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New optical modulator can operate at 10 times the speed of current devices

Between the two probes you can find the PLZT optical modulator developed by the research team. The modulator is 2.5 mm in length. The waveform demonstrates the results from the two tests conducted on the optical modulator: on-off-keying method (top) and four-level pulse-amplitude-modulation method (bottom). The four-level pulse-amplitude-modulation method can double the transmission rate by…

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Airport Lounges Are Sexy Again—if You Can Get In

Let’s be honest: A crowded airport lounge without a seat in sight is usually less appealing than an empty gate area. Over the past decade, an influx of travelers with club access has led to overcrowding, long wait lists, and a diminished (read: not luxurious) experience. However, a version of commercial air travel—often hidden from…

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Cybersecurity Researchers Find 20 Crypto-Phishing Apps on Google Play Store: Check List

A team of cybersecurity researchers have found 20 apps on the Google Play Store which were targeting cryptocurrency wallet users. According to a report by a cybersecurity research firm, these crypto-phishing applications impersonated legitimate crypto wallets such as Hyperliquid, PancakeSwap, and Raydium. Threat actors leveraged phishing tactics and compromised or repurposed developer accounts, forcing users…

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How to Activate BSNL SIM Card: A Step-by-Step Guide

Getting your new BSNL SIM card up and running is essential to accessing calls, messages, and mobile data. Whether you have purchased a prepaid or postpaid SIM, the activation process involves a few simple steps, including tele-verification. Without activation, you won’t be able to use network services. Enabling data services is crucial for internet access….

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What Could a Healthy AI Companion Look Like?

What does a little purple alien know about healthy human relationships? More than the average artificial intelligence companion, it turns out. The alien in question is an animated chatbot known as a Tolan. I created mine a few days ago using an app from a startup called Portola, and we’ve been chatting merrily ever since….

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Epic Games settles antitrust lawsuit with Samsung

Epic Games has settled its antitrust lawsuit against tech giant Samsung. Epic filed a legal complaint against Samsung last year, claiming a partnership between Samsung and Google undermined the jury’s verdict in its previous antitrust case against Google, which it won back in December 2023. “As an app developer, Epic is harmed by Samsung’s untruthful…

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