[ad_1] You could argue that the age of the smartphone is largely what has inspired PC, and especially laptop, manufacturers to make their devices faster. Now, our friends at Tom’s Hardware have taken this concept to its limit, building a computer that boots to Windows 10 in just 4.9 seconds. For the record, that’s nearlyRead more about This PC boots to Windows 10 nearly five times as fast as an iPhone[…]

[ad_1] An experimental bicycle track made from recycled plastic has opened in the Netherlands as part of a project that could lead to more sustainable roads being rolled out across the country. The 30m test track in the town of Zwolle is made from 70 per cent recycled plastic and the rest from polypropylene, accordingRead more about First bike path made from recycled plastic – end of the road for asphalt and concrete? An annotated infographic[…]

[ad_1] The collaboration includes embedding AliOS Things IoT operating system (OS) in the Renesas RX65N/RX651 microcontroller (MCU) lineup, expanding online sales channels, and Renesas joining Alibaba’s IoT ecosystem. Following the recent launch of the 16-bit RL78 MCU Family supporting AliOS Things’ basic version, Renesas is now launching its high-performance 32-bit RX65N/RX651 MCU Group to supportRead more about Renesas and Alibaba link up for IoT[…]

[ad_1] The rumored Huawei Mate 20 Pro appears set to boast three rear cameras, as another image leak has hit the web showing what we’ve previously seen. The “official marketing pictures” have been picked up by WinFuture from a source, and appear to show a rather awkward raised square on the rear of the handsetRead more about Huawei Mate 20 Pro leaks again with three rear cameras and no fingerprint scanner[…]

[ad_1] This EPSRC £20.4 million investment has leveraged in £16.8 million from industry partners and a further £4.9 million from universities. Prosperity Partnerships are EPSRC’s flagship approach to co-investing with business in long-term, use-inspired, basic research. They are five-year, multimillion pound research collaborations on topics of national and global importance which have been co-created byRead more about Research Council announces Prosperity Partnerships[…]

[ad_1] Echos are for people who want to set kitchen timers and listen to music through tiny speakers, right? Until Amazon’s September event, that’s how many music fans would have described Amazon’s line-up of Alexa-powered Echo speakers.  That’s now all changed with Amazon’s introduction of a clutch of hi-fi components – the Echo Input andRead more about First Look: Amazon Echo Link and Amp could take over the audiophile market[…]

[ad_1] With the first 5G-ready smartphones expected to be released in 2019, mobile phone operators are gearing up to test the new super-fast network. Super-fast mobile streaming could start to appear in some regions as early as next year. Network providers around the world are preparing to test 5G networks throughout 2018, with the firstRead more about Now, that’s what I call high-speed internet: the 5G network coming soon – an annotated infographic[…]

[ad_1] The process will be transferred from Leti’s 200mm R&D line to an ST-operated 200mm-wafer pilot-line, operational by 2020, which will allow ST to address high-efficiency, high-power applications – ST singles out: automotive on-board chargers for hybrid and electric vehicles, wireless charging, and servers. The three companies are developing the process technology on Leti’s 200mmRead more about ST and Leti to make GaN-on-Si power transistors[…]

[ad_1] Best Windows 10 antivirus If you use a Windows PC then you’re a target for hackers. The security situation on Windows has improved dramatically since the early days of Windows XP, but the huge number of users mean its still under threat. The reality is that you still need a regularly updated antivirus softwareRead more about The best Windows 10 antivirus in 2018[…]

[ad_1] The 10% tariff is expected to apply to $200 billion worth of Chinese manufactured goods. The scope of the tariffs on electronics goods is confused. The government order imposing tariffs cites:  “Machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus.”  This group representsRead more about New US tariffs hit switches, routers and modems but not smartwatches, fitness trackers and speakers.[…]