[ad_1] We all know that virtual reality is an expensive endeavor on the PC, not just because the headsets are expensive, but if your graphics card isn’t up to scratch, an upgrade is another major outlay – although Newegg has an offer on the HTC Vive which removes the latter sting in the tail. InRead more about HTC Vive deal throws in a free RX 480 for those needing a GPU upgrade[…]

[ad_1] #Formula1 #F1 2017 new rules – bigger, faster, more – an annotated infographic New rules introduced for the 2017 Formula One season will bring the biggest changes to the cars in almost two decades, with revised aerodynamics and improved grip leading to faster racing. The Formula One World Championship commences with the Australian GP inRead more about #Formula1 #F1 2017 new rules – bigger, faster, more – an annotated infographic[…]

[ad_1] If you park in a garage, you’re probably familiar with the problem: how far do you pull your car into the garage to make sure there’s room in front for whatever is there and enough space behind so the garage door will close? Some people suspend a tennis ball on a string from theRead more about How to build an Arduino Garage Parking Assistant, Part I[…]

[ad_1] As technology improves, so does the sophistication of cyberattacks, making it harder and harder to secure our devices from hackers. And now there’s a new tool available to hackers to bolster their arsenal. It’s simple and pretty cheap to implement – sound. Researchers at the University of Michigan and University of South Carolina released aRead more about Sound waves could potentially be used to hack our gadgets[…]

[ad_1] #Aliens abound as Americans report record #UFO sightings 70 years after Roswell – an annotated infographic The 1947 Roswell UFO incident took place 70 years ago this year. Initially reported as a crashed weather balloon, it was later confirmed as a military surveillance balloon, but conspiracy theories of alien spacecraft persist and reports of UFORead more about #Aliens abound as Americans report record #UFO sightings 70 years after Roswell – an annotated infographic[…]

[ad_1] Unlike competing technologies, the firm is proposing that every cell in a battery includes its own measurement and intelligence, with cells co-operating over local wireless links. Car makers are interested. “This latest funding takes the company through the final development and readiness of the semiconductor, including multi-industry certification. It also supports the expansion ofRead more about More cash for novel Scottish battery management chip firm[…]

[ad_1] At this year’s Consumer Electronics Show it felt like Amazon’s voice assistant Alexa was being integrated into everything. Now one tech fan has taken it even further by turning Alexa into a talking skull. It’s more alarming than the Amazon Echo, that’s for sure.  As part of what he calls the Yorick project, computerRead more about A man has used Amazon's Alexa to create a terrifying skeletal assistant[…]

[ad_1] India’s AMCA stealth fighter – an annotated infographic Preliminary design of India’s proposed Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) will begin in March, with a target of flying the aircraft in 2024 and making it ready for service as early as 2030. The twin-engine stealth warplane will likely feature an upgraded version of the General ElectricRead more about India’s AMCA stealth fighter – an annotated infographic[…]

[ad_1] The event covers automotive, military, telecomms, industrial and consumer electronic sectors. Simply bookmark: www.electronicsweekly.com/tag/embedded-world/ Embedded World 2017 Pre show Embedded World: Intel targets makers with Farnell tinyTILEFarnell element14 works with Intel to create a wearable and IoT design board based on Intel’s Curie module, the tinyTILE, measuring 35mm x 26mm. EW: Imagination brings ThreadX RTOSRead more about Embedded World 2017: Get the full Electronics Weekly Guide[…]

[ad_1] Protect your identity and your data Online privacy is a hot topic, with even world leaders weighing in on the subject. Many of the big-name websites and companies will track your activities to deliver targeted advertising, and can build up an astonishingly detailed profile including your interests, spending habits, age, location and more. IfRead more about The best free privacy software 2017[…]