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Stop bullying the NBN, Government tells the ACCC

Stop bullying the NBN, Government tells the ACCC

[ad_1] Despite ongoing pressure from Retail Service Providers (RSPs), the Australian Government has requested that the ACCC not interfere with NBN Co’s current service standards until the network is completely rolled out and operational. The network is not expected to be fully  up and running until some time in 2020. The latest Wholesale Broadband AgreementRead more about Stop bullying the NBN, Government tells the ACCC[…]

Embedded World: NXP tackles edge processing with Arm-based processors

Embedded World: NXP tackles edge processing with Arm-based processors

[ad_1] Made on a 14LPC finfet process, versions with single, dual, and quad Arm Cortex-A53 running up to 2GHz were announced. The chips also include Cortex-M4 real-time processing at 400MHz. “i.MX 8M core options are optimised for low-power, even sub-Watt in specific applications, but offer the breadth of processing power necessary for consumer, audio, industrial,Read more about Embedded World: NXP tackles edge processing with Arm-based processors[…]

Nvidia Turing release date, news, and rumors

Nvidia Turing release date, news, and rumors

[ad_1] Will the real next-generation Nvidia graphics card architecture please stand up? Like, seriously. There are currently three competing rumored codenames vying to be Nvidia’s next family of GPUs between Volta, Ampere and Turing. Out of all of them, though, we’re betting Turing will be the next line of consumer-grade graphics cards to replace theRead more about Nvidia Turing release date, news, and rumors[…]

Embedded World: Wi-Fi chip runs from a battery for months

Embedded World: Wi-Fi chip runs from a battery for months

[ad_1] Revealed at Embedded World, the WFM200 system-in-package (SiP, 6.5 x 6.5mm LGA52) consumes 200µA (average, delivery traffic indication message (DTIM)= 3). “We’ve delivered the first low-power Wi-Fi portfolio designed specifically for the IoT, enabling secure, battery-powered connected device designs that simply weren’t possible until now,” claimed IoT product manager Daniel Cooley. It supports 2.4GHzRead more about Embedded World: Wi-Fi chip runs from a battery for months[…]

Apple could launch a cheaper HomePod later this year

Apple could launch a cheaper HomePod later this year

[ad_1] Following hot on the heels of the rumors that Apple is planning to launch a more affordable MacBook Air and a cheaper iPad this year, we’re now seeing speculation that a more affordable HomePod could be in the works too.  A recent report from Economic Daily (via Macrumors) suggests that the cheaper HomePod willRead more about Apple could launch a cheaper HomePod later this year[…]

Cobham Wireless delivers massive MIMO to China Mobile

Cobham Wireless delivers massive MIMO to China Mobile

[ad_1] The concept of digital Massive MIMO has been introduced in 4.5G technology, vastly improving network capacity and energy efficiency by increasing the number of data signals that can be sent and received. The technology can improve end-user experience by directing signal to areas where there is high-bandwidth demand, and away from areas where lessRead more about Cobham Wireless delivers massive MIMO to China Mobile[…]

Commonwealth kit: the gear you need to train like the pros

Commonwealth kit: the gear you need to train like the pros

[ad_1] The Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games has a roster of 18 sports and 7 para-sports, and a dazzling array of events within each of those. More than 70 teams compete, with athletes from Australia, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, South Africa and many more nations and territories descending on the Gold Coast in April. Read more about Commonwealth kit: the gear you need to train like the pros[…]

Wilson Process Systems wins lighting manufacture accolade

Wilson Process Systems wins lighting manufacture accolade

[ad_1] WPS’s Steve Cooke with Manuel Panzera, sourcing manager at Feilo Sylvania Feilo Sylvania has a broad mix of product types and with short lead-times which requires the manufacturer to adapt production at short notice. This is what WPS has achieved. Manuel Panzera, sourcing manager at Feilo Sylvania, writes: “Wilson Process Systems has demonstrated exceptionalRead more about Wilson Process Systems wins lighting manufacture accolade[…]

Why you should avoid hotel Wi-Fi like the plague

Why you should avoid hotel Wi-Fi like the plague

[ad_1] Click here for more Everybody loves free Wi-Fi. It’s an important factor for the connected traveler when they’re choosing a hotel, and there are even websites dedicated to finding hotels with fast Wi-Fi and testing speeds. But there’s a problem: it’s inherently unsafe. “Hotel Wi-Fi is designed for easy and frictionless access,” says StephenRead more about Why you should avoid hotel Wi-Fi like the plague[…]

Embedded World: Renesas builds Ethernet controller into RJ45 socket

Embedded World: Renesas builds Ethernet controller into RJ45 socket

[ad_1] Renesas is aiming at industrial controllers by building an entire Profinet interface inside an RJ45 connector. EtherCAT and EtherNet/IP versions will follow once associated software is ready. The hardware is accompanied by software to support the industrial Ethernet protocol stacks. Dubbed I-RJ45, there are single and dual port versions “which simplify integration for industrialRead more about Embedded World: Renesas builds Ethernet controller into RJ45 socket[…]