Industries
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Verizon awards $1 million to startup Ario to develop augmented reality 5G platform
Other awards were given to virtual reality content platform and computer vision companies.
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MEMS-based FT-IR spectrometer extends infrared range and performance
The sensor can be used in healthcare and industrial markets.
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Accelerate design cycles of SiC-based power converters using Littelfuse gate drive evaluation platform
The platform helps designers in implementing silicon carbide energy efficiency for data centers, automotive HEV and industrial applications.
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2D nano-thin, flexible touchscreen material can be rolled like a newspaper
Researchers from RMIT University, UNSW Monash University and ARC Centre of Excellence in FLEET have created an ultra-thin, ultra-flexible electronic material that can be printed and rolled out like a newspaper.
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Smart speaker privacy concerns extend to friends and family
New survey finds consumers are worried those closest to them are using their smart devices.
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UK won’t ban Huawei from 5G infrastructure deployment
The move comes in defiance of what the Trump Administration advised other countries regarding the next-generation cellular technology.
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OTT video market to surpass $200 billion by 2024
New subscription services and expansion to China will fuel growth.
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Traffic congestion increased in 2019 in the majority of US cities
TomTom has released its annual report on congestion levels globally.
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Challenges and solutions of Wi-Fi 6 for design engineers
Demand for better wireless signals has increased with larger networks and connected devices. Wi-Fi has also increased in speed, allowing more connections through improvements in frequency used and data transmission.
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Yates Electrospace completes design of massive 1,250 lb cargo-carrying drone
The drone is designed for both disaster relief and tactical resupply.
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GM to invest $3 billion in electric vehicles
The first electric truck will begin production in late 2021.
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Gadget startup Lynq raises $6 million in funding
The funds will be used to grow new opportunities for its location devices.
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Hackers can access data from e-scooters with cheap software
Computer science experts from UTSA have conducted a study on the cybersecurity risks behind micromobility vehicles, also known as e-scooters.
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Video: Coating helps electronics keep their cool
Device overheating can be prevented by application of a metal organic framework-based coating that absorbs moisture from air and releases water vapor when heated.
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4 takeaways from Ericsson’s 5G-centric 4Q results
Expansion in China as well as R&D spending on the next-generation cellular technology.
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Video: Stretchable battery may usher in a new generation of wearables
The battery uses plastic that does not leak and can be squeezed, folded or stretched.
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Evans Capacitor Company awarded $7 million in contracts for capacitors providing DC storage for state-of-the-art airborne radar
The contract solidifies the company's involvement as a key subcontractor for production of the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye surveillance and battlespace command aircraft.
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Generator powered by body heat gets improvements for use with IoT devices
The technology now uses a polymer or a variety of yarns woven into a polymer film or fabric sheet with a printable pattern of thermoelectric materials.
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Video: Roast coffee beans with a DIY Arduino-powered roaster
The system is controlled through an Arduino and a laptop serves as the user interface.
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Self-moisturizing contact lens solves dry eye issue
Researchers from Tohoku University have created a smart contact lens that can prevent dry eyes using EOF.
