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Infineon Unveils Quad-Channel Digital Isolators For Automotive And Industrial Applications

Infineon Technologies AG has expanded its ISOFACE product range by introducing quad-channel digital isolators designed for industrial and automotive applications. With a focus on enhancing isolation technologies, the ISOFACE quad-channel digital isolators cater to the demanding communication requirements of modern electronic systems in sectors such as automotive and industrial. Available in two categories, the ISOFACE […]

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A Greener Internet: Google’s Data Centers Powered With Geothermal Breakthrough

In northern Nevada, an innovative geothermal operation called Project Red, developed by Fervo, is supplying clean energy to data centers, including those operated by Google. This small-scale pilot plant produces 2 to 3 megawatts of power, demonstrating a novel geothermal approach that could potentially tap into Earth’s natural heat globally. Unlike traditional geothermal plants relying […]

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NASA’s Mars Odyssey Orbiter Captures First-Ever Views of Mars From ISS Perspective

Scientists have achieved a groundbreaking feat by capturing the first-ever views of Mars from a perspective replicating what an astronaut would see from the International Space Station (ISS). NASA’s Mars Odyssey orbiter, tasked with preparing for future human missions to Mars, took a series of panoramic images in May from an altitude of approximately 250 […]

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Lotus Challenges Tesla With 450kW Water-Cooled EV Chargers

Lotus, now part of the Chinese-owned automotive multinational Geely, is venturing into the electric vehicle (EV) charging market to compete with Tesla’s Supercharger technology. Geely’s latest development is ultra-fast charging stations capable of delivering 450kW, surpassing some of the fastest chargers currently in use. The technology is featured in the Geely-influenced Lotus Eletre R, which […]

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Due To Volcanic Activity, Dinosaurs Were Doomed To Extinction, Even Without A Meteorite

New research by an international team of scientists adds weight to the idea that the mass extinction event leading to the demise of non-avian dinosaurs was not solely caused by an asteroid impact but was influenced by pre-existing environmental challenges — The study focuses on sulfur levels in the atmosphere, presenting evidence that before the […]

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Google Drive Users Face Data Loss Frustration: Recent Files Disappear

Google Drive users are expressing frustration as recent files stored in the cloud have seemingly vanished, with the service reverting to a storage snapshot from around April-May 2023. Google Drive, a widely utilized cloud-based storage service, enables users to store and retrieve files across various devices through their Google accounts. Complaints emerged on Google’s support […]

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Samsung Debuts Galaxy A15 At $140 With Possible AMOLED Display

Samsung quietly introduced its latest budget-friendly Android smartphone, the Galaxy A15, with an attractive price. The Galaxy A series has gained recognition for offering excellent value in the realm of Android smartphones, particularly with Samsung’s commitment to enhancing update policies for its more affordable devices. Earlier in the year, the company launched the Galaxy A14 […]

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From Cafeteria Trays to Buffet Bins: Nuvilab’s Innovative Approach to Food Measurement

Nuvilab, established in 2018, is an award-winning “Food Vision AI” startup. It specializes in developing a unique combination of hardware, software, and cloud services aimed at accurately measuring food servings and waste in environments such as cafeterias, restaurants, buffets, and hospitals. Over the years, Nuvilab has amassed substantial data, enabling the sophisticated training of its […]

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Amaterasu: Astronomers Detect Record-Breaking Cosmic Ray

Astronomers at the Telescope Array experiment in Utah have detected an ultra-high-energy cosmic ray (UHECR) with a record-breaking energy level of 244 EeV, marking the most energetic cosmic ray since 1991. The particle, named Amaterasu (after the Shinto sun goddess), was identified through a complex trajectory analysis, leading researchers to an empty area of space […]

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NASA’s Psyche Spacecraft Laser Milestone: 16 Million Kilometers Away

NASA’s Psyche spacecraft has achieved a groundbreaking feat by beaming a laser-encoded message to Earth from a distance of approximately 16 million kilometers, marking the farthest-ever demonstration of optical communication in deep space. The Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) experiment, riding along with Psyche on its way to the asteroid Psyche, successfully transmitted a near-infrared […]

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MediaTek Presents 5G RedCap Hardware Showing Impressive Power-Efficiency

After announcing its partnership with Meta to develop System-on-Chips (SoCs) for Augmented Reality (AR) glasses, MediaTek has unveiled its latest 5G RedCap modem IP and T300 chip. Touted the “world 1st Modem-RF SoC for 5G IoT and Wearables”, the new MediaTek M60 design, alongside the T300 chip, aims at bringing 5G connectivity to low-power and […]

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DARPA Develops POWER System for Long-Distance Wireless Energy Transfer

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is pioneering a groundbreaking laser-based technology named the Persistent Optical Wireless Energy Relay (POWER), designed to transfer power over vast distances. While generating electricity is only one part of the equation, delivering it efficiently to distant locations is equally crucial. Traditional methods often rely on aging wires, prompting […]

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Amazon Teams Up with Snap For In-App Shopping On Snapchat Ads

Amazon has announced a partnership with Snap, enabling users to directly purchase its products through ads on the social app. Real-time pricing, delivery estimates, product details, and Prime eligibility will be displayed in Amazon ads on Snapchat. Users can link their Snapchat and Amazon accounts for streamlined in-app shopping. This one-time setup allows customers to […]

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Lunar Farm On The Way?! Plants Thrive On The Moon’s Low Gravity

The successful germination of a cotton seed on the Moon, as part of the Chang’e 4 mission in January 2019, has paved the way for groundbreaking research in lunar farming; This achievement has far-reaching implications for future space exploration endeavors, particularly in terms of sustainable food production. Two recent scientific papers (Microgravity Science and Technology […]

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World’s Fastest Semiconductor Discovered: Learn More About Re6Se8Cl2

Researchers at Columbia University have discovered a groundbreaking superatomic semiconductor, Re6Se8Cl2, which has the potential to revolutionize the world of electronics; Semiconductors are critical components in modern electronics, and the prevalent material used is silicon, however, all semiconductors, including silicon, suffer from quantum speed bumps, causing energy loss as heat — this newly identified superatomic […]

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Beyond Passwords: NEC Cutting-Edge, Hands-Free Solution for Foolproof Security

In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, security and convenience often find themselves on opposite ends of the spectrum. NEC’s Face/Iris Multimodal Biometric Authentication wants to bridge this gap by offering an authentication system that excels in both aspects. Utilizing the world’s top-rated facial and iris recognition technologies, this innovative system sets new benchmarks in secure […]

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Hum Your Way to Saxophone Stardom: Sony’s Ultra-Light Sax

Sony Music Entertainment, a participant in the World Yuru Music (Loose Music) Association, has recently unveiled its innovative “Ultra-Light Sax,” a groundbreaking instrument designed to make the joy of saxophone playing accessible to all, regardless of musical skill level. I didn’t know before coming to CEATEC but the Sony Group has committed to incorporating “inclusive […]

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TDK PiezoTap Switches For Touch-Enabled Products

Touch functionality has become an integral part of consumer electronics and various other products and touch switches (touch sensors) cannot be overstated. Traditionally, these switches have been capacitive, relying on the capacitance method (using your body’s electrical conductivity) for their operation. While effective, these capacitive switches often face challenges such as reduced sensitivity when the […]

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Adobe Unveils Real-Time Pattern-Changing Material: Project Primrose

Adobe has unveiled an innovative project called “Primrose” which introduces a revolutionary material capable of changing color and patterns in real time. This endeavor marks a departure from Adobe’s traditional domain and hints at a new era in fashion and beyond. Primrose’s technology leverages reflective light-diffuser modules embedded in oversized sequins, effectively transforming them into […]

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Disused Fiber Optic Cables Repurposed For Offshore Earthquake Early Warning

Researchers have made significant strides in improving earthquake early warning systems (EEW) by utilizing disused fiber optic cables originally intended for telecommunications to monitor offshore seismic activity. The scarcity of offshore seismic stations in densely populated coastal regions, which are often prone to earthquakes, has been a challenge for EEW systems. In a study published […]

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BlueWalker 3 Satellite’s Brightness Raises Light Pollution Concerns

The BlueWalker 3, a massive next-generation communications satellite, has garnered attention for becoming one of the brightest objects in the night sky, raising concerns about light pollution, according to research published in the journal Nature. It is noteworthy for its capability to effectively transform regular smartphones into satellite phones, however, its brightness raises concerns about […]

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Samsung $600 Galaxy S23 FE, A Stylish Value Flagship

Samsung has announced the Galaxy S23 FE, expanding on the discontinued Fan Edition series, which was paused in 2022 following the release of the Galaxy S21 FE release. Priced at $599, it positions itself as a mid-range option, bridging the gap between Samsung’s budget Galaxy A series and the high-end Galaxy S series. Notably, it […]

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Hasbro Introduces Nerfball: The Official Nerf Sport

Hasbro is taking its Nerf brand to a new level by introducing what it calls Nerf’s “first-ever official sport” – a game known as Nerfball. This sport features high-tech foam designed to keep track of the score. During a recent exhibition match in Florida on September 22nd, Hasbro showcased this innovation by recruiting 12 college […]

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Caltech’s Nanoscale 3D Printing Yields Surprisingly Strong Metal Objects

Researchers at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have developed an innovative fabrication technique for 3D printing metal objects at the nanoscale, with dimensions as small as 150 nanometers (comparable to the size of a flu virus). This innovation builds upon their earlier work of printing microsized metal parts with features as thin as three […]

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Microsoft Employee’s GitHub Error Leaks 38TB Of Sensitive Data

A Microsoft employee’s inadvertent mistake led to the exposure of a massive 38 terabytes of sensitive data on GitHub, a popular platform for open-source projects. This security blunder was discovered by Wiz security researchers, who promptly reported the issue to Microsoft. The incident occurred when the Microsoft employee was publishing a repository containing open-source AI […]

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