Shut the Front Sensor! Hands-on with Raspberry Pi’s New Global Shutter Camera
Since the 2013 release of the original OV5647-based Raspberry Pi Camera v1, the Cambridge-based computer creators have prioritized giving their machines sight, with MIPI/CSI connectors standard on all major Pi boards. The focus (sigh) has typically.....»»
Cycling could be a boon for Lagos—but people fear for their safety on bikes
With an estimated 16 million residents, Lagos is the most densely populated state in Nigeria. It's under immense pressure to transport its huge population. According to a global ranking of mobility in cities, Lagos was ranked worst out of 60 cities a.....»»
A new Targus backpack can connect to Apple"s "Find My" network
Laptop bag manufacturer Targus has introduced an environmentally friendly backpack with a built-in Find My locator compatible with Apple's network.A Targus backpack with Find MyBy employing recycled materials certified by GRS (Global Recycled Standar.....»»
Motorola RAZR+ (2023) camera test
The Motorola RAZR+ (2023) is officially official! There have been plenty of leaks and rumors over the past few months, but we finally had a chance to use the phone and get a feel for what it has to offer. We don’t have our review unit in hand q.....»»
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra might come with even greater zoom
An early Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra rumor has suggested that one of the upgrades would be to the camera, where it is expected to get even more zoom. Most people think that zoom camera lenses are to photograph objects from far away and that.....»»
Galvanick raises $10 million for its industrial cybersecurity platform
Galvanick announced its $10 million seed round. Major investors included MaC Venture Capital, Founders Fund, Village Global, Countdown Capital, Hanover Technology Investment Management, Shrug Capital, 8090 Industries, and over 25 angel investors spec.....»»
OffSec expands Global Partner Program to empower and support partner organizations
OffSec launched a newly expanded OffSec Global Partner Program. With cyber threats becoming increasingly sophisticated, organizations are seeking reliable partners to address the ever-growing demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals. In respons.....»»
CEO: Raspberry Pi stock to hit 1M units monthly, starting in July
Sony's helping by stockpiling Pi's non-silicon parts. Enlarge / The Raspberry Pi 3 Model B isn't in-stock at any official Pi resellers as of this writing. (credit: Getty Images) There will be a 1 million unit stock of.....»»
Kioxia opens 2 new R&D facilities
Kioxia has begun operating two new R&D facilities in Japan - the Flagship Building at the Yokohama Technology Campus and the Shin-Koyasu Technology Front - bolstering the company's R&D capabilities in flash memory and solid-state drives (SSD), accord.....»»
Panel output value to drop in 2023 despite price recovery
The global LCD panel industry will likely see its output value continue to decline in 2023 after suffering a setback in the previous year when the industry's capacity utilization fell sharply due to the impacts of the pandemic, war and rising inflati.....»»
Foxocnn to make 20 million iPhones a year in Karnataka
The state government of Karnataka in southern India announced that Foxconn would make iPhones there as the world's largest electronics manufacturer embarks on a series of investments in India amid global supply chain diversification......»»
Infiniti gets new global boss with Jose Roman
Jose Roman, a native of Ecuador, joined Infiniti parent Nissan Motor in 2012 and has more than 25 years of automotive experience in such markets as Mexico, Colombia, Brazil and Japan. He takes the helm of Infiniti on July 1......»»
Machine learning-based protein annotation tool predicts protein function
Microbes drive key processes of life on Earth. They affect global elemental cycles—the movement of carbon, nitrogen, and other elements. They also promote plant growth and affect the development of diseases. These roles are essential in every ecosy.....»»
Using a gene-editing tool to improve productivity in rice crops
As global food insecurity climbed to a perilous high in 2022, scientists ramped up their efforts to perfect best practices for protecting the yields of major crops that are essential in combating this issue. And, while rice makes up a small portion o.....»»
Reddit sparks outrage after a popular app developer said it wants him to pay $20 million a year for data access
Twitter has been widely criticized for trying to charge transit agencies, third-party app developers and academics for data access to its platform, a move opponents say has forced independent apps to shut down and threatened research on misinformatio.....»»
Asus will offer local ChatGPT-style AI servers for office use
"AFS Appliance" will avoid the cloud and place an AI language model on premises. Enlarge / The ASUS logo in front of an AI-generated background. (credit: ASUS / Stable Diffusion) Taiwan's Asustek Computer (known popularl.....»»
Ring camera privacy breaches see Amazon fined – but only $6M
Ring camera privacy has been under fire since 2019, with two separate issues leading to a formal complaint to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). That has now resulted in Ring owner Amazon being fined – but only $5.8M. The company was also fined $.....»»
Google’s Pixel 7a has Some Serious Issues
Terrific camera and software aside, what exactly does the Pixel 7a need to work on? Let's take a look. A few days back, we published our review of the Pixel 7a, Google’s newest mid-range Android entry. As far as “affordable̶.....»»
Don"t compromise on cleanliness: Roborock S7 Max Ultra robot vacuum and mop makes a home sparkle
Our modern lives are busier than ever, which means sometimes choosing between a well-cleaned home and family time. With the Roborock S7 Max Ultra, you'll be able to choose both thanks to this intelligent, hands-free robot vacuum and mop.The S7 Max Ul.....»»
Global foundry revenue to drop 9% in 2023, says DIGITIMES Research
With the Ukraine war, global inflation, and geopolitical tensions, consumer electronics sales plunged, which further caused a decrease in semiconductor sales. Given the weakened demand for chips, DIGITIMES Research projects a 9.2% decline in global f.....»»
NXP to deepen roots in Taiwan
NXP Semiconductors will continue stepping up its investment in Taiwan, where a comprehensive semiconductor ecosystem cannot be ignored in the global market, according to Rafael Sotomayor, company executive VP and GM of Secure Connected Edge......»»