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BT's plans to switch off analogue phone network gather momentum

BT's plans to switch off analogue phone network gather momentum

[ad_1] Openreach has written to communications partners about the withdrawal of Wholesale Line Rental (WLR) products as BT pushes ahead with plans to migrate users from analogue phone networks to Voice over IP (VoIP). BT has wanted to kickstart this shift for some time and wants to complete the migration by 2025 so its voiceRead more about BT's plans to switch off analogue phone network gather momentum[…]

6A SMD IDC connectors are only 2.55mm high

6A SMD IDC connectors are only 2.55mm high

[ad_1] Rated at 300V and 6A (22AWG wire – 24AWG is 5A, 26 is 4A) and known as the 9176-800 Series, operation is across -40°C to +125°C. 28AWG versions are in development. The metal part is fatigue resistant phosphor bronze and the wire can be stranded or solid. Once operated, the connection is redundant (dual), gas tightRead more about 6A SMD IDC connectors are only 2.55mm high[…]

The camera-centric Huawei P20 Pro finally has an official Australian release date

The camera-centric Huawei P20 Pro finally has an official Australian release date

[ad_1] Huawei’s P20 Pro is one of the best phones the Chinese phone-maker has produced to date, so you could say that anticipation for this triple-camera beast to arrive (legitimately) on Australian shores is quite high.  Coming just one day after the handset’s surprise arrival on Amaysim’s Aussie store (via direct import from overseas), HuaweiRead more about The camera-centric Huawei P20 Pro finally has an official Australian release date[…]

New twist on old technique could extract electricity from low-grade heat

New twist on old technique could extract electricity from low-grade heat

[ad_1] TEGs make electricity through the Seebeck effect, where different conductive materials in contact develop a potential difference across the contact point. Pyroelectric materials, in contrast, develop a potential across a crystal of one material due to electrons shifting as a consequence of heat-induced crystal lattice changes – the effect was first seen in theRead more about New twist on old technique could extract electricity from low-grade heat[…]

Best iPad games: the top free and paid-for titles around

Best iPad games: the top free and paid-for titles around

[ad_1] No-one predicted the meteoric rise of gaming on iOS, and we’re not sure anyone knew what the iPad was for at all when it first appeared. However, Apple’s tablet has become a very able gaming platform. With more screen space than the iPhone, games have the means to be more immersive. The iPad’s thereforeRead more about Best iPad games: the top free and paid-for titles around[…]

Renesas develops blood pressure evaluation kit

Renesas develops blood pressure evaluation kit

[ad_1] Reference software and graphical user interface (GUI) development tool are also part of the new evaluation kit. Using the new evaluation kit, system manufacturers can immediately begin their system evaluations and significantly reduce their development time. The kit includes reference software that provides the algorithms required for blood pressure measurement and that can beRead more about Renesas develops blood pressure evaluation kit[…]

Huawei's P20 & P20 Pro have made a surprise arrival on Amaysim's Aussie store

Huawei's P20 & P20 Pro have made a surprise arrival on Amaysim's Aussie store

[ad_1] We’re still waiting on an official Australian launch date for Huawei’s P20 range, but thanks to Amaysim, you can already snag a Huawei P20 or P20 Pro. Available outright or on a plan, Amaysim is offering direct import models for less than the expected retail price of each phone.  The Huawei P20 can beRead more about Huawei's P20 & P20 Pro have made a surprise arrival on Amaysim's Aussie store[…]

Google has kicked five malicious ad blockers off the Chrome Store

Google has kicked five malicious ad blockers off the Chrome Store

[ad_1] While installing ad blocking extensions is becoming the norm for everyday web surfers, the number of imposter and malicious browser extensions has increased alongside it, taking advantage of the less savvy users. AdGuard, a company that provides its own paid ad blocking service, has released a report listing five fake extensions that have madeRead more about Google has kicked five malicious ad blockers off the Chrome Store[…]