from Lenovo Crystal Project is definitely sci-fi technology brought to life. Currently, there are no plans to turn the laptop concept into a retail product. Again. Instead, its ThinkPad division commissioned an exploration of the potential of transparent microLED panels and, sigh, AI integration. Engadget The most obvious use for a laptop's transparent screen would … Read more
After complaints that Google's image generator built into its Gemini AI was (ugh) awake, Google explain why he may have overcorrected for diversity. Prabhakar Raghavan, the company's senior vice president of insights and information, said Google's efforts to ensure a broad range of people are generated in images “did not account for cases which clearly … Read more
Every gram counts in commercial flying. Materials scientists at Kobe University have discovered “nanospheres» which are almost invisible silicone crystals. Particles can reflect light thanks to very broad and efficient scattering, research published in the Nano material applied by ACS log details. The result could mean covering a surface in bright colors while adding just … Read more
Yesterday, during the big Nintendo Direct presentation, we heard about two of the four Xbox titles Microsoft said would appear on “other consoles.” One of them is Penmentcoming to Nintendo Switch, PS4 and PS5, finally, today. Microsoft Critically acclaimed Penment is an Xbox, PC, and Xbox Cloud exclusive since launching in late 2022. It features … Read more
Fujifilm's X100V has, for some reason, been a huge hit on TikTok. This made it difficult to purchase, despite its tiny format and retro Fuji appeal. Fortunately, the company is here to make money offer an improved update, the 40.2 megapixel X100VI. While maintaining the same retro shape, it offers much faster shooting speeds, built-in … Read more
Nintendo's Switch 2 (not its official name) was widely anticipated this year, but that might not happen. Now, the company has reportedly told publishers that the next-gen console is expected to release in the first quarter 2025. If this happens, it would mimic the release of the original Switch, which was announced in October 2016 … Read more
NASA is seeking volunteers for its second year-long simulation mission to Mars, the Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA 2). For the duration of the mission, beginning in spring 2025, the four selected crew members will live in a 1,700-square-foot 3D-printed habitat in Houston. It costs money, but we don't know how much. At … Read more
If the image itself isn't unappetizing enough, the description might put you off. South Korean researchers have carried out a hybrid rice variant, infused with cow muscle and fat cells, creating a bright pink grain made from part plant and part meat. The team hopes to ultimately create a cheaper and more sustainable source of … Read more
Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg posted his own review of Apple's Vision Pro on Instagram, inexplicably coming for our work here at Engadget. In a video shot directly from a Meta Quest 3 (oh of course), Zuckerberg didn't mince his words. He said he expects the Quest to be the best value for most people because … Read more
United Airlines has had to ground its new Airbus A321neos, not because of a major safety issue, but because the illuminated “no smoking” signs are on. automatic. A 1990 ruling requires that panels on planes be manually operated by the crew. The Airbus A321neo has software that automatically displays signage during a flight, so the … Read more