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Submission + - Tiny new lenses, smaller than a hair, could transform phone and drone cameras (sciencedaily.com) 1

alternative_right writes: Scientists have developed a new multi-layered metalens design that could revolutionize portable optics in devices like phones, drones, and satellites. By stacking metamaterial layers instead of relying on a single one, the team overcame fundamental limits in focusing multiple wavelengths of light. Their algorithm-driven approach produced intricate nanostructures shaped like clovers, propellers, and squares, enabling improved performance, scalability, and polarization independence.

Submission + - Rare-earth tritellurides reveal a hidden ferroaxial order of electronic origin (phys.org)

alternative_right writes: The discovery of "hidden orders," organization patterns in materials that cannot be detected using conventional measurement tools, can yield valuable insight, which can in turn support the design of new materials with advantageous properties and characteristics. The hidden orders that condensed matter physicists hope to uncover lie within so-called charge density waves (CDWs).

Submission + - Zuckerberg Humiliated on Stage After AI-Powered Smart Glasses Keep Glitching (dnyuz.com)

fjo3 writes: Tech billionaire Mark Zuckerberg was humiliated onstage not once, but twice, as his attempts to showcase the brilliance of Meta’s new AI-powered glasses were met with dismal failure.

Speaking at the company’s annual Meta Connect conference, Zuckerberg introduced the company’s second-generation smart Ray-Bans and a new neural wristband, as part of his vision for an AI that serves people in real-time.

Business Insider reported the vision unraveled when the AI glitched moments after the request, ignoring basic instructions and insisting that the employee had “already combined these ingredients.”

Comment Re:There's no such thing as secure emails (Score 1) 153

So much for "By remaining outside of US and EU jurisdiction, we provide a safe and neutral location to protect your confidential data."

Source: https://ancillary-proxy.atarimworker.io?url=https%3A%2F%2Fprotonmail.com%2Fpricing

Technically, they are correct (about being outside the US and EU. Switzerland is not a member of the EU or US.

Comment Re:This is why average people no longer trust scie (Score 1) 477

This is a good example of why average people, who maybe only have a rudimentary background in science, no longer trust it or what scientists are claiming.

The scientists almost never say that though. They qualify their results, mentioning the potential error in the data, sample size, sample representation, etc. The media then take that and restate it as it it is a 100% certain claim applicable to all people in every case.

Comment Re:Antenna is cheaper (Score 1) 421

Where one chooses to live isn't really based on luck but choice.

Yes, OTA channels can be limiting or they can be everything one needs. It would depend on one's needs. HBO offers a streaming service for $15 a month. We subscribe to it for two months a year to watch Game of Thrones and other programs. The children can watch PBS to their heart's content. The public library offers a metric ton of programming for them to borrow. Sports are enjoyed at the stadium.

Comment Re: Antenna is cheaper (Score 1) 421

KUOW.

Since we're discussing a thread where only one channel is received. KUOW broadcasts their four feeds and a $5 antenna receives them. I require no contract, no monthly subscription, no sales calls, no annoyances of any kind.

It all depends on what services one wants. I add to that HBO Now for two months a year to watch Game of Thrones for $15 (first month free). I get all the television I want to watch for $16 a year or so if you amortize the cost of the antenna.

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