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Verizon will push out update that disables Samsung Galaxy Note 7 after all

Verizon will push out update that disables Samsung Galaxy Note 7 after all

[ad_1] In the never-ending saga of the Galaxy Note 7, an interesting wrinkle arose last week when Verizon said point-blank it wouldn’t issue a phone-disabling update when Samsung sends it live on December 19.  “We will not push a software upgrade that will eliminate the ability for the Note 7 to work as a mobileRead more about Verizon will push out update that disables Samsung Galaxy Note 7 after all[…]

US-based Teledyne agrees £620m takeover of UK space chip firm

US-based Teledyne agrees £620m takeover of UK space chip firm

[ad_1] As well as being a world-leading manufacturer of CCD imagers, e2v also supplies radio devices and semiconductors for healthcare and high-reliability industrial and defense applications. “Every business within e2v is highly complementary to Teledyne. As important, there is minimal product overlap,” said Robert Mehrabian, CEO of Teledyne. “For example, we are both leaders in space and astronomyRead more about US-based Teledyne agrees £620m takeover of UK space chip firm[…]

Melexis single-chip auto lighting ICs

Melexis single-chip auto lighting ICs

[ad_1] Melexis has announced a new generation of single-chip solutions for automotive ambient lighting applications. The new configurable LIN (local interconnect network) slave LED driver ICs deliver the precise control of RGB lighting needed to personalize cabin interiors, improve driver attention and enhance the overall driving experience. Fully LIN 2.x and SAE J2602 compliant, theRead more about Melexis single-chip auto lighting ICs[…]

Samsung's 'VIV' voice bot may miss the Galaxy S8 because of Google Assistant

Samsung's 'VIV' voice bot may miss the Galaxy S8 because of Google Assistant

[ad_1] When Samsung purchased the powerful virtual assistant VIV, we all expected it to feature in the Samsung Galaxy S8 – but a new report suggests that won’t be the case. The Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Edge are both heavily rumored to launch in the first three months of next year and come withRead more about Samsung's 'VIV' voice bot may miss the Galaxy S8 because of Google Assistant[…]

LTC ADC samples up to Nyquist frequency

LTC ADC samples up to Nyquist frequency

[ad_1] The LTC2320-16 features a flexible analogue front end that accepts fully differential, unipolar or bipolar analogue input signals, as well as arbitrary input signals, and maintains an 82dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and high common mode rejection ratio (CMRR) of 102dB, when sampling input signals up to the Nyquist frequency. WThis wide input bandwidth ofRead more about LTC ADC samples up to Nyquist frequency[…]

Grand Tour goes Down Under: Amazon Prime Video finally launches in Australia

Grand Tour goes Down Under: Amazon Prime Video finally launches in Australia

[ad_1] It had a soft launch here last month, but now, Amazon Prime Video has finally launched in Australia, making its streaming app officially available in the App Store and Google Play store. Launching today in over 200 countries (including New Zealand and Singapore), Amazon’s streaming service is now providing access to a number ofRead more about Grand Tour goes Down Under: Amazon Prime Video finally launches in Australia[…]

Makerversity grows the London startup scene

Makerversity grows the London startup scene

[ad_1] I first learned of Makerversity at the Discover Blue event back in the summer, highlighting the latest gadgets and technologies featuring Bluetooth wireless comms. Sensible Objects, and their Beasts of Balance game, were showing off their innovative work and mentioned the location. I knew Somerset House – art collections, cafe’s summer concerts – butRead more about Makerversity grows the London startup scene[…]

The best Christmas gift ideas for PC gamers

The best Christmas gift ideas for PC gamers

[ad_1] Buying gifts for gamers can be a really tricky thing especially if they’re like us and already own everything thanks to the last Steam sale. Luckily there’s plenty of other gift you can pick out for your friends and loved ones beyond just games.  Whether it’s a new graphics cards, processor and other components,Read more about The best Christmas gift ideas for PC gamers[…]

US Moves Closer To Mandatory V2V Comms

US Moves Closer To Mandatory V2V Comms

[ad_1] The report will include analysis of the Department’s research findings in several key areas including technical feasibility, privacy and security, and preliminary estimates on costs and safety benefits, while the ANPRM seeks public input on these findings to support the Department’s regulatory work to eventually require V2V devices in new light vehicles. “After moreRead more about US Moves Closer To Mandatory V2V Comms[…]