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New Computing Systems for Linux, BSD

Raptor Computing Systems has announced that Talos II secure workstations, rack-mount development kits, mainboard bundles and mainboards are now available.

New Evaluation Kit has Power Optimization with Low Static Power

Mouser Electronics is now offering the PolarFire™ Evaluation Kit from Microsemi.

In-Circuit Debugger Combines Speed with Flexibility

Microchip Technology's debugging tool includes all the features of its predecessor while adding increased speed through a faster processor and increased RAM.

Computer Scientists Use Music to Track Body Movements

Computer scientists have been concerned that smartphones, tablets, smart TVs and other smart devices, if not properly secured, may be co-opted to steal data or invade user privacy.

Small and Affordable Laser Allows Users to Laser Anything with Ease

Cubiio is a small and compact laser engraver for home engraving and has launched on Kickstarter

Double-Layer Energy Storage Capacitors with Extended Capacitance Values in Additional Case Sizes

Vishay has expanded its line of capacitors for the industrial, telecom and PC markets.

New Tracker Tracks Almost Anything and Uploads the Data Wirelessly

Mouser Electronics is now stocking the Wio Tracker from Seeed Studio.

Video: Smart Clothing Device Tracks the Environment Around You

SynapseWear is a wearable device and fashion collection that records your motion and environmental data to create visualizations and sonification.

New Global Embedded Modem Eliminates the Need for External Microcontrollers

Mouser Electronics, Inc., is now stocking the Digi® XBee® Cellular 3G global embedded modem.

Just Like Silicon, Only Better

Two ultrathin semiconductor materials have been newly identified as potential building blocks for next-generation electronics.

3D Simulations Show How Galactic Centers Cool Off

A team of researchers has developed theories supported by 3D simulations to explain what’s at work.

Automated Fingerprint Analysis Could Revolutionize Fingerprinting Technology

Scientists from National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and Michigan State University have developed an algorithm that automates a key step in the fingerprint analysis process.

Protect Lower Voltage Power Buses with Bidirectional TVS Diode Arrays

The diodes offer circuit designers lower standoff voltage options for protecting lower voltage power buses from electrostatic discharge damage.

Researchers 3D-Print First Microfluidic Lab on a Chip Device

Researchers at BYU have printed the first viable microfluidic device small enough to be effective at a scale less than 100 micrometers.

Video: First AR School Badge Gives Users A 360-Degree View of the Campus

Shenzhen University has launched its AR school badge in front of the International Conference Hall of Shenzhen University.

Video: World’s Largest OLED Screen Revealed

LG Electronics Business Solutions unveiled the world’s largest OLED screen and world’s largest high-definition video wall.

Major Improvement in Lensless Computational Microscopy Achieved

Researchers from ITMO University and the Tampere University of Technology have improved computational imaging of optical signals in lensless microscopes.

Video: Golf’s First AI Platform Upgraded with Real-Time Distance Calculations and More

Arccos Golf has announced the launch of new features for the Arccos Caddie, the first artificial intelligence (AI) platform for golfers.

Mouser Electronics “Shaping Smarter Cities” Augmented Reality E-Book

In this inspiring EBook, entitled “Shaping Smarter Cities,” Mouser and suppliers Analog Devices, Intel, Microchip and Molex explore augmented reality beyond gaming applications a la Pokémon Go.