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technology26 days ago•17 min saved

Galaxy S27: magnet-enabled rear redesign divides fans in new renders

Leaked AI concept renders of the Galaxy S27 Ultra hint at a redesign of the rear with built‑in magnets and a horizontal camera island, a look reminiscent of Pixel phones. Fans are split: some like the cleaner design and less wobble, while others feel it borrows too much from competitors and could dilute Samsung’s identity. Samsung has not officially confirmed any redesign yet, with the claims coming from credible leaks like Ice Universe and Sawyer Galox.

via Notebookcheck|

#camera #galaxy-s27 #magnets

business2 months ago•7 min saved

Mountain Pass Revival: A US-led pivot in rare-earths supply chain

MP Materials revived the Mountain Pass mine from bankruptcy and flooding to become the United States’ end-to-end rare-earths producer (mining, refining, and magnet manufacturing). With a Pentagon-backed $400 million investment and a 15% government stake, the company plans to scale up magnet production in the U.S., including a Texas facility aimed at producing up to a million magnets per day by 2028 for customers like GM, reducing dependence on China which currently dominates the market. The deal and tariffs reflect a pragmatic push to secure a domestic, resilient supply chain for critical magnets.

via CBS News|

#business #china-dominance #magnets

technology3 months ago•4 min saved

Galaxy S26 Ultra Misses Built-In Qi2 Magnets, Forcing Accessory Dependence

The Galaxy S26 Ultra is Qi2-ready but does not include built-in Qi2 magnets, meaning magnetic accessories like wallets or chargers require a case or external adapter; unlike Apple and Google, Samsung opted not to embed magnets, a decision seen as a cost/space-saving trade-off.

via Droid Life|

#galaxy-s26-ultra #magnets #qi2

technology3 months ago•3 min saved

Galaxy S26 Ultra Lacks Built-in Magnets, Magnetic Accessories Required

Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra reportedly lacks built-in magnets for Qi2 wireless charging, meaning magnetic functionality depends on magnetic cases rather than an internal magnet array. This contradicts earlier expectations and contrasts with rivals like Apple and Google, who include built-in magnets, and is viewed as disappointing with speculation that the S Pen digitizer may be a factor; Samsung has not issued an official comment.

via Droid Life|

#galaxy-s26-ultra #magnets #qi2

health7 months ago•2 min saved

Teen in New Zealand Undergoes Surgery to Remove Up to 200 Swallowed Magnets

A 13-year-old boy in New Zealand swallowed up to 100 high-power magnets bought online, leading to surgery to remove necrotic tissue from his intestines. The magnets, banned in New Zealand since 2013, caused serious health risks, highlighting concerns about online sales of dangerous products. The e-commerce platform Temu is investigating the case to ensure safety compliance.

via The Guardian|

#health #ingestion #magnets

health7 months ago•3 min saved

Teen in New Zealand Undergoes Surgery After Swallowing Nearly 200 Magnets

A 13-year-old boy in New Zealand required surgery after ingesting 80-100 high-powered magnets, which caused bowel damage and pressure necrosis. The magnets linked together inside his digestive system, leading to emergency surgery and recovery. Despite a ban on these magnets in New Zealand, they are still available online, raising safety concerns and prompting reviews of product listings.

via CBS News|

#health #magnets #new-zealand

health7 months ago•2 min saved

Teenager undergoes surgery after swallowing nearly 200 magnets

A 13-year-old boy in New Zealand swallowed 80-100 high-powered magnets, which caused internal damage and required surgery to remove them. Despite a ban on such magnets in New Zealand, they are still accessible online, highlighting challenges in regulating imported products. The incident underscores the dangers of small magnets to children and the need for stricter enforcement of safety laws.

via NBC News|

#child-safety #health #magnets

science8 months ago•2 min saved

Magnets: The Key to Space Exploration and Oxygen Production

Scientists have developed a new magnetic method to improve oxygen production for astronauts in space, which could enhance long-duration missions to the Moon and Mars by replacing bulky centrifuges with a lighter, more efficient system that uses magnetic forces to control gas bubbles during electrolysis.

via Space|

#magnets #microgravity #nasa

technology9 months ago•2 min saved

Google Pixel 10 Leaks Reveal Design, Chip Upgrade, and Enhanced Accessories

Leaked images reveal Google's Pixel 10 cases featuring built-in magnets for magnetic accessories, with color options matching the phones, indicating a significant upgrade in accessory compatibility for the upcoming Pixel 10 series.

via Android Authority|

#accessories #google #leak

quantum-computing2 years ago•4 min saved

"Magnetic Qubits Enable Selective Communication in Novel Quantum Computer Design"

Researchers have demonstrated a novel quantum computer design in which qubits, the building blocks of quantum computers, can communicate with each other through magnets instead of through the air. This technology allows for selective interaction between qubits and enables them to be situated farther apart than is typical, potentially unlocking complex capabilities for quantum computing. The use of magnets to entangle qubits could provide a scalable and robust quantum technology using conventional materials, with potential applications for other solid-state qubit systems.

via Phys.org|

#magnets #quantum-computing #quantum-entanglement

health-and-safety2 years ago•3 min saved

Dangerous Toy Magnets: 7 Deaths and Countless Hospitalizations Spark Recall and Warnings

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has warned that small, powerful magnets found in toys have been linked to seven deaths and over 2,000 emergency-room visits. The magnets, which are easily ingested, can attach to other metal objects, posing a greater hazard if swallowed. Even when swallowed alone, the magnets can cause intestinal perforation, blockage, blood poisoning, or death. The commission has issued warnings about six other companies with similar toys and has recalled a toy set sold by XpressGoods. The commission can take legal action or initiate a mandatory recall process, but this can be a lengthy process.

via The New York Times|

#consumer-product-safety-commission #health-and-safety #ingestion

science-and-technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Scientists Discover Unprecedented Magnetic Phenomenon: Single-Pole Magnets Defy Traditional Physics"

Physicists have discovered seemingly impossible one-sided magnets, known as monopoles, on the surface of hematite, a mineral made of iron oxide. By using an imaging technique called diamond quantum magnetometry, researchers found that groups of particles on the hematite's surface combine their properties to create the effect of a single particle with just one magnetic pole. This discovery could potentially lead to more energy-efficient computer memory by allowing engineers to have greater control over magnetic spin.

via Inverse|

#computer-memory #hematite #magnets

science-and-technology2 years ago•2 min saved

Advancements in Magnetic Computing: Researchers Enhance Magnet Performance

Researchers, led by Physicist Srinivasa Singamaneni at The University of Texas at El Paso, have discovered a new type of magnet that can be used in quantum computing. By adding a low-cost organic material between the magnet's atomic layers, the researchers have overcome the temperature constraints of van der Waals magnets, allowing them to work at temperatures of up to 170 degrees Fahrenheit. This breakthrough has the potential to revolutionize the future of computational power and could lead to smaller, more efficient devices.

via Phys.org|

#magnets #materials-science #quantum-computing

science-and-technology2 years ago•3 min saved

Advancements in Magnet-Wave Control and Observation with Superconductors

Researchers at Delft University of Technology have successfully demonstrated the control and manipulation of spin waves on a chip using superconductors, providing new insights into the interaction between magnets and superconductors. Spin waves, which are waves in magnetic materials, have the potential to be used as an energy-efficient alternative to electronics. By using a superconducting electrode, the researchers were able to reflect and control the spin waves, allowing for precise manipulation. This breakthrough opens the door for the development of energy-efficient spin-wave circuits and devices, such as frequency filters and resonators, as well as applications in quantum computing.

via Phys.org|

#energy-efficient-circuits #magnets #quantum-physics

science-and-technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Mysterious Cosmic Metal Holds Key to Earth's Urgent Crisis: A Scientific Breakthrough"

Cambridge researchers are working on recreating tetrataenite, a "cosmic magnet" found in outer space, in order to provide an alternative to rare earth elements for renewable technology. Currently, magnets made with rare earth elements are crucial components in electric vehicles and wind turbines, but their extraction is invasive and expensive, with China controlling the majority of the supply. Tetrataenite, an iron-nickel alloy, could revolutionize the production of magnets, but it forms naturally over millions of years on meteorites. The researchers have successfully recreated tetrataenite in the lab by adding phosphorus to the mix, eliminating the need for rare earth elements and potentially providing a more sustainable solution for cleaner technology.

via Yahoo News|

#cambridge-researchers #magnets #rare-earth-elements