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Bob Stein and Voyager (2021)

news.ycombinator.com Jimmy Maher 2025-10-06 04:32:42

Voyager tends to be overlooked in almost every survey because we didn’t really fit into anybody’s category. Librarians didn’t really pay much attention. The computer world never cared. Hollywood never really cared. We touched all these industries, but because we weren’t central to any of them and didn’t really ally with any of them in particular, we were in fact always an outlier. — Bob Stein In 1945, Vannevar Bush, an advisor to the American government on the subjects of engineering and techno

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The 16-year odyssey it took to emulate the Pioneer LaserActive

news.ycombinator.com Wes Fenlon 2025-10-15 07:02:11

In April 2009, a Sega fan decided to look into emulating the Mega LD, a quirky and little-known hybrid of Genesis and LaserDisc. This week he finished the job. Hey there ROM readers! I've got an absolute whopper of a story this issue with a genuine longform dive into the emulation of the LaserActive, plus a bit of backstory on the new fan translation of the Cowboy Bebop game for PS2, plus your usual quick hits on emulator improvements, FPGA happenings and other fan translation progress. That me

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This ultra-rare ’90s LaserDisc game console can finally be emulated on a PC

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-10-16 02:57:19

Here in the year 2025, it's not every day that a classic gaming console from the 20th century becomes playable via emulation for the first time. But that's just what happened last week with the release of Ares v146 and its first-of-its-kind support for Mega LD titles designed for the Pioneer LaserActive. Even retro console superfans would be forgiven for not knowing about the LaserActive, a pricey LaserDisc player released in 1994 alongside swappable hardware modules that could add support for

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Over 30 years later, a rare LaserDisc game console gets its first PC emulator

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-10-16 07:57:19

Here in the year 2025, it's not every day that a classic gaming console from the 20th century becomes playable via emulation for the first time. But that's just what happened last week with the release of Ares v146 and its first-of-its-kind support for Mega LD titles designed for the Pioneer LaserActive. Even retro console superfans would be forgiven for not knowing about the LaserActive, a pricey LaserDisc player released in 1994 alongside swappable hardware modules that could add support for

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Can cheaper lasers handle short distances?

news.ycombinator.com Bryon Moyer 2025-10-16 11:28:55

Optical technology is well established for long-haul communications, but the distances it serves are shrinking — especially in the data center. Vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs) already drive short fiber links. But efforts are underway to further scale them down to provide more connections through waveguides than fiber can provide. “We have seen the transition from long haul to metro-to-local area networks and then into the data center,” said Suresh Jayaraman, senior director fo

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This liquid-cooled projector promises an incredibly bright 6,200 lumen image

theverge.com Thomas Ricker 2025-10-21 23:03:02

is a deputy editor and Verge co-founder with a passion for human-centric cities, e-bikes, and life as a digital nomad. He’s been a tech journalist for 20 years. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Dangbei is bringing its S7 Ultra Max all-in-one projector to Berlin next week for the big IFA tech show. That’s a good indication that the China-only 4K projector with a ridiculously bright 6,200 ISO lumen output is preparing for a global launch. H

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Hot deal: The best XGIMI portable projector discounted for the first time!

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-30 22:12:35

Are you looking for a portable projector? I swear, I can no longer live without mine. It turns regular movie nights into magical moments! XGIMI makes some of the best ones; their latest and greatest is the XGIMI MoGo 4 Laser. It’s a bit on the pricier side, with a $799 full retail cost. It has just been discounted for the first time, though, so you can save $120 on it right now. Buy the XGIMI MoGo 4 Laser portable projector for $679 ($120 off) This offer is available from Amazon as a “limited t

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New 3D Laser Scanner Developed for Harvesting Robots

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-22 08:24:51

Robotics engineers at the University of Würzburg have developed a novel 3D laser scanner system for precise plant analysis in the field for the Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy in Potsdam. Whether strawberries, asparagus or apples: when it comes to harvesting, skilled workers are often in short supply. Many researchers are therefore working on harvesting robots that could provide welcome support to agricultural businesses in the future. ‘There are already a few pro

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Scientists transform peacock feathers into tiny biological laser beams

techspot.com Skye Jacobs 2025-12-10 02:24:00

TL;DR: Scientists have long been fascinated by the vibrant colors and intricate structures found in the feathers of birds like the Indian Peafowl (commonly known as the peacock). A new study has shed light on a surprising property of these iconic tail feathers: their ability to act as tiny laser resonators when infused with a common fluorescent dye. The research, conducted by researchers from several US universities and published in Nature, set out to explore the behavior of peacock feather bar

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A Solar System Internet? Space Laser Test Moves Us Closer

gizmodo.com Passant Rabie 2026-01-15 18:20:56

Scientists at the European Space Agency used a laser to communicate with a spacecraft 165 million miles (265 million kilometers) away in deep space for the first time, marking a major step forward in their efforts to build optical communication systems for future missions to the Moon and beyond. Scientists at the Kryoneri Observatory near Athens, Greece, shot a powerful laser at NASA’s Psyche mission, which then sent a return signal to the Helmos Observatory, which lies some 23 miles (37 km) aw

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Integrated photonic source of Gottesman–Kitaev–Preskill qubits

news.ycombinator.com Larsen 2026-01-26 23:52:38

Here we provide experimental details on each major component in this experiment: the laser subsystem, photonic integrated chip, PNR detectors for state heralding and the homodyne detection system used for state tomography. Further details can be found in the Supplementary Information. Laser system The laser subsystem is composed of five lasers: two lasers (P1 and P2) for driving the dual-pump SFWM process that generates squeezing, a local oscillator laser used to perform homodyne detection and

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Edible Microlasers Could Revolutionize Food Tracking and Safety

gizmodo.com Gayoung Lee 2026-02-02 05:00:40

In a delicious turn of events, scientists succeeded in taking the optics of olive oil to create the first-ever microlaser made entirely from edible materials. If commercialized, they could offer an easy and safe way to monitor food or medications from inside your body. The technology, introduced earlier this month in the journal Advanced Optical Materials, exploits an interesting tendency for droplets of common cooking oils, which emit a photon of light when subjected to a certain amount of ene

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The Best Printers for Home and Office: Brother, HP, and More

wired.com Brad Bourque 2026-02-16 00:33:00

Before anything else, you'll have to decide between ink and laser. I'll get into the details when it comes to each model, but the most important consideration is paper type, because it’s a limitation rather than a benefit. Laser printers use heat in the bonding process, which means if you regularly print on windowed envelopes or photo paper, you'll need to either use an ink printer or change to a thermally-safe alternative, which can be cost prohibitive if you print a lot. Inkjets are the most

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DropZap World – My falling block game with lasers, released after years of work

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-03 23:10:04

DropZap World — a falling block game with lasers, mirrors, splitters, color matching, and 120 levels! Experience the thrill of lasers, mirrors, and color-matching in DropZap World — a fresh twist on falling block games with 120 electrifying levels! Developed by the original creator of DropZap and DropZap 2, DropZap World stands on its own with unique gameplay and a level-based progression system that will captivate both new players and longtime fans. FEATURES - 120 Challenging Levels: Test your

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DropZap World – my falling block game with lasers, released after years of work

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-04 11:10:04

DropZap World — a falling block game with lasers, mirrors, splitters, color matching, and 120 levels! Experience the thrill of lasers, mirrors, and color-matching in DropZap World — a fresh twist on falling block games with 120 electrifying levels! Developed by the original creator of DropZap and DropZap 2, DropZap World stands on its own with unique gameplay and a level-based progression system that will captivate both new players and longtime fans. FEATURES - 120 Challenging Levels: Test your

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XGIMI’s new portable Google TV projectors pack a punch in a small package

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-15 21:52:28

TL;DR XGIMI has launched the MoGo 4 and MoGo 4 Laser portable projectors featuring FHD projection, Google TV support, and integrated Harman Kardon speakers. Both models include a rechargeable battery offering up to 2.5 hours of movie playback, which can be extended to five hours via a stand. Prices start at $499, but orders placed before July 12 can score 10% off the price. XGIMI is mainly known for its high-quality and expensive home projectors, but its portable projector lineup has its own

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Finally, a portable laser projector with a battery-powered tripod (and it's on sale)

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2026-03-17 17:48:25

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Xgimi, the brand behind the much-lauded Horizon S Max, just released two portable projectors -- the MoGo 4, and the higher-end MoGo 4 Laser -- and they're a big level-up for the category. The new pair of projectors are expressly portable, connect to a stand for built-in charging, and look more like Bluetooth speakers. Also: Finally, a portable 4K projector worthy of replacing my TV - and it supports Dolby Vision We recently went hands-on with the MoGo 4 devices (which are phys

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Xgimi adds a laser option and built-in batteries to its MoGo 4 projectors

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2026-03-18 01:00:00

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Xgimi is sticking batteries into the latest versions of its compact MoGo projectors, making them even more portable since you no longer need to bring an extra power bank if you don’t have access to an outlet. Both the MoGo 4 and MoGo 4 Laser are supposed to have enough built-in power to watch a two-and-a-half-hour movie, and they include other we

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This powerful "spy camera" can capture facial details from over 60 miles away

techspot.com Zo Ahmed 2025-11-12 00:27:00

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years.TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust Forward-looking: Researchers in China have developed an exceptionally powerful synthetic aperture lidar system that could enable the nation to scrutinize foreign assets – particularly military spy satellites – with unprecedented precision. They have already demonstrated its ability to capture highly detailed images from more than 60 miles away. Worse still, if this technology were deployed in low E

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Latest Tech News

Bob Stein and Voyager (2021)

The 16-year odyssey it took to emulate the Pioneer LaserActive

This ultra-rare ’90s LaserDisc game console can finally be emulated on a PC

Over 30 years later, a rare LaserDisc game console gets its first PC emulator

Can cheaper lasers handle short distances?

This liquid-cooled projector promises an incredibly bright 6,200 lumen image

Hot deal: The best XGIMI portable projector discounted for the first time!

New 3D Laser Scanner Developed for Harvesting Robots

Scientists transform peacock feathers into tiny biological laser beams

A Solar System Internet? Space Laser Test Moves Us Closer

Integrated photonic source of Gottesman–Kitaev–Preskill qubits

Edible Microlasers Could Revolutionize Food Tracking and Safety

The Best Printers for Home and Office: Brother, HP, and More

DropZap World – My falling block game with lasers, released after years of work

DropZap World – my falling block game with lasers, released after years of work

XGIMI’s new portable Google TV projectors pack a punch in a small package

Finally, a portable laser projector with a battery-powered tripod (and it's on sale)

Xgimi adds a laser option and built-in batteries to its MoGo 4 projectors

This powerful "spy camera" can capture facial details from over 60 miles away

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