[ad_1] Plymouth-based Plessey is the UK’s only LED maker, and the only LED maker in the world commercially making LEDs on silicon substrates. The driving force behind this seemingly quintessential British semiconductor firm is actually a Canadian, Michael LeGoff, who a decade ago resurrected the Plessey name using ex-Plessey resources (see history box, below). TheRead more about Plessey returns to the limelight with unique silicon process[…]

[ad_1] For years there’s been friction between World of Warcraft players wanting access to classic, “vanilla” servers (without all those later expansions and upgrades), and Blizzard, which preferred everyone to be using newer versions of the game, thank you very much. Well, Blizzard has relented: at the annual BlizzCon event in California, which is takingRead more about Blizzard bows to fans and announces World of Warcraft Classic[…]

[ad_1] Qualcomm’s shares rose from $55 to $62 on the news which gives it a market cap around $90 billion. It is reported that the bid will be pitched at around $70 a share. For the industry the move offers a chance of a change to Qualcomm’s rapacious business model which charges a royalty basedRead more about Broadcom looking at buying Qualcomm[…]

[ad_1] Update: We’ve checked and updated this guide to make sure it gives you the best possible advice. Only the very best printers are included in this guide. If you’re looking for a new printer for the office, check out our best business printers guide. Looking for the best printer money can buy in 2017?Read more about Best printer 2017: 15 top inkjet and laser printers[…]

[ad_1] The RCS, RSH, RSI, RSJ, RSL, and RSN series of precision shunt resistors have four-point Kelvin connections and go as low as 5μΩ for the 10,000A 50mV RSL-10000-50. Copper-nickel-manganese Manganin alloy is used for temperature stabuility, and standard tolerance is 0.25%, with some series offering 0.1% options.Other options include 50mV or 100mV outputs and, where applicable,Read more about Current shunt resistors up to 10kA[…]

[ad_1] As technology continues to progress, we audiophiles haven’t changed a bit: At the end of the day, we want our sound clear, full, and true to the original source. Finding a set of speakers that checks our laundry list of requirements, however, is much easier said than done.  To find the best stereo speakersRead more about The best stereo speakers in 2017[…]

[ad_1] The Internet makes us aware of truly awesome consumer product innovations from around the world. In this category visitors to the website are invited to select the Consumer Electronic Product Innovation which they feel makes the most inspirational use of technology. A shortlist of five products has been selected by the Editor. Read theRead more about Elektra 2017 – Vote now for the Consumer Product Innovation Readers’ Choice award[…]

[ad_1] Best Headphones Buying Guide: Welcome to TechRadar’s round-up of the best headphones you can buy on any budget in 2017.  Good headphones will get by with just playing your music, but the best headphones can do so much more.  Choose right and you can get a pair of headphones that looks great, sounds evenRead more about The best headphones for every budget in 2017[…]

[ad_1] It is two years old, note, but I believe it’s the only book dedicated to the Fritzing initiative itself (open source software that helps with the design of electronics hardware, creating nice visuals from your circuit diagram and helping you document your projects and even automate final PCB layout. It’s Fritzing For Inventors: Take YourRead more about Gadget Book: Fritzing For Inventors[…]

[ad_1] You’ve got an Android device, either because you didn’t want, or couldn’t afford, an iPhone – and in years past that meant you had to live with substandard apps. Thankfully, those days are well and truly over, with reams of great little programs standing toe to toe with the best Apple’s App Store hasRead more about Best free Android apps of 2017: 100 you must download[…]