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The AI and healthcare community join forces
The most powerful names in AI and healthcare community will join forces online for Intelligent Health Inspired on the 25th-27th May 2020. At a time when collaboration globally is more important than ever; innovation must continue and healthcare and technology professionals must join forces to fight the biggest disruptor the world has faced in a generation, COVID-19.
Get fit at home with AI-powered exercise bike
Working out on CAR.O.L, an AI-powered exercise bike, is helping to empower people to lead healthier lives. Not only does it raise your fitness levels but the endorphin release associated with working out on CAR.O.L gives a boost for your mental health, which is essential when we are isolating at home and trying to stay fit.
Functional safety ready AVR DA MCUs from Microchip
Microchip Technology has announced its next generation AVR DA MCUs – its first Functional Safety Ready AVR MCU family with Peripheral Touch Controller (PTC).
Touch sensor tech helps tourists visit Shinto shrines
Japan has become an increasingly popular destination for holidaymakers who value its unique culture and heritage. Japan is home to 23 World Heritage Sites, ranging from beautiful lakes, stunning waterfalls and lush bamboo forests, to serene Shinto shrines and tranquil temples.
COVID-19 tracing app fails NHS and cyber security tests
It has been reported that the government’s anticipated COVID-19 tracing app has failed crucial security tests and is not yet safe enough to be rolled out across the UK. It is understood the system has failed all tests needed in order for it to be included in the NHS Apps Library, including cyber security, clinical safety and performance.
Altium 365 cloud platform for PCB design released
Altium has announced the availability of Altium 365, a cloud platform for PCB design and realisation. The platform is poised to transform the electronics industry by bridging the gap between PCB designers, part suppliers, and manufacturers through seamless collaboration as the design evolves.
Weathering the storm in the oil & gas industry
In these days of plummeting oil & gas prices and uncertainty on every side, it is important for rig owners and operators to have a good layup strategy in place. This will help them retain the value of their assets until the market warrants bringing them back online.
Energy-efficient braking crucial to autonomous vehicles
When a self-driving Uber crash led to a fatality in 2018, to many, it seemed that the autonomous vehicle revolution was over before it had chance to gather speed. If autonomous vehicles are to make it onto our driveways, energy-efficient braking systems will be crucial to minimising accidentse
The future of flexible printed circuit boards
Flexible Hybrid Electronics (FHE) is a novel approach to electronic circuit manufacturing that aims to combine the best of printed circuit boards and conventional electronics. Conductive interconnects, and as many additional components as possible, are printed onto a flexible substrate.
Protocol conformance toolset gets 3GPP thumbs-up
Keysight Technologies says that it is the first company to gain approval from 3GPP for 5G new radio (NR) test cases that support carrier aggregation (CA) technology, using its Protocol Conformance Toolset.