Mechanical computers rely on kirigami cubes, not electronics

Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a kirigami-inspired mechanical computer that uses a complex structure of rigid, interconnected polymer cubes to store, retrieve and erase data without relying on electronic components. Credit: Yanbin Li, NC State University Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a kirigami-inspired mechanical computer that uses a complex … Read more

Samsung Electronics will demonstrate SmartThings Pro and next-gen display technologies at InfoComm 2024

Samsung is expanding the hyperconnected SmartThings platform to the business ecosystem with SmartThings Pro at InfoComm 2024 Samsung Color E-Paper is a new ultra-low energy display that allows companies to share their brand more effectively Samsung Electronics today announced SmartThings Pro and next-generation display technologies for its award-winning digital signage range. The announcement is part … Read more

‘World-changing’ indoor solar cells offer everlasting electronics

Sign up for our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up for our free IndyTech newsletter EWithin six seconds, a top-secret printing facility in a factory on the northern outskirts of Stockholm produces sheets worth thousands of euros each. Each one contains 108 miniature solar cells that will soon find their … Read more