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IET events this February – #engineering and technology dates for your diary

IET events this February – #engineering and technology dates for your diary

[ad_1]   Although the UK may be facing a grey and wet start to February, the IET is giving you many reasons to don those waterproofs and get out and about this month. Several events introducing the different levels of professional registration – and how to achieve them – are taking place across the countryRead more about IET events this February – #engineering and technology dates for your diary[…]

Fashion world and electronics are unlikely bed-fellows

Fashion world and electronics are unlikely bed-fellows

[ad_1] There are many interesting and surprising  similarities between the consumer electronics and fashion industries. Firstly, both face the problems of seasonality and an increasing pace of change.  Within apparel, the acceleration from two, to twenty collections per year has led to a new industry phenomenon known as fast fashion. Fast fashion was first implementedRead more about Fashion world and electronics are unlikely bed-fellows[…]

The best 4K Blu-ray players you can buy right now

The best 4K Blu-ray players you can buy right now

[ad_1] The fact that you’re here, looking for the best 4K Blu-ray player right now says something about you: you’re ahead of the curve. You like owning the latest and greatest technology or, if not owning, at least knowing about the best upcoming tech. And why shouldn’t you? A day will come soon when everyoneRead more about The best 4K Blu-ray players you can buy right now[…]

Bridgetek ups support for EVE graphics controllers

Bridgetek ups support for EVE graphics controllers

[ad_1] The EVE Screen Designer 3.x (ESD3.x) integrated development environment (IDE) generation further facilitates EVE-based human machine interface (HMI) construction. It presents a simple, highly intuitive package through which a wide range of exciting visual effects can be created and various items of graphical content edited, to derive enhanced user experiences. Building on the previousRead more about Bridgetek ups support for EVE graphics controllers[…]

The 10 best compact cameras in 2017

The 10 best compact cameras in 2017

[ad_1] Compact cameras and the compact camera market have changed a lot over the last few years. Smartphones have decimated the entry-level range of point-and-shoot models that used to be popular and as a result manufacturers have concentrated on putting more advanced features into cameras to make them more attractive. In addition to a moveRead more about The 10 best compact cameras in 2017[…]

Tokyo 2020 gold medals go green, from old gadgets

Tokyo 2020 gold medals go green, from old gadgets

[ad_1] What a good idea for a country known for its high-tech. The organisers are aiming to collect gadgets from the public and reach the target of eight tons of metal. Apparently, from April, collection boxes will be installed in 2,400 NTT DOCOMO stores nationwide and also a number of public offices throughout the country.Read more about Tokyo 2020 gold medals go green, from old gadgets[…]

Nintendo Switch could one day work with your old controllers

Nintendo Switch could one day work with your old controllers

[ad_1] There’s just under a month left before the Nintendo Switch launches, but those excited for Nintendo’s new system may not want to throw out their old peripherals juuust yet. While the console/handheld combo is currently not backwards compatible with any games or controllers from Nintendo’s past consoles, president Tatsumi Kimishima says the latter hasn’tRead more about Nintendo Switch could one day work with your old controllers[…]

Imec makes plastic NFC chip

Imec makes plastic NFC chip

[ad_1] The NFC tag is manufactured in a thin-film transistor technology using indium gallium zinc oxide thin-film transistors (IGZO TFT) on a plastic substrate. Imecʼs IGZO TFT technology uses large-area manufacturing processes that allow for inexpensive production in large quantities – an ideal technology for ubiquitous electronic devices in the Internet-of-Everything. “Making a plastic electronicsRead more about Imec makes plastic NFC chip[…]

MacBook Pro’s Touch Bar now supports Office for Mac

MacBook Pro’s Touch Bar now supports Office for Mac

[ad_1] Microsoft has finally added support for the MacBook Pro’s Touch Bar to its Office apps on macOS, although currently it’s only accessible to those who are testing the productivity suite (full availability shouldn’t be long at all in coming, though). Yes, Insiders who are testing Office for Mac on the slow ring (where moreRead more about MacBook Pro’s Touch Bar now supports Office for Mac[…]

Reference design transmits ultra-HD TV at 18Gbit/s

Reference design transmits ultra-HD TV at 18Gbit/s

[ad_1] Valens Based on an ultra HD video interface chip from Lattice Semiconductor, the reference design supports the growing interest in ultra-high-definition transmission and high dynamic range (HDR) picture quality. In the reference design Valens’ Colligo chipset (VS2310) is paired with Lattice’s chipsets – the SiI9630, HDMI 2.0 transmitter and SiI9396, HDMI 2.0 receiver. Gabi Shriki, headRead more about Reference design transmits ultra-HD TV at 18Gbit/s[…]