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  • Someone brought a high-tech yacht to CES 2019

    The ship includes a learning AI, smart mirrors, wave-balancing television and deployable drone.

  • Researchers use laser diodes to detect counterfeit olive oils

    Fraudulent behavior in the olive oil industry has led researchers at the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM) and the Scintillon Institute in the U.S. to develop a sensor capable of detecting counterfeit olive oil that has been mislabeled as extra virgin olive oil (EVOO).

  • How to Measure Dynamic Tilt With an IMU

    Aceinna has announced a new video that shows how to measure dynamic tilt and orientation with an IMU.

  • Saelig Introduces Flicker Spectrometer To Quantify Light Flicker Measurements

    This device can now measure the increasingly important parameter of light flicker in addition to the extensive range of standard photometric and colorimetric values already available.

  • 3D-Printed Head Can Unlock Most Smartphones Secured by Facial Recognition Tech

    Securing devices such as smartphones and tablets is no longer a matter of selecting an easy-to-remember password.

  • Skyworks Announces New Power Amplifier for Cellular 4G and 5G Infrastructure

    Skyworks has unveiled its latest cellular infrastructure innovation, the SKY66313-11 — a wide instantaneous bandwidth power amplifier with industry-leading efficiency for FDD/TDD 4G LTE and 5G applications.

  • Amazon Teams with New Jersey PD to Trap Would-Be Thieves

    As the holidays approach, consumers are yet again faced with an uptick in criminal activity taking place right on their doorsteps: delivery theft.

  • Self-Programmable RF Test Instruments Reducing Dependence on Full-Featured Instruments

    Vaunix Technology Corporation, a manufacturer of USB controlled and powered test equipment, has announced that their lineup of self-programmable wireless ATE devices has continued to grow in response to customer demand.

  • Stewart Connector Introduces New Modular Plug Offering

    Stewart Connector, a Bel Group company, has announced the release of the Qwik RJ45 Cat6/Cat5E modular plug, to complement Stewart’s existing RJ45 modular plug offering.

  • Skyworks Solutions Announces New Applications for Connected Cars

    Skyworks Solutions Inc. has introduced its suite of next-generation SkyOne Ultra 3.0 devices specifically designed for advanced automotive applications.

  • New Image Sensor Uses Advanced Back-Illuminated Pixel Technology

    The new product is a 4 megapixel image sensor based on advanced BSI (back-illuminated) pixel technology, using a 1/1.8 inch optical size to deliver excellent imaging quality in low illumination environments.

  • DroneShield Earns Spot in 2019 Governmental Australian Military Sales Catalogue

    DroneShield Ltd. has announced that its products DroneGun, DroneSentry and DroneSentinel have been approved for inclusion in the 2019 Australian Military Sales Catalogue.

  • Voith and Kudelski Announce IIoT, OT and IT Partnership

    Voith and the Kudelski Group are partnering to deliver new solutions to secure connected technologies for industrial markets in North America.

  • New VR System Gives Users Jedi Powers

    Virginia Tech researchers have created a new virtual reality (VR) system that gives the user Jedi powers, without having to deal with a bulky controller.

  • Anemia Screening? There’s an App for That

    The app uses smartphone photos of a user’s fingernails to accurately measure how much hemoglobin is in their blood with accuracy on par with point-of-care protocols.

  • Studies: Screen Time Can Inhibit Sleep; Lack of Sleep May Lead to Anger

    In the last few weeks, two studies were released that closely examine the causes and effects of unhealthy sleep habits. Lack of sleep could lead to a variety of physical and mental health problems. One of these studies confirmed a long-held truism: lack of sleep leads to anger and irritability.

  • UP 4141 to Pull George Bush Funeral Train

    The locomotive was first unveiled by the Union Pacific railroad in October 2005, during a ceremony near the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum.

  • As Heating Oil Prices Increase, Has Propane Become the Better Value?

    A 20% annual price increase for No. 2 heating oil is anticipated, while propane prices are expected to remain flat. With a sliding price differential, it is time to re-evaluate the value of propane.

  • Farnell Element14 Wins Distributor of the Year Award

    Bel Fuse Inc. has awarded Farnell Element14 with the High Service Distributor of the Year award for 2018.

  • New Multimeter Comes With Built-In Infrared Camera

    Saelig Company Inc. has announced the availability of the HT Mercury Digital Multimeter - an RMS DMM capable of measuring AC/DC voltage up to 1000 V, AC/DC current up to 10 A as well as resistance, continuity test, diode test, frequency, capacitance and temperature with K-type probe.

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