Ultrasound panel adds mid-air haptic feedback to VR

Haptic feedback can give virtual experiences an extra dimension, but it’s hard to achieve. Tech startup Emerge has now unveiled the Emerge Wave-1, a device that pairs with a VR headset and emits ultrasonic waves that let users feel virtual objects.

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Smartphone stunners: The winners of the 2022 Mobile Photography Awards

Now in its 11th year, the Mobile Photography Awards is the world's longest running competition to focus exclusively on photos taken with smartphone cameras. The quality of entries this year is an affirmation of the power of modern smartphone cameras.

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Record-setting hybrid atom array could power quantum computer RAM and CPU

Researchers have demonstrated key tech that could help scale up quantum computers, creating a model with a record-breaking 512 qubits. The team combined atoms of two elements into an array, so atoms can be manipulated without disturbing their neighbors.

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New satellite payloads for continuous early-warning missile detection

The US Space Force has awarded Northrop Grumman and Ball Aerospace a US$2.37-billion contract to design and build two sensor payloads for a pair of polar-orbiting satellites intended to warn of ballistic and hypersonic missile launches.

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Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+ and S22 Ultra vs. Galaxy S21, S21+ and S21 Ultra

Samsung has unpacked its Galaxy S series phones for 2022. So are they worth the upgrade from last year’s models? New Atlas compares the specs and features of the Galaxy S22, S22+ and S22 Ultra with the Galaxy S21, S21+ and S21 Ultra.

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New system could simplify the inspection of 3D-printed metal objects

If you're 3D-printing metal parts for use in aircraft or other critical systems, then those parts had better not be defective. A new system allows such items to be checked for structural flaws, quicker and cheaper than ever before.

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BenQ targets responsive gameplay with 4LED gaming projector

Last year, BenQ launched a projector with a focus on low input lag that was aimed at big-screen gamers. Now the company has crammed the same low lag chops into a new gaming projector that's billed as the first in the world to use a 4LED light source.

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The pros get weird in the 2022 Sony World Photography Awards finalists

The professional finalists and shortlisted shots in the 2022 Sony World Photography Awards offer a glimpse at the current state of contemporary photography. Top picks focus on surreal pandemic images, compelling drone shots and one curious urban fox.

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Casio makes new Pro Trek PRW-61 from more biodegradable biomass plastics

Casio's Pro Trek multi-function sports watch line has gone a bit greener with the introduction of the PRW-61, which features a case, case back, and strap made out of biomass plastics derived from castor seeds, corn, and similar raw materials.

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Echo SAR turns cell phones into drone-detected rescue beacons

When arriving at a disaster site, one of the most crucial tasks is to locate any survivors who may be trapped in the debris. A new module is designed to let drones do so, by detecting the radio signals of victims' mobile phones.

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