IEEE Spectrum Threads
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Microsoft Explores Glass for Ultra‑durable Data Storage
Mainstream data storage techniques inevitably break down. @Microsoft is trying to store data etched in glass because of its resistance to temperature and moisture levels. https://spectrum.ieee.org/glass-data-storage-microsoft-silica
MicroVision Targets Sub‑$200 LIDAR for Mass‑market Cars
LIDAR is expensive to add to most cars. That’s why until now, it’s only been used for high-end autonomous vehicles. But MicroVision wants to lower LIDAR prices, designing a sensor that costs under US $200 to produce. https://spectrum.ieee.org/solid-state-lidar-microvision-adas
Orbital Data Centers: AI Power Solution or $50B Gamble
Can orbital data centers solve AI’s massive power crisis? Tech titans like Musk, Bezos, and Pichai are betting on $51B satellite networks to move AI processing off-planet. The goal: Unlimited, 24/7 solar power. Is it a brilliant move or a...
Hybrid3D Prints Custom-Shaped Batteries for Drones, Smart Glasses
The Hybrid3D can 3D print batteries that can fill irregular shapes, like the wing of a drone or the arm of smart glasses. https://spectrum.ieee.org/3d-printed-batteries
Autonomous Wheelchair Maps Home, Yet Cost Hurdles Remain
What if your wheelchair could map your house and drive you to specific spots on command? Strutt's EV1 does exactly that. It learns your space, lets you save waypoints, and navigates at 3 mph while avoiding obstacles. Manual override is...
Neuromorphic Chips Solve Differential Equations with FEM
Neuromorphic computing has proved to be good at complex mathematics, against expectations. New neuromorphic hardware from @Intel can solve differential equations using the finite element method. https://spectrum.ieee.org/neuromorphic-math
Instant Tech Measures Figure Skaters' Jumps at Olympics
Noticed anything different at this year’s Olympics figure skating judging? New tech tools are allowing instantaneous measurement of athletes’ jump heights, air times, and landing speeds. https://spectrum.ieee.org/winter-olympics-2026-tech
MicroVision's Solid-State Lidar Targets Automotive ADAS Market
From $100,000 spinning sensors to compact solid-state units built for automotive scale, lidar has come a long way. MicroVision is betting its high-resolution sensing device can win over skeptics—and automakers. Lidar #ADAS https://spectrum.ieee.org/solid-state-lidar-microvision-adas?share_id=9165326
