Industry News
High-density data-storage devices based on FETs
Scientists have fabricated three-dimensional, vertically formed field-effect transistors to produce high-density data storage devices. [ + ]
Beam-steering antenna takes mobile comms beyond 5G
Scientists have revealed a new beam-steering antenna that increases the efficiency of data transmission for 'beyond 5G'. [ + ]
EU electronics must use USB Type-C charger by 2024
USB Type-C will become the common charging port for all mobile phones, tablets and cameras in the EU by autumn 2024. [ + ]
SPARTACUS project to monitor and optimise battery cells
Sensor readings are sent to the battery management system, which then evaluates them. This allows it to manage electrical currents while the battery is charging. [ + ]
New York passes landmark right-to-repair law for electronics
The Digital Fair Repair Act will give consumers and independent repair shops the ability to repair mobile phones, computers and other personal devices. [ + ]
Portable hydrogen cartridge prototype developed
Hydrogen cartridges provide a portable and convenient source of energy that makes it possible to bring hydrogen to where people live, work and play. [ + ]
Broadcom to acquire VMware for US$61bn
Broadcom will acquire all of the outstanding shares of VMware in a cash-and-stock transaction that values VMware at approximately US$61 billion. [ + ]
Volkswagen EV breaks altitude record
Rainer Zietlow travelled to Bolivia to climb the world's highest, still-passable mine road, at the Uturuncu volcano, using only electric power. [ + ]
Thin graphite films hit high temperatures in seconds
Thin graphite films could act as high-performance flexible heater panels, reaching several hundred degrees within seconds when low voltage is applied. [ + ]
Silicon anodes stabilised in Li-ion batteries
Adding a polymer composite binder to the silicon anode of Li-ion batteries can significantly improve its structural stability. [ + ]
Australian patent granted for Archer's quantum computing chip
Archer Materials has announced the granting of an Australian patent associated with the company's 12CQ quantum computing chip technology. [ + ]
Wi-Fi Sensing deployment guidelines issued for smart homes
Wi-Fi Sensing leverages existing Wi-Fi signals to sense motion, enabling a suite of new applications and revenue streams. [ + ]
Over 600 new 5G cities in 2021: report
Despite the pandemic, 5G cities came online at a rate of nearly two per day, with the addition of 635 new 5G cities in 2021. [ + ]
Harnessing water to grow perovskite crystals
Researchers have found a simple way to control the growth of phase-pure perovskite crystals by harnessing water as a positive factor. [ + ]
Luminescent optical fibre for underwater communications
The omnidirectional detector system can be scaled to large areas and operate at a data transmission speed of hundreds of megabits per second. [ + ]
