From the moment we wake up until we close our eyes to sleep, we are surrounded by screens. Even if your job doesn't necessitate staring at a monitor all day, studies show that we spend an average of ...

It’s a bright day for computing — literally. Two tech companies have unveiled computer components that use laser light to process information. These futuristic processors could soon solve specific ...

A computer that uses light rather than digital switches for calculations could help reduce the energy demands of artificial intelligence (AI), according to a new study. The scientists who invented the ...

(CN) — A silicon-photonic chip that leverages light rather than electricity would alter the speed and sustainability of computing technologies essential for training artificial intelligence, ...

Quantum computers have the potential to drastically outperform traditional computers, but for now they’re mostly limited to labs and big experimental setups. Japanese researchers have now made a step ...

The compact light delivers big features and a stellar design to make you look your best on your next webcam chat or livestream. Managing Editor Josh Goldman is a laptop expert and has been writing ...

As programmable photonics use light instead of electrons to transmit and process signals, they promise faster, more ...

InVisage's new image sensor for infrared cameras could help drones avoid trees and could aid virtual reality headsets in seeing where you're pointing. Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from 1998 to ...