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Anti eavesdropping bill seeks to curb privacy concerns of smart home speakers

California is seeking to shore up security of Amazon Alexa, Google Home and Apple HomePod.

Research: Consumers willing to pay more for premium 5G services

A new Ericsson survey myth busts some of the concerns about the next-generation wireless technology.

Build a Raspberry Pi-based autonomous underwater vehicle

The UAV can be used in aquaculture markets.

Sensor module simplifies internet of things development for makers

ST Microelectronics’ SensorTile.box platform can connect smart devices to the cloud for data capture and analysis.

High-resolution holographic microscope is 3D printed

The portable, robust high-resolution microscope could increase access to low-cost medical diagnostic services.

Looking to innovate, companies embrace the makerspace

Laser cutters, in particular, are often the most popular tools in a makerspace, because they are fast, relatively easy to use and can bring a project to life quickly.

Cree to invest $1 billion to expand SiC capacity

An expanded advanced manufacturing campus will accelerate industry transition from silicon to silicon carbide to meet EV and 5G market demand.

Verizon seeks to improve emergency response through 5G

The fast network could provide aid in preparedness and rescue operations.

Hacked devices make smart homes vulnerable to intruders

Design flaws in smart home devices that allow third parties to prevent security systems from signaling a home break-in or from uploading a video of intruders.

Counterfeit electronics and lasers

Perhaps no anti-counterfeiting measure is more immediate and tangible than the engraving of genuine parts with unique and identifiable marks, like the ones that can be achieved with an Epilog Laser system.

Antenna beamwidth factors in RF testing

Understanding beamwidth and how it influences a test environment is critical to accurate and repeatable tests.

Hamamatsu develops diode-pumped pulsed laser with output of 117 joules

The system irradiates seed light into the laser medium pumped by laser diode modules to amplify the energy to a high output level.

Prenatal care app reduces doctor visits

A prenatal care app from George Washington University (GW) helps expectant parents track their health and reduce the number of times they visit their doctor while maintaining patient and provider satisfaction.

Video: Knitted objects with moving parts could be the future of soft robots

The new process could make soft robots cheaper and easier to use.

Swiss telecoms introduce first European 5G smartphones

Swisscom and Sunrise plan for Switzerland-wide 5G service by the end of the year.

Toyota to invest $100 million in self-driving and robotic startups

The fund will also help with resources and networking.

Recom Power acquires Italian power specialist Power Control Systems Srl

Power Control Systems focuses on the design and manufacture of AC/DC and DC/DC power supplies from 3 W up to 10 kW for railway, medical, military and industrial applications.