded Redmi K90 Pro Max, the F8 Ultra is tipped to offer LPDDR5X RAM, UFS 4.1 storage, a 6.9-inch AMOLED display, Bose-tuned speakers, and a t...
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Indian Researchers Develop Smart Portable Device To Detect Toxic Pesticides In Water, Food
A team of researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras and Panjab University has developed a portable, automated optical device capable of detecting extremely low concentrations of pesticide residues.
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Honor 500 Pro Specifications Tipped Ahead of Launch; May Get Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC and 8,00mAh Battery
Specifications of the Honor 500 Pro have been leaked by a tipster ahead of its launch in China. The upcoming handset will sport a 6.55-inch 120Hz display. It is tipped to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, coupled with up to 16GB of RAM. For optics, the upcoming handset may carry a 200-megapixel main camera. The Honor 500 Pro could pack...
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Google, Magic Leap Show Off New Android XR Glasses Prototype With In-Lens Display
Google and Magic Leap showcased a prototype of their new Android-powered XR glasses at the Future Investment Initiative event in Riyadh. Both companies have extended their partnership with a new three-year agreement. The device uses Magic Leap’s waveguide and optical technologies with Google’s Raxium microLED light engine. It features a camera,...
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Tsinghua Scientists Create Light-Powered AI Chip Running at 12.5 GHz
Researchers at Tsinghua University have created the world’s fastest optical AI chip, the OFE², which processes data using light at 12.5 GHz. The chip performs pattern-recognition tasks efficiently and consumes far less energy than traditional processors, promising a new generation of sustainable and ultrafast artificial intelligence.
