Intel says chips addressing flaws set for release this year
Intel Corp. CEO Brian Krzanich says new computer chips set for release this year would fix the vulnerabilities disclosed earlier this year t ...
These electric cars want to learn from Apple's hits and Tesla's misses
The newest electric car start-up vows it will learn from Tesla's mistakes by echoing Apple's iPhone moves and designing—but not buil ...
FIFA to give VAR green light at World Cup
"VAR is something positive that will bring much more to the transparency of football," said Gianni Infantino ahead of the FIFA Cou ...
US radio giant iHeartMedia files for bankruptcy
Bob Pittman, the chairman and CEO of iHeartMedia, said that the deal would help in "achieving a capital structure that finally matches ...
Ford pledges to revamp aging product line add SUVs by 2020
Ford, with a sagging U.S. market share and one of the oldest vehicle lineups in the industry, is promising to revamp three-quarters of its m ...
Canada to boost nuclear power to help meet climate target
Canada is expected to promote nuclear energy at a forum in Denmark Canada, the second largest producer of uranium, will boost its reliance ...
Spotify to go public on April 3
Spotify, the world's largest streaming company, will go public on April 3 Spotify will go public on April 3 as the world's largest ...
Reframing diversity to achieve equity in the tech industry
Companies should listen to both male and female employees on this issue and pay attention to any backlash. There is a lot of fear among men ...
Internet of Things needs to use sound in ways computers and phones never have
Hear, hear. Credit: Andrey_Popov With many consumer devices, we can find out about their status without having to look at them directly. Wh ...
China to see driverless cars in '3-5 years': Baidu
Driverless cars, like this Apollo, could be seen on China's roads 'within three to five years' Self-driving cars will hit the r ...
Intent Lab Digital Satisfaction Index reveals steep decline in consumer trust in the internet
Marketing agency Performics and Medill have measured U.S. consumer attitudes and perceptions of online marketing quarterly through the Inten ...
Origami-inspired self-locking foldable robotic arm
Drone with robotic arm can grip an object in the ditch. Credit: Seoul National University A research team of Seoul National University led ...
ePaper display density breakthrough
Plastic Logic, a design and manufacturer of glass-free electrophoretic displays (EPDs), has reportedly achieved a breakthrough 155% improvement in the display density of its plastic EPDs and has produ
Unlocking on-package memory's effects on high-performance computing's scientific kernels
Probability density for achievable performance (GFlop/s) using 1024 samples with different tiling and problem size. With eDRAM (DRAM = dynam ...
Amazon Japan says cooperating after raid in antitrust case
Amazon Japan says it is 'fully cooperating' with authorities The Japanese unit of the US internet giant Amazon said on Thursday it ...
Sherlock Drones—automated investigators tackle toxic crime scenes
Using drones to gather information and samples from a hazardous scene can help incident commanders make critical decisions. Credit: ROCSAFE ...
A cost and resource analysis of sodium-ion batteries
Regions with highly concentrated reserves: the 'lithium triangle' in South America and, for cobalt, the Copperbelt in Central Africa ...
Quadrupole topological insulators could store data
Following a recent theoretical prediction that quadrupole topological insulators could exist, researchers at the University of Illinois have created what they call a ‘human scale’ demonstration of how
Lufthansa soars to record profits in 2017
Profits were further boosted by the full integration of Brussels Airlines into Lufthansa's business. German airline giant Lufthansa rep ...
Court orders Japan government to pay new Fukushima damages
The meltdowns at the Fukushima plant was the worst nuclear accident since Chernobyl A Japanese court on Thursday ordered the government to ...
YouTube tries to crack down on conspiracy videos
Credit: CC0 Public Domain YouTube says it's cracking down on conspiracy videos, though it's scant on the details. ...
Some Americans 'constantly' on internet others remain offline
The growing use of smartphones and other mobile devices has made it easier for adults to remain online almost constantly, a Pew Research Cen ...
Lyft auto parts maker Magna partner on autonomous vehicles
Ride-hailing company Lyft is joining with large Canadian auto parts supplier Magna to develop self-driving vehicles, sharing expenses on a m ...
Canada considering tax on internet giants
Canada's cultural sector relies in part on government funding, and local broadcasters must fulfill a quota of Canadian content The Cana ...
Crocs shoes lose EU patent in court blow
An EU court ruling went against the clog maker An EU court ruled on Wednesday that the design of Crocs shoes cannot be patented in Europe i ...
Google to ban cryptocurrency and related advertisements
This April 26, 2017, file photo shows Google's web address, in Philadelphia. Google says it is going to ban advertisements for cryptocur ...
Slovenia inaugurates world's first bitcoin monument
Kranj mayor Bostjan Trilar said it was highly appropriate to have the monument in a city which "is tightly connected to modern technolo ...
Scenario 2050: lithium and cobalt might not suffice
It has been revealed that availability of lithium and cobalt could become critical in research carried out by researchers at the Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU) of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Graphene flakes for future transistors
Graphene nanoflakes have showed promise for nanoelectronic applications.
GF takes 90nm silicon photonics to 300mm wafers
As silicon photonics is being seen as a potential way of supporting the higher data rates needed by future datacentres, Globalfoundries (GF) says it has qualified the first 90nm manufacturing process
Siemens to invest 1 bn euros in Brazil to 'unleash growth'
German engineering giant Siemens is to triple its investments in Brazil as the country's economy returns to growth German industrial gr ...
Harwin engages with Assent Compliance to assist in assuring its supply chain integrity
Harwin has appointed Ottawa-based regulatory software and services firm Assent Compliance to ‘further strengthen’ its corporate social responsibility and ‘ensure that all due diligence measures’ are t
Research gets closer to producing revolutionary battery to power renewable energy industry
An advanced hydrogen-bromine flow battery could make renewables like wind and solar more profitable and widespread. Credit: Trung Van Nguyen ...
The future of transportation systems
Daniel Sperling, professor of civil engineering and environmental science and policy at the University of California at Davis and member of ...
Big data hype hasn't led to tan­gi­ble re­sults in the so­cial sci­ences expert says
Data science can help to answer research questions in the social sciences. Credit: Colourbox We've already got used to the fact that ou ...
Broadcom withdraws Qualcomm offer after Trump blocks bid
US President Donald Trump in November welcomed Broadcom CEO Hock Tan's decision to move the company back to the United States, but this ...
China's Huawei says to keep investing in US despite setback
Chinese telecoms giant Huawei says it will continue to invest in the United States despite recent setbacks in its efforts to boost sales the ...
Saudi Arabia turns to nuclear power to curb oil addiction
The Saudi approval of an atomic energy programme comes days before Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visits Washington‎ Saudi Arabia is fast ...
Why virtual reality cannot match the real thing
Suppose you were offered the opportunity to hook yourself up to a machine that would give you all the experiences you desire. Using this tec ...
How accurate is your AI?
2018-03-14 08:00:15How accurate is your AI?
The new AI evaluation method looks at the input data itself to find if the 'accuracy' of the AI can be trusted. Credit: Kyoto Univer ...
Facebook expresses concern over Sri Lanka ban
Sri Lanka has refused to end an island-wide blackout on Facebook until the tech giant agrees to take quicker action to remove hateful conten ...
Rockley to open Irish photonics R&D centre
Rockley Photonics has announced plans to establish an R&D centre at the Tyndall National Institute in Cork to support its silicon photonics research programme.
Ford recalling 1.38 mn sedans over steering defect
Ford announces a North American recall because of loose steering wheel bolts in its Fusion and Lincoln MKZ sedans Ford announced Wednesday ...
France warns Apple and Google of fines over 'abusive' practices (Update)
Google and Apple are in the sights of France's finance minister over conditions they attach to deals with app developers The French gov ...
These 6 new SUVs are worth the wait
In this Jan. 15, 2018, file photo, members of the media photograph the Acura RDX at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. T ...
The Raspberry Pi 3 B+: New Electronics finds out what’s new
Three hours after the release of the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+, New Electronics spoke to Peter Wenzel, global director of Raspberry Pi, Single Board Computers, about what this product has to offer.
Grade A news for Wilson Process Systems
Sussex based Contract Electronics Manufacturer, Wilson Process Systems (WPS) has received a Grade ‘A’ supplier certificate from global lighting manufacturer, Feilo Sylvania.
38-year-old code-writing tool released for general use
One of the world's early computer software editors, developed by the University of Adelaide and still in use today, is being released by ...
Police use of social media to deliver news raises concerns
In this frame grab from a Monday, Jan. 8, 2018, video on the Twitter feed of the Douglas County, Colo., Sheriffs Department, Sheriff Tony Sp ...
First lady convening tech companies to tackle cyberbullying
In this Feb. 5, 2018 photo, first lady Melania Trump listens as she meets with personnel at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Cente ...
Greek innovation drive catches Tesla's attention
The Pyrforos project has seen several Greek engineers gain employment with international carmakers When a group of Greek students dreamt up ...
Simultaneous wireless information and power transfer to increase energy efficiency of 5G
A number of challenges and potentials, related to the technology for wireless power transmission over long distances via 5G mobile communication networks, have been identified by a team of researchers
Bendable silicon wafer is just 15µm thick
A new method of creating bendable silicon chips could enable high-performance flexible electronic devices, according to research published by a team from the University of Glasgow.
France to take legal action against Google Apple for 'abusive' practices
Google and Apple are in the sights of France's finance minister over conditions they attach to deals with app developers France will ta ...
Google guru Page tests flying taxis in New Zealand (Update)
Google co-founder Larry Page, seen in 2012, is backing a self-piloted flying taxi project in New Zealand Pilot-less flying taxis are being ...
Road rail boat: Sandia transport triathlon puts spent nuclear fuel to the test
Sandia National Laboratories researchers and partners recently completed a 14,500-mile triathlon-like test to gather data on the stresses sp ...
Behind the Broadcom deal block: Rising telecom tensions
Behind the U.S. move to block Singapore-based Broadcom's hostile bid for U.S. chip maker Qualcomm lies a new global struggle for influen ...
Reboot at Vice Media as co-founder Shane Smith steps down
Nancy Dubuc will leave A+E Networks to become CEO at Vice Media, taking over from co-founder Shane Smith, who will become executive chairman ...
Divisions over EU's focus on tech groups to stop 'fake news'
Mariya Gabriel, European Commissioner for the digital single market and society, said the experts' views would "help us put forward ...
Winklevoss twins pitch plan to regulate digital money
Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss call for an independent regulatory body to oversee the digital money market Twins who made a fortune in crypto ...
Google guru Page tests flying taxis in New Zealand
Google co-founder Larry Page, seen in 2012, is backing a self-piloted flying taxi project in New Zealand Self-piloted flying taxis are bein ...
China's bike-share app Ofo raises $850 mn to expand overseas
Ofo's lemon-yellow bicycles are ubiquitous in Chinese cities Chinese bike-sharing start-up Ofo announced Tuesday that it has raised aro ...
Amazon workers in Spain plan first ever strike
The union says workers in Amazon's San Fernando de Henares centre, where they prepare packages for clients in Spain and Europe, have not ...
Amazon maintains top brand reputation Apple and Google reps dip
Amazon remains the company with the best reputation, but several other tech brands including Apple and Google saw their reputations drop in ...
Uber returns to Barcelona with licensed service
Back in business in Barcelona Uber said Tuesday it was back in Barcelona with 120 professional drivers after it was forced out three years ...
Blocking of Broadcom-Qualcomm tie-up highlights 5G security fears
Trump barred a proposed multibillion dollar takeover of Qualcomm by Singapore-based rival Broadcom, which would have been the largest in the ...
Amazon recalls portable chargers on reports of fires burns
Amazon is recalling 260,000 AmazonBasics portable chargers after reports that they can overheat and cause fires or burns. ...
Bali to shush social media for Day of Silence
In this March 16, 2010 file photo, a Balinese traditional security guard called "pecalang" patrols the empty Kuta beach, a famous ...
VW boss 'convinced of diesel renaissance'
"I am convinced that diesel is experiencing a renaissance," Matthias Mueller said The chief executive of the world's largest ...
Get hit by internet crime? Good luck getting help from some local police
Credit: CC0 Public Domain In practically the blink of an eye, Maggie Irizarry lost about $1,300 to thieves. But the culprits weren't ro ...
The World Wide Web at 29: Tim Berners-Lee talks weaponization and big tech
Credit: Wikipedia It's turning 29—what do you get the World Wide Web that has everything? ...
Compact power measurement tool for IoT applications
Qoitech Ab, a Sony Group company, has announced a distribution agreement with Digi-Key Electronics for its Otii power measurement tool and software.
Sprint may be rekindling merger plans unconfirmed report says
Sprint may be weighing merger moves again, according to an unconfirmed report of interest in cable company Charter Communications. ...
Spring Statement allocates funding to full-fibre broadband projects
Last year's Autumn Budget 2017 saw the launch of a £190million Challenge Fund to help roll out full-fibre to local areas with the aim of providing more reliable broadband to more homes and busine
Open dataset of human navigation strategies in foreign networked systems
The image to the left shows the whole word morph network in a clustered layout. The word morph network is a network of three- letter English ...
Exposing the biggest computer chip vulnerability ever discovered
Dmitry Evtyushkin, an assistant professor in William & Mary’s Department of Computer Science, has been studying the security vulnerabili ...
New research on the strength of children's bones could help in the design of safer car seats
Credit: University of Sheffield Researchers at the University of Sheffield have successfully used computer simulated models and medical ima ...
Making the tools to connect isiXhosa and isiZulu to the digital age
Software tools can take multiple languages to entirely new spaces. Credit: Zubada/Shutterstock We live in a world where around 7000 languag ...
How gold rush prospectors made the original smart fridge
First came smartphones. Then smart watches. Now smart fridges. But how smart were the fridges of the gold rush? ...
Marine exploration sensing with light and sound
KAUST researchers are modeling various techniques for improving wireless underwater sensor networks. For example, new wireless hybrid sensor ...
Software solution controls water pressure in distribution networks
Leaf system is used by 35 companies and has been implemented by Prolagos, the water and sanitation utility for seven municipalities in Rio d ...
SEMI predicts fab spending to grow for a 4th consecutive year
Fab equipment spending is expected to increase by 5% in 2019, according to SEMI. The industry has not seen 3 consecutive years of growth since the 90s and SEMI’s figures suggest we may reach a fourth.
Unlimited capacity in wireless networks with massive MIMO
Emil Bjornson, Linkoping University Massive MIMO is an antenna technology that is considered the most promising for future superfast 5G net ...
Hacked Japan crypto exchange refunds customers
Koichiro Wada (left), Coincheck president, and chief operating officer Yusuke Otsuka, bow at the beginning of a press conference last week ...
White House blocks Broadcom bid for Qualcomm
US President, Donald Trump, has announced that the US is blocking the Singaporean chip maker Broadcom's bid for the chip manufacturer Qualcomm, citing national security concerns. The move ends wha
Trump blocks Broadcom takeover bid for Qualcomm
In this Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017, file photo, Broadcom CEO Hock Tan speaks while U.S. President Donald Trump listens, in background, during an ...
What if we could predict when an athlete was going to be injured?
Thousands of athletes showcased their abilities for the world in PyeongChang, South Korea, in pursuit of Olympic gold. But for every dazzlin ...
Ag robot speeds data collection analyses of crops as they grow
Agricultural and biological engineering professor Girish Chowdhary is leading a team that includes crop scientists, computer scientists and ...
German utility EON to cut 5000 jobs in RWE mega-deal
RWE is selling German energy renewables unit Innogy to EON in a complex deal that will redraw Germany's energy landscape German utility ...
US could block Broadcom's takeover of Qualcomm officials warn
US officials are warning they could recommend against Singapore-based Broadcom's mega-acquisition of smartphone chipmaker Qualcomm on na ...
Central banks warned to weigh risks of virtual currencies
This April 3, 2013 file photo shows bitcoin tokens at a shop in Sandy, Utah. A new report warns central banks should carefully weigh the ris ...
Apple buys digital magazine subscription service
Apple is buying digital magazine subscription service Texture, adding to the side of its business aimed at making money from online content ...
Internet overseers weigh website owner privacy
The nonprofit Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers began a weeklong meeting focused on the fate of the public Whois database, ...
Broadcom speeds HQ move to US amid security review
US semiconductor and telecommunications equipment maker Qualcomm is the target of a takeover bid by Singapore-based Broadcom Singapore-base ...
Google under fire over anti-Semitic search results in Sweden
A search on Google for the Holocaust showed an anti-Semitic blog post high up containing information about Swedish Jews Google on Monday sa ...
Strong quarter to end a strong year with a strong outlook
IDEA has revealed promising figures in its latest European Electronic Components Statistics report.
Harwin showcases robust and adaptable connectors to embedded audience
Now in its 16th year, Embedded World showed no signs of slowing. For the first time, the Germany-based exhibition saw more than 2,000 conference participants and speakers, discussing news and products
Software and security at Embedded World
Last month Embedded World once again demonstrated why it’s described as the leading exhibition for the international embedded community.
Shhh! How to stream March Madness when the boss isn't around
This undated product image provided by Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. shows March Madness Live on a laptop. The men's college basketba ...
Ten years on the EnOcean Alliance has more than 400 members. So why hasn’t its technology been taken up more widely?
Earlier this month, the EnOcean Alliance celebrated its 10th anniversary, having been created in 2008 to promote innovative maintenance-free wireless solutions that could be used primarily in sustain