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Laser Evaporation Could Create Better Solar Cells

Materials scientists from Duke University have developed a new method to create hybrid thin-film materials that have been difficult or impossible to make. This technique could be the gateway to new generators of solar cells, light-emitting diodes and photodetectors.

WayRay to Present Holographic AR Navigation System with SDK Availability at CES 2018

WayRay, a Swiss developer of holographic augmented reality (AR) navigation systems for cars, will demonstrate its AR solutions at CES 2018.

3M to Demo Medical Adhesive Selector Tool at CES 2018

3M's FindMyAdhesive interactive online tool is designed to make medical adhesive selection simple for engineers by asking a series of project-specific questions.

Watch: Emotionally Intelligent Companion Robot for Children to Launch in U.S. Market at CES 2018

The companion robot for children incorporates advanced artificial intelligence technology with enhanced emotional and social intelligence capabilities.

Tyndall Smart Glove Displayed at CES 2018

The team of researchers and developers behind the Smart Glove—Haptic Human-Computer Interface Systems for virtual reality/augmented reality and robotics will showcase their new glove at CES in Las Vegas from January 9-12, 2018.

Researchers Tweak Quantum Dots to Strengthen Double-Pane Solar Windows

With two types of “designer” quantum dots, researchers are creating double-pane solar windows that generate electricity with greater efficiency and create shading and insulation for good measure. It is all possible because of a new window architecture that utilizes two different layers of low-cost quantum dots tuned to absorb different parts of the solar spectrum.

Researchers Find Safer Route for Ultrasonic Therapy

Duke University researchers have discovered a way to enhance the effectiveness and safety of sonogenetics, or ultrasonic modulation, emerging techniques that use sound waves.

Where Autonomous Car Technology Stands in 2018

The driverless car technology chronicles show that we are going to hit Level 3 autonomy in 2018, while the industry will kick-off pilots for Level 5 autonomous cars operating in geo-fenced areas. For that, sensor fusion is moving to a higher level with ample processing available from new computer platforms.

Researchers Aim to Standardize Perovskite Solar Cell Aging Measurements

Current research efforts on perovskite are continuously trying to improve perovskite stability. But the community is restricted by the fact that there are no general standards by which scientists can measure the stability of perovskite solar cells.

Watch: Solar-powered Drone to Be Launched at CES 2018

The lightweight, solar-powered quadcopter promises an increase in flight time from less than 30 minutes to hours.

ESA to Launch Butane-Powered Satellite

The agency will test the ability of a miniature satellite, assembled from six standard 10 cm CubeSat units, to change orbit.

Single Metalens Can Focus All Colors of the Rainbow in One Area

A team of researchers from the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) has developed the first single lens that can focus the entire visible spectrum of light—including white light—in the same spot and in high resolution.

At CES 2018: Gyrfalcon Technology Competes with Intel with its Newly-Launched USB Stick

With the company’s first ultra-low power, high-performance AI processor Lightspeeur® 2801S, the Laceli™ AI Compute Stick runs a 2.8 TOPS performance within 0.3 watt of power.

China Will Implement Digital IDs, Social Credit System in Coming Years

By merging an online identity with a real one, China hopes to combat online identification fraud.

Five Robotics Makers to Meet at CES

Many routine, middle-skilled jobs involve relatively structured tasks, and robots are ideally suited for those jobs.

Smart Cities Getting Attention as CES Nears

Smart cities will be a new area of focus at CES 2018, as the show, set for next week in Las Vegas, launches a dedicated exhibit area and a schedule of relevant conference programming.

Solar Power's Sunny Future

Renewable power sources are riding some very strong tailwinds that will likely continue to spur on growth in the future.

The Autonomous Evolution at CES and Beyond

CES 2018 will bring the Motor City to Las Vegas next month, as self-driving technologies, aftermarket enhancements and smart mobility technologies are on display.

Three Things About Digital Security

Swapping desktops for internet browsers means consuming more cloud services, and IT must move toward providing a secure digital workspace platform while providing users with a more personalized work experience.