[ad_1] This time it is a high-voltage generator  that is powered by falling droplets of water. Two streams of separate drips pass through two metal sleeves, and then fall into two metal buckets. The sleeves and buckets are cross-connected, and sparks are produced between the two halves of the circuit. Given the set-up, I woldRead more about Lord Kelvin’s water drop thing mystery[…]

[ad_1] There is a movement taking place in virtual reality that’s apparent when you walk the floors of GDC 2017 and speak with company executives, developers and hardware manufacturers.  What change is in the air? It’s a turning away from tethered VR, a burgeoning effort to break free from the cords that bind players toRead more about Cutting the cord: Wireless virtual reality dominates at GDC 2017[…]

[ad_1] Costing $10, it gets the same Cypress CYW43438 wireless chip as Raspberry Pi 3 Model B to provide 802.11n wireless LAN and Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity. It also picks up a camera interface that was not on the original Zero. “We imagine you’ll find all sorts of uses for Zero W,” said Foundation co-founder EbenRead more about New Raspberry Pi – the Zero W – has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth[…]

[ad_1] The best free PC optimization software Is your Windows PC running a little slowly? It’s not your imagination: over time hard drives accumulate all kinds of things that slow things down. PC optimization software can’t solve obsolescence – if your computer is struggling to meet the system requirements for your OS or apps that’sRead more about The best free PC optimization software 2017[…]

[ad_1] “We found that offering module solutions will allow our customers to evaluate the technology and its benefits easily, enabling them to realize their solutions faster than by just using LED components”, says Andreas Weisl, CEO Seoul Semiconductor Europe. This first release includes reference modules for the Wicop Y19, Y22 and Y22P LEDs. The Y19Read more about Seoul Semi launches Wicop LED reference designs[…]

[ad_1] Have you been a pinch jealous of all the Pixel owners with access to Google Assistant? Fret no more, as Google’s digital helper is heading out to loads more phones starting today. Following an announcement earlier this week that Google Assistant was coming to devices running Android Marshmallow and Android Nougat, Google has nowRead more about Google Assistant arrives on lots more phones starting today[…]

[ad_1] Called LTC4368, it is intended to replace fuses, transient voltage suppressors and discrete circuitry – although it does need a couple of external n-channel mosfets – in automotive, industrial and portable systems. Operating from +2.5 to +60V, and protecting against -40V to 100V, it comes in two versions: the symetrical LTC4368-1 has the sameRead more about Bi-directional circuit breaker IC also protects against bi-polar voltages[…]

[ad_1] SoftMaker FreeOffice Office software can be expensive, and while there are plenty of free online office suites they’re not as quick or convenient as a fast desktop PC app. That’s why it’s worth considering a free option such as SoftMaker FreeOffice, which contains three apps: TextMaker for documents, PlanMaker for spreadsheets and Presentations forRead more about Download of the day: SoftMaker FreeOffice[…]

[ad_1] GaNPX is GaN Systes’ proprietary low-profile package, designed with low inductance for MHz switching, and high current. The firm claims its products are suited to power supplies between 50W and 50kW, and enable them to be smaller and lighter. “We’ve invested in expert thermal simulations that use state-of-the-art finite element analysis tools to modelRead more about GaN Systems releases power HEMT thermal models[…]

[ad_1] Head of Xbox, Phil Spencer, has said that it’s possible Microsoft could host a Project Scorpio hardware-focused event before its big conference at E3 in Los Angeles in June.  He revealed the possibility on a recent episode of IGN’s Unlocked, saying that though “the plan’s not completely set” it’s becoming apparent that “doing everythingRead more about Xbox boss hints we could see Project Scorpio before E3[…]