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Space Communications Via Laser Beams
In the noisy exhibition halls of CES2025, we stumbled upon the emerging world of optical (laser) satellite communications. As the space economy grows, the “pipes” used to send data back to Earth—traditional radio waves—are becoming congested. In the above interview, SangHoon Oh, Ph.D., Research Director for SpaceBeam, explains how their new optical ground stations unlock…
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A Robot Alternative for Those Who Need a Care-free Pet
Here metaCat, here metaCat…. As seen in the above video, filmed at CES 2025, it only takes a few seconds to zoomorphize one of Elephant Robotics’ lifelike robots. Their metaAnimal series of robots targets those who want companionship without the hassles of a pet. These are more than just mechanical dolls with features such as:…
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Magnes Smart Shoe – A Step Towards Regaining Independence
Seven years ago, Viodi explored the burgeoning world of connected wearables and the idea that “The Foot Bone Is Connected to the Bluetooth,” focusing on how connectivity was coming to the very foundation of human movement. At CES 2025, that initial connected promise has evolved into the medical grade, machine-learning intelligence found in the Magnes…
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High-Performance Computing & Heating as a Service
Miroslav Sviezeny, COO and co-founder of Qarnot, discusses the company’s evolution from providing distributed computing in homes to a larger-scale operation for high-performance computing (HPC). Qarnot’s QBx is a compute module that integrates between 12 to 24 high-performance processors. The system utilizes cold water to cool the servers and dissipate their heat, with hot water…
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Creating a Digital Twin to Improve the Real-World Fiber Build
At Fiber Connect 2025, TKI’s President and CEO, Thomas Köhler, explained its approach for scanning and documenting a fiber project build. Using a combination of the iPhone’s software, camera, and lidar, combined with their highly accurate GPS tool, they capture the physical data in digital form. TKI’s software creates a digital twin. This enables managers…
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Unlocking Career Growth: The Power of Association
“You get a chance to bounce ideas off of people you don’t necessarily have within your company,” says Jennifer Vassil, the Fiber Broadband Association’s Vice President of Membership. Vassil is speaking about the many opportunities for FBA members to contribute to the association’s work in furthering its fiber deployment and usage goals. With over 625…
