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Taiwan reversing brain drain Government funded research labs are enticing Taiwan's brightest expats to return in hopes of revitalizing the country as an innovator. View the full article HERE.
Amazon buys Samsung display subsidiary Liquavista Samsung sells electrowetting display pioneer to Amazon for an undisclosed sum. View the full article HERE.
Renesas signs with IMEC for short-range radio research Renesas is researching ultra-low power short-range radio with IMEC, targeting sensor networks for automotive and industrial purposes. View the full article HERE.
Slideshow: Google I/O puts 7 platforms on parade At its annual developer's conference, Google showed advances across seven major platforms--Android, Chrome, Glass, Google+, Maps, Search and Google TV. View the full article HERE.
FDSOI gains three design wins ST claims three design wins for its fully-depleted silicon on insulator manufacturing process; a move that could draw out support from EDA software and IP providers. View the full article HERE.
Taiwan funds smartphone innovations National Taiwan University has developed several innovations for tablets and smartphones designed to win the hearts of mass-market users. View the full article HERE.
Ten percent of notebooks using touch screens Despite the sluggish uptake of Windows 8, nearly 4.6 million notebooks tapped into capacitive touch screen displays last quarter, a figure one market watcher sees rising. View the full article HERE.
Google I/O: Larry Page talks, search box listens No shiny new gadgets debuted, but Google did show search responding to voice recognition and CEO Larry Page gave a surprise Q&A. View the full article HERE.
E Ink preps flexible e-paper display E Ink is preparing to launch a 13.3-inch sized flexible e-paper display. Mass production due in 2H13. View the full article HERE.
Samsung wants to launch 5G in 2020 South Korean giant claims first adaptive array transceiver technology operating in the millimeter-wave bands. View the full article HERE.

Sensors - Sensor News
ADT Security Services Joins The Z-Wave Alliance The addition enhances the organization's position in next-generation interactive services; demand for next-gen home services is fueling growth of the global z-wave ecosystem.
Transmed Uses Savi Networks for African Food Shipments SaviTrak Intelligence, using GPS, cellular technology, and sensors, will enable Transmed to dramatically reduce safety stock while improving freshness of global shipments of food from Africa to the U.S.
Smart Integrated Biodiagnostic Systems for Healthcare The EC-funded SmartHEALTH Integrated Project to present its latest results at a booth and a dedicated workshop at ComPaMed, Düsseldorf, 18th–20th November 2009.
LTX-Credence Announces New Architecture for ATE The LTX-Credence Diamond platform is the first integrated multi-system architecture (IMA)-compliant test system; the architecture combines low-cost systems into large tester arrays.
CMOSIS High-Res Image Sensor Uses 0.18-Micron Technology Incorporating Tower Semiconductor's 0.18 micron CMOS image sensor technology, the 2.2 Megapixel CMV2000 is targeted at demanding machine vision sensor market, estimated at ~$200M.
Coating Pilot Plant to Use Vishay Web Tension Control Western Michigan University is to upgrade its coating pilot plant line with Vishay's web tension measurement and control technology.
Timesys Announces LinuxLink Support for Mercury Modules The support for Mercury Computer Systems' Ensemble 3000 and Ensemble 6000 Series modules represents the first commercial Linux support for new OpenVPX platforms.
TI Demos Bluetooth Low Energy Open Standard TI provides hardware, software, development tools and support for emerging wireless communication technology, shows off technology at Bluetooth low energy technology conference in Munich.
Sumitomo Finalizes Acquisition of Aviza Technology Acquisition includes Aviza's wafer process subsidiary, its thermal products business, and its global sales and service organization.
Nation’s Newest USAF Environmental Satellite Launched The Defense Meteorological Satellite Program Block 5D-3 spacecraft is intended to provide strategic and tactical weather prediction to aid U.S. military operations.
Intergraph Introduces Motion Video Exploitation Solution Designed for increased real-time situational awareness and actionable intelligence, the new technology provides end-to-end workflow for exploiting massive UAS sensor and video data volume.
Mercury Computer Systems Products Comply With OpenVPX Founder of the Open VPX Working Group is the first company to deliver new products that comply with the V1.0 OpenVPX specification, providing improved flexibility and scalability for wide range of applications.
Emisstar and Sensors Inc. Announce Strategic Partnership The alliance is expected to broaden the field of testing and measurement of engine and vehicle emissions to include greenhouse gases, carbon offsets, and energy management.
RFMD’s GPS LNA Module Secures Design Wins The RF2815 module will support multiple upcoming 3G smartphones and data cards, and the current activity is expected to reach revenue levels of multiple millions of dollars per quarter as early as March 2010.
StockerYale Sells North American Operations to Coherent The transaction transfers the company's Montreal-based laser module business and its specialty optical fiber division in Salem, NH, to the photonics provider, allowing StockerYale to reduce its debt and focus resources on growing its LED systems and PPL businesses.
Enfora and T-Mobile Collaborate As part of the joint effort, T-Mobile will provide embedded SIMs pre-configured with wireless data connectivity for Enfora devices to enhance remote monitoring and asset management functionality for smart energy, transportation, medical, and security applications.
Nemotek Announces Miniaturized Wafer-Level Camera The device's small form factor and flexible design make it well suited for portable applications.
CEL Ships MeshConnect Extended Range Module The new unit provides long-range communications and robust connectivity in noisy RF environments. The module enables a variety of applications, such as intelligent lighting control, in-hospital patient monitoring, and industrial sensor networks.
Freescale Expands Intelligent Touch-Sensing Options The MPR121 ultra-low-power capacitive sensor and touch-sensing software suite enable advanced, cost-effective touch panel interfaces.
ST Introduces Motion Sensor for Smarter Vehicles The AIS226DS acceleration sensor measures movement with high accuracy over the whole automotive temperature range to enable vehicle self-adjusting features, advanced safety and security, and enhanced GPS.
Avago Announces Touch-Screen Interface Technology The new capacitive touch-panel controller enables true multi-touch capability and navigation to greatly enhance the end-user experience, with such products as smartphones and portable electronic communications devices.
Radiocrafts and Smarteq Demonstrate Wireless M-Bus Systems By combining the RC1180-MBUS3 radio module from Radiocrafts with commercial off-the-shelf antennas from Smarteq, a line-of-sight range of 1.5 km was achieved, from a utility meter to a gateway.
Leti Uses Copper-Based Catalysts to Synthesize Silicon Nanowire The breakthrough bridges the gap between CMOS technology and the growth of nanowires and will enable IC producers to add new non-digital functions, such as sensing, to CMOS chip-making processes.
SkyBitz Partners with KORE The remote asset management systems provider will leverage KORE's wireless network to expand its cellular-based GPS tracking options. The new suite of SkyBitz products will include both GSM- and CDMA-capable devices.
Digi Launches Fleet Management Telematics Product Line The ConnectPort X5 suite of devices incorporates cellular, satellite, global positioning system, Wi-Fi, and vehicle-area network technologies, which provide flexible and reliable connectivity, allowing companies to monitor the operating health, performance, and location of their remote assets.
Dust’s SmartMesh Chosen for GE Energy Condition Monitoring System The incorporation of the wireless networking technology eliminates the power and communications wires while maintaining the reliability required to monitor critical assets.
MEMSIC Introduces Low-Profile Tri-Axis Magnetic Sensor The MMC3120MR is well suited for high-end and cost-sensitive digital compass and augmented-reality applications in mobile handset, PND, and navigation products.
Current Group Partners with Tendril on Smart Grid Systems The joint effort will ensure interoperability between the two companies' systems, through the use of open standards, to maximize the efficiency of the distribution system and empower customers' conservation efforts.
MEMS Energy-Harvesting Devices, Technologies, and Markets Research and Markets' report describes and compares the main developments in these devices with those in fuel cells and micro batteries. The analysis describes the challenges facing players and the market trends and business models in this technology arena.
RF Code and IBM Integrate Monitoring Platforms The asset management systems provider announced the introduction of a module that will link its Sensor Manager environmental monitoring system with IBM's Tivoli Monitoring platform, which will enable IT departments to optimize their infrastructure's performance.
Voltree Power Announces Contract with Forest Service The USDA Forest Service will enhance its fire prediction and weather modeling capabilities with Voltree's climate sensor network, following a successful test of the system.
Rudolph Releases Back-End Manufacturing Review Software Discover fast review and die sort classification software is able to dramatically reduce time and cost of defect review in back-end process environments.
Honeywell Intros New Sensor for Paper And Board Quality The Precision FotoFiber captures fiber orientation angles at high speeds and reduces need for laboratory profile analysis.
US Air Force Awards DSPCon Phase II SBIR Under the contract, DSPCon will develop an optimized processing platform for propulsion health management systems.
EV Group’s Wafer Bonder Selected by Korea’s RFID/USN The leading Korean research center and foundry service provider RFID/USN has selected EV Group's GEMINI wafer bonding system for 3D MEMS manufacturing.
Medical Intubation System Uses OmniVision Cameras ETView selects OmniVision's ultra small OV6920 medical sensor for new FDA-approved disposable tracheoscopic ventilation tube (TVT) system.
Jova Solutions Announces Low-Cost Image Sensor Tester The ISL-3200 CMOS image sensor represents a "game-changing" approach, epitomizes industry trend toward low-cost, high-function testers at a fraction of ATE prices.
Whirlpool To Make Smart Grid-Compatible Clothes Dryers The company intends to produce one million of the smart-grid-compatible dryers by the end of 2011 and has plans to have all of its appliances capable of communicating with the smart grid by 2015.
Automotive SoC Enables Precision Ultrasonic Sensing Maxim's newest MAXQ mixed-signal microcontroller provides a compact SoC for accurate ultrasonic distance measurements, and adds intelligence to cost-sensitive sensor-conditioning applications.
Navigation Sensor Has Successful Demo on Space Shuttle The DragonEye LIDAR proximity sensor from SpaceX has undergone flight system trials aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour.
STMicroelectronics Introduces MotionBee Platform MotionBee combines motion sensing with ZigBee wireless to enable remote motion control.
Thinergy Micro Energy Cells Win “Best in Show” at ESC The solid-state, recharcheable, thin-film micro-energy devices from Infinite Power Solutions was awarded VDC Research Group's "Best In Show" at the Embedded Systems Conference and recognized as the most significant new hardware product on display at the show.
iCarpool.com Wins Traffic Congestion Challenge ITS America, IBM, Spencer Trask & Partners announce the winner in the global ITS Congestion Challenge, designed to find the best ideas to reduce traffic congestion.
RFM Expands Low-Power RFIC Line The new 300 MHz to 510 MHz TRC105 is a low-power, short-range radio RFIC suited for 2-way communications in a variety of applications.
MEMS Microphones Shipments to Rise to 1 Billion in 2013 Use in mobile handsets and other applications are behind the growth.
MSGI Announces Handheld Bloodless Diabetes Test Nanobeak, an MSGI subsidiary, has produced a prototype handheld sensor that measures acetone concentration in the breath to test for diabetes.
EU Emergency Support System (ESS) to Use Intergraph Intergraph has been named a member of the ESS Consortium and has received EC approval todevelop a portable emergency command and control system for future crisis event management.
Invensys Unveils Innovative CIF Solution New features of the I/A Series DCS enable easier and faster control in the field.
IPSO Alliance Certification and Compliance Initiative The initiative focuses on interoperability to facilitate migration of applications directly to IP-enabled and secure embedded devices for IP-based smart objects used in offices, homes, healthcare and the smart grid infrastructure.
InterSense Intros IMU Chip for Navigation, Stabilization The NavChip approaches fiber-optic gyro precision at MEMS IMU price points.
Bodkin Design & Engineering Wins SBIR Phase I Contract The company will develop a hyperspectral imaging system for U.S. Naval periscopes to perform target ID and tracking.
Cypress Enables Portable Device Connectivity in Cars New automotive-qualified EZ-USB-HX2LP hub and EZ-Host devices expand the reach of the company's USB portfolio into navigation, infotainment and other automotive applications.
Elster and Augusta Systems Partner Augusta has joined Elster's Advanced Grid Infrastructure Initiative, a collaborative effort to enhance smart grid reliability and management.
Cleveland FES Center Restores Movement to Individuals MathWorks tools for model-based design enable medical researchers to more quickly develop functional electrical stimulation (FES) devices to assist patients with neuromuscular disabilities.
Continental to Develop Vehicle Services Interface The auto supplier has signed a contract with Better Place to provide networked systems that enable drivers to know where and when to charge electric vehicles and allow car and driver to communicate with the Better Place network to obtain updated information.
Valeo Announces New Vehicle Detection Systems The company has combined camera, sensor, and radar technology to provide total visibility of the vehicle's immediate environment to enhance safety in low-speed maneuvers. The control unit optimizes images before they are displayed on the navigation screen.
Omnyx Awarded Digital Pathology Technology Patent The patent covers a system that uses two image sensors in a digital microscope, with the primary sensor acquiring images at a fast rate and the auxiliary sensor surveying focus data at high speed. The technology reduces scan times and increases image quality.
On-Ramp Announces System for Wide-Area M2M Applications The wireless networking technology can connect large numbers of sensors, meters, and tracking devices, distributed throughout metro-scale environments, for industrial condition monitoring, location tracking, and security sensing.
SPO Medical Receives New Patents The intellectual property relates to the implementation of reflectance pulse oximetry for medical and nonmedical markets. The technology enables accurate measurement of vital signs, as well as the placement of optical sensors at various places on the body.
ImmerVision and Samsung Electro-Mechanics Sign License Agreement The arrangement allows Samsung to produce and commercialize panomorph optics for the automotive market on a worldwide basis. The adoption of the technology indicates how critical 360° immersive video is to automotive applications.
Augusta Systems Receives Product Line Strategy Award Frost & Sullivan recognized the company for relaunching, rebranding, and updating its products under the EdgeFrontier line. The technology supports integration of data, events, and control functions from diverse elements, regardless of manufacturer or communications protocol.
Irvine Sensors Receives $4.6 Million in Contracts Many of the recent awards are related to potential cyber security applications.
EU Signs Off on Corventis’ AVIVO With the CE mark, the Mobile Patient Management System can be used in the European Union and other countries that accept the certification. The wearable wireless sensing system will enable physicians to monitor patient cardiovascular health anywhere.
Tower Semiconductor Receives $5.3 Million in Investments The company is granting the investors approximately 5.36 million ordinary shares, based on a price of NIS 3.73, as well as warrants to purchase approximately 1.34 million ordinary shares.
Magsoft Announces Release of Flux 10.3 The finite element method—based software will enable makers of sensors and actuators to move from physical prototyping to virtual prototyping to validate designs. The capabilities will shorten time to market and reduce development costs.
Decawave and DIT Partner on Antenna Design The technology will be optimized for a variety of uses, including RTLSs and ultra-low-power wireless transceivers. The antennas will be integrated with the ScenSor chip to increase range and accuracy but can be customized for other applications.
Honeywell and Synengco Sign Agreement Under the arrangement, Honeywell will license and sell SentientSystem, a suite of advanced applications developed by Synengco to optimize operations and provide sophisticated asset management for utility companies.
Eurotech Launches Helios Platform The programmable edge controller aggregates and delivers data from edge devices, such as sensors and distributed monitors, to the network core for analysis and action. The platform supports both wired and wireless connectivity.
Automotive Industry Forms Bus Standard Consortium Led by Denso, Freescale, and TRW, the new organization will drive development and deployment of the Distributed System Interface standard. With its establishment, the consortium unveils the next-generation DSI 2.5 standard.
AirTest to Acquire IR Gas Sensor Technology The memorandum of understanding signed with the research and development company will allow AirTest to obtain exclusive proprietary rights to market and manufacture IR-based gas-sensing technologies that offer enhanced stability and sensitivity.
OYO Announces Seismic Equipment Orders The purchases include geophone and hydrophone sensors, cables, Geospace Seismic Recorders (GSRs), and borehole products, used by the oil and gas industry to acquire and process seismic data. The contracts will generate revenue totaling $18 million.
Cognex Accepts Patent Dispute Settlement The company's complaints revolved around the importation and sale of equipment containing MVTec HALCON machine vision software by Multitest Elektronische Systeme.
Deeter Offers Wireless Level-Sensing System The unit provides a link between level sensors and control systems or indicators and enables you to multiplex a number of sensor inputs, which allows you to control and indicate a whole range of sensors through one system.
CTS Awarded Smart Actuator Contract The component to be manufactured is a key part of diesel engines, primarily for medium-duty trucks sold in North American. Production is scheduled to begin mid 2012 and generate approximately $50 million in revenue over the life of the six-year program.
RFID Could Boost Asia-Pacific Aviation Economy Frost & Sullivan research indicates that the wireless systems, when converged with other technologies, such as sensors, have considerable potential to reduce costs and enable new applications, all of which enhances the sustainability and profitability of the industry.
Research and Markets Examines WSN Systems The report includes a case analysis of the Asia Pac wireless sensor networking market.
IMEC Wireless Sensor Systems Enable A Better Sleep IMEC, Holst Centre present a miniaturized wireless sleep staging system at the IEEE EMB Conference.
NavSync and Ekahau Expand Location Tracking Capabilities NavSync's new FCC-certified NavTrac Wi-Fi-enabled GPS devices support asset and inventory tracking from inside buildings to around the world.
ICON-SCM Named as Supply Chain Innovation Award Finalist ICON-SCM's supply chain management solution helps customers cut planning time from weeks to minutes, reduce inventory and increase flexibility.
LIOS Technology Inc. Announces Opening of U.S. Office Investments in Smart Grid technologies encourage the German provider of distributed temperature monitoring systems to open a US office in Morganville, NJ.
Raytheon to Purchase BBN Technologies Under the agreement, Raytheon will acquire the R&D company, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.
Nemotek Technologie Partners With Anglia New Hong Kong logistics center enables reliable delivery of customized products to customers.
nPhase Powers ABB’s Asset Monitoring Solution Sophisticated monitoring system helps to improve utilities' grid reliability and reduce operational costs.
GPS Sport and Fitness Outlook Remains Bright ABI Research notes more than 3.5 million shipments of GPS sports and fitness hardware in 2009; dedicated products suffering from recession but smartphone fitness applications are on the rise.
Melexis and BFi OPTiLAS Partner BFi OPTiLAS will distribute Melexis' wireless integrated circuits in Europe.
TI OMAP Products Help Simplify Building Management The OMAP technology is incorporated into AMX's Modero and Metreau automation and control panels, enabling consumers to manage an entire room with the touch of a button and eliminate the clutter of multiple remotes and keypads.
COX Instruments Announces Flowmeter Calibration Center New Tokyo facility provides primary standard calibrations for all types of flowmeters.
Frost & Sullivan Survey European Naval Sensors Market According to the company's market review, the major driving force of the European Naval Sensors Market will be the procurement programs of new vessels by navies.
Lockheed Martin Tries Out Airborne Intelligence Test-Bed The flying laboratory has successfully completed its maiden flight and received its FAA certification. Designed to test multiple ISR sensor combinations, it will accelerate delivery of C4ISR capabilities.
RF Code Announces Wire-Free Liquid Detection Sensor The sensor's thin-film technology enables one-second "clear time"; in conjunction with the company's wire-free monitoring the sesnor provides maximum deployment flexibility.
HRL Laboratories Announces Partnership with KCP Under the partnership with the KCP National Secure Manufacturing Center for Trusted Foundry Services, HRL will provide technical support, implementation, and design verification for its InP technologies.
DecaWave Ships Its First 5 Scensor Evaluation Kits Kits purchased by firms in U.S., Germany, France, Israel, and Korea and allow the companies to analyze DecaWave's ScenSor UWB IC based on 802.15.4a.
Belden and Byres Security Join Forces Under the technology cooperation agreement, the two companies will jointly develop rugged industrial network security products.
Micronas Purchases LTX-Credence Diamond Systems Micronas selects LTX-Credence's Diamond ATE system as its platform of choice for testing and operations for its mixed-signal products.
SRNL, Automakers To Develop High-Performance WSNs The Savannah River National Laboratory and U.S. automakers are developing a platform for wireless sensor networks to achieve improved reliability, speed, and security.
NASA Chooses Small Business Subcontractor of the Year NASA/Ames recognizes Locus Technologies for its support of NASA/Ames' Center Groundwater Extraction and Treatment System.
Trimble Introduces New Excavator Depth Display System Designed for compact equipment, the Spectra Precision Laser DDS300 delivers dynamic real-time bucket positioning and simple installation in an affordable package.
TRW Camera Technologies Makes Life Easier for Drivers Company's camera and sensor technologies designed to provide automatic control of headlights, windshield wipers, and cabin HVAC, allowing drivers to concentrate on driving.
NIST Awards Contract for Smart Grid Standards EnerNex Corp. will help NIST to sustain its fast-track development of the standards required for the Smart Grid.
Optisense to Use TI Tech for Smart Grid Measuring Units Optisense Network's optical sensors and primary measuring units will use TI's embedded processing and analog technology to provide utilities with a total monitoring solution.

NYT > Technology

Prototype: At Ministry of Supply, Teamwork in Making High-Tech Apparel
Two groups of M.I.T. entrepreneurs were working on similar ideas for high-tech clothing. But instead of becoming rivals, they combined their efforts into a single, growing company.

Concerns Arise on U.S. Effort to Allow Internet ?Wiretaps?
A report cautioned that government wiretapping of the Internet could pose ?serious security risks? to users.

Apple Fights Back in E-Book Antitrust Case
The company is scheduled to go to trial in June over the Justice Department?s accusation that it conspired with five publishing houses to fix prices on electronic books.

Hunting for Syrian Hackers? Chain of Command
If researchers prove the Assad regime is closely tied to the Syrian Electronic Army, foreign governments may choose to respond, because the attacks have real-world consequences.

Times Site Is Attacked by Hackers
The New York Times Company was a victim of online attacks earlier this week that slowed down The New York Times Web site and limited access to content.

Bits Blog: Eric Schmidt of Google to Meet With British Prime Minister
The search company?s executive chairman is part of a group of business executives advising Prime Minister David Cameron on economic issues.

DealBook: Faced With Overload, a Need to Find Focus
Here?s a radical proposal: Don?t check your e-mail tomorrow morning. Instead, devote a designated period of uninterrupted time to a task that really matters.

Gadgetwise Blog: App Smart Extra: Apps for Editing Photos
Some simple photo apps can turn ordinary photos into quirky works of art ? converting images into colored bubbles or warping them like a funhouse mirror.

Bits Blog: New Apps Arrive on Google Glass
Google announced seven new apps for its Internet-connected glasses, including ones from Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, CNN, Elle and Evernote.

Bits: Google Buys a Quantum Computer
Google and NASA are forming a joint research lab to look at quantum computing for things like facial recognition and understanding of disease.

Steve Jobs?s Widow Sets Philanthropy Goals
Laurene Powell Jobs has carefully entered the public sphere, pushing her agenda in education as well as global conservation, nutrition and immigration policy.

Lawmakers Pose Questions on Google Glass
Members of a Congressional caucus want Google to explain how it will protect privacy with the introduction of Google Glass.

Foxconn Audit Reveals Workweek Still Too Long
Foxconn Technology has made progress toward better safety conditions, but employees are still working longer than Chinese law allows.

Dell?s Earnings Fall 79% as Sales of PCs Fade
As it grappled with a takeover battle, Dell said its first-quarter earnings dropped 79 percent as the rise of mobile devices ate into demand for personal computers.

Amtrak Upgrades Wi-Fi Service on Trains
The railroad said it had upgraded its cellular-based Wi-Fi offering using broadband technologies that will improve speed and reliability.

A Data Trove Now Guides Drug Company Pitches
Vast databases of patient and doctor information being used by drug makers let them know which medications physicians are prescribing and how they compare to colleagues.

Bits Blog: Google to Sell Its Own Version of Samsung?s Galaxy S4
Google plans to sell its own version of Samsung?s popular Android smartphone. It will be available in Google?s online store on June 26.

Bits Blog: Larry Page Gets Personal at Google?s Conference
Google?s chief executive made a surprise appearance on stage on Wednesday, taking questions from software developers in the audience.

Bits Blog: Google Introduces New Search Tools to Try to Read Our Minds
New Google search tools send unprompted alerts based on user interests,�let users talk to the search engine, and try to predict what it will be asked next.

Google Escalates the Competition in Map Services
The new service creates real-time, personalized maps and incorporates 3-dimensional images from inside businesses and from Google Earth.

Cisco Rides Technology Trends to 14.5% Increase in Profit
After moving into technologies like online video and cloud computing, Cisco Systems posted quarterly earnings that beat expectations.

App Smart: Mobile Editing Tools for Smartphone Photos
A powerful lineup of photo-editing apps allows users to experiment with a range of effects and share the results on the Web.

Bits Blog: Major Redesign of Google Maps Is Unveiled
The new Google Maps shows personalized maps for every user that change in real-time and incorporate some 3D satellite imagery.

Bits Blog: Photos Take the Spotlight in Updates to Google?s Social Network
Google is using its expertise in algorithms to offer users better social sharing tools through its Google Plus network. The company?s software will now select the best photos and fix their flaws, offer more links to topics mentioned in posts by members of a user?s social network and archive long-running chats.

Tool Kit: Keeping Wi-Fi Always Within Range
A growing number of options are making a portable Wi-Fi connection affordable, including special hot spot devices and phone-tethering plans.

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Google I/O: New voice, music, Maps, photos, search & web apps No shiny new gadgets or Android/Chrome news, but Google did show search responding to voice recognition and CEO Larry Page gave a surprise Q&A
M2M is dead: Long live IoT? In this Telecom Council Mobile Forum M2M Workshop keynote address, the death of M2M is predicted, much like the death of non-standards computing in the late 70s and of non-standards wireless in the 1980s.
Group formed to back MQTT as publish/subscribe M2M open protocol Organizations around the world are collaborating to adopt the lightweight messaging transport protocol(MQTT) as an open source standard for wireless Machine-to-Machine (M2M) connections.
Arduino-compatible chipKIT platform expands with PIC32-based boards Microchip Technology Inc. has expanded its Arduino compatible chipKIT platform ecosystem with new tools.
Digi dives into IoT sensor cloud at Google I/O Digi 500-Node Internet of Things network at Google I/O is capable of collecting 40 million data points from 4,000 data streams delivered via Etherios Device Cloud to Google Maps.
Bit-banging pulse density modulation Digital-to-analog converter on the cheap: this method is better way to implement a single-bit DAC on a budget.
TI delivers ZigBee SoC for smart energy, building automation The CC2538 system-on-chip (SoC) from TI incorporates an ARM Cortex-M3 MCU, memory, and hardware accelerators on one piece of silicon.
PE.STONE platform provides tailorable approach to wireless Internet of Things PE.STONE (Paradox Engineering SmarT Object Network Engine) from Paradox Engineering SA enables companies to build their own Internet of Things solutions.
CoSy compiler development system optimizes for extreme architectures The 2013 Spring Edition of the CoSy compiler development system allows developers to build compilers for compute-intensive applications and extreme architectures.
Energy Micro's Wonder Gecko MCU has ARM Cortex-M4 and FPU Energy Micro is shipping the EFM32 Wonder Gecko MCU, with ARM Cortex-M4 processor that provides a full DSP instruction set and a dedicated floating point unit (FPU).
Renesas launches new version of e2studio IDE Renesas Electronics America has released an enhanced version of e2studio, an Eclipse-based integrated development environment (IDE).

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Gumstix upgrades Linux computer-on-module series In addition to doubling the available memory of its Overo Linux-based computer-on-module (COM) series, Gumstix has added WiFi and Bluetooth wireless capabilities to its DuoVero Zephyr COM.
2U programmable-supply family delivers 200 W to 800 W TDK-Lambda has expanded its Z+ series of programmable DC supplies with the addition of models that furnish 800 W of output power, as well as a selection of output-voltage ranges covering 0 to 100 VDC and output current of up to 72 A.
Recovering energy from the drive In the wake of hybrid and full EV vehicles entering the market, the auto industry is looking at both old and new ways to improve gas mileage. One method starting to make inroads to "everyday" vehicles is the use of regenerative braking systems.
Wise words from Einstein, Tesla, Spock, and others Need a bit of inspiration or advice? Here are 10 quotes from some of the greatest scientists, engineers, artists, and Vulcans to help get you through the week.
What's your battery shelf-life experience? I found some alkaline batteries which worked fine 10 years after their "best use by" date, and I was definitely impressed.
Gears are discovered on the Antikythera mechanism, May 17, 1902 On this day in tech history, gears were discovered on the Antikythera mechanism, an ancient artifact that would come to be known as the first mechanical computer.
Enpirion's Value is Not Necessarily in IP Altera's acquisition of Enpirion is not as much about the IP as in combining the power specialist's SoC's with Altera's own FPGAs
The truth about Cloud security It has almost become a truth that the Cloud does not work for EDA, but who is telling us that and who has tried it?
Why bypass caps make a difference - Part 4: Op amp macromodels: A cautionary tale Part 4 of this series on power-supply decoupling and bypass capacitors offers a cautionary tale on using op amp macromodels - what you see in your simulation is definitely not always what you get.
LabView FPGA becomes tool for system configuration National Instrument's LabView FPGA has been touted as a development tool, but is finding expanding use as an alternative to HDLs for configuring FPGAs within end products.
International Electrotechnical Exhibition ends War of Currents, May 16, 1891 On this day in tech history, the 1891 International Electrotechnical Exhibition began and showcased a field trial of three-phase current so successful that it became established for electrical transmission networks throughout the world, thus ending the War of Currents.
Evil Mad Science and Atmel at the 2013 Maker Faire The Evil Mad Science booth is one to check out at this weekend's Maker Faire.
Enpirion integrated power solutions merge with Altera FPGAs Altera FPGA designers can now coordinate with their new power management team for a synergistic, optimized and complete power solution for their ASICs.
CUI?s next generation 500 mA DC switching regulator series CUI Inc implemented improvements in its non-isolated switching regulator series with the 2nd generation that is rated at 500 mA.
Touchstone Semiconductor TS3300 ultra low-power, load independent, high-efficiency boost A switching regulator coupled with an LDO in the same package is a very versatile component. Touchstone has enhanced such a function with the capability to use supply voltages down to 0.6V while still being able to deliver a 75 mA output current.
Value bench multimeter employs 5-1/2-digit dual display With a price tag of just $449, the DM3058E digital multimeter from Rigol Technologies sports a dual display and 5-1/2-digit (240,000-count) resolution for basic bench measurements, while software options enable datalogging and remote SCPI programming from almost any interface.
Gnat-power sawtooth oscillator works on low supply voltages Making basic analog circuit functions that operate from a low-voltage battery supply can be tricky. Lack of headroom and the need to minimize supply and leakage currents are usually the biggest challenges.
Britain drops its first H-bomb, May 15, 1957 On this day in tech history, Britain's first hydrogen bomb, code-named Short Granite, was dropped over Malden Island in the South Pacific Ocean.
How to validate and analyze complex serial-bus-link models The goal is to measure the DUT and not the test equipment, fixtures, or cables that are used to acquire the signal. The act of removing the effects of any of these elements can result in a significant improvement in the margin of the device.
The case of the resistor turned strain gauge What was causing a mysterious, temperature-dependent runaway gain in a data acquisition system?

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