Researchers have developed pixels that can emit and analyse light together
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a new type of pixel capable of both emitting and analyzing light. This innovation could lead to future devices that function as both a camera and a display simultaneously.
Why it matters
This breakthrough could fundamentally change hardware design for smartphones and other display-based technologies.
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