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Achieving High-Efficiency Power Supplies Without Increasing Complexity or Cost

Today, it is critical to have an efficient power-conversion system for various economic and environmental reasons. According to the 80 Plus for titanium specification, efficiency levels required are 96%. This high-level of efficiency poses a serious design challenge for power-supply companies.

Mini Trooper Security Camera Wire-Free and Wi-Fi Enabled

EZVIZ Inc. is releasing a new smart home security choice with its first wire-free camera. The Mini Trooper, an indoor and outdoor home security camera with HD video quality.

New 10/25/40/50 Gbps Ethernet NIC Released

Cavium Inc. announced the FastLinQ 41000 Series, its low power, second generation of 10/25/40/50 GbE NIC and the industry’s only NIC adapter with Universal RDMA.

Video: An Advance in Aircraft Noise Measurement

A new measurement method is expected to more accurately document aircraft engine noise during flight relative to flyover tests.

Could Blockchain Give Rise to an Improved Mobility Ecosystem?

Toyota Research Institute’s (TRI) mission is to harness the power of artificial intelligence to improve the quality of human life with emphasis on human machine interaction in the automotive industry. Their latest efforts include the development of blockchain applications and proofs of concept that increase the functionality, performance and safety of autonomous vehicles and the mobility ecosystem.

One of the U.K.’s Largest Supermarkets Is Switching to 100 Percent LEDs

The move will cut Sainsbury’s energy consumption by 58 percent.

Disney Research Studies How to Improve Robot-Child Interaction

Younger children tend to enjoy when a virtual character or robot waits for a response while older kids like it when a robot remembers a conversation.

Video: How to DIY an Arduino-Based GameBoy

A maker uses some simple components and coding to play classic games.

Video: New Helmet Allows Riders to Track Each Other, Listen to Music and Make Calls

Sena has released their new smart helmet into the cycling market. The X1 Helmet is a fully integrated Bluetooth helmet for cycling and it is now available worldwide.

Manny the Frenchie Has a New Way to Get Groomed

Dremel has announced a new pet nail grooming kit, the 7300-PGK.

Canada’s First 360-Degree Virtual Reality eLearning Module for First Responders

St. John Ambulance (SJA) and Pathways have partnered to develop Canada’s first 360-degree virtual reality eLearning module. This module is a simulated mass casualty event that was filmed at the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC.

USB Type-C Controllers with Built-In Protection Improve Safety

ST’s new ICs are designed to help simplify the transition to the new protocol.

Video: MIT's Swarm Drones Offer an Alternative to Flying Cars

Equipping drones with wheels may offer a safer and more efficient way to enable consumer aerial transportation.

New Quarter-Brick DC-DC Converters for Industrial Applications

Polytron Devices has launched two new DC-DC converters for use in industrial applications.

Video: Hyper Chariot Billed as a Competitor to the Hyperloop

The mode of transportation could carry passengers at speeds up to 4,000 mph.

The Essential Facts About Actuators

Actuators come in many shapes, sizes and capabilities, but it’s not necessary to be an expert to figure out how and when to use them. Understand their strengths and limitations and you’re on your way to implementing innovative and inexpensive automation solutions.

Use of Automation Systems in Commercial Buildings Can Lower Energy Use by 29 Percent

Large commercial buildings can often go years without maintenance being performed on the controls designed to keep the building running smoothly. Often, these controls aren’t used to their full potential. When these controls go without maintenance and are not used to their full potential, the commercial building often has a high power bill.

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