Industry News
Sensory Brings Voice Activation to the Samsung Galaxy - "Hi Galaxy"
May 7, 2012 6:31 am | News | CommentsThe new Galaxy S III, unveiled by Samsung, is the latest Galaxy device to incorporate Sensory’s TrulyHandsfree technology. Sensory’s TrulyHandsfree has now been integrated into three Samsung products: the Galaxy S II, Galaxy Note™ and now the Galaxy S III. Sensory’s TrulyHandsfree enables users of these Samsung devices to activate and access their device with the voice trigger phrase “Hi Galaxy.
A Cell Tower That Fits In Your Palm
May 3, 2012 12:13 pm | News | CommentsAlcatel-Lucent's lightRadio is 2.3-inches and contains the components of an entire cell phone tower - saving power and infrastructure costs. Click the image to watch the video! www.mbtmag.com Posted by Janine E.
RIM CEO: We’re Not Leaving the Consumer Business
May 3, 2012 6:25 am | News | CommentsThorsten Heins, the CEO of Research In Motion , today clarified comments he made weeks ago about RIM refocusing on the enterprise market, saying the company was not leaving the consumer business behind. Heins said what he meant was the company needed to eliminate some services the company was doing in-house, and instead achieve those consumer-based goals with partnerships rather than going it alone.
Conquering LED Efficiency Droop
May 3, 2012 6:11 am | News | CommentsLike a coffee enthusiast who struggles to get a buzz from that third cup of morning joe, light-emitting diodes (LEDs) seem to reach a point where more electricity no longer imparts the same kick and productivity levels-off. Now a team of researchers from California and Japan has devised a new design for green and blue LEDs that avoids much of this vexing efficiency droop.
SWIFT2Chip - IC Industry’s First Full Service NVM Delivery Process
May 3, 2012 6:07 am | News | CommentsNovocell Semiconductor introduces SWIFT2ChipTM, a new full service, end-to-end, NVM deliverable process and technology package that includes the patented and uncontested NovoBloxTM SmartBitTM technology, unparalleled documentation support, and an on-call, dedicated account engineer. Novocell’s SWIFT2Chip program delivers the non-volatile memory intellectual property (IP) block as a complete turn-key solution that includes all the necessary read, write, and programming circuitry.
Microchip Technology Aquires SMSC
May 3, 2012 5:59 am | News | CommentsMicrochip Technology announced that Microchip has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Standard Microsystems Corporation (“SMSC”) for $37.00 per share in cash, which represents a total equity value of about $939 million, and a total enterprise value of about $766 million, after excluding SMSC’s cash and investments on its balance sheet of approximately $173 million.
Smartphone Shipments to Reach 1.7 billion in 2017 and Android to Dominate as OS
May 3, 2012 5:31 am | News | CommentsSmartphones will outperform the overall market for mobile phones, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.9% for the period 2011–17 to reach 1.7 billion units, according to Ovum. Predictions show Android as the dominant operating system over the next five years as handset vendors rush to make it their primary smartphone platform.
Integra Telecom to Present at Jefferies 2012 Global Technology, Media & Telecom Conference
May 3, 2012 5:20 am | News | CommentsIntegra Telecom Inc., a provider of fiber-based, business-grade networking, communications and cloud solutions, will present at the Jefferies 2012 Global Technology, Media & Telecom Conference, taking place from May 7 - 10 in New York. On May 7, Kevin O'Hara, Integra's chief executive officer, will participate on the "Growth in Fiber Networks" panel discussion and will also provide an investor presentation on Integra Telecom.
InVision and MocksUp Team to Bring Designers Powerful Prototyping Solutions
May 3, 2012 5:15 am | News | CommentsInVision announced that it has teamed with MocksUp, a popular user experience (UX) prototyping technology to provide MocksUp users with continued services after May 28, 2012 when the MocksUp site and operations will shutdown. The integrated company will set a new standard for the creation of high-fidelity prototypes that enable designers to share meaningful design simulations for powerful impact.
Satellite Backhaul And Small Cells Can Help Mobile Operators Reach Untapped Markets
May 3, 2012 5:12 am | News | CommentsVT iDirect announced the release of a new survey and whitepaper that demonstrate the market value and potential of satellite backhaul when used in conjunction with small cells. The research revealed that a solution combining the two technologies offers an affordable way for mobile operators to improve their services and expand into underserved markets.
Richardson RFPD Takes On Expanded Role in Europe for Teledyne Products
May 3, 2012 4:58 am | News | CommentsTeledyne Relays Europe announces the expansion of the role of Richardson RFPD as a Pan-European distributor of Teledyne Relays and Teledyne Coax Switches products. Richardson RFPD, a distributor for specialised products, brings the technical and applications support to the market needed by customers for Teledyne products.
Data Center Expands to Meet Customer Demand
May 3, 2012 4:54 am | News | CommentsViaWest announces the expansion of its Oregon data center facility, the Hillsboro Complex. This expansion will add 23,000 sq. ft. of usable raised floor. The additional space along with the existing facility will total over 50,000 sq. ft. of sellable space, making this SSAE 16 Type II certified facility the largest in the state of Oregon.
NorthStar Redefines Automation
May 3, 2012 4:51 am | News | CommentsNorthStar Utilities Solutions has released a major technology upgrade of its flagship customer-information system (CIS), NorthStar 6.4 Automation. The latest release features three new performance enhancements that enable utilities to work faster and more efficiently than ever before. The key feature of NorthStar 6.
Google’s Data Collection From Wi-Fi Networks Wasn’t Accidental After All
May 1, 2012 1:22 pm | News | CommentsGoogle has released a report that explains how and why the company’s street view cars collected data from unencrypted Wi-Fi networks. A few weeks ago, the Federal Communication Commission announced that it had concluded its investigation into Google’s interception of user data from the Wi-Fi networks its cars passed while photographing streets.
UCLA Researchers Combat Global Disease with a Cell Phone, Google Maps and a lot of Ingenuity
May 1, 2012 1:18 pm | News | CommentsIn the fight against emerging public health threats, early diagnosis of infectious diseases is crucial. And in poor and remote areas of the globe where conventional medical tools like microscopes and cytometers are unavailable, rapid diagnostic tests, or RDTs, are helping to make disease screening quicker and simpler.
Dell Upgrades High-End Gaming Laptops With Faster Graphics, Ivy Bridge
May 1, 2012 1:15 pm | News | CommentsDell has announced a series of upgrades to its Alienware gaming laptops, including Intel’s new quad-core processors and powerful graphics cards unavailable in any other device. The company updated its lineup of high-end gaming laptops for Alienware’s M14x, M17x and M18x models Monday.
BlackBerry Music Gateway: Streaming So Simple Your Grandma Could Do It
May 1, 2012 1:08 pm | News | CommentsTo kick off the annual BlackBerry World trade show, Research In Motion unveiled a gadget, the BlackBerry Music Gateway, that bridges your phone with your stereo. Just pair your BlackBerry (or competing handset) via Bluetooth , and you’ll be quickly streaming music to whatever audio system it’s connected to.
Best Buy Leaks Logitech Solar-Powered iPad Case
May 1, 2012 1:06 pm | News | CommentsA new listing at Best Buy has unveiled — perhaps prematurely — a very interesting gadget: A solar-powered iPad case by Logitech. This confirms a recent rumor that Logitech is working on such a case, though Logitech itself hasn’t officially said a word about it yet. The Best Buy listing looks very real, however.
What Would You Do Without NAND Flash Technology?
May 1, 2012 8:25 am | News | CommentsImagine a day without your smartphone, music player, tablet, or any of your other favorite portable devices -- these are examples of the scenarios that Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc., (TAEC)*, a committed leader that collaborates with technology companies to create breakthrough designs, explores in its new NAND Flash Deprivation Experiment campaign.
Top 50 Internet of Things Applications
May 1, 2012 5:40 am | by Posted by Janine E. Mooney, Editor | News | CommentsThe exponentially growing number of objects connected to the Internet is completely changing our world. What new business models will appear? Which processes can be optimized? How many vertical markets will benefit? Libelium, a wireless sensor networks platform provider, has released the document “50 Sensor Applications for a Smarter World.
Towerstream to Keynote Tower Technology Summit Co-Located at CTIA Wireless 2012
May 1, 2012 5:38 am | by Posted by Janine E. Mooney, Editor | News | CommentsTowerstream announced that Jeff Thompson, Chief Executive Officer, will present the opening keynote at the Tower Technology Summit Co-Located at CTIA Wireless 2012. The conference is scheduled for Tuesday, May 8th -- Thursday, May 10th at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.
KBZ Wins Cisco Video Distributor of the Year
May 1, 2012 5:36 am | by Posted by Janine E. Mooney, Editor | News | CommentsKBZ, US announced that it is the recipient of a Cisco Worldwide Distribution Summit award for Video Distributor of the Year. Cisco unveiled the winners April 16 prior to its annual channel partner conference in San Diego, Calif. "Cisco is proud to partner with so many well-respected and industry-leading distributors, and it is an honor to recognize KBZ as a Cisco Worldwide Distribution Summit award winner," said Scott A.
Online Resource Center for Design Engineers
May 1, 2012 5:34 am | by Posted by Janine E. Mooney, Editor | News | CommentsTE Connectivity's Aerospace, Defense & Marine business announces its new community-centered website for design engineers, www.DesignSmarterFaster.com . The new site is meant to be a resource center for design engineers to connect directly with TE Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) who can advise and team up with them early in the design process to help bring their products and systems to market faster with smarter, better solutions.
RIM’s Secret Weapon for Reviving BlackBerry: HTML5
April 30, 2012 7:41 am | News | CommentsBlackBerry-app-world-600BlackBerry World, Research In Motion‘s once-a-year event to evangelize its brand, kicks off today in Orlando, Fla. Most of the attention will focus on the coming BlackBerry 10 software, the backbone of RIM’s coming suite of smartphones. RIM’s future depends greatly on BB10, but there’s another software factor that’s playing a large and growing role in the company’s strategy to recover: HTML5.
New Protocols Improve Consistency in Materials Testing for Portable Electronics
April 30, 2012 6:17 am | News | CommentsW. L. Gore & Associates has developed new testing protocols that improve reliability of acoustic vents used for water and particulate protection in portable electronic devices. These new protocols more effectively match the environmental conditions to which the venting materials are exposed, which results in consistent testing results.
