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Watch: Smart IoT Lock Keeps Your Deliveries Safe When You’re Not Home

BoxLock Inc. has released an internet-connected security padlock to protect package deliveries.

Method for Developing Biogenetic Solar Cells Generates a Current that is Stronger than Ever

Researchers from the University of British Columbia have developed a cheap and sustainable method to build solar cells that use bacteria to convert light and energy.

New DCIM Device Helps Users Manage Data Centers

Sunbird Software has announced the general availability of dcTrack® Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) Operations Release 6.1.

Presto Engineering Expands its European Sales Network

The company has further expanded its European Sales network with the appointment of representatives in Germany

Optical Ultrasound Machine Can Be Miniaturized and Used with MRI Machine

Researchers from University College in London have developed an ultrasound machine that is created completely out of optical components.

Electronic Security Market on the Rise

According to new research by Global Market Insights Inc., the electronic security market will exceed $60 billion by 2024.

Watch: Swimming Cockroach-Sized Robot Can Walk on Water

Harvard researchers have created Harvard’s Ambulatory Microrobot or HAMR. HAMR can walk on land, swim on the surface of the water and even walk underwater.

New LEDs Have a Compact Footprint For Indoor Video Displays

Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the DISPLIX E Series LEDs from OSRAM Opto Semiconductors.

New Algorithm Allows Doctors to Learn More About Metastatic Disease

Princeton researchers have developed a new computational method that can track the spread of cancer cells through a patient’s body.

Self-grounding Modular Enclosure Improves Operational Safety

According to Rittal, the lightweight, durable construction of the frame combined with its self-grounding property reduces the risk of arc flash and makes one-person installation possible.

UMC Acquires 300 mm Wafer Foundry Mie Fujitsu

UMC already had a share of the foundry prior to buying the entire joint venture.

First Study on Psychosocial Effects of Mechanical Prosthetics Conducted

Case Western University researchers, scientists from Brown University and members of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Cleveland and Rhode Island have completed the first study on the effect of sensory-enabled prosthetics outside of the lab.

Will The Rock’s New Headphones Be Better Than His Movies?

The Rock has announced the release of his newest product, the UA Sport Wireless Headphones-Project Rock edition.

SnapEDA Adds CUI Components

Electronic components manufacturer CUI Inc. has partnered with circuit board parts library SnapEDA to get its digital catalog of PCB footprints and symbols released online.

Sensors Expo: GPS and GNSS-integrated Smart Antennas for Location-based Internet of Things Devices

The devices could be used in applications such as high-end asset tracking, stolen car recovery or security alarms.

'Holy Grail of Battery Juice' Seeking Funding

A German startup is currently seeking Kickstarter funding for an innovative smartphone wireless charging bank.

Sensors Expo: Bosch Launches New MEMS for Wearables, Hearables and Smartphones

The sensors offer an always-on capability while consumers low power.

New Electrospinning Method Completely Removes Radioactive Waste from Recycled Water

Researchers from the University of Helsinki have developed a method based on selective ion exchange which also uses electrospun sodium titanate to remove radioactive strontium.

E8: Latest Headphones from Mixcder

The E8 Active Noise Canceling Wireless Bluetooth Headphones feature 18 hours of listening time, combining comfort with style thanks to soft memory-foam ear cup padding and a sleek, all-black design.