British Scientists Develop more Powerful, Energy-Efficient Smartphone Screens

British scientists develop more powerful, energy-efficient smartphone screens. (Reuters)
British scientists develop more powerful, energy-efficient smartphone screens. (Reuters)
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British Scientists Develop more Powerful, Energy-Efficient Smartphone Screens

British scientists develop more powerful, energy-efficient smartphone screens. (Reuters)
British scientists develop more powerful, energy-efficient smartphone screens. (Reuters)

In order to make smartphone touchscreens cheaper, stronger and less harmful to the environment, a team of researchers at the University of Sussex has developed a new technology that is less energy-consuming, air-polluting and more responsive to the user's touch.

According to German news agency (dpa), the problem has been that indium tin oxide, which is currently used to make smartphone screens, is brittle and expensive.

The primary constituent, indium, is also a rare metal and is ecologically damaging to extract.

Silver, which has been shown to be the best alternative to indium tin oxide, is also expensive.

The breakthrough from physicists at the University of Sussex has been to combine silver nanowires with graphene, a two-dimensional carbon material.

The new hybrid material matches the performance of the existing technologies at a fraction of the cost.

Professor Alan Dalton from the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences at the University of Sussex said: “While silver nanowires have been used in touchscreens before, no one has tried to combine them with graphene.”

He stated that the addition of graphene to the silver nanowire network also increases its ability to conduct electricity, and as a result, screens will be more responsive and use less power, reported the Science Daily website.



Manga Productions Partners with SEGA to Publish 'Sonic Racing: Crossworlds' Game in MENA

Manga Productions signed a publishing and distribution agreement with the Japanese gaming giant SEGA to publish the iconic game Sonic in the Middle East and North Africa. (SPA)
Manga Productions signed a publishing and distribution agreement with the Japanese gaming giant SEGA to publish the iconic game Sonic in the Middle East and North Africa. (SPA)
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Manga Productions Partners with SEGA to Publish 'Sonic Racing: Crossworlds' Game in MENA

Manga Productions signed a publishing and distribution agreement with the Japanese gaming giant SEGA to publish the iconic game Sonic in the Middle East and North Africa. (SPA)
Manga Productions signed a publishing and distribution agreement with the Japanese gaming giant SEGA to publish the iconic game Sonic in the Middle East and North Africa. (SPA)

Manga Productions, a subsidiary of Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (Misk), has signed a publishing and distribution agreement with the Japanese gaming giant SEGA to publish the iconic game Sonic in the Middle East and North Africa.

CEO of Manga Productions Dr. Essam Bukhary said: “Manga Productions has built strategic partnerships that support the creative content industry in Saudi Arabia and the region. Our collaboration with SEGA brings 'Sonic Racing: Crossworlds' to MENA audiences.”

In a statement on Monday, Manga Productions said it will collaborate with SEGA to publish the game for audiences in the MENA region, providing opportunities for Saudi talents to participate in the publishing process, as well as marketing the game.

“Sonic Racing: Crossworlds” is the next-generation kart racing game developed by SEGA's arcade racing team. Its standout feature is its dynamic track design, where players warp into an unknown world on the second lap of each race, making every race unpredictable and thrilling.

With a record-breaking 23 characters available at launch, the roster will continue to expand through post-launch updates, featuring guest appearances from Hatsune Miku, Joker (Persona 5 Royal), Ichiban Kasuga (Like a Dragon), Minecraft, SpongeBob SquarePants, and more.

Players can customize their racing strategies using over 70 types of “Gadgets,” each offering unique skills and advantages. The game also supports cross-play in online multiplayer, allowing up to 12 players to compete in various exciting modes.