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Optera uses photoluminescence instead of lasers for long-term optical storage solutionsSpectral hole burning encodes data by manipulating nanoscale phosphor lattice imperfectionsMulti-bit encoding allows several bits to be stored per physical location on the mediumDr Nicolas Riesen at the University of South Australia is leading the development of an optical storage archive that records data through photoluminescence instead of physical laser etching.The technology operates at room temperature and uses relatively low-cost lasers instead of the femtosecond systems used in some competing glass-based archives.The initial implementation of this archive is a 500GB proof-of-concept medium planned for 2026, and it represents the first…

Ubisoft has shut down Rainbow Six Siege’s servers and is in the process of rolling back the fallout of a widespread breach that left various players with billions of in-game credits, ultra-rare skins of weapons, and banned accounts. As of Sunday afternoon, the status page on Rainbow Six Siege’s website still shows “unplanned outage” on all servers across PC, PlayStation and Xbox.The fiasco began Saturday morning when Ubisoft said on X that they were “aware of an incident currently affecting Rainbow Six Siege” and “working on a resolution.” A couple of hours later, the Rainbow Six Siege servers were shut…

In the future, when you use AI, it may be powered by supersonic jet engines. Boom Supersonic recently announced its Superpower turbines for AI data centers, which are slightly modified versions of the Symphony engines Boom is making for its airplanes.It’s common for engine companies to make power turbines, and data center operators are already turning to jet engine technology to power the AI boom. Boom CEO Blake Scholl says his company’s supersonic engine technology offers certain advantages over traditional power turbines. Boom’s Superpower turbines aim to provide energy to AI data centers. Boom SupersonicBoom recently retired its XB-1 experimental…

Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock will mark the 200th anniversary of the Royal Institution Christmas Lectures with a genuinely ambitious, thought-provoking and daring trio of talks on space – specifically, the potential for extraterrestrial life.You can watch Royal Institution Christmas Lectures 2025 online from anywhere with a VPN and potentially for free.Swipe to scroll horizontallyIt’s a divisive topic even within scientific circles, one that pits probability, theory and imagination against cold, hard evidence. On the one hand, how could anyone possibly entertain the notion that our planet is the one place in the infinity expanse of the universe with the properties to…

Samsung is adding two brand new speakers to its audio lineup, along with updated soundbars boosted with AI features. While not as inconspicuous as the Samsung Frame, the new WiFi speakers, called the Music Studio 5 and 7, were designed to blend into your living room’s atmosphere with their minimalist design. However, if you’re looking for a more convenient option, Samsung also updated its flagship HW-Q990H soundbar, while also introducing the more affordable choice of the HW-QS90H.Samsung built the Music Studio 5 with a four-inch woofer and dual tweeters, pairing them with a built-in waveguide to deliver better sound. To…

The rise of compact digital cameras and high-quality cameras built into your phone meant that traditional analog film photography faded almost into nonexistence. But the “film look” trend has soared on Instagram and TikTok, and there’s no better way to get an authentic analog photography look than to actually shoot on film. I’ve already covered the best types of film cameras to choose, where to buy them, and what film to use, so here I’ll take you through the key things you need to know to actually capture your first images. I’ll also walk you through the process of getting your…

At a quick glance, you might think it’s been business as usual for iPhones this year, given that we’ve once again seen more evolution in Apple’s smartphones than revolution; plus, there’s still no foldable iPhone.But look a little deeper, and you’ll realize that Cupertino has made some big strides with its ubiquitous smartphone in 2025. And that’s exactly what I’ve done in this article; I’ve analyzed what’s been good, bad, and downright ugly with iPhones over the past 12 months.So, let’s get into it, and if you have any thoughts, please head to the comments below after you’ve read my…

If you haven’t been under a rock, or maybe even if you have, you must have heard of artificial intelligence—the term “AI” is everywhere nowadays. And whether or not you’re aware, your foreseeable future is likely attached to it, for better or for worse. So what is AI, exactly? Is it all that good or that scary? The short answer is both. Depending on who you talk to, you might get the sense of excitement or apprehension. Personally, I have no skin in the current AI game, not knowingly so anyway, and somewhat more on the “apprehension” team. This post…

The State of New York will social media platforms to display warning labels similar to those found on cigarettes. was passed by the and signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday. It will apply to any platforms that feature infinite scrolling, auto-play, like counts or algorithmic feeds. The labels will caution those on the platform about potential harm to young users’ mental health.Social media companies will be required to display these warning labels when a user first interacts with any of the features the state considers predatory. The warning will also be displayed periodically after that interaction.”Keeping New…