How to stick sensors to skin without adhesive
Imagine if you could attach something to your skin without needing glue. A biosensor, a watch, a communications device, a fashion accessory—the possibilities are endless. Thanks to a discovery at Binghamton University, State University of New York,.....»»
Murata to start shipping auto inertial navigation sensors in early 2024
Japan's leading electronics components maker Murata Manufacturing will deliver its first batch of automotive inertial navigation sensors by the end of March 2024, and has decided to complete an additional investment of JPY15 billion (US$114 million).....»»
VisEra looks to auto CIS, AR micro-optical components for 2023 growth
VisEra Technologies, which specializes in wafer-level optical thin film services, is optimistic about demand for automotive CMOS image sensors (CIS) and micro-optical components used in AR devices this year but remains cautious about demand for hands.....»»
Wafer-level backend house VisEra expects gradual recovery in CIS demand
VisEra Technologies, which offers wafer-level backend services for CMOS image sensors (CIS), expects a gradual recovery in CIS demand starting the second half of 2023......»»
Aceinna provides precise positioning solutions for L2-L5 ADAS
MEMS-based sensing solution supplier Aceinna is bringing its high-precision positioning sensor system INS401 to the automotive market, noting that its goal is to reduce the costs of integrating high-precision sensors in automobiles for carmakers......»»
This 55-inch 4K TV has a Fire TV Stick built in, and it’s $270 today
The 55-inch Insignia F30 Series 4K TV, which runs on the Amazon Fire TV platform, is available from Best Buy with a $180 discount that lowers its price to $270......»»
Hydrophobic molecular sieve developed for humidity-resistant hydrogen sulfide sensor
A research team led by Prof. Meng Gang from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has used polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) in the research of high performance humidity resistant hydrogen sulfide (H2S) sensors, paving.....»»
More research needed to advance 2D boron-based future technologies, scientists say
Boron may be elemental, but it's certainly not basic. The 2D form of the element, called borophene, holds immense promise for application in energy, sensors and information storage, but more work is needed, according to a research team from Nanjing U.....»»
This Lab-Grown Skin Could Revolutionize Transplants
A new kind of “edgeless” engineered tissue can fit any irregular shape, paving the way for hand and face grafts that look and move better......»»
Amazon hamstrings free app that makes Fire TV remotes reprogrammable
Amazon would rather you buy its $35 remote for button customization. Enlarge / The Fire TV Stick 4K Max. You're pretty much stuck with those streaming-service buttons on the bottom of the remote. (credit: Amazon) Amazon.....»»
Was Earth already heating up, or did global warming reverse a long-term cooling trend?
Over the past century, the Earth's average temperature has swiftly increased by about 1 degree Celsius (1.8 degrees Fahrenheit). The evidence is hard to dispute. It comes from thermometers and other sensors around the world......»»
Weaponizing part of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein against itself to prevent infection
The virus that causes COVID-19, called SARS-CoV-2, uses its spike protein in order to stick to and infect our cells. The final step for the virus to enter our cells is for part of its spike protein to act like a twist tie, forcing the host cell's out.....»»
Using lasers, researchers can directly control the spin of a nuclei, which can encode quantum information
In principle, quantum-based devices such as computers and sensors could vastly outperform conventional digital technologies for carrying out many complex tasks. But developing such devices in practice has been a challenging problem despite great inve.....»»
PixArt sees continued inventory adjustments
PixArt Imaging continues to see inventory adjustments across the IC industry supply chains, which may persist throughout the first half of 2023, according to the fabless chipmaker specializing in CMOS image sensors......»»
The final shift: Which manual transmission will be the last?
The end for manuals is nigh, and one of these might be the last stick standing. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) Despite car enthusiasts' best efforts, the manual transmission’s days are numbered. Blame it on electrific.....»»
Waiting for the M3 iMac? We’ve got bad news for Apple fans
Apple might delay the M3 iMac until late 2023 or early 2024, according to a new report, meaning the M1 version is likely to stick around for a while longer......»»
The world"s smallest 3D printer can fit in your wallet, but still works
Stick it in your pocket or take it on a plane, but don’t get too excited......»»
This Fake Skin Fools Mosquitoes—to Fight the Diseases They Spread
Research on new repellents and the viruses these insects carry relies on lab animals and human volunteers. What if there was a better option?.....»»
Retirement-age workers stick around if businesses keep investing in them, says study
Seventy-five million people from the Baby Boomer generation will be retiring by 2030. The departure of this staggering group of workers will leave a wide gap in the workforce, causing concern among employers about how to prepare......»»
Navigating complex biological systems with smart fibers
Integrative actuators and sensors within a single active device offer compelling capabilities for developing robotics, prosthetic limbs, and minimally invasive surgical tools. But instrumenting these devices at the microscale is constrained by curren.....»»
Chaos reigns in Discovery+ & HBO Max streaming service merger
In a confusing move, Warner Bros. Discover may be planning to keep Discovery+ as a standalone service while still launching a new combined Discovery+ and HBO Max streaming platform.Discovery+ will stick aroundWarnerMedia, a division of AT&T, combined.....»»