Dell debuts Premium 14 & 16 laptops with Intel AI chips

Dell has introduced two new flagship laptops, the Dell 16 Premium and Dell 14 Premium, under a new Dell Premium naming structure. The two models sit at the top of Dell’s consumer laptop range and follow the design direction established by the XPS line. The company says the change is meant to make its portfolio … Read more

Brain blood flow and oxygenation offer new signs of early Alzheimer’s risk

25 Feb 2026 Stevens INI uses near-IR and ultrasound to study links between hemodynamics and disease. A project at USC Keck School of Medicine has studied how brain blood flow and oxygenation provide early clues to a patient’s risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia the study may indicate new less invasive routes … Read more

Shenzhen University sensor detects molecular signs of cancer in the blood

24 Feb 2026 Light-based device uses quantum dots to spot ultra-low biomarker levels. A project at China’s Shenzhen University has developed a new sensing platform for the detection of biomakers in blood. Described in Optica, the device “paves the way for next-generation diagnostic platforms,” according to the researchers. Detecting biomolecules at ultralow concentrations remains a fundamental challenge … Read more

Shanghai group develops heatproof fiber microphone to monitor power networks

12 Feb 2026 Immune to heat and high voltage, optical sensor can spot problems inside transformers. Researchers have fabricated a “hair-thin” microphone made entirely of silica fiber that can detect a large range of ultrasound, sound frequencies beyond the reach of the human ear. Able to withstand temperatures up to 1,000 °C, they say that the device … Read more

Edifier outlines next phase of global audio strategy

Edifier is moving to reset its global product strategy as changing work and entertainment habits reshape the consumer audio market. The company says the convergence of work and leisure is redefining what consumers expect from everyday audio hardware. “We expect particularly strong interest in desktop speakers, active bookshelf speakers, and wireless headphones. Australia has a … Read more

Photoacoustic and ultrasound imaging combine for clearer mapping of blood vessels

20 Jan 2026 Keck School of Medicine and Caltech image both tissue and blood vessels simultaneously. A project at USC Keck School of Medicine and Caltech has developed an imaging platform offering improved views of both blood vessels and tissue. Described in Nature Biomedical Engineering, the new method has the potential to address current gaps in medical … Read more

Wi-Charge gets $20M to scale infrared wireless chargers

20 May 2025 Tel Aviv startup says series C venture round includes support from European Innovation Council Fund. Wi-Charge, an Israeli startup company that has developed infrared power-beaming technology to charge consumer electronics and other devices without the need for an electrical cable, says it has raised $20 million in a new round of venture funding. Led by … Read more