Self-driving cars with no in-vehicle backup driver get OK for California public roads
Self-driving cars with no human backup behind the wheel will be legal on California roads for testing and transporting the public starting A ...
Basic password guidance can dramatically improve account security study shows
Technology users should be offered more detailed support and guidance when creating account passwords in order to make them more secure and ...
Parts pulled from Japan bullet trains over crack fears
A Shinkansen bullet train in Tokyo The Japanese company behind the country's iconic bullet trains said Wednesday it had supplied nearly ...
Alibaba sets up AI research centre in Singapore
Alibaba is opening an AI research centre in Singapore Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba on Wednesday opened an artificial intelligence resea ...
TDK buys ultrasonic sensor pioneer
TDK is buying Chirp Microsystems, a developer of high-performance ultrasonic sensing systems that are said to be smaller than existing devices and to consume less power. Applications for the company’s
5G is the 'new electricity' according to Qualcomm's CEO
With many leading operators expected to begin decommissioning their 2G/GSM networks – and, in some cases, 3G/UMTS networks – as they move towards 4G/LTE networks, Qualcomm said it expects to see the f
Ultra low power MCU design features MRAM
An ultra-low power MCU reference design from eVaderis is taking advantage of Globalfoundries’ embedded magnetoresistive non-volatile memory (eMRAM) technology.
Video: Footage shows how drones can boost turtle conservation
A turtle taken by a drone. Credit: Nathan Robinson Drones are changing the face of turtle research and conservation, a new study shows. ...
Novel 3-D printing method embeds sensing capabilities within robotic actuators
Gripper Square. Harvard researchers have developed a platform for creating soft robots with embedded sensors that can sense movement, pressu ...
Study suggests risk of ALS increases with more exposure to diesel exhaust
People who are frequently exposed to diesel exhaust while on the job may have a higher risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and that ...
Researchers learn more about reducing noise in tire systems by altering belt structure
In recent years, the knowledge about the influence of tire noise on vehicle noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) has increased. Hence, stud ...
$5 billion lawsuit filed against alleged bitcoin creator
The family of a dead programmer has filed a $5 billion dollar lawsuit against a man who claimed to be the creator of bitcoin. ...
Barca eSport team set to face other major clubs
Barcelona's Gerard Pique said, "As a player, I am moved that my club has decided to enter e-sport. I'm sure they will be a grea ...
Supercomputing under a new lens: A Sandia-developed benchmark re-ranks top computers
TOP500 LINPACK and HPCG charts of the fastest supercomputers of 2017. The rearranged  order and drastic reduction in est ...
US consumer confidence soars to 17-year record
Busy restaurants like this one in Washington are a reflection of the positive US consumer confidence index, which has jumped to its highest ...
Boeing says it has Trump deal on Air Force One planes
US presidents have used a specially-outfitted Boeing 747 as Air Force One since 1990 Boeing said Tuesday it has reached an agreement to bui ...
Justices seem ready to rule against Microsoft in email case
The Supreme Court is signaling it will allow the government to force American technology companies to hand over emails and other digital inf ...
German appeals court says Google doesn't have to check links
A top German appeals court has ruled Google does not have to check the content of pages it links to for possible legal violations before pro ...
Clipboard sucked into plane engine: Australia regulator
JetStar has updated its procedures since a clipboard got sucked into the engine of one of its planes A clipboard left behind during pre-fli ...
Accelerating self-driving car innovation
On a Monday morning in January of this year a man got into his Tesla sedan, pulled onto a highway outside of Los Angeles, and engaged the ve ...
Scientists say space aliens could hack our planet
Credit: SETI Institute With all the news stories these days about computer hacking, it probably comes as no surprise that someone is worrie ...
Secondhand smartphone market takes off but far from green
Smartphones can have second lives thanks to firms that refurbish and resell handsets. Thanks to a fast-growing secondhand market, smartphon ...
Rights group: China using personal data as repression tool
In this Nov. 3, 2017, file photo, residents walk through a security checkpoint into the Hotan Bazaar where a screen shows Chinese President ...
Facebook launches effort to help boost newspaper subscriptions
Facebook says it will offer "coaching" and other advice in a $3 million pilot project to help US newspapers boost digital subscrip ...
Wood fuels key to easing food insecurity situation in sub-Saharan Africa
Access to wood fuels for cooking must be considered when formulating policy to deal with food insecurity in sub-Saharan Africa, according to ...
Ford and Miami to form test bed for self-driving cars
Ford Motor Co. is making Miami-Dade County its biggest test bed yet for self-driving vehicles. ...
Less is more as companies explore shopping by voice
In this Sept. 27, 2017, file photo, an Amazon Echo Dot is displayed during a program announcing several new Amazon products by the company i ...
Researchers find way to print flexible stretchable silver nanowire circuits
Silver nanowires have been thought to have many applications, including wearable health sensors, due to their flexibility, stretchability and conductive properties. However, there have been significan
German court paves way for diesel driving bans (Update)
An environmental activist demonstrated last week in front of the Federal Administrative Court in Leipzig, eastern Germany, where the court i ...
Smart electricity meters are here but more is needed to make them useful to customers
Across most of Australia, the electricity industry is in the midst of a major rollout of so-called "smart meters" led by retailers ...
Anatomy of a bitcoin transaction: Buying a used Subaru
In this Feb. 7, 2018, photo, a neon sign hanging in the window of Healthy Harvest Indoor Gardening in Hillsboro, Ore., shows that the busine ...
5G wireless race heats up
2018-02-27 00:00:095G wireless race heats up
The first commercial 5G roll-outs begin this year and next in the United States, Korea and Japan The race to bring super-fast 5G wireless s ...
Car-mad Germany anxious as court to rule on diesel bans
An environmental activist demonstrated last week in front of the Federal Administrative Court in Leipzig, eastern Germany, where the court i ...
Commission welcomes TerraE project in support of EU Battery Alliance
The European Battery Alliance has announced its support during the EU Industry Day meeting for the TerraE project, which aims to build up Lithium Ion cell production in Germany.
ON Semiconductor demonstrates integrated semiconductor solutions for the IoT and automotive at Embedded World
At stand 4A-260 at Embedded World, ON Semiconductor is presenting its integrated semiconductor-based systems solutions for the industrial, automotive and consumer sectors.
Microsemi showcases solutions on stand 1-431 at Embedded World 2018
Microsemi has assembled a group of technical experts to showcase how the its solutions, including the Mi-V Embedded Ecosystem, PolarFire field programmable gate array (FPGA) family and RISC-V embedded
Analog Devices presents its embedded-technology offers at Embedded World
At Embedded World, Analog Devices is demonstrating its embedded-technology offerings at 629, Hall 4A. This includes front end sensors, and linear signal processing microcontrollers to digital signal p
ROHM’s Embedded World Demos
Whilst ROHMing around at Embedded World, New Electronics went to visit ROHM’s stand at 3A-332.
New electrode design could boost supercapacitor performance
Engineers from UCLA and four other institutions have designed a ‘super-efficient and long-lasting’ electrode for supercapacitors. The device’s design – inspired by the structure and function of leaves
US defends moves to roll back 'net neutrality' rules
A 5G antenna at the Deutsche Telekom stand at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona The head of the US Federal Communications Commission d ...
Huawei's AI-powered smartphone drives a Porsche
The Porshe avoided several obstacles, including a dog and a bike, as it drove in a straight line China's Huawei used the artificial int ...
CBS launching a 24-hour streaming sports news network
This May 10, 2017, file photo, shows the CBS logo at their broadcast center in New York. CBS Corp. is rolling out a 24-hour streaming sports ...
Clever coating opens door to smart windows
Mohammad Taha shows off the ultra-thin coating developed at RMIT University. Credit: RMIT University/James Giggacher Researchers from RMIT ...
Augmented reality lets students operate a chemical plant
Students simulate reactions in a chemical plant using an augmented reality tabletop developed in the lab of Andrew White, assistant professo ...
Ukraine arrests 'Avalanche' cybercrime organiser: police
In November 2016, police from around 30 countries smashed a global cybercrime network called Avalanche following a four-year investigation ...
World's largest phone show opens under Catalan secession cloud
Pro-independence protesters gathered in Barcelona to protest against a visit by Spain's king to the ceremony inaugurating Mobile World C ...
Britain seeks to cap 'rip-off' energy prices
Britain on Monday launched plans for a cap on domestic energy prices, as it cracks down on poor-value tariffs that hurt the most vulnerable. ...
How electricity changes lives: a Rwandan case study
Men transporting a large bag in the Muvumba river valley in Kigali. A massive Rwandan electrification programme sets out to benefit rural co ...
Alternative to traditional batteries moves a step closer to reality after exciting progress in supercapacitor technology
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Lithium-ion batteries could be under threat after the development of polymer materials by the Universities of Sur ...
A new approach to highly efficient air-stable perovskite solar cells
Research into the use of perovskite materials as solar cells has boomed in the last several years, following reports of high energy conversi ...
Inspired by nature: Design for new electrode could boost supercapacitors' performance
Branch-and-leaves design is made up of arrays of hollow, cylindrical carbon nanotubes (the 'branches') and sharp-edged petal-like st ...
Spinach protein and blackberry dye give juice to biohybrid solar cells
Berries really do pack extra punch – increasing the voltage of spinach-derived biohybrid solar cells developed by Vanderbilt researchers by ...
Blockchain-enabled cat breeding and the future of gambling
The internet loves cats so much that now some people are investing tens of thousands of real-world dollars on blockchain-powered cats that d ...
Smartphone can be used as medical device
In a bid to assist diagnosis by physicians and drive growth in remote medical consultation services, a V-Sensor and app has been integrated with next-generation smartphones.
Connecticut state agencies targeted in cyberattack
State officials say a weekend cyberattack targeted about 160 computers at a dozen Connecticut state agencies. ...
imec pushes the limits of EUV lithography single exposure for Logic N5 metal layers and sense DRAM applications
The limits of EUV lithography is continuing to be pushed by imec, as it aims to advance the readiness of this technology, with a focus on EUV single exposure of the Logic 5nm process node (N5) metal l
New Samsung phone: Nicer camera static design higher price
This Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018, photo shows the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus, left, and Galaxy S9 mobile phones are shown in this photo during a pr ...
A look at transportation safety rules sidelined under Trump
In a Dec. 1, 2013, file photo, an Amtrak train, top, traveling on an unaffected track, passes a derailed Metro North commuter train, in the ...
Huawei launches new tablet in flagship phone hiatus
Huawei CEO Richard Yu presents the MateBook X pro laptop China's Huawei launched a new laptop and tablet on Sunday as it seeks to cemen ...
Taxi! Companies line up to overhaul Japan's staid cab sector
Japan's taxi market is governed by strict regulations With their white-gloved, greying drivers and lace-covered seating, Japan's ta ...
IoT apps processor boasts eight RISC-V cores
Fabless startup Greenwaves Technologies has announced the availability of its GAP8 IoT application processor.
Wheels come off Gobee.bike hire service in France
The Gobee.bike service in France has been terminated because of vandalism and thefts People wanting to get on their bikes in France have on ...
New US tax law brings Warren Buffett a nice check: $29 billion
Investor Warren Buffett, seen here speaking at an event early last year in New York with fellow billionaire Bill Gates, says in his new news ...
Dropbox files for public stock offering of $500 mln (Update)
Drew Houston, founder and chief executive officer of Dropbox, which filed for an IPO Friday, is seen at a 2016 business conference in Sun Va ...
AI and 5G in focus at top mobile fair
Samsung will unveil its new flagship devices—the S9 and S9+ - on Sunday on the eve of the fair Phone makers will seek to entice new buyers ...
Facebook pulls gun game from conservative gathering
Facebook pulled a virtual reality gun game from the Conservative Political Action Conference Facebook pulled a virtual reality gun game fro ...
Dropbox files for public stock offering of $500 mln
Drew Houston, founder and chief executive officer of Dropbox, which filed for an IPO Friday, is seen at a 2016 business conference in Sun Va ...
Chinese billionaire Li Shufu buys biggest single stake in Daimler
Daimler just got a new biggest shareholder Chinese billionaire Li Shufu has bought a near 10-percent stake in Mercedes-Benz maker Daimler, ...
Apple loses bid to ban protests by French tax campaign group
ATTAC has staged protests at Apple outlets in Paris and Aix-en-Provence. Banners held by activists read 'We will stop when Apple pays up ...
BMW recalls 12000 diesel cars over emissions
BMW "admitted to the (vehicle licensing authority) KBA that it built software that manipulates the exhaust system into two models" ...
Beautiful buildings are more sustainable
“Many apartments in Copenhagen were built more than 100 years ago using quality materials. They can easily adapt to modern demands and they ...
AlphaZero just wants to play
2018-02-23 10:00:31AlphaZero just wants to play
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Artificial intelligence is continually hyped up, but disappears from view again just as quickly. Roger Wattenhofe ...
Stores make push in scan and go tech hope shoppers adopt it
In this Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018 photo Tony D'Angelo logs into the stores Wi-Fi to download the BJ's Express Scan app on his cell phon ...
Google Assistant adds more languages in global push
Google says its artificial intelligence digital assistant which is used on its Google Home speakers will be available in more 30 languages b ...
Stretchable health sensor could improve monitoring of chronic conditions
Credit: University of Glasgow A new type of flexible, wearable sensor could help people with chronic conditions like diabetes avoid the dis ...
Volkswagen profit roars back two years after 'dieselgate'
Back in top gear The world's largest carmaker Volkswagen appeared back in racing form Friday, as its 2017 results revved back to levels ...
Humanoid robot supports emergency response teams
the WALK-MAN humanoid robot is thought for supporting emergency response teams. The robot is also able to activate an extinguisher to elimin ...
Reducing failed deliveries truck parking time could improve downtown Seattle congestion new report finds
A truck parks curbside in downtown Seattle. Credit: University of Washington In Amazon's hometown, people turn to their computers to or ...
Record-breaking energy-saving optical receiver
An optical receiver (RX) is said to have demonstrated an aggregate bandwidth of 160 Gb/s through four optical fibres.
Low cost stretchable sensor for understanding complex motion
A team of researchers from the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus has created what is said to be a smart wearable device capable of sensing and understanding complex human motion.
BMW plans electric Mini production in China
In a China venture Minis would be built outside Europe for the first time German auto giant BMW said Friday it plans to build an electric v ...
TT Electronics to buy Stadium for £45.8m
Stadium Group is being acquired by TT Electronics in a £45.8million deal. According to TT, the move will position the enlarged business as an increasingly product-focused provider of differentiated so
NIST expertise helps protect Emancipation Proclamation at African American History Museum
At the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) The Emancipation Proclamation and 13th Amendment to the ...
Glitches or not Nissan starts testing semi-autonomous rides
In this Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018, photo, Nissan Motor Co.'s Easy Ride robo-vehicle starts going from its global headquarters in Yokohama ...
Judge: Ads can run in Uber Lyft vehicles in New York City
A judge gave the green light Thursday to a Minnesota company that wants to put advertising in vehicles driven for companies like Uber and Ly ...
In China's eSport schools students learn it pays to play
The eSports industry already employs some 50,000 people in China, according to local data firm CNG, but they estimate the demand is there to ...
Applebee's and IHOP's new recipe for success: technology takeout and takeovers
With free birthday breakfast meals and all-you-can-eat riblets, the IHOP and Applebee's restaurant chains became a traditional stop for ...
Review: 'Dragon Quest Builders' a perfect fit on Nintendo Switch
It's impossible for me to keep up with every game. Dozens of titles launch every month and some are bound to fall to the wayside. That&# ...
Another former employee sues Google over issues of diversity
This July 19, 2016, file photo shows the Google logo at the company's headquarters in Mountain View, Calif. Software developer Tim Cheva ...
Toyota Genesis among Consumer Reports' top auto picks
Toyota has four of the 10 vehicles on Consumer Reports' annual top picks, the most of any brand. ...
Engineers advance the capability of wearable tech
Creating the perfect wearable device to monitor muscle movement, heart rate and other tiny bio-signals without breaking the bank has inspire ...
Airbnb expands offerings with new upscale categories
Online lodging service Airbnb announced it is broadening its offering to include luxury options and "trips of a lifetime" experien ...
UPS adding to electric truck fleet
UPS says it will soon start using electric delivery trucks that cost the same as conventional diesel- or gas-fueled ones. ...
Smart contact lens for diabetics
Biosensing contact lenses capable of detecting glucose levels in patients with diabetes have been developed by a team of UNIST researchers.
Image processing algorithm shows promise for mapping the blood vessel networks in the eye
A retinal image (left) and the blood vessel network traced by the ‘absorbing random walk’ image processing algorithm.  Credit: IEEE Mo ...
How airplane crash investigations can improve cybersecurity
Detailed digital forensics could help make everyone safer online. Credit: Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock.com While some countries struggle with ...
Austria sues over EU approval of Hungary nuclear plant
Opposition to nuclear power has spanned the political spectrum in Austria, which held a national referendum on the subject in 1978 Staunchl ...
New portable high performance device analyses toxic gases and air pollutants
Credit: kavalenkau, Shutterstock Against a backdrop of increased concern about the safety of traded cargo across Europe, the EU-funded IRON ...
ESA selects LimeSDR for app enabled satcoms
Satellite telecommunications solutions based on Software Defined Radio (SDR) are being developed for on ground and in space.
CDN analysis sheds light on internet evolution
Credit: Shutterstock CDNs have greatly improved our online experience. The CDN-H project has studied its implications for the internet' ...