The Apple TV remains Apple’s sole foray into the living room, despite years of rumors revolving around an iOS-based smart TV. The device continues to sell well for Apple, with the company recently announcing in quarterly results that 25 million units had been sold cumulatively as of the end of
Samsung has been investing in various mobile wallet services in the past two years and with LoopPay’s payment technology it will only accelerate its position in the market and have a direct competitor to Apple Pay.
Consumer electronics giant is boosting its production of CMOS image sensor wafers to 80,000 per month and is focusing on stacked solutions for easier integration into mobile handsets.
IHS predicts that global PV inverter revenue for 2015 and 2016 combined will reach $13.2 billion, and that Japan and the U.S. will account for nearly half of this.
With OPEC stating oil prices could surge to $200 per barrel, alternate powertrain vehicles, which have suffered since the sharp decline in oil prices took hold, could once again see a swell in demand.
Canon shows its commitment to increasing its position in the video surveillance market after making a move to buy the largest supplier of network cameras in Axis Communications.
After suffering a revenue decline of 6.6 percent in 2014, the Chinese market for medium-voltage motors is expected to continue to contract in 2015, although not as extreme, due to price cuts and continued macroeconomic issues.
With the launch of the Intel Wireless Dock and the fifth-generation core technology, Intel has moved another step closer to enabling its wire-free road map including wireless charging in its product portfolio.
The market for industrial Ethernet infrastructure components is forecast to continue to grow in 2015 after posting revenues of $1.48 billion last year, up 7.1 percent from 2013.
The new operating system is designed to bring all of the software giant’s eggs together under one basket including the Xbox One/360, smartphones, PCs and tablets but will it do the job as a smart home platform?
Is Google Glass the next big thing in wearable equipment or too big and too hot to be cool? Google says there will be a break as its project transitions from lab to business.
By the end of this year, Wi-Fi and hybrid connectivity offerings will allow users to navigate through locations from nearly 91,000 digital indoor-positioning maps.
Due to an increasing amount of customers becoming aware of the software, SCADA is forecast to have high growth in the future, specifically in the oil and gas and power markets.
With digital signage displays set to enjoy moderate increases in shipments this year and in 2016, key trends will help progress the increase throughout the coming year.
Fragmentation in the wireless charging market has been seen as a sever obstacle to mass adoption. Now two of the bigger organizations are merging in order to hopefully eliminate some of the confusion and provide clarity in the market.
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Apple Should be Wary of Surging Chromecast
The Apple TV remains Apple’s sole foray into the living room, despite years of rumors revolving around an iOS-based smart TV. The device continues to sell well for Apple, with the company recently announcing in quarterly results that 25 million units had been sold cumulatively as of the end of
LoopPay Will Accelerate Samsung’s Mobile Wallet Service
Samsung has been investing in various mobile wallet services in the past two years and with LoopPay’s payment technology it will only accelerate its position in the market and have a direct competitor to Apple Pay.
SolarEdge IPO Will Expand Market Reach and Products
Residential and small commercial solar player has been growing rapidly in the Americas market and a public offering could boost sales in Europe.
Sony Bets on stacked CMOS Image Sensors
Consumer electronics giant is boosting its production of CMOS image sensor wafers to 80,000 per month and is focusing on stacked solutions for easier integration into mobile handsets.
U.S., Japan to Account for Half of Global PV Inverter Revenue
IHS predicts that global PV inverter revenue for 2015 and 2016 combined will reach $13.2 billion, and that Japan and the U.S. will account for nearly half of this.
Alternate Powertrains Could See a Boom from Rising Oil Prices
With OPEC stating oil prices could surge to $200 per barrel, alternate powertrain vehicles, which have suffered since the sharp decline in oil prices took hold, could once again see a swell in demand.
Canon Ups Video Surveillance Portfolio with Acquisition
Canon shows its commitment to increasing its position in the video surveillance market after making a move to buy the largest supplier of network cameras in Axis Communications.
Chinese Industrial Motor Market to Contract Further in 2015
After suffering a revenue decline of 6.6 percent in 2014, the Chinese market for medium-voltage motors is expected to continue to contract in 2015, although not as extreme, due to price cuts and continued macroeconomic issues.
Intel Closer to Wireless Charging with Fifth Generation Core Technology
With the launch of the Intel Wireless Dock and the fifth-generation core technology, Intel has moved another step closer to enabling its wire-free road map including wireless charging in its product portfolio.
Google in Talks to Snap up Softcard
Softcard, developed by major mobile network operators as an answer to Google Wallet, could be in decline.
Maxim Exits Consumer MEMS Business
Announcement closes chip firm's third attempt to enter the consumer MEMS market.
Industrial Ethernet Components Grew 7.1% in 2014
The market for industrial Ethernet infrastructure components is forecast to continue to grow in 2015 after posting revenues of $1.48 billion last year, up 7.1 percent from 2013.
Will Windows 10 Create a Microsoft Ecosystem?
The new operating system is designed to bring all of the software giant’s eggs together under one basket including the Xbox One/360, smartphones, PCs and tablets but will it do the job as a smart home platform?
Why Did Google Shut Glass Beta Project?
Is Google Glass the next big thing in wearable equipment or too big and too hot to be cool? Google says there will be a break as its project transitions from lab to business.
The Year Wi-Fi and Hybrid Technologies come to LEDs
By the end of this year, Wi-Fi and hybrid connectivity offerings will allow users to navigate through locations from nearly 91,000 digital indoor-positioning maps.
Strong Growth Expected for SCADA Software Market
Due to an increasing amount of customers becoming aware of the software, SCADA is forecast to have high growth in the future, specifically in the oil and gas and power markets.
Top Digital Signage Trends for 2015
With digital signage displays set to enjoy moderate increases in shipments this year and in 2016, key trends will help progress the increase throughout the coming year.
Sony’s Hi-Res Walkman Doesn’t Address All Limiting Factors to Audio Playback
Can an MP3 player that costs $1,200 deliver the sound quality to justify the price tag?
Alliances Merge to Further Wireless Charging Adoption
Fragmentation in the wireless charging market has been seen as a sever obstacle to mass adoption. Now two of the bigger organizations are merging in order to hopefully eliminate some of the confusion and provide clarity in the market.
The $5, 64-bit Processor and Disruption Ahead
Allwinner has announced its first 64-bit processor, a quad-core chip for tablet computers, and that it will be priced at $5.
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