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Submission + - world's blackest "spray paint" (newatlas.com)

turkeydance writes: Sometimes, regular black just isn't good enough. If you're building an ultra-sensitive space telescope, for instance, you want to minimize reflections within that device as much as humanly possible. That's why Surrey NanoSystems released its Vantablack coating two years ago. Now, in order to expand its possible applications, the material is available in a convenient spray-on form.

Clients can have Vantablack S-VIS applied by Surrey NanoSystems, or they can license the technology for their own production facilities. So no, you can't just buy a can to paint your car.

Submission + - Consumer Reports: Tesla's Model X Is 'Fast and Flawed' (marketwatch.com)

An anonymous reader writes: Tesla Motors Inc. was dealt a blow earlier this week as Consumer Reports magazine called the Model X, its much-awaited and much-feted SUV, a “flawed” vehicle. Beyond a “brag-worthy magic, the all-wheel drive Model X 90D largely disappoints,” the magazine said, citing rear doors prone to pausing and stopping, second-row seats that can’t be folded, and limiting cargo capacity. Even its panoramic, helicopter-like windshield won cranky-sounding disapproval from Consumer Reports: It’s not tinted enough to offset the brightness of a sunny day, it said. Overall “the ride is too firm and choppy for a $110,000 car,” Consumer Reports said.

Comment itwbennett the new /. schill (Score 1) 143

Come on Slashdot! itwbennett is the new nervals lobster schill on /. All of his posts link to ITWorld or cio.com, both owned by the same company. At least disclose these ties. We know Dice is hurting for cash to pay their execs their $1 million salaries but this is just ridiculous. You are alienating and losing your most loyal users and soon there will be nothing left.

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