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Apple fiber-optic MagSafe cable patent tips potential Light Peak support

Chris Davies, Dec 2nd 2010 Discuss [1]

Apple has patented [pdf link] a combination MagSafe power connector and fiber optic docking system, that could allow future MacBook notebooks - as well as other devices using the same next-gen port - to access an external dock or port array and minimize the number of on-device connections. The concept is reminiscent of rumors earlier in the week suggesting Apple was looking to Intel's Light Peak technology for a future MacBook Pro refresh, taking advantage of the connection technology's ability to replace USB, ethernet, display and other cable types simultaneously. Read The Full Story

SMU researchers working on fiber optic link to brain for controlling robotic prosthetics and more

Shane McGlaun, Sep 20th 2010 Discuss [0]

There are untold numbers of people around the world who have lost the use of their limbs from accident or illness that have new hope of being able to use the limb again thanks to some cool research at SMU. A researcher named Marc Christensen has developed a new fiber optic nerve system that may one day allow for a functional link between the brain and an advanced prosthetic limb. Read The Full Story

The Bacterioptica is a Chandelier Made from 15,000 Feet of Fiber Optic Cables

Evan Selleck, Sep 15th 2010 Discuss [0]

If you've got extra cable lying around, you might have the inclination to do something with it. But usually it only serves one purpose, so finding something else useful from the extra pieces isn't all that easy. Unless you're a designer, tasked with the job of creating something. And then we imagine that it may be pretty simple. This beautiful thing you see hanging above the immaculate dining room is a unique chandelier: it's manufactured from fiber optic cable and petri dishes. Read The Full Story

Google received over 1,100 community responses for fiber optic network proposal

Shane McGlaun, Mar 29th 2010 Discuss [1]

Back in February Google announced that it was looking for communities that would be interested in participating with the search giant on a plan to introduce high-speed fiber optic networks into communities to deliver faster broadband speeds. Google was looking for communities that would be interested in being part of the pilot program. Read The Full Story