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- 1TDK unveils retinal projection display for smart glasses●Direct retinal projection display for smart glasses using a meta-optic mirror
TDK has announced a direct retinal projection display for smart glasses built around a meta-optic mirror, which projects images directly onto the viewer's retina. The company says the approach could enable lighter, more compact augmented reality eyewear compared with conventional waveguide displays. The announcement is drawing attention among technologists debating whether the technology could make everyday smart glasses practical.
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Baltimore's Spotlighters Theatre has cancelled performances because of a leaking roof. The long-running community theatre, based in the city's Mount Vernon neighbourhood, halted scheduled shows while the problem is dealt with, and further dates may be affected depending on repairs. Audience members are being advised to check for updates on cancellations and rescheduled performances before attending.
- 3Reddit restricting access to old.reddit.com for inactive users●Reddit is putting more limits on old.reddit.com
Reddit is tightening access to old.reddit.com, its legacy desktop interface. Users who have not visited the old layout in six months will be blocked from using it, according to Ars Technica. The change is likely to frustrate longtime Redditors who prefer the older, lighter interface over the current redesign, continuing Reddit's pattern of narrowing access to legacy features.
- 4New Zero-Heap Software Engine Targets VLEO Satellite Operations●Writing the future of VLEO operations isn't about carrying more weight into space—it's about... # starlink # business #
Engineers are highlighting a new flight software engine, GEONMI-MEMS, designed for very low Earth orbit operations. The argument being made is that the future of VLEO is not about launching heavier payloads but about smarter, leaner software—using zero-heap programming to make satellites lighter, more reliable and cheaper to run, with Starlink and the wider satellite business seen as the key market.
- 5Funniest animal photos of 2026 announced●Funniest animal photos of 2026 announced (number 7 is utterly hilarious)
The funniest animal photos of 2026 have been announced, with a contest-style round-up highlighting the year's most comedic wildlife shots. Number 7 in the list is singled out as the standout moment. The photos capture animals in amusing, candid situations, continuing a popular annual tradition of celebrating lighter-side wildlife photography.
- 6Military Looks to Commercial Gear to Cut Soldier Weather Load●Modernizing Military Weather Protection: Leveraging Commercial Innovation to Reduce Soldier Load and Improve Readiness
US defense outlets are highlighting an effort to modernize military weather protection by drawing on commercial innovation. The push aims to reduce the load soldiers carry in bad weather, replacing bulkier issued kit with lighter commercial alternatives, and in turn improve overall troop readiness.