optical

Scientists closer to not seeing invisibility cloak

News Researchers say they can redirect light around three-dimensional objects using metamaterials -- artificially engineered structures created at a nano scale that contain optical properties not found in nature, according to an Associated Press report.

Tags: nature, science, materials, object

11 August 2008, 8:22

PC World stocking Atom mini laptop

News Windows, if necessary, without needing an optical drive to do so; and the ability to create a recovery USB stick or memory card so Windows can be reinstalled even if the hard drive needs to be replaced.

Tags: intel, windows xp, laptops, viewing

8 July 2008, 8:50

Portable hologram projectors 'by 2010'

News Infosys' device will be able to both send and receive these 3D images, displaying them using a projector with a laser source and micro holographic optical elements lenses. Holographic mobile handsets capable of projecting, capturing and sending 3D...

Tags: handsets, indian, holographic, gaming

20 June 2008, 9:37

News.blog: Asus Eee Box details released

News There is no optical drive, but the Eee Box does feature a user removable hard drive to simplify upgrades and repairs. Word got out a little early yesterday morning regarding Asus's small Eee Box, which will be available in early July.

Tags: hard drive, box, linux, lan

3 June 2008, 9:47

Virgin to boost broadband bandwidth

News Virgin Media is looking to squeeze four times the capacity out of its optical network -- but without the expense of ripping out and upgrading its fibre. Networking giant Nortel's 40/100G Adaptive Optics Engine was tested on a 350-kilometre length...

Tags: optical, kit, bandwidth, trial

12 May 2008, 9:14

Photos: Deflating a MacBook Air

News Without an optical drive, Apple was able to get the basic parts of a laptop into a very thin space. For the sake of full disclosure: our Apple MacBook Air is in working condition before we crack it open.

Tags: ram, board, hard drive, air

6 March 2008, 9:35

News.blog: A new focus for photographers

News And by transforming the light's optical properties using a computer instead of relying just on the camera's lenses, a computing system can correct aberrations to improve lens sharpness, as well as heighten lens contrast and lower its manufacturing...

Tags: fix, field, research, raw

29 February 2008, 9:22

Home Office laptop 'sold on eBay'

News Parry pointed out that, as optical disc drives are sealed units, "the only way that disc can get there is by taking the laptop keyboard off and putting the disc in there". The Home Office is investigating the apparent sale of one of its laptops...

Tags: keyboard, laptop, disc, encrypted

29 February 2008, 9:06

News.blog: New MacBook Pros in the air?

News If you're in the market for a new Mac that comes with an optical drive and more than one USB port, you might want to wait a few weeks to see what shakes out. With Apple's MacBook Air almost on the shelves, it might not be too much longer before the...

Tags: boost, laptops, notes, air

5 February 2008, 9:28

Photos: Busting up a PlayStation

News Unlike the Xbox 360, Wii or PlayStation 3, the PlayStation 2 lacks a self-contained optical drive. Ethernet jack, digital audio out (optical), AV multi out connector, power connector, and two cooling vents are located on the rear.

Tags: ports, post, chip, cable

1 February 2008, 9:53

News.blog: Lenovo, Fujitsu to use MacBook Air chip

News They might not be able to duplicate the exact design, but they could offer features like an optical drive and a user-replaceable battery that may have some prospective MacBook Air customers hesitating before taking the plunge.

Tags: laptops, designs, air, chip

1 February 2008, 8:53

News.blog: Shuttle introduces budget PC

News What it won't have: an optical drive or a PCI Express slot. Asus' Eee PC and Everex's CloudBook aren't the only ones pushing down the price of affordable, open-source PCs. Shuttle introduced its $199 (£100) KPC Linux PC in Las Vegas on Tuesday.

Tags: processor, consumer electronics show, pci express, intel celeron

11 January 2008, 9:39

Photos: Satellite tech maps through clouds

News Images taken with aerial photography or optical satellites are not feasible because of both the cost and cloud cover associated with such methods. Satellite technology able to penetrate thick cloud cover is being used to help prevent future...

Tags: cover, maps, navigate, satellite

12 December 2007, 8:46

Photos: Fighting crime with 'nonlethal' tech

News Incapacitator prototypes that the LA Sheriff's Department is developing with Intelligent Optical Systems. Cdr. Charles 'Sid' Heal heads the technology exploration program in the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department.

Tags: law, station, wave, ground

31 October 2007, 9:51

Photos: Ceatec's consumer electronics

News The device is called the system LCD with embedded optical sensors" -- not quite as catchy a name as iPhone. Panasonic has shown off similar wall TV concepts, so this shouldn't be too far away from being seen in living rooms.

4 October 2007, 9:32