Industries
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Waymo to begin self-driving deliveries for UPS in Arizona
The project will evaluate if a long-term plan for self-driving cars as a delivery option is feasible.
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Orange selects Nokia and Ericsson for 5G deployment in France
The French telecom avoids using Huawei for future equipment for the next-generation cellular technology.
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Google’s Tangi social media network offers DIY help in 60 seconds
The app was created by Google’s experimental projects lab, Area 120.
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Study looks at the effectiveness of drone delivery for e-retailers
Researchers from the University of Waterloo conducted a study on the desirability and reality of using drone delivery for e-retailers.
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Cooling system for robots inspired by human sweating
Researchers from Cornell University have created a soft robot muscle that can regulate the machine’s temperature through sweating.
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New 5G hub established in the Netherlands to test new technologies
The hub will be open to startups and students with a demo studio with 5G and IoT capabilities.
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Multimode laser diode for light sources for show lasers and stage lighting
The diodes could be used as an alternative to LEDs.
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Qorvo launches wideband GaN power amplifier for mission-critical defense applications
The TGA2962 delivers 10 W of RF power over the 2 GHz to 20 GHz frequency range, 13 dB large-signal gain and 20% to 35% power added efficiency.
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Virtual assistants fail to help in an emergency
Researchers from the University of Alberta found that virtual assistants are not living up to their full potential when providing reliable information during a medical emergency.
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New Yorker Electronics releases new RDI 20 W AC-DC power supply series
The new series with unique shielding and filtering supports up to 300 V AC input and delivers up to 20 W continuous output power.
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Extracting forensic data from damaged smartphones
Research hub NIST has tested how to retrieve evidence from phones discarded or destroyed by criminals.
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Video: Augmented reality startup raises $14 million in funding
The platform works across multiple platforms including HoloLens, Oculus, Magic Leap and more.
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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.