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PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is finally coming to PS4 in December

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is finally coming to PS4 in December

When it left Xbox One’s Game Preview program back in September, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds arrived with all the bombast of a console-exclusive – there were console bundles, Xbox One Wireless Controllers and a new map. That pageantry has since died down some since the swelling popularity of other battle royale games like Fortnite, but that enthusiasmRead more about PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is finally coming to PS4 in December[…]

Will supercapacitors supersede batteries?

Will supercapacitors supersede batteries?

[ad_1] As can be seen in the chart (right) that portrays energy vs power density for different types of energy-storage devices, at the present time the performance levels of fuel-cells, batteries, ultracapacitors and conventional capacitors do not overlap. However, they are complimentary, and recent technological advancements are reducing the gap between batteries and supercapacitors. EachRead more about Will supercapacitors supersede batteries?[…]

The best PS4 Pro games: push your console to its 4K HDR limits

The best PS4 Pro games: push your console to its 4K HDR limits

[ad_1] UPDATE: Red Dead Redemption 2 is finally here, and it’s a beauty. While its HDR offering needs some work, the level of detail its 4K world brings to your screen is truly astonishing. Read on to find out more.  Although the PS4 Pro is one of the most powerful consoles your money can buyRead more about The best PS4 Pro games: push your console to its 4K HDR limits[…]

CCD-in-CMOS UV-sensitive TDI imager

CCD-in-CMOS UV-sensitive TDI imager

[ad_1] The TDI imager has a quantum efficiency of more than 70% in the (near-)ultraviolet (UV) region, making it an appropriate tool for industrial machine vision, in particular inspection in semiconductor manufacturing processes. The specialty imager broadens imec’s CCD-in-CMOS-based TDI imager portfolio, that is offered through various business models – ranging from full-custom design toRead more about CCD-in-CMOS UV-sensitive TDI imager[…]

Finding your perfect NBN plan is super easy with this free online tool

Finding your perfect NBN plan is super easy with this free online tool

[ad_1] The NBN can be a confusing beast at the best of times – it uses a wide mix of different technologies that means where you live will determine what you can get… and even once you’ve got your head around that, actually finding and choosing right the internet plan that’s right for you canRead more about Finding your perfect NBN plan is super easy with this free online tool[…]

TDK uses GaN PFC to shrink 500W ac-dc power brick

TDK uses GaN PFC to shrink 500W ac-dc power brick

[ad_1] Within the TDK-Lambda-branded PFH500F‑28, a pair of GaN transistors have been used in a ‘bridge-less’ front-end power factor correction stage, raising efficiency in the PFC stage to 98.6% and peak efficiency of the over-all supply to 92% peak. According to marketing director Martin Southam, this is the first time the firm has used GaNRead more about TDK uses GaN PFC to shrink 500W ac-dc power brick[…]