Mechanical

A platform for an array of 36 mechanical resonator devices. A nano-resonator is fabricated and connected electrically in one of the sections of this array. The entire pieces is then placed inside the cryostat for the measurements. Credit: ICFOQuantum information (QI) processing has the potential to revolutionize technology, offering unparalleled computational power, safety, and detection sensitivity.Qubits, the fundamental units of hardware for quantum information, serve as the cornerstone for quantum computers and the…

Corsair is hoping to stand out in the enthusiast keyboard space by buying one of its more recognizable brands. The company is acquiring Drop (formerly Massdrop), best known for its customizable mechanical keyboards and key switches. The move will let Corsair "significantly grow" Drop's community-centric keyboard line while creating new products for its in-house brands, including Elgato. Drop will stay a separate brand inside of Corsair, and it will handle all existing purchases and support. Corsair isn't revealing the…

Corsair is acquiring Drop, an online retailer best known for its lineup of mechanical keyboards and keyboard accessories like keycaps. The deal only includes “certain assets” from Drop, but the CEO of Drop, Jef Holove, put the terms of the deal more simply: “Drop has been acquired by Corsair,” the CEO wrote in a post. Neither company specifies exactly which of Drop’s assets Corsair is acquiring, but Corsair’s press release focuses on Drop’s custom keyboards business and desktop accessories. “Personalized Keyboards that…

With a new Apple Watch Ultra expected to be announced this year running watchOS 10, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is back with another report regarding Apple’s wearable device for adventurers. According to Kuo, Apple is “actively adopting 3D printing technology, and it’s expected that some of the titanium mechanical parts of the 2H23 new Apple Watch Ultra will be made by 3D printing.” Tech. Entertainment. Science. Your inbox. Sign up for the most interesting tech & entertainment news out there. By signing up,…

The Logitech POP Keys is a fun and colorful mechanical keyboard that will brighten up any desk setup thanks to its range of color options. And for Prime Day, you can save $30 and get this great keyboard option for $69.The Logitech POP is a Bluetooth keyboard with multi-device support so you can easily switch between your Mac and your iPad. You can also have some fun with swappable emoji keys that work with Windows and macOS.The battery life is seriously impressive too, Logitech claims that the POP has a 3-year battery…

Scientists from the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science have invented a composite material that channels mechanical energy in a specific direction. This hydrogel with embedded nanofillers could revolutionize how wasted vibrational energy is utilized.A research group led by scientists from the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science have developed a unique material, based on nanofillers embedded in a hydrogel, that can channel mechanical energy in one direction but not the other, acting in a “nonreciprocal” way.…

Cherry is well-known as a pioneer in the keyboard space for its widely adopted mechanical switches. If you've dabbled in the realm of high-performance keyboards, whether it be for professional use or competitive gaming, you've heard of (and probably used) Cherry MX switches. And you may be well-versed in the distinction between the clicky, tactical MX Blues and the smooth, linear MX Reds (and the several variations in between). While the company hasn't historically dealt in keyboards itself as deeply as…

Etta Marcus, the talented 22-year-old musician, is back with her latest single ‘Mechanical Bull,’ out now on Polydor Records. This release follows her critically acclaimed EP ‘Heart-Shaped Bruise’ in January, which garnered high praise.‘Mechanical Bull’ is a sarcastic love letter that delves into the perpetual nature of a monotonous lifestyle. Etta explains, “I wanted to express my desires and fears surrounding the rejection of conformity and the inherent embarrassment that accompanies stepping outside of societal…

Artist’s impression of a platform for linear mechanical quantum computing (LMQC). The central transparent element is a phonon beam splitter. Blue and red marbles represent individual phonons, which are the collective mechanical motions of quadrillions of atoms. These mechanical motions can be visualized as surface acoustic waves coming into the beam splitter from opposite directions. The two-phonon interference at the beam splitter is central to LMQC. The output phonons emerging from the image are in a two-phonon state,…

Electric bicycles are a popular means of transportation that combine the advantages of traditional bikes with the benefits of modern technology to provide a gentle (or sometimes powerful) boost to the rider. As e-bikes continue to gain traction and increase in popularity, one crucial element for new and experienced riders alike to consider is the braking system. It’s hard to imagine a more critical piece of safety equipment on a bicycle, and the need for reliable and efficient braking becomes even more…