It’s not often you encounter a device that looks like it came straight out of a movie set. But Lenovo’s Project Crystal, supposedly the world’s first laptop with a transparent microLED display, is an example of sci-fi come to life.
Currently there are no plans to turn Project Crystal into a retail product. Instead Lenovo’s latest concept device was commissioned by its ThinkPad division to explore the potential of transparent microLED panels and AI integration. The most obvious use case would be sharing info somewhere, like a doctor’s office or a hotel desk. Instead of needing to flip a screen around, you could simply reverse the display via software, allowing anyone on the other side to see it while getting an in-depth explanation.
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Betavolt Wants to Put a Nuclear Generator in Your Gadgets with Its 50-Year 3V BV1009 Battery
Currently described as in the "pilot stage," Betavolt hopes to bring its BV100 3V atomic battery to market — delivering 100µW for 50 years.
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