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# Infrared

Solar panel researchers say cells could hit 43% efficiency by using this new approach to reducing infrared glow

Solar power continues to be used more widely, and the science behind the technology is developing too: researchers from the Institut de Ciencies Fotoniques (ICFO) in Barcelona, Spain have just announced a breakthrough…

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Newatlas ·17 days ago

Wind-up elastic robot jumps forever when fed infrared light

Robots – that is, self-guided mechanisms interacting with or changing their environments – exist in the popular imagination as large, blocky, metallic beings like R2D2 or TARS from Interstellar.

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TechRadar ·last mo.

This new robot lawn mower comes with its own infrared hedgehog-spotter — and a handy approach to edge-trimming

The Anthbot R7 Series includes an 'EdgeEase' string trimmerIts mounted on an arm and comes with its own camera for safetyThere's also infrared animal detection Effective edge trimming has long been the bane of a…

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Newatlas ·2 mo. ago

New 3D thermal cloak hides heat from infrared cameras

Heat is terrible at hiding. You could wear camouflage and stand perfectly still in complete darkness, but you would still appear “as bright as day” to a thermal camera.

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Engadget ·2 mo. ago

Infrared tech is decades old – why does almost every TV remote use it? - Engadget

Infrared tech is decades old – why does almost every TV remote use it? There's a good reason we haven't transitioned completely to Bluetooth remotes. The history of TV remotes is an interesting one.

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TechRadar ·6 mo. ago

The Revamp Tri-Care is heavy and awkward, but I can't fault how well it dries and protects my hair

Revamp Tri-Care Infrared: two-minute review The Revamp Enigma Tri-Care Infrared Ionic Hair Dryer is a mid-range dryer with an ambitious spec sheet.

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TechRadar ·9 mo. ago

"It's a total reinvention of a category" – L'Oréal exec on why its new glass, infrared-powered hair straightener is so exciting

L'Oréal Light Straight + Multi-styler has been unveiled at CES 2026 Plates are made from glass and use patented infrared technology Can straighten effectively at lower temperatures L'Oréal has just unveiled its next-gen…

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SlashGear ·last yr.

Why Do Some TV Remotes Still Use Infrared Technology?

You'd think a remote control technology that was first introduced in the 1980s would be completely obsolete by now.