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	A skin-integrated multimodal haptic interface to produce immersive tactile experiences Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies have become increasingly advanced over the past decade or so, enabling highly engaging gaming experiences and new forms of media entertainment. Yet there is still significant room to improvement, particularly in terms of artificially stimulating other senses beyond vision and hearing.
	Researchers create first programmable, logical quantum processor Harvard researchers have realized a key milestone in the quest for stable, scalable quantum computing, an ultra-high-speed technology that will enable game-changing advances in a variety of fields, including medicine, science, and finance.
	New ultra-high speed processor to advance AI, driverless vehicles and more A team of international scientists have developed an ultra-high speed signal processor that can analyze 400,000 real time video images concurrently, according to a paper published in Communications Engineering.
	New phosphorescent OLEDs can maintain 90% of blue light intensity for 10–14 times longer than other designs Lights could soon use the full color suite of perfectly efficient organic light-emitting diodes, or OLEDs, that last tens of thousands of hours, thanks to an innovation from physicists and engineers at the University of Michigan.
	Ultra-thin lithium strips show great promise as anode material for enhanced lithium ion batteries A research team led by scientists from Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China, has used the Australian Synchrotron in developing a novel strategy for the scalable production of high-performance, thin, and free-standing lithium anodes for lithium-ion batteries with enhanced cycling stability and electrochemical properties.
	AI study shows Raphael painting was not entirely the master's work A famous Raphael painting features a face that was NOT created by the Renaissance master, according to new artificial intelligence analysis.
	Polymer-air battery research investigates advanced energy storage solutions Polymer-air batteries often face challenges related to stability, kinetics and conductivity. In response, Dr. Jodie Lutkenhaus has developed a method to use a polymer as an anode in these batteries.
	Sony PlayStation 5 sales cross 50 million units Sales of Sony's PlayStation 5 have crossed 50 million units, the Japanese electronics giant said, pointing to "strong momentum" this year for its flagship gaming console.
	X users report global outage: monitoring site Tens of thousands of global users of X, formerly Twitter, on Thursday reported problems using the Elon Musk-owned social network.
	Toyota shares sink after Daihatsu suspension, US recall Shares in Japanese auto titan Toyota dived Thursday as a rigged safety test scandal builds at subsidiary Daihatsu, and after it recalled a million vehicles in the United States over airbag safety concerns.
	Japan begins on-site inspection to Toyota unit Daihatsu Japanese officials on Thursday started an on-site inspection at the headquarters of Toyota subsidiary Daihatsu, the transport ministry said, after an investigation found it had rigged safety tests and was forced to suspend all shipments of its vehicles.
	Warner Brothers Discovery explores merger: report Warner Brothers Discovery shares slid more than 5 percent Wednesday after reports emerged that the media and entertainment giant is exploring a merger with rival Paramount Global.
	Apple ramps up Vision Pro production, aiming for launch by February Apple Inc. is ramping up production of the Vision Pro mixed-reality headset, setting the stage for a launch by February, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
	Citrix sued over Xfinity breach that exposed 36 million users' data Just three days after Xfinity disclosed that 36 million of its users' personal information was exposed in a data breach, Fort Lauderdale-based Citrix Systems Inc. is facing a class-action lawsuit accusing the firm of failing to prevent the breach.
	Solar energy and its cheaper bills are coming to more disadvantaged communities When a lightning storm knocked out power in Doris Brown's Northeast Houston neighborhood this summer, her solar-powered home suddenly became a refuge for frantic neighbors left without electricity.
	More US auto buyers are turning to hybrids as sales of electric vehicles slow America's automakers have staked their futures on the notion that electric vehicles will dominate sales in the coming years, spurred by buyers determined to reduce carbon emissions and save on fuel.
	UK and EU agree delay to post-Brexit electric car tariffs British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Thursday hailed a deal with the European Union to delay post-Brexit tariffs on electric vehicle sales that were due to kick in from January.
	Leveraging language models for fusion energy research Since the advent of fusion research, scientists have published thousands of documents on the subject—papers, conference proceedings, and even written logs from previous experiments at fusion reactors around the world. Such a wellspring of information would easily take a lifetime to read, and even longer to comprehend.
	Korean researchers develop new modular construction technology The Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT) researchers have developed a new modular construction method capable of building structures by assembling modular components within a short time, particularly in cases of emergencies or disasters.
	If you've got solar, can you run air conditioning without worrying about cost? Not quite You're inside on a scorching 40°C day, running your air conditioner on full for extended hours. Normally, you might worry about cost—or even the impact on the grid or the environment. But you've got solar on your roof, so you should be producing plenty of power to offset your aircon.
	Apple loses latest bid to avert patent dispute that has halted online U.S. sales of 2 watch models Apple on Thursday stopped online sales of two popular models of its internet-connected watch in the U.S. after losing its latest attempt to untangle a patent dispute that's blocking it from using some of the technology on the device.
	AI could improve your life by removing bottlenecks between what you want and what you get Artificial intelligence is poised to upend much of society, removing human limitations inherent in many systems. One such limitation is information and logistical bottlenecks in decision-making.
	Wireless tracking system could help improve the extended reality experience A new technology developed by engineers at the University of California San Diego has the potential to make the extended reality (XR) experience smoother and more seamless. The technology consists of an asset localization system that uses wireless signals to track physical objects with centimeter-level accuracy in real-time, and then generates a virtual representation of these objects. Applications of this technology range from enhancing virtual gaming experiences to improving workplace safety.
	Real-time multimodal tactile detection system applicable to robots and wearable devices A tactile perception system capable of providing human-like multimodal tactile information to objects like robots and wearable devices that require tactile data in real-time has been developed.
	Scrutiny of OpenAI and Microsoft relationship could affect how AI industry grows and innovates The boardroom of OpenAI, the business that developed ChatGPT, has seen some turbulent times recently. But while the drama around the sacking and reinstatement of CEO Sam Altman has subsided, the company now faces investigation by the UK competitor authority—a regulator that's been increasingly training its spotlight on big tech in recent years.
	Examining effects of mobile phone use on attention, reaction time, and working memory of office workers Many of us carry a mobile phone much of the time. The term is increasingly something of a misnomer. While these portable devices may well have their origins in allowing us to make phone calls wherever we happen to be, they are, to all intents and purposes, multitasking personal computers.
	Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick is stepping down at the end of the year Activision Blizzard Chief Executive Bobby Kotick will leave his post at the end of December, bringing his 32-year tenure at the gaming giant to a close.
	Sirius XM sued by NY over 'frustrating' cancellation process Sirius XM Radio Inc. was sued by New York state for making it difficult for customers to cancel subscriptions to the broadcaster's online radio services, in violation of state and federal consumer protection laws.
	E3: why the world's biggest video game event just closed for good—and what's next for the industry The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), an annual trade event for the video game industry, has been permanently cancelled by its organizers, who cited the COVID pandemic and changes in company marketing techniques as the reason for the closure.
	US airlines say they're ready for record holiday travel US airlines are gearing up for record traffic this holiday season, having beefed up staffing in the hopes of avoiding a repeat of last Christmas's operational meltdown.
	China halts export of some rare earth processing technologies China said on Thursday that it would halt the export of a range of rare earth metal processing technologies, potentially hindering other countries in a crucial sector dominated by Beijing.
	Exploring waste-to-energy solutions in the Maldives archipelago A study published in the journal of Frontiers of Environmental Science & Engineering, addresses the crucial waste management challenges faced by Small Island Developing States (SIDS), with a specific focus on the Maldives.
	NASA, Joby pave the way for air taxis in busy airports Researchers are one step closer to integrating air taxis and other electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles into the country's busiest airports, thanks to a new air traffic simulation developed by NASA's Ames Research Center in California's Silicon Valley and Joby Aviation.
	Energy beam-based direct and assisted polishing techniques for diamond: A review With the rapid development of semiconductor technologies, diamond emerges as a leading contender in reshaping the modern industry with its remarkable properties. However, the machining of diamond material is very difficult.

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