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Spotted: Asus ZenFone 4 and ZenFone 4 Selfie shown off in new leak

Spotted: Asus ZenFone 4 and ZenFone 4 Selfie shown off in new leak

[ad_1] Following a preemptive leak of the Asus ZenFone 4 Max last week, it appears the Taiwanese electronics firm has let slip two more devices in the ZenFone 4 family. The phones, the Asus ZenFone 4 and the photo-focused Asus ZenFone Selfie, were revealed via Asus’ French page, though it appears the yet-unannounced devices wereRead more about Spotted: Asus ZenFone 4 and ZenFone 4 Selfie shown off in new leak[…]

Competition: Win an STMicroelectronics IoT kit

Competition: Win an STMicroelectronics IoT kit

[ad_1] We actually have three of these STM32L4 Discovery Kit IoT Nodes from STMicroelectronics to give away, in association with Farnell element 14. Enter the competition » The STM32L4 Discovery Kit IoT Node is designed to help people develop their next IoT application quicker. It’s based on Cortex-M4 hardware, with simple software and there’s support to connect intelligent nodes toRead more about Competition: Win an STMicroelectronics IoT kit[…]

Multi-way connector for 56Gbit/s PAM-4 channels

Multi-way connector for 56Gbit/s PAM-4 channels

[ad_1] “The preferential coupling design uses a narrow-edge, coupled, blanked-and-formed contact geometry and insert moulding which provides superior signal integrity and EMI protection,” said the firm. The products include EMI ganged cages—which are available in multiple port sizes from 2×1 through 2×12—allows for flexibility of PCB signal routing of LEDs. zSFP+ SMT connector shares theRead more about Multi-way connector for 56Gbit/s PAM-4 channels[…]

EnSilica extends eSi-Risc processor licence with Solomon Systech

EnSilica extends eSi-Risc processor licence with Solomon Systech

[ad_1] The multi-year licensing agreement covers the full range of EnSilica’s 16-bit and 32-bit eSi-RISC processor IP and extends the existing relationship between the two companies to cover multiple projects and multiple architecture implementations. Solomon Systech will use the IP for several of its smart touch screen controllers and drivers. EnSilica’s IP is a configurable microprocessorRead more about EnSilica extends eSi-Risc processor licence with Solomon Systech[…]

Facebook's original shows are about to go live on Watch, a new home for video

Facebook's original shows are about to go live on Watch, a new home for video

[ad_1] Say hello to Watch, a new platform on Facebook featuring original shows, including content funded by the mega social network itself. Launching on Thursday to a small number of users in the US, Watch is a revamped, pumped up version of the US-only Video tab, which it’s also replacing. Through Watch, Facebook will serveRead more about Facebook's original shows are about to go live on Watch, a new home for video[…]

Solar researchers at Imperial go back to 16th century

Solar researchers at Imperial go back to 16th century

[ad_1] Dr Alex Mellor (left) and Tom Wilson checking the placement of the gauntlet in the ellipsometer The gauntlet is part of the the Wallace Collection in London and conservators wanted to investigate a surface effect applied to the metalwork in swords and armour. The effect is called blueing and was used by the armourer toRead more about Solar researchers at Imperial go back to 16th century[…]

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 may get a 3D Touch feature of its own

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 may get a 3D Touch feature of its own

[ad_1] It looks like home buttons are becoming sooo 2016 as it appears Samsung may ditch bezel-based buttons in favor of a pressure-sensitive display for the Samsung Galaxy Note 8. Samsung may outfit its upcoming phablet with a “force touch” display that will allow it to read how hard the user presses down on theRead more about Samsung Galaxy Note 8 may get a 3D Touch feature of its own[…]