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Sony Xperia 1 VII With Snapdragon 8 Elite Chipset, Triple Rear Camera Setup Launched: Price, Specifications
Sony Xperia 1 VII has been launched in European markets on Tuesday. Sony's new Xperia series phone has the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. The handset boasts a triple rear camera array enhanced by Sony Alpha technology. The camera setup consists of Exmor T and RS sensors, and the primary rear sensor is a 1/1.35-inch 48-megapixel sensor. The Sony Xperi...
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Samsung’s Display Panel for Foldable iPhone May Outshine Technology in Galaxy Z Fold Series
Apple is believed to be working on its first foldable iPhone, and the flexible screen for the handset is said to be supplied by Samsung Display. A new rumour coming out of South Korea offers details about the display that could be featured in Apple's first foldable iPhone. The screen is said to include a feature not found in Samsung's own Galaxy Z ...
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Xiaomi Mix 5 Rumoured to Return With Under-Display Selfie Camera
Xiaomi unveiled its Mix 4 back in 2021 with an under-display camera. The handset was one of the first mainstream flagships to offer the new camera technology that hides the front-facing sensor under the display. Rumours surrounding its possible successor, Xiaomi Mix 5, surfaced briefly in 2022 and 2023, before fading into silence—until recently. ...
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra With Three Rear Cameras, Larger Battery Reportedly Under Testing
Samsung will most likely launch the Galaxy S26 Ultra around January next year, but we are already hearing several early predictions about the flagship. As per a tipster, the Galaxy S26 Ultra is undergoing early tests with a different rear camera unit and a bigger battery. The handset is expected to retain the 200-megapixel primary rear camera like ...
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Apple's Foldable iPad Pro to Sport 18.8-Inch Screen With Under-Display Face ID, Tipster Claims
Apple could be working on a foldable iPad, and a tipster revealing details about its display. The tablet is expected to feature a large screen with Face ID. Unlike recent iPhones, which integrate Face ID sensors into the Dynamic Island, the foldable iPad Pro is said to adopt under-display Face ID technology, showcasing Apple's push toward innovativ...
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Tecno Unveils SpectraVision Camera With True-to-Life Colour Reproduction at MWC 2025
Tecno on Monday unveiled its new multispectral imaging sensor dubbed SpectraVision Camera at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona. The new camera technology is claimed to enhance the colour reproduction by delivering true-to-life colour accuracy, leveraging a real-time colour-rendering sensor. As per the company, it also takes advantag...
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MIT Develops Tiny Robotic Insect Drones with 100x Longer Flight Time Than Before
A new generation of robotic insects can fly 100 times longer than previous models, making artificial pollination more viable. Researchers improved endurance and agility by refining wing structure, reducing energy use, and incorporating power storage. Future advancements will integrate sensors and navigation systems to optimise their role in agricul...
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New Algorithm Uses Fiber Optic Cables to Improve Earthquake Detection Globally
Researchers have developed an algorithm that converts fiber optic cables into seismic sensors, improving earthquake detection and early warning systems. The method integrates fiber optic and traditional seismometer data, overcoming challenges in earthquake monitoring. The technology could also help detect seismic activity in volcanoes and glaciers....
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Japan's Wooden Satellite LignoSat Launched: Everything You Need to Know
Japan has launched LignoSat, the world’s first wooden satellite, into orbit, marking a step toward sustainable space technology. Developed by JAXA, the satellite is crafted from honoki magnolia wood, chosen for its durability and resistance to environmental stress. Sensors onboard will monitor temperature, radiation, and physical strain to assess...
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Sony Honda Mobility Unveils Afeela 1 EV With ADAS and 480-Kilometre Claimed Range at CES 2025
Sony Honda Mobility Afeela 1 was unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 in Las Vegas on Monday. It is the first electric vehicle (EV) as part of the joint venture between two Japanese conglomerates — Sony Group Corporation and the Honda Motor Company, which was formulated in 2022. The Afeela 1 is claimed to deliver a hassle-free and...
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Scientists Develop New Infrared Photodiode Technology That Delivers Improved Responsiveness
Researchers have developed a new infrared photodiode that improves responsivity by 35% compared to previous germanium-based designs. This innovation can be manufactured using existing techniques and integrated into a range of technologies. The new device is expected to have a broad impact, from telecommunications to self-driving cars. The technolog...
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ISRO's Spadex Mission to Demonstrate Satellite Docking on December 30
ISRO’s Spadex mission, scheduled for December 30, will demonstrate satellite docking with two small spacecraft, SDX01 and SDX02, launched into orbit using PSLV-C60. The mission will highlight innovative technologies, such as precision sensors and orbit determination systems, and showcase power transfer between the docked satellites. Payloads on b...
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UNSW Develops Miniature Sensor to Detect Nitrogen Dioxide with High Sensitivity
A team from UNSW Sydney has created a miniature, highly sensitive gas sensor that can detect nitrogen dioxide (NOâ‚‚) in real-time without needing external power. This sensor, using innovative 2D-printing technology, addresses common issues in gas detection, such as size and energy consumption. Its sensitivity to NOâ‚‚, combined with its ability to...
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Rocket Lab Delays Launch of Synspective's Earth-Imaging Satellite
Rocket Lab's scheduled launch of Synspective's Earth-imaging satellite, "Owl The Way Up," was postponed on December 20, 2024. The delay, announced by the company, was due to the need for further analysis of sensor data. The mission aims to deploy one of Synspective's Strix radar-imaging satellites, part of a broader plan to establish a 30-satellite...
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Semi-Dirac Fermions Found in ZrSiS: Quasiparticles with Directional Mass Behavior
Researchers at Penn State and Columbia University identified semi-Dirac fermions, quasiparticles theorized 16 years ago, in ZrSiS crystals. These particles are massless in one direction but have mass in another. The findings, published in Physical Review X, were made using magneto-optical spectroscopy at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory....
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Sony Xperia 1 VII With Snapdragon 8 Elite Chipset, Triple Rear Camera Setup Launched: Price, Specifications
Sony Xperia 1 VII has been launched in European markets on Tuesday. Sony's new Xperia series phone has the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. The handset boasts a triple rear camera array enhanced by Sony Alpha technology. The camera setup consists of Exmor T and RS sensors, and the primary rear sensor is a 1/1.35-inch 48-megapixel sensor. The Sony Xperi...
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Samsung’s Display Panel for Foldable iPhone May Outshine Technology in Galaxy Z Fold Series
Apple is believed to be working on its first foldable iPhone, and the flexible screen for the handset is said to be supplied by Samsung Display. A new rumour coming out of South Korea offers details about the display that could be featured in Apple's first foldable iPhone. The screen is said to include a feature not found in Samsung's own Galaxy Z ...
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Xiaomi Mix 5 Rumoured to Return With Under-Display Selfie Camera
Xiaomi unveiled its Mix 4 back in 2021 with an under-display camera. The handset was one of the first mainstream flagships to offer the new camera technology that hides the front-facing sensor under the display. Rumours surrounding its possible successor, Xiaomi Mix 5, surfaced briefly in 2022 and 2023, before fading into silence—until recently. ...
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra With Three Rear Cameras, Larger Battery Reportedly Under Testing
Samsung will most likely launch the Galaxy S26 Ultra around January next year, but we are already hearing several early predictions about the flagship. As per a tipster, the Galaxy S26 Ultra is undergoing early tests with a different rear camera unit and a bigger battery. The handset is expected to retain the 200-megapixel primary rear camera like ...
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Apple's Foldable iPad Pro to Sport 18.8-Inch Screen With Under-Display Face ID, Tipster Claims
Apple could be working on a foldable iPad, and a tipster revealing details about its display. The tablet is expected to feature a large screen with Face ID. Unlike recent iPhones, which integrate Face ID sensors into the Dynamic Island, the foldable iPad Pro is said to adopt under-display Face ID technology, showcasing Apple's push toward innovativ...
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Tecno Unveils SpectraVision Camera With True-to-Life Colour Reproduction at MWC 2025
Tecno on Monday unveiled its new multispectral imaging sensor dubbed SpectraVision Camera at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona. The new camera technology is claimed to enhance the colour reproduction by delivering true-to-life colour accuracy, leveraging a real-time colour-rendering sensor. As per the company, it also takes advantag...
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MIT Develops Tiny Robotic Insect Drones with 100x Longer Flight Time Than Before
A new generation of robotic insects can fly 100 times longer than previous models, making artificial pollination more viable. Researchers improved endurance and agility by refining wing structure, reducing energy use, and incorporating power storage. Future advancements will integrate sensors and navigation systems to optimise their role in agricul...
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New Algorithm Uses Fiber Optic Cables to Improve Earthquake Detection Globally
Researchers have developed an algorithm that converts fiber optic cables into seismic sensors, improving earthquake detection and early warning systems. The method integrates fiber optic and traditional seismometer data, overcoming challenges in earthquake monitoring. The technology could also help detect seismic activity in volcanoes and glaciers....
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Japan's Wooden Satellite LignoSat Launched: Everything You Need to Know
Japan has launched LignoSat, the world’s first wooden satellite, into orbit, marking a step toward sustainable space technology. Developed by JAXA, the satellite is crafted from honoki magnolia wood, chosen for its durability and resistance to environmental stress. Sensors onboard will monitor temperature, radiation, and physical strain to assess...
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Sony Honda Mobility Unveils Afeela 1 EV With ADAS and 480-Kilometre Claimed Range at CES 2025
Sony Honda Mobility Afeela 1 was unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 in Las Vegas on Monday. It is the first electric vehicle (EV) as part of the joint venture between two Japanese conglomerates — Sony Group Corporation and the Honda Motor Company, which was formulated in 2022. The Afeela 1 is claimed to deliver a hassle-free and...
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Scientists Develop New Infrared Photodiode Technology That Delivers Improved Responsiveness
Researchers have developed a new infrared photodiode that improves responsivity by 35% compared to previous germanium-based designs. This innovation can be manufactured using existing techniques and integrated into a range of technologies. The new device is expected to have a broad impact, from telecommunications to self-driving cars. The technolog...
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ISRO's Spadex Mission to Demonstrate Satellite Docking on December 30
ISRO’s Spadex mission, scheduled for December 30, will demonstrate satellite docking with two small spacecraft, SDX01 and SDX02, launched into orbit using PSLV-C60. The mission will highlight innovative technologies, such as precision sensors and orbit determination systems, and showcase power transfer between the docked satellites. Payloads on b...
-
UNSW Develops Miniature Sensor to Detect Nitrogen Dioxide with High Sensitivity
A team from UNSW Sydney has created a miniature, highly sensitive gas sensor that can detect nitrogen dioxide (NOâ‚‚) in real-time without needing external power. This sensor, using innovative 2D-printing technology, addresses common issues in gas detection, such as size and energy consumption. Its sensitivity to NOâ‚‚, combined with its ability to...
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Rocket Lab Delays Launch of Synspective's Earth-Imaging Satellite
Rocket Lab's scheduled launch of Synspective's Earth-imaging satellite, "Owl The Way Up," was postponed on December 20, 2024. The delay, announced by the company, was due to the need for further analysis of sensor data. The mission aims to deploy one of Synspective's Strix radar-imaging satellites, part of a broader plan to establish a 30-satellite...
-
Semi-Dirac Fermions Found in ZrSiS: Quasiparticles with Directional Mass Behavior
Researchers at Penn State and Columbia University identified semi-Dirac fermions, quasiparticles theorized 16 years ago, in ZrSiS crystals. These particles are massless in one direction but have mass in another. The findings, published in Physical Review X, were made using magneto-optical spectroscopy at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory....
