Nature

Are optical transistors the logical next step?

A transistor that operates with photons rather than electrons is often heralded as the next step in information processing, but optical technology must first prove itself to be a viable solution in ...
The Independent

Best smart thermostats to help you save money this year, tested by a tech critic

A smart thermostat isn’t just a fancy way to control your boiler from your phone. The best smart thermostats will learn your usage patterns over time, know when you’re at home or away, adjust ...
IEEE

A Programmable In-Situ Logic-in-Memory with Full Boolean and Arithmetic Functions through Voltage-Gated Spin-Orbit Torque

Abstract: Spin-orbit torque magnetic random-access memory (SOT-MRAM) is a promising candidate for non-volatile logic-in-memory (LIM) computing. In this letter, we present a novel all-electrical ...
IEEE

Adaptive Functionality and Programmable Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface Enabling Arbitrary Polarization Conversion and Beamforming for IoT Devices

Abstract: Adaptive, functional, and reconfigurable devices that can manipulate incoming electromagnetic (EM) waves of arbitrary polarization into any desired output polarization are essential for ...
techxplore

Researchers create world's smallest programmable, autonomous robots

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania and University of Michigan have created the world's smallest fully programmable, autonomous robots: microscopic swimming machines that can independently ...