Researchers have long chased a deceptively simple goal in building design: glass that lets in the view and daylight, but not the heat that drives up energy bills. That ambition is now much closer to ...

Windows are some of the biggest energy liabilities in modern buildings, yet they are also non‑negotiable for light, comfort, ...

“To block heat exchange, you can put a lot of insulation in your walls, but windows need to be transparent,” study co-author ...

Ever wondered why stars vanish from view on night flights? It's not just altitude; bright cabin lights create window glare, hindering your eyes' ability to see faint stars. City light pollution and a ...

We independently review everything we recommend. We may make money from the links on our site. Learn more› By Jen Gushue In The Fast and the Furious films, cars burst into flames or plunge into deep ...

In the fourth iOS 26.1 beta, Apple added a "Tinted" option that reduces the translucency of Liquid Glass for those who prefer a more opaque look. I saw some comments wondering whether the setting ...

Like many 1930s houses, the interior of this one in the Melbourne, Australia, suburb of South Yarra was drenched in character. But sunlight? Not so much. The homeowner and her children had lived in ...

iOS 26.1 will include a switch to apply a tinted look to Liquid Glass. The option renders screen elements less transparent. The switch will also reach the iPad, Mac, and presumably the Apple Watch.

The newest iOS 26.1 beta lets you tint Apple’s Liquid Glass design. The newest iOS 26.1 beta lets you tint Apple’s Liquid Glass design. is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He ...

Melbourne homes are getting a stunning upgrade with glass blocks that bring natural light into every corner. If you’ve ever walked into a room and felt instantly uplifted by the warm glow of sunlight ...

A new type of window on the verge of mass production in the United States will provide a new vision for architects and builders seeking to marry design with energy efficiency. Corning, the firm that ...

Imagine every office tower or apartment block quietly generating its own power through the windows. A team from Nanjing University in China has taken a step toward that vision, developing a ...