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Deep Learning through Photonics

Using light instead of electricity, a team of researchers has begun developing a fast and efficient approach to deep learning computations.

New Home Projector Boasts 4K UHD for Under $2,000

Optoma has release new home theater projectors that have 4K ultra high definition (UHD), the highest resolution for a home theater, at lowest price on the market.

New Computing System Modeled After the Human Brain

Researchers have developed a computer system that employs a network of electronic oscillators to handle processing collectively, transcending binary limitations.

Top 5 Hologram Projectors On the Market

The top five hologram projectors on the market, from home companion to smartphone projector.

This Wireless Mouse Pad Charges Your Mouse While Gaming or Working

Logitech claims its Powerplay pad is the first wireless charging system that eliminates the need to dock a mouse

Video: Encapsulated Surface Mount Fuse Designed for Intrinsic Safety Protection

Littelfuse, Inc. has released their first encapsulated surface mount fuse designed for intrinsic safety protection of equipment. It is intended for use near hazardous locations and explosive atmospheres.

Video: New Yoga Pants Nudge Wearers into Correct Yoga Pose Using Vibrations

New yoga pants have sensors in them to help the user into the correct yoga positions.

How to Select the Right GPU for Deep Learning

Deep learning is a subset of machine learning which is based on neural networks. With deep learning the more data the better which can require more computing power. In this case that computing power comes from graphics processing units (GPU), as their architecture is bested suited for the job.

Plug and Play Entry-level Unmanaged Ethernet Switches

Entry-level DIN-rail-mount unmanaged Ethernet switches offer a cost-effective solution to most simple network topologies.

Direct Vehicle Charging with Solar Energy

An electric car is not necessarily sustainable and “environmentally friendly” if it is charged using power that has been generated by fossil fuel plants. In these cases it does not make any contribution to diminish global climate warming.

Video: Sony Releases Cute Cube Robots for Kids

Toio is controlled by handheld rings or it can be run with simple programming

Video: Watch a Modular Origami Robot Form Reconfigurable 3-D Shapes

Mori uses a symmetrical coupling mechanism with a rotating pivot for actuation and each module can be attached to another

Solar Installers Needed: Workforce Size Lags Behind Demand

Lack of enough solar installers to meet demand restricts growth in the industry, costing solar installation companies real money in recruitment costs and missed opportunities.

A Scalable Energy Storage Solution

No technical expertise is needed to produce off-grid energy with the modular solar energy system.

Micropower LED Driver with Hall-Effect Switch

The device enables reliable and fault-tolerant LED lighting with minimal electrical engineering and low component count and cost.

3-D Printing Railroad Parts for Safer, More Efficient Transportation

Union Pacific is using additive manufacturing to produce components.

Video: Honda Reveals Self-driving Car Plans

The automotive OEM plans to introduce Level 4 autonomous driving capability by 2025.

Photocouplers Address Isolation and Interface Requirements in Electric Vehicles and Hybrids

Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc.’s new devices are suited for inverter control and intelligent power module interfaces

UNITE 150 PTZ USB Camera for Conference Calls Launches

ClearOne has released their new UNITE 150 pan-tilt-zoom USB camera for conference calls. This camera turns meeting rooms into video collaboration rooms.