Apple in macOS Tahoe 26.2 introduced Edge Light, a clever new feature that turns your Mac's display into a virtual ring light during video calls. Instead of fumbling with external lighting equipment, ...

A team of researchers at Queen's University has developed a powerful new kind of computing machine that uses light to take on complex problems such as protein folding (for drug discovery) and number ...

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When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. In August 2025, I wrote about Finchetto, a UK photonics startup working on an optical packet ...

This long-form video explores professional film lighting techniques used on a major studio set at Universal Studios. It shows how lighting is planned, positioned, and adjusted to shape mood, depth, ...

I'm a certified sleep science coach who has tested over 50 mattresses. Cold winter months can affect our mental and physical health in myriad ways, given the season’s long nights and limited daytime ...

Screen time may trigger headaches or migraine attacks for some people, possibly due to eyestrain. Consider balancing room lighting with your monitor and reducing screen glare. Frequent screen breaks ...

Winter brings snowstorms, plummeting temperatures and a heating bill that can easily burn through your budget if you aren't careful. According to a recent CNET survey, 78% of adults are stressed about ...

Espresso machine test 2025: 7 home setups compared – design, tech & daily grind. Which one’s the best espresso machine for ...