[ad_1] It’s a busy weekend for iPhone rumors, with Asian media outlets reporting several whisperings around Apple’s plans for 2018. We could see as many as four new iPhones appear this year, and it now seems likely that the iPhone X will stay on sale too. Previous reports had suggested Apple was planning to cancelRead more about Apple tipped to launch four iPhones in 2018, and keep the iPhone X on sale[…]

[ad_1] Semiconductor unit shipments are forecast to climb to 1,075.1 billion, which equates to 9% growth for the year. Starting in 1978 with 32.6 billion units and going through 2018, the compound annual growth rate for semiconductor units is forecast to be 9.1%, a solid growth figure over the 40 year span. Over the spanRead more about Semi Units To Top 1Trn[…]

[ad_1] Over the past few years we’ve experienced real world examples of how virtual reality (VR) technology can transform the way we live, work and play for the better. But many companies and industry analysts are now turning their attention to the possibilities of augmented reality (AR) or mixed reality (MR) as well.  In factRead more about What AR needs to get right to win our hearts[…]

[ad_1] Samsung and Apple together bought $81.8 billion of semiconductors in 2017, an increase of more than $20 billion from 2016. “Samsung Electronics and Apple not only retained their respective No. 1 and No. 2 positions, they also radically increased their share of semiconductor spending through 2017,” says Gartner’s  Masatsune Yamaji, “these two companies haveRead more about Samsung and Apple buy 19.5% of all semiconductors[…]

[ad_1] Two major developments happened this month: the Samsung Galaxy S9 launch date was officially announced for February 25, and we got to test out the world’s first phone with an in-screen fingerprint sensor. There needs to be a wedding date to marry these two technologies together, as Samsung desperately needs an in-screen fingerprint sensor.Read more about Samsung Galaxy S9 needs this revolutionary in-screen fingerprint sensor[…]

[ad_1] The deal brings Plessey’s range of  GaN-on-Silicon LED lighting and sensing products into Astute’s  portfolio of elite manufacturers, all of whom have shown long-term commitment to the Hi-Rel sector. Mick Martin, Semiconductor Divisional Manager for Astute, says, “Astute is excited to represent such a ground-breaking company and offer a first point of contact forRead more about Astute Electronics to distribute Plessey LEDs[…]

[ad_1] The HTC Vive Pro was one of the more interesting reveals at the CES 2018 tech show, in part because of the two lenses on front of the visor that sparked much discussion. Initially, HTC wasn’t saying much about them. Could they mean that the new HTC Vive was going to support augmented reality?Read more about HTC Vive Pro can do what Vive can't: use your hands as controllers[…]

[ad_1] Reported in Nature Scientific Reports as ‘Multibit memory operation of metal-oxide bi-layer memristors‘, the researchers reached 128 levels by evaluating several configurations of functional oxide materials. “Memristors are a key enabling technology for next-generation chips, which need to be highly reconfigurable yet affordable, scalable and energy-efficient,” said Professor Themis Prodromakis. “This technology is ideal for developingRead more about Southampton breaks memristor record with 7bits/cell[…]

[ad_1] Update: Norman Reedus may be the star of Death Stranding but he’s been rather quiet about the game. Until now. Metal Gear Informer has reported that in a recent podcast by B&H Photography, Reedus talked about Death Stranding. He called the game’s concept “mind-blowing” and “ahead of its time” and you can read hisRead more about Death Stranding: release date, trailers and news[…]

[ad_1] The paper is here: “Increasingly, electronics will be built into our bodies,” says Peter Peumans (pictured) Senior Vice President life science technologies at imec. ”Over the years, we have become completely familiar with people who have had a pacemaker implanted,” says Peumans, “yet when you think about it, this is definitely a ‘little piece ofRead more about The imec view on: implantable electronics[…]