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3D-printed spectrometer and physical Halo disc announced

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The 2026 Frikkin Lasers Challenge featured a 3D-printed Raman spectrometer, a device used to analyze the chemical composition of materials by examining how light scatters off them. Separately, Halo Studios announced that a remake of the game Halo will be released on physical disc, a decision that sets it apart from other major game releases. AI

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3D-printed spectrometer and physical Halo disc announced

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    📰 2026 Frikkin Lasers Challenge: A 3D-Printed Raman Spectrometer When light reflects off a surface, not all of it reflects off at the same wavelength; some phot

    📰 2026 Frikkin Lasers Challenge: A 3D-Printed Raman Spectrometer When light reflects off a surface, not all of it reflects off at the same wavelength; some photons impart a portion of their energy to raising the vibrational energy of …read more 📰 Source: Hackaday 🔗 Link: https://…

    LINKS hackaday.com/…/2026-frikkin-lasers-challe…
  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🎮 Halo remake will be on physical disc 'so that you have tangible items to add to your collection' Halo Studios defied PlayStation and Grand Theft Auto 6 with i

    🎮 Halo remake will be on physical disc 'so that you have tangible items to add to your collection' Halo Studios defied PlayStation and Grand Theft Auto 6 with its latest reveal for Halo: Campaign Evolved 📰 Source: Polygon.com 🔗 Link: https://www.polygon.com/halo-campaign-evolved-…

    LINKS polygon.com/halo-campaign-evolved-physica…

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