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Auto-driving ECU from Renesas and TTTech

Auto-driving ECU from Renesas and TTTech

[ad_1] Aimed at mass production vehicles, the platform includes TTIntegration software and tools. It is the first outcome of the collaboration between TTTech and Renesas announced in January 2016, and is an extended version of kit released in October 2016. The hardware is based around dual R-Car H3 SoCs, the RH850/P1H-C MCU, and an ASIL-DRead more about Auto-driving ECU from Renesas and TTTech[…]

Australia's best streaming services compared

Australia's best streaming services compared

[ad_1] UPDATE: Stan has expanded its device compatibility list with the announcement that its app is now available for select 2015 and 2016 model Hisense smart TVs, and will be available on all 2017 models, too – updated article below! Now that streaming media has become a mainstay in Australian homes, Aussies have plenty of optionsRead more about Australia's best streaming services compared[…]

Intel plans to sample a 5G modem in H2

Intel plans to sample a 5G modem in H2

[ad_1] Intel is to sample a 5G modem in H2 which is the same timing as Qualcomm has announced for its 5G modem. “The modem’s baseband chip pairs with a new 5G transceiver that enables both sub-6 Ghz and mmWave capabilities,” says Intel’s GM for the communications and devices group, Aicha Evans (pictured), “this combinationRead more about Intel plans to sample a 5G modem in H2[…]

An iPhone 7 with a headphone jack is now just a case away

An iPhone 7 with a headphone jack is now just a case away

[ad_1] Still crying yourself to sleep at night over the iPhone 7’s lack of a 3.5mm headphone jack? Wipe those tears away – CES 2017 bears wired audio fruit for iPhone fans, thanks to a clever new case. Incipio’s iPhone 7 bumper case not only protects the edges of your smartphone, but also squeezes aRead more about An iPhone 7 with a headphone jack is now just a case away[…]

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

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

[ad_1] Happy New Year! The holidays are over and now it’s time to tackle the next 12 months head on! You may have given yourself some New Year’s resolutions already, but we’re throwing another one out there for you to consider – why not make the most of the opportunities the IET provides by attendingRead more about IET events this January – #engineering and technology dates for your diary[…]

CES: Tata Elxsi and DISTI show 3D dashboard

CES: Tata Elxsi and DISTI show 3D dashboard

[ad_1] Based on the Renesas R-Car H3 platform, the UX was developed using DiSTI’s GL Studio and will be used for 3D instrument clusters, head-up displays and infotainment. Tony K. John, global head of marketing at Tata Elxsi, writes: “The partnership with DiSTI will enable Tata Elxsi design team to rapidly prototype advanced HMI which seamlessly transitionsRead more about CES: Tata Elxsi and DISTI show 3D dashboard[…]

Your next smartphone will get a bug's-eye view of the world

Your next smartphone will get a bug's-eye view of the world

[ad_1] You probably know that insect eyes are a bit weird. Their compound eyes are made up of thousands of repeating units, rather than one big one like other animals.  Now, researchers at Fraunhofer have adopted a similar strategy to build an ultra-thin smartphone camera. Called “facetVISION”, the prototype has a lens that’s partitioned intoRead more about Your next smartphone will get a bug's-eye view of the world[…]

LG's making three roof-shaking soundbars and a 400-watt Bluetooth speaker

LG's making three roof-shaking soundbars and a 400-watt Bluetooth speaker

[ad_1] While LG’s OLEDs might end up stealing the entire show, the South Korean manufacturer also has some pretty cool innovations in its audio department this year – including three new soundbars and one 400-watt Bluetooth speaker.  The soundbars include the LG SJ9 Sound Bar, LG SJ8 Sound Bar and LG SJ7 Sound Bar thatRead more about LG's making three roof-shaking soundbars and a 400-watt Bluetooth speaker[…]