A new lens-free imaging system uses software to see finer details from farther away than optical systems ever could before.

Abstract: Optical fiber displacement sensors are extensively used in pre-warning of landslide and earthquake. Here, we propose a highly sensitive microdisplacement sensor based on sidewall resonance ...

GeekWire chronicles the Pacific Northwest startup scene. Sign up for our weekly startup newsletter, and check out the GeekWire funding tracker and VC directory. by Alan Boyle on Dec 9, 2025 at 6:00 am ...

Tecno and Samsung are collaborating on continuous optical zoom lenses to simplify smartphone cameras. The Freeform Continuum module offers seamless 1x-9x zoom, eliminating focal jumps. They also ...

A few days ago, we looked into how Apple could one day use brain wave sensors in AirPods to measure sleep quality and even detect seizures. Now, a new paper shows how the company is exploring deeper ...

Designed by Nova Radio Labs in the US, the Novaduino Environmental Sensor Kit is an Arduino-programmable air quality and weather monitoring solution built around the company’s own Novaduino Display ...

In brief: After years of faithful service, most computer mice end up in the recycling bin, or worse, the garbage bin. But one Redditor wanted a better second act for his retired pointer, and once ...

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Scientists have developed a fully transparent skin sensor that accurately measures UV radiation, detecting light and converting it to electrical signals. So when the Sun's rays reach damaging levels, ...

A homing sensor is a device used in certain machines to detect a fixed reference point, allowing the machine to determine its exact starting position. When powered on, the machine moves until it ...

Researchers have developed a thin optical touch sensor that can simultaneously detect the strength and location of pressure with high sensitivity and stability. The sensor is based on PDMS and is ...