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Kestrel 3000 Pocket Weather Meter

Kestrel 3000 Pocket Weather Meter measures wind, temperature, and humidity in real time for site assessments, aviation checks, and safety briefings.

Study finds next-generation transistor performance inflated in most lab testing

Study by Duke engineers reveals that a common device architecture used to test 2D transistors overstates their performance prospects up to sixfold. The back-gated architecture amplifies the transistor's performance using contact gating, but has physical limitations that prevent its use in commercial technologies.

SourceDuke University·JournalACS Nano·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 27, 2026
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

Apple iPhone 17 Pro delivers top performance and advanced cameras for field documentation, data collection, and secure research communications.

Neuromorphic devices and machine learning combine to make brain-like devices possible

Researchers are combining machine learning algorithms with neuromorphic hardware to build brain-like devices that can learn from data and adapt in real-time. These devices have the potential to revolutionize industries such as manufacturing by enabling machines to sense their environment, adapt to new tasks, and make decisions without ...

SourceInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·JournalInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·DateAug 11, 2025

A cool fix for hot chips: Advanced thermal management technology for electronic devices

Researchers from The University of Tokyo developed a novel water-cooling system with three-dimensional microfluidic channel structures to enhance heat transfer. The new design achieved a significant increase in performance, reaching up to 10^5 COP, surpassing conventional cooling techniques.

SourceInstitute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo·JournalCell Reports Physical Science·DateApr 17, 2025

Next generation computers modelled on the human brain

Researchers at Lancaster University are developing high-performance memory devices using self-assembled molecular technology to overcome the von Neumann bottleneck in computing. The Memristive Organometallic Devices (MemOD) project aims to deliver faster, more stable, and energy-efficient AI hardware.

SourceLancaster University·DateMar 5, 2025
GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter

GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter logs beta, gamma, and X-ray levels for environmental monitoring, training labs, and safety demonstrations.

3D printing method could enable better micro energy storage

Researchers at KTH Royal Institute of Technology have developed a novel 3D printing method to fabricate glass micro-supercapacitors with enhanced performance. The approach utilizes ultrashort laser pulses to create electrodes with increased surface area and rapid ion transport, leading to improved energy storage capabilities.

SourceKTH, Royal Institute of Technology·JournalACS Nano·TypeObservational study·DateOct 14, 2024

Turning up the heat on data storage

Scientists from Penn created a non-volatile memory device using ferroelectric aluminum scandium nitride (AlScN) to retain data at high temperatures. The device's stability and fast switching properties enable efficient computation in harsh conditions, including space exploration and deep-earth drilling.

SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania·JournalNature Electronics·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 29, 2024

How computers and artificial intelligence evolve together

Researchers summarize existing compiler technologies in deep learning co-design and propose a new framework, the Buddy Compiler, to address performance bottlenecks in current AI applications. The study highlights the importance of hardware-software co-design in achieving optimal efficiency and effectiveness in deep learning systems.

SourceIntelligent Computing·JournalIntelligent Computing·TypeLiterature review·DateJun 30, 2023
SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB

SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB transfers large imagery and model outputs quickly between field laptops, lab workstations, and secure archives.

New ultrathin capacitor could enable energy-efficient microchips

Researchers developed a thin-layer version of barium titanate, enabling faster switching and lower voltages for next-gen memory and logic devices. The findings could pave the way for more sustainable computing power with reduced energy consumption.

SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalNature Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 22, 2022

Negative capacitance in topological transistors could reduce computing’s unsustainable energy load

Researchers have discovered that negative capacitance in topological transistors can switch at lower voltage, potentially reducing energy losses. This new design could help alleviate the unsustainable energy load of computing, which consumes about 8% of global electricity supply.

SourceARC Centre of Excellence in Future Low-Energy Electronics Technologies·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 15, 2021
GoPro HERO13 Black

GoPro HERO13 Black records stabilized 5.3K video for instrument deployments, field notes, and outreach, even in harsh weather and underwater conditions.

Ultrafast optical switching can save overwhelmed datacenters

Researchers have demonstrated ultrafast optical circuit switching for datacenters using integrated soliton microcombs, which can handle increasing bursty datacenter applications while reducing overheads. The proposed architecture employs a central comb system to improve power efficiency and reduce complexity.

SourceEcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 15, 2021

Mixing a cocktail of topology and magnetism for future electronics

Researchers explore joining topological insulators with magnetic materials to achieve quantum anomalous Hall effect, promising building blocks for low-power electronics. The 'cocktail' approach allows tuning of both magnetism and topology in individual materials, enabling operation closer to room temperature.

SourceARC Centre of Excellence in Future Low-Energy Electronics Technologies·JournalAdvanced Materials·TypeLiterature review·DateAug 5, 2021

New technique may enable all-optical data-center networks

A new technique that synchronises the clocks of computers in under a billionth of a second can eliminate one of the hurdles for the deployment of all-optical networks, potentially leading to more efficient data centers. This method, called clock phase caching, can reduce the time to recover the clock and increase performance of optical...

SourceUniversity College London·JournalNature Electronics·DateJun 22, 2020
Sony Alpha a7 IV (Body Only)

Sony Alpha a7 IV (Body Only) delivers reliable low-light performance and rugged build for astrophotography, lab documentation, and field expeditions.

2D antimony holds promise for post-silicon electronics

Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have discovered a new material, 2D antimony, which holds promise for manufacturing even smaller computer chips. The material has high charge mobility, making it a suitable alternative to silicon, and its properties could lead to the discovery of even better materials.

SourceUniversity of Texas at Austin·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·DateNov 4, 2019

Using light to speed up computation

Researchers have developed a new type of processor called PAXEL, which uses light to speed up computation and increase efficiency. This approach has potential applications in areas such as fog computing, medical testing, and biodefense.

SourceAmerican Institute of Physics·JournalAPL Photonics·DateSep 24, 2019

Futuristic components on silicon chips, fabricated successfully

IBM researchers have successfully fabricated futuristic components on silicon chips using a new technique. The breakthrough allows for the integration of III-V materials onto silicon wafers, which may enable further miniaturization and cost reduction in computer chips.

SourceAmerican Institute of Physics·JournalApplied Physics Letters·DateJun 8, 2015
Meta Quest 3 512GB

Meta Quest 3 512GB enables immersive mission planning, terrain rehearsal, and interactive STEM demos with high-resolution mixed-reality experiences.

How to predict the future of technology?

A new model called Step and Wait (SAW) predicts technological innovation in six markets, offering a more accurate alternative to outdated models like Moore's Law. The SAW model tracks performance improvements in steps and waits, helping companies invest in the right technologies.

SourceUSC Marshall School of Business·JournalMarketing Science·DateJan 25, 2013

McGill physicists find a new state of matter in a 'transistor'

Researchers at McGill University have discovered a quasi-three-dimensional electron crystal in a material similar to those used in transistors, which could help the industry overcome quantum limits and continue Moore's Law. The discovery was made using ultra-low temperatures and powerful magnetic fields.

SourceMcGill University·JournalNature Physics·DateOct 21, 2008

Michigan Tech scientist models molecular switch

Researchers have developed a model to explain the mechanism behind the molecular switch, which could fit more than a trillion switches onto a centimeter-square chip. The model reveals a quantum phase transition that could enable the creation of a new type of switch with promise as a digital electronics foundation.

SourceMichigan Technological University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJun 16, 2008
Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount

Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount provides precise tracking capacity for deep-sky imaging rigs during long astrophotography sessions.