Researchers have demonstrated extremely short and configurable pulses of light, in a method that moves electrons faster and more efficiently than electrical currents — with reliable effects on their quantum states. [ + ]

In 2017 and beyond, the next generation of wireless communications systems is driving a new level of technology integration. [ + ]

At the 2016 National Instruments (NI) Technical Symposium, attendees were presented with an overview of how 5G and the Internet of Things (IoT) are changing the future of wireless. [ + ]

Years ago, manufacturers made AV equipment and others made information technology equipment. Crossovers between the two categories were rare. [ + ]

The COM Express Release 3.0 specification is the first module specification for server technologies, offering innovation that defines a new class of embedded computer technology: server-on-modules. [ + ]

Researchers have cleared a critical manufacturing hurdle in the development of perovskite solar cells, in a breakthrough which could make printing solar cells as easy and inexpensive as printing a newspaper. [ + ]

USB Type-C promises to make all other cables and connectors redundant as it delivers power and high-speed data connectivity combined, but there are a few things to look out for. [ + ]

MIT researchers have designed a voltaic cell that is sustained by the acidic fluids in the stomach. [ + ]

ETH Zurich researchers have developed a highly sensitive and flexible temperature sensor that could soon be integrated into artificial skin on prosthetic limbs or robotic arms. [ + ]

Connector manufacturers are turning to more affordable H-Pins over traditional pogo-style options without sacrificing performance. [ + ]

The electronics market is forecast to continue its positive momentum from 2016 into 2017, and that is good news for the semiconductor market. [ + ]

Microbiologists have discovered a type of natural wire produced by bacteria that could greatly accelerate their goal of developing sustainable conducting materials for the electronics industry. [ + ]

Cars are undeniably getting smarter, but few people understand why. [ + ]

Scientists have developed a prototype of a next-generation lithium-sulfur battery, inspired by the cells lining the human intestine. [ + ]

In addition to IoT connectivity provided by wireless carriers (LTE/4G/5G), there are a variety of competitors. [ + ]