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Apple patent points to a Pencil that writes on any surface, including air

Apple patent points to a Pencil that writes on any surface, including air

[ad_1] A patent titled “Content Creation Using Electronic Input Device on Non-electronic Surfaces” normally wouldn’t inspire much excitement. But since it’s Apple working on this mysterious “input device”, the design has immediately generated some excited buzz. Netherlands-base site TechTastic was the first to spot the patent, which details a stylus that can write on anyRead more about Apple patent points to a Pencil that writes on any surface, including air[…]

41MW battery for UK national grid

41MW battery for UK national grid

[ad_1] “This is a private grid scale project,” Arenko CEO Rupert Newland told Electronics Weekly. “Using Arenko’s trading platform, which can access multiple energy markets in real time, the project will be able to respond to and effectively handle system-wide problems to deliver energy to consumers quickly and efficiently.” The project is due to beRead more about 41MW battery for UK national grid[…]

MacBook Pro 2018 release date, news and rumors

MacBook Pro 2018 release date, news and rumors

[ad_1] Apple has quite a lot to live up if it decides to release a MacBook Pro for 2018, both in terms of fan expectations and surpassing its previous endeavors. If you consider that rumors abound of the next Macs using even more custom processors than before, coupled with recent developments regarding macOS improvements, theRead more about MacBook Pro 2018 release date, news and rumors[…]

KEMET capacitors for wide band power semi applications

KEMET capacitors for wide band power semi applications

[ad_1] The KEMET capacitor ranges target new generation power electronics used for alternative energy applications, while the automotive grade series AEC-Q200 qualification requirements. KEMET’s patented high reliability base metal electrode (BME) dielectric system is 100% Pb-free, RoHS compliant and REACH compliant without exemptions. The devices boast industry-leading CV values, high volumetric capacitance with low leakageRead more about KEMET capacitors for wide band power semi applications[…]

Intel Vaunt release date, price and features

Intel Vaunt release date, price and features

[ad_1] Image credit: Vjeran Pavic/The Verge Intel has unveiled Vaunt, augmented reality (AR) smart glasses designed to be as unobtrusive as possible. If you can’t imagine wearing Magic Leap goggles or a Microsoft HoloLens visor in public, then Vaunt may be the AR solution you’re looking for. The last quasi-mainstream smart glasses were Google Glass,Read more about Intel Vaunt release date, price and features[…]

Curved image sensor simplifies down-stream optics

Curved image sensor simplifies down-stream optics

[ad_1] The demonstration is based on a 1/1.8’’ format, 1.3Mpixel CMOS image sensor. “The standard sensor structure consists of a 7.74 x 8.12 mm silicon die glued on a ceramic package,” said Leti. “Electrical connections are wire bonded from the die to the package surface and, then, to the interconnection board. A glass cover isRead more about Curved image sensor simplifies down-stream optics[…]

AMD suggests mining with Threadripper to make upgrading your PC cheaper

AMD suggests mining with Threadripper to make upgrading your PC cheaper

[ad_1] There are two major assumptions these days about cryptocurrency mining that AMD wants to dispel. The first is the assumption that mining can only be done with any degree of success using a mining GPU.  The second, more compelling, argument is that the current cryptocurrency mining craze is bad for PC gamers and peopleRead more about AMD suggests mining with Threadripper to make upgrading your PC cheaper[…]

20% wafer price hike this year, says GlobalWafers

20% wafer price hike this year, says GlobalWafers

[ad_1] GlobalWafers has booked out all its 2018 capacity across 16 plants, says Hsu. To meet demand it will run all 16 plants 365 days next year which will inrease output by 7%. GlobalWafers’ China partner Ferrotec has built a 100,000 8” wpm plant in Shanghai which is capable of expansion to 150k wpm andRead more about 20% wafer price hike this year, says GlobalWafers[…]