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Laser innovation speeds up hard disks

July 5, 2007 Researchers claim that lasers can be used to boost read/write speed of magnetic media by 100 times, with prototype due within decade. TAGS: laser, researcher, field, hard drive

NASA laser device could assist at crime scenes

March 2, 2006 Real-life CSIs may soon add a NASA-engineered photography tool to their arsenal of crime-solving gadgetry. TAGS: laser, object, scientist, photograph

Are laser weapons ready for duty?

April 11, 2006 newsmaker Los Alamos honcho Doug Beason says directed energy beams will soon be able to zap missiles in flight. TAGS: laser, diode, microwave, energy, weapon, CD Player, CD

Making lasers a bargain

June 14, 2006 As costs drop, lasers will replace cutting tools and medical equipment, Coherent CEO John Ambroseo predicts. Photos: Forty years of lasers at Coherent TAGS: laser, semiconductor, Germany, light-emitting diode, color, CEO

Study: Laser printers may pose health risks

August 1, 2007 Toner particle emissions from laser printers can be as unhealthy as cigarette smoke, according to Australian university research. TAGS: emission, particle, laser printer, laser, health, printer, university, HP LaserJet, professor, researcher, HP

Paint-on lasers promise faster chip future

April 21, 2006 Quantum engineering with a hairdryer may prove the solution to a chip problem that's still 10 years away. TAGS: nanoparticle, laser, particle, researcher, frequency, color

Laser etching coming to a laptop near you

December 12, 2006 A new company in New York embosses gadgets with custom artwork, and it's going to give away the business plan. Photos: Laser-etched laptops TAGS: tattoo, laser, Digg, gadget, New York, laptop computer, editor, extension, open source, electronics

Sony keeps targets for PS3 shipments

December 14, 2006 Sony says it sees no need to change its target to ship 2 million units of its PlayStation 3 game console worldwide. TAGS: target, laser, Sony PS3, Sony Corp., Sony Playstation, console

Will green mean go for mobile projectors?

May 25, 2007 Green laser diodes will make it possible to project movies from handheld devices--once the technology is more fully developed.Photo: Green laser diode TAGS: diode, Corning Inc., projector, laser, Microvision, portable video, light-emitting diode, handheld device, cell phone, DLP, handheld, battery, movie, video

HP set for laser printer revamp

April 13, 2006 Eight new laser printers are on tap for next week as HP refreshes its line-up for businesses, News.com has learned. TAGS: laser printer, color laser printer, printer, laser, emerging market, HP, HP LaserJet, printing

Printers get a glimpse of OLED tech

March 14, 2006 The light source has been appearing primarily in displays. Now Epson sees it outshining the quality of laser printers. TAGS: organic light-emitting diode, color printer, Epson, printer, laser, laser printer, light-emitting diode, LCD, printing, Sony Corp., TV

Microsoft releases new breeds of mice

April 4, 2006 An upgraded version of its best-selling wireless optical mouse is out, and two new desktop mice will debut soon. Photos: New mice from Redmond TAGS: optical mouse, mouse, Redmond, laser, Real-Time, Microsoft Corp., laptop computer

IBM slows down light signals in chips

December 21, 2006 What's the best way for light to travel from point A to point B? The long way, says Big Blue.Image: Optical signals delayed TAGS: IBM Corp., signal, laser, component, Intel

Grand Coulee Dam: A staggering production

June 27, 2006 At the source of power for much of the Pacific Northwest, amazement at what man can build--and sadness at the costs. Photos: A view of Grand Coulee TAGS: dam, visitor, generator, laser, voice, history, U.S.

Singapore unveils biometric passport

April 1, 2006 The BioPass will be issued to government officials and airline crews, and will eventually replace traditional passports. TAGS: e-passport, passport, ICA Corp., Singapore, laser, government, U.S., security

Logitech keys in to Vista

August 14, 2006 New keyboards include more one-touch command buttons and Vista compatibility. Photos: New peripherals from Logitech TAGS: Logitech, keyboard, wireless keyboard, digital music, laser, headset, U.S., Europe, Microsoft Windows Vista, mouse, button, photograph, Microsoft Corp.

IBM promotes making chips in the bath

February 20, 2006 An experimental version of immersion lithography could help cut the cost of making chips in the future. TAGS: lithography, nanometer, IBM Corp., pattern, laser, Intel

Will pasteurization become a bit passe?

June 30, 2006 Israeli start-up offering food and water purification issues age-old cry: We can kill more bugs than you. TAGS: water, fiber-optics, food, laser, Israel, Europe, U.S.

The high-tech future for the Army

August 2, 2007 Chief Scientist Thomas Killion talks about Army R&D efforts, high-tech soldiering and the outlook for robots and drones. TAGS: Thomas Killion, chief scientist, robot, gear, R&D, laser, Iraq

For Chicago chef, it's prepare, print, serve

March 30, 2007 Known for his edible menus, Homaro Cantu now wants to print ads you can eat, shrink your kitchen tools into one drawer and "green" the restaurant industry.Photos: Where the menu is an appetizer TAGS: patent, kitchen, Chicago, laser, touch screen, open source
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