The energy sent is low-intensity, invisible infrared light, which allows ground-based solar projects to generate power even ...

Laser levels come in a few different types, so consider what you plan on using yours for before purchasing. The most common type of laser levels are standard cross-line, which project one vertical and ...

Buy an inexpensive torpedo laser level for occasional use around the house, or if you want a compact level for your tool belt. As with traditional levels, you’ll have to manually align the bubble with ...

I’m sure we’ve heard about lightsabers, the fictional laser sword made popular by the epic Star Wars films. Until now, lightsabers have been just that, fictional, but laser enthusiast Drake Anthony ...

Dan Ackerman leads CNET's coverage of computers and gaming hardware. A New York native and former radio DJ, he's also a regular TV talking head and the author of "The Tetris Effect" ...

Whether you're mounting fixtures, installing shelving, or hanging artwork in your home, it's critical to ensure the item is perfectly level. While traditional bubble levels are useful for quick checks ...

We’ve covered a scanning laser project by Ben Make’s Everything last year, and now he’s back with a significant update. [Ben]’s latest project now offers a higher resolution and RGB lasers. A couple ...

German project aims to turn fusion lasers into industrial systems capable of 15 shots per second for 24/7 power plants.

There are now a number of bike-mounted devices that laser-project lines onto the road, showing motorists how much passing space they should provide. tether works in a similar fashion, but it also ...

The U.S military will come one step closer to its dream of arming fighter jets with ray guns this summer, as DARPA shifts one of its hottest laser projects onto White Sands Missile range for field ...

The European Defence Agency (EDA) says its “TALOS” project to develop optical technology for future laser weapons has come to a successful conclusion, with two novel demonstrators. Short for Tactical ...

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are required for all Class 3B and Class 4 lasers and laser systems (including imbedded lasers if hazards are accessible), and must be approved by the Laser Safety ...