[ad_1] Individual growth rates in the three market segments were all over the map: Optoelectronics sales fell 3.6% in 2016, primarily because of the first decline in lamp devices in 15 years due to an oversupply of high-brightness light-emitting diodes (LEDs) for solid-state lighting applications. Sensors and actuators increased 16% and discretes grew  4%. O-S-DRead more about O-S-D segment to return to normal growth levels[…]

[ad_1] The brand new Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) and Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) give you the premium looks of the five star Samsung Galaxy S7, but with a much lower price tag. If you fancy getting hold of a smartphone with flagship looks without having to empty your wallet then you’ll want to check outRead more about The best Samsung Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A3 deals in April 2017[…]

[ad_1] Security company Guala Closures Group worked with NXP on the chip. The Tag uses NCP’s NTAG 213 Tag Tamper technology which checks the origin of the bottle, detects if the bottle has been opened, and creates an URL for the bottle. Detection of an unauthorised product opening is made possible with a  tap of anyRead more about NXP chip checks your booze[…]

[ad_1] Update: The best smartphones are due for a change in 2017, with the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus launched and our LG G6 review forthcoming. Until then, if you want buy the best phone available today in the US, whether it’s an iPhone or an Android, here are the top 10 cell phones thatRead more about 10 best smartphones in the US[…]

[ad_1] Graphene oxide has been mooted as a filtering material, but it cannot filter out small molecules like dissolved sodium chloride because the ‘holes’ are too big – particularly because they expand a bit in a water environment. Looking at the abstract of the research paper (Tunable sieving of ions using graphene oxide membranes inRead more about Manchester graphene desalination filter[…]

[ad_1] Belkin, purveyors of cases, docks and connectors, is out with a new addition to its Mixit DuraTek cable line that’s made for some of the newest gadgets on the market. Plus, it’s built to last. The new cable is of the USB-C variety, meaning it will work with some of the latest accessories, tabletsRead more about Belkin's new USB-C cable is made with Kevlar fiber[…]

[ad_1] Linear 32-bit SAR adc The LTC2500-32 provides a digitally filtered output that achieves up to 148dB of dynamic range as well as a no latency output comprising an over-range detection bit, a 24-bit representation of the input voltage difference, and a 7-bit representation of the common mode input voltage. The no latency output isRead more about Linear’s SAR ADC has filtered and no latency output options[…]

[ad_1] Sony is sitting pretty when it comes to PlayStation VR, having recently sold over a million units since its launch last year, but now one of headset’s biggest titles is branching out. Batman: Arkham VR will no longer be a console exclusive as it heads to the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift later thisRead more about Batman: Arkham VR swoops onto Oculus Rift and HTC Vive later this month[…]

[ad_1] The design software firm said it would offer a lower subscription price, as well as support, sales and marketing conducted in the local language. Altium has also recently returned to a direct sales model in the UK, Republic of Ireland and the BeNeLux countries. Altium acquired its UK reseller Premier EDA Solutions in February.Read more about Altium takes control of sales from resellers across Europe[…]

[ad_1] On Wednesday April 5, HTC Vive will be celebrating its first anniversary with ‘Vive Day’ – which will see a number of discounts on the popular virtual reality headset’s hardware and software. The day will also mark the launch of the Viveport Subscription service, which offers HTC Vive owners a Netflix-like experience. For aRead more about HTC Vive celebrates its birthday with a Netflix-like service for VR games[…]