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5 Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality Headsets Coming to CES 2017

New consumer and prosumer platforms look to bring the technology mainstream.

Hybrid, ASIC, or FPGA: How to Decide Which is Best for Your Aerospace or Defense Application

The selection of one alternative over another can have a profound effect on development costs and timelines, power consumption, performance, design flexibility and recurring cost.

3D-Printing a Sonic Tractor Beam

Researchers have managed to adapt the tractor beam technology into a handheld version that anyone can use—and even 3-D print at home.

Audio Tech Ready for Prime Time at CES

CES is right around the corner, and it is amazing to me that audio/voice technology is not as front-and-center, given the dramatic advances in the segment. Here are three companies that will be at CES to demonstrate audio/voice capabilities that should enable a wealth of new products.

Optical-based Fingerprint Sensors

Synaptics has unveiled an optical-based fingerprint sensor that promises to usher in an age of button-free interface designs and open the door for full top-to-bottom, edge-to-edge smartphone and tablet displays.

Solar Cells Used to Power Medical Implants

A new study could lead to new ways to power devices such as pacemakers and brain stimulators.

Researchers Make Strides in Anti-ferromagnetic Magnetoelectric Memory Chips

The prototype memory could lead to less energy being used in data centers and mobile devices.

MIT Researchers Create 3-Dimensional Graphene

A three-dimensional form of graphene is 10 times stronger than steel, lending itself to practical applications in construction and other industries.

Intel Continues Self-Driving Car Plans with a 15% Stake in HERE

The two companies will also collaborate to create HD maps for autonomous driving.

CES 2017: LG Introduces UHD TV with Nano Cell Technology

The technology allows for accurate colors that can be viewed from wider angles than traditional LCD TVs.

CES 2017: For Those With Loads of Laundry, Samsung Has You Covered

The Korean electronics giant will introduce a four-in-one laundry system at the trade show.

Biometric Engine Improves Mobile Device Security

Synaptics has introduced a multi-factor biometric fusion engine for more convenient security on portable electronics devices.

At CES: Automated Driving Experience Solution Demonstrated

Microsoft Corp., NXP Semiconductors, IAV and other companies will demonstrate a secure end-to-end mobility solution at CES in Las Vegas.

Taking Voice Conversion to the Next Level

A voice-conversion technique developed by researchers at the University of Electro-Communications promises to open the door for a number of applications, including speaker identification, authentication and speech recognition.

Eye Tracking Empowers Huawei Honor Magic Smartphone

Huawei has added Tobbi eye-tracking technology to its Honor Magic smartphone to make the smartphone more user-friendly by enabling the device to understand its users.

Bluetooth-Enabled LED Bulb Does Not Need a Smart Home Hub

Ledvance has introduced a smart light bulb that can be controlled via Siri using Apple’s HomeKit.

Solar Technology Gears Up for a Bright 2017

Many industry experts believe that residential solar will grow rapidly during the next four years, potentially reaching 10 million installations by 2020. Solar has become a commercially viable option, as well as a compelling investment opportunity.