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[ad_1] What this potentially offers developers, highlights Nordic, is that wireless systems using the nRF52840 SoC can now be interoperable with a Bluetooth v4.0+ wireless device, bridging both networks. “In operation, the nRF52840 can effectively work as a bridge between Thread and Bluetooth 5 networks, and can communicate with, for example, both a smartphone overRead more about Nordic nRF52840 bridges Thread and Bluetooth 5 networks[…]

[ad_1] Amazon barely said a word about it amid this week’s Echo smart speaker announcements and squabbles with Google over YouTube videos, but there’s a new version of the company’s Android-based Fire OS headed to the Fire TV. The bulk of the details are relatively hidden in Amazon’s developer documentation, where the company announced FireRead more about Amazon's new Fire OS update brings picture-in-picture and more to Fire TV[…]

[ad_1] There had been speculation that the company might locate it outside Taiwan – perhaps in the USA. TSMC says it  ‘recognises and is grateful for the government’s clear commitments to resolve any issues, including land, water, electricity and environmental protectioN.’ TSMC had indicated earlier that it was unhappy about the island’s electricity infrastructure. TSMCRead more about TSMC to build 3nm fab in Taiwan[…]

[ad_1] While the Google Pixel 2 is set to be announced on October 4, HTC is celebrating its other creations with a customer appreciation week starting Monday, October 2 and lasting until Sunday, October 8. These are the deals you’ve been waiting for if you’ve been itching to get your hands on three of theRead more about You can save $100 on an HTC U11 next week[…]

[ad_1] This one is very relevant for Gadget Master readers. The latest competition on Electronics Weekly, giving you a chance to get your hands on an STMicroelectronics IoT kit. We actually have three of these STM32L4 Discovery Kit IoT Nodes from STMicroelectronics to give away, in association with Farnell element 14. Enter the competition » The STM32L4 DiscoveryRead more about Competition: Win an STMicroelectronics IoT kit – Last chance to enter[…]

[ad_1] DD-WRT has been delighting many folks ever since it first emerged in 2005. The Linux-based open source firmware for routers is the weapon of choice for people who want to get more out of their hardware in terms of performance and versatility than their stock firmware will allow. Built with not-quite-so-technical users in mind,Read more about 5 best VPN services for DD-WRT routers 2017[…]

[ad_1] The answers include a teardown of the new Apple iPhone 8, the hardy perennial of a DIY plant monitor,  a laser trip wire, a bike power meter, voice recognition, an electric ‘hypercar’ and, of course, the Raspberry P… As always, let us take it in reverse order, for the purpose of maximum suspense: 10. iFixit tears downRead more about Most read Gadget Master posts in September[…]

[ad_1] [Keep up to date with all things TechLife by signing up for our newsletter!] It’s the ultimate smart-speaker showdown in the November issue of TechLife!  AI-powered digital butlers face off for a place in your home — we pit the Google Home up against Amazon’s Alexa and take a detailed squiz at Apple’s upcomingRead more about On sale now: TechLife's November 2017 issue![…]

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